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    General discussion/planning for "fully digital" DIY speaker - DAC boards, protocols, interfaces etc

    Hello forum, given all the available DIY boards and modules, it should be possible and not overlay complicated to build a DIY speaker that's pretty much fully digital. With that I mean: You connect it to a computer and you're done. Picking good options out of the vast selection is quite a...
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    Solder - unleaded or classic Sn60Pb38Cu2?

    Hello, forum! I'm not really good at soldering. In order to maximize my chances for good, reliant connections I still think that using leaded solder makes it a lot easier. As far as I know, it is still legal for private users (here in Europe) to buy and use leaded solder. Where to purchase it...
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    Influence of fs (driver resonance frequency) on active/passive XO development?

    Hello forum, I hope this is the right section of the forum to discuss this topic. I'be been wondering about which or how much influence the resonance frequency of a driver/driver in cabinet has - especially since I am more interested in active crossovers. Sure, I am aware that for passive...
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    Recommendations for DIY balanced line level cables (voodoo-free)

    Hello forum, I have to rearrange my DAC and amplifiers setup and need to make new cables for that. The units in question are an RME Fireface UFX II as DAC/preamp and a bunch of Powersoft D-Cell 504 amp modules (technical specs in this post...
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    Advice for DIY fixed ratio line level attenuator (voltage divider) for active DIY speaker

    Hello forum, Not sure if I am in the right section or should have posted in DIY... I need some help in designing and building some fixed ratio attenuators for my speaker setup. Digitally controlled active speaker, each driver on its dedicated DAC and amp channel. Recently I damaged a tweeter...
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    How a music score is being done - Mick Gordon "Doom Eternal"

    Thought I'd share this marvel of compositional creativity with electronics: I'm not into gaming, I'm not into electronic music, at all. But what Mick Gordon achieved is breathtaking. And especially HOW he did it. Have fun with the presentation!
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    In-wall speakers: staging? listening experiences? optimization targets?

    Hello forum, I'm working on a concept for my next digital DIY speaker. Based on recommendations and listening experience from a friend I am leaning towards an in-wall design. I aim for highest acoustic quality and don't care much about looks or practical issues. For crossovers, filtering and...
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    Introduction to forum: digital speaker DIY enthusiast

    Hello, Amir! Hello, Forum! I found my way to this website through Floyd Toole's book and Amir's excellent YouTube channel. I'm hoping to find a similarly grounded approach to our fascinating hobby here. Who am I? I guess my 'hifi career' has been fairly typical until roughly 12 years ago. The...
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