My Fidelia DIY build

[im_gumby]

It looks to be still printed currently due to fine diagonal lines

Hmmm. I guess painting versus the potential for 'clown colors' (Bright reds, yellow, orange, or navy blue...)

 

[mrick39]

I share the same 'Must meet Wife's approval' requirements...

Looking at the front baffle, and this 'rotary' looking brace on the back of the tweeter.
Could you shed any light? Looks like the screws that mount the wood also attach to the speaker? Or do you mount the driver to the front baffle and then add the brace?

Also I was under the impression that you wanted a very stiff front baffle. I've seen 3D printed speaker kits, but have to wonder about where it would make sense to have a denser part of the case? I saw that the woofer mounted directly to the baffle itself. wouldn't that cause unwanted vibrations?

Still, cool kit... btw while you said "I'm far from a woodworking or a speaker-building expert." Uhm... I noticed a festool sander along w a paint tent... something a 'far from expert' wouldn't have. ;-) Methinks you downplay your skills too much.

Oh and one other question... quality.
You've said you've built some of the PE kits... how does this compare?
I mean it looks fairly complete and well thought out.

The tweeter comes already mounted in the baffle like shown in the pic.

The baffle is pretty beefy, well structured and very stiff. The woofer is mounted to both the baffle and to the enclosure surface behind the baffle so it is very solidly held in place.

Regarding using “expert” and my name in the same sentence…let’s just say I have experience in both woodworking and speaker building, with a tremendous amount to learn.

Quality wise…this kit is an another level compared to the PE kits. I do like the PE kits, I’ve made several as gifts and they are solid and sound good. But the engineering in the design of this kit, its parts quality, and the final product are top notch.

I highly recommend it. And if you’re willing to wait, you can get the baffles in any Pantone color to raise the WAF.

One moment, please...

 

[mrick39]

Hmmm. I guess painting versus the potential for 'clown colors' (Bright reds, yellow, orange, or navy blue...)

The baffles are 3D printed, sand blasted and spray painted.

 

[Penelinfi]

I wonder what material is used? I guess abs would be a durable choice if it can be printed without error.
I have doubts about pla(+) lasting a very long time, though that hasn't stopped me using it for stuff. It does seem to break easier when it's older, at least when left raw.

 

[mrick39]

Forgot to post this so here goes. REW measurement taken at 1 meter with a UMIK-1, on access, tweeter height, no EQ. Damn nice!

 

[goat76]

I’m sure they measure well, but pretty much everything looks damn nice with a y-axis scale of 110 dB. 50 dB scale is most common to use.

 

[Ageve]

I’m sure they measure well, but pretty much everything looks damn nice with a y-axis scale of 110 dB. 50 dB scale is most common to use.

Yep, here it is with a 50 dB scale. Still looks nice > 500 Hz:

@mrick39 You could try doing a gated measurement. I know it has already been measured by Erin, but it's always interesting to see more data. Looking at your build makes it hard to resist buying a kit.

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[mrick39]

I’m sure they measure well, but pretty much everything looks damn nice with a y-axis scale of 110 dB. 50 dB scale is most common to use.

Yep, here it is with a 50 dB scale. Still looks nice > 500 Hz:

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@mrick39 You could try doing a gated measurement. I know it has already been measured by Erin, but it's always interesting to see more data. Looking at your build makes it hard to resist bying a kit.

How to make quasi-anechoic speaker measurements/spinoramas with REW and VituixCAD

NOTE from ASR staff: The following content has useful tips and details, but as REW and VituixCAD continue to be actively upgraded, some parts of this thread may be obsolete. Be sure to consult the respective software sites for the latest updates. Quasi-anechoic measurements are a way to...

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I might get some time to try that and will post the results if I do. Keep in mind my results are from my listening room aka my open floor plan dining room. Speakers were sitting on a console and my dining table was literally inches from the mic. Obviously far from ideal but the very definition of real world. And the measurements look great in that respect IMO.

 

[daniboun]

Yep, here it is with a 50 dB scale. Still looks nice > 500 Hz:

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@mrick39 You could try doing a gated measurement. I know it has already been measured by Erin, but it's always interesting to see more data. Looking at your build makes it hard to resist buying a kit.

How to make quasi-anechoic speaker measurements/spinoramas with REW and VituixCAD

NOTE from ASR staff: The following content has useful tips and details, but as REW and VituixCAD continue to be actively upgraded, some parts of this thread may be obsolete. Be sure to consult the respective software sites for the latest updates. Quasi-anechoic measurements are a way to...

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Yep, here it is with a 50 dB scale. Still looks nice > 500 Hz:

View attachment 418824


@mrick39 You could try doing a gated measurement. I know it has already been measured by Erin, but it's always interesting to see more data. Looking at your build makes it hard to resist buying a kit.

How to make quasi-anechoic speaker measurements/spinoramas with REW and VituixCAD

NOTE from ASR staff: The following content has useful tips and details, but as REW and VituixCAD continue to be actively upgraded, some parts of this thread may be obsolete. Be sure to consult the respective software sites for the latest updates. Quasi-anechoic measurements are a way to...

www.audiosciencereview.com

I just treated myself to a pair of Fidelia speakers. Reading your thread motivated me!
I'm doing the project in two stages because I already had a pair of cabinets designed for Fidelia speakers.
While waiting to receive the original cabinets, here is an idea of the measurements I have taken with the cabinets I have made. (They are internally composed of a 3mm Alubutyl (Anti-vibration rubber with an external aluminum layer+ a 30mm of acoustic foam.)

FIDELIA/BROMO HYBRID DIY speakers

In Room measurements (XTZ Analyzer Pro with calibrated Mic)

 

[daniboun]

I have finished assembling my Fidelia speakers
I took some Full range measurements with my SVS1000 Pro subwoofer integrated. (my amplifier is a Wiim Amp Pro.)
It's not so bad, especially since I could correct some imperfections with the Wiim's PEQ.

 

[willverduzco]

I'm far from a woodworking or a speaker-building expert.

I would beg to differ. Your cabinet work looks amazing.

Mind sharing some details on how you rounded the corners, how you did the paint job, etc?

I have a set of Cadentia 3 coming in soon, and this thread was actually a large part of why I chose to get it in kit form rather than pre-assembled with a veneer color I wasn't terribly fond of.

 

[Ktacos]

I'll be brief...I'm far from a woodworking or a speaker-building expert.

And comes in with a great build and pro paint finish, yeah we don't believe you.