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My first kit, any words of wisdom would be appreciated [message #40133]

Tue, 04 February 2003 05:51

bsuhy
Messages: 6
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

I am embarking on building my first ever kit, the 2-Pi Bass Reflex speaker. Does anyone have any words of wisdom, gotchas, etc., before I start? Any comments or helpful suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Brian

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Re: My first kit, any words of wisdom would be appreciated [message #40134 is a reply to message #40133]

Tue, 04 February 2003 06:00

ozzi
Messages: 43
Registered: May 2009

Baron

build the towers if you have the space.

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Re: My first kit, any words of wisdom would be appreciated [message #40135 is a reply to message #40134]

Tue, 04 February 2003 06:19

bsuhy
Messages: 6
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

Is that just the case of building the tower enclosure? I assume they are the same drivers, but you have the option of building either enclosure, right?

Thanks,

Brian

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Re: Check archives [message #40136 is a reply to message #40133]

Tue, 04 February 2003 07:00

Matts
Messages: 359
Registered: May 2009

Grand Master

there's lots of good tips in the archives- some time spent browsing them would pay off. Till E. and bmar, among many others, have posted a lot of advice that would be very helpful, especially on the woodworking side- that goes way beyond the "measure twice and cut once" adage. Plan everything well and work methodically and you'll do fine.

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Measure twice cut once and just take your time nt. [message #40139 is a reply to message #40133]

Tue, 04 February 2003 08:40

Robert Hamel
Messages: 93
Registered: May 2009

Viscount

nt.

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"A Wet Bird Never Flies At Night" [message #40141 is a reply to message #40133]

Tue, 04 February 2003 09:44

BillEpstein
Messages: 886
Registered: May 2009

Illuminati (2nd Degree)

All the wisdom I have.
Just post questions as you go and before the glue dries!
Have fun!

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Re: My first kit, any words of wisdom would be appreciated [message #40143 is a reply to message #40135]

Tue, 04 February 2003 11:24

Wayne Parham
Messages: 18788
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

The two π and two π tower speakers use the same components, so you can build either cabinet. I'll send plans for the tower two π speakers so check your E-Mail.

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Re: My first kit, any words of wisdom would be appreciated [message #40144 is a reply to message #40143]

Tue, 04 February 2003 12:03

bsuhy
Messages: 6
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

Wayne,

Space really isn't the issue, so maybe the towers are the way to go.

Is there a radical difference between the two speakers in terms of sound? I have read that the tower has more base, but maybe its looser? I was going to put the others on stands anyway, so I guess I might as well build the tower.

Which brings me to material. MDF will be heavier than particle board, but isn't it stiffer, and stiffer is better, right? I am thinking the sound characteristics will probably be unnoticable to my untrained ear, but I guess I should start with the "right" material.

Thanks,

Brian

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