Speaker Related Projects

   3-Way High Efficiency Speaker
(Lavoce, Dynaudio, Foster 3-way. October-2023)

   LCR MTM 3-Channel Speaker
(Three MTM Speakers in One. July-2023)

   Mini7bt - A Minimus 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
(Minimus 7 and Dayton Audio. Spring-2022)

   2-Way Ribbon Tweeter Speakers
(Vifa and Pioneer. May-2020)

   Transmission Line Speakers
(Aborted attempt at a TL. September-2012)

   Acoustic Research AR-4x Rehab
(Rehab of a garage sale find. January-2016)

   Infinity RS-4000 Rehab
(Rehab of a garage sale find. June-2015)

   Polaris
(A tall, thin, upwards firing omnidirectional speaker. May-2010)

   Shiva_PR15
(A powered subwoofer using a 12" driver and 15" passive radiator. Jan-2010)

   Can-Less
(A computer speaker; redux. December-2005)

   Can-Can
(A computer speaker in a light canister. Jan-2005)

   Sonosub
(10" vented subwoofer in a cardboard tube, powered by a Parapix amp. May-1999)

   MTM Center Channel Speaker
(A Madisound design. Nov-1997)

   2-way Surround Speakers
(5" woofer and 1" tweeter. July 1997)

   3-piece mini system
(6" DVC bass module mated to 4" car speaker. June 1997)

   3-way Vented Floorstanding Speaker
(vented 10" woofer, 5" mid and 1" tweeter in a 4 ft tower. Summer 1995)

   NHT1259 Subwoofer
(A 12" woofer in a sealed architectural pedestal. Winter 1994-95)

   Inexpensive Speaker Stands
(Particle board, sand and spray paint. Fall 1994)

   2-way satellite
(6.5" woofer and 1" tweeter. Summer/Fall 1994)

Audio Electronics Related Projects

  900 MHz Audio Receiver
(Better use for bad headphones. Jan-2008)

  Buster - A Simple Guitar Amp
(Perfect for the beginner. Jan-2010)

  A PC-based Audio Console
(Use a PC to play tunes. Jan-2010)

  LM-12 Amp
(Bridged LM-12 opamps. Aug-2003)

   CeeDeePee
(A CD player and FM tuner from spare computer parts. Oct-2002)

   Quad 2000 4-Channel Amp
(Premade modules by Marantz. May-1998)

   Zen Amp and Bride of Zen Preamp
(by Nelson Pass. Apr-1997)

Articles

  Using Wood in Speakers FAQ
(Work in progress)

   MDF FAQ for speaker builders

   Woodworking Tools for the DYIer
(HomeTheaterHiFi.com Oct-1998)

  Some Thoughts on Cabinet Finished for DIY Speakers

   Large Grills Made Easy

   Some Parts Suppliers
(Outdated)

Other Useful Stuff

   DIY Audio Related URLs

  Veneering Primer
(by Keith Lahteine)

   How to get a Black Piano Finish
(by DYI Loudspeaker List members)

   Sonotube FAQ
(by Gordon McGill)

   Excerpts from the Bass List
(Oldies but Goodies)

DIY Loudspeaker List

  DIY Loudspeaker List Archives

Suppliers

 

Here's a list of some suppliers.

Note : This page is maintained for compatibility with pre-existing pages. See the URLs page for a more comprehensive and complete list of links for the DIYer.

Audio Concepts, Inc. (ACI) 901 South 4th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601; 608-784-4570; finished speakers, kits and DIY parts. Check with ACI for current pricing and availability. Web site is www.audioc.com

Madisound Speaker Components 8608 University Green, PO Box 44283, Madison, WI 53744-4283; 608-831-3433; 608-831-3771 (fax); drivers, parts, kits. Web site is www.madisound.com

North Creek Music System Main Street, PO Box 1120, Old Forge, NY 13420; 315-369-2500; parts and kits. Web site is www.northcreekmusic.com

Old Colony Sound Lab/Audio Amateur Corp. PO Box 243, Dept CT6, 305 Union Street, Peterborough, NH 03458-0243; 603-924-6371 or 6526; 603-924-9467 (fax); books, kits, software, magazines. Web site is http://www.audioxpress.com

Parts Express 340 E. First Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402-1257; 513-222-0173; 513-222-4644 (fax); parts, drivers, electrical stuff. Web site is www.partsexpress.com

Audax of America. 6 New England Executive Park, Suite 455 Burlington, MA 01803; 781-229-7355; 781-229-7356 (fax); driver manufacturer. Web site is http://www.audax.com

Speakers Etc. 2730 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017; 602-272-6696; 602-272-8633 (fax); electronics, drivers, parts, and driver repair.

Zalytron Industries Corp. 469 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501; 516-747-3515; 516-294-1943 (fax); drivers, parts, kits. Web site is www.zalytron.com

 

28-September-2000


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