I've ordered the 2Pi tower kit but there are a couple of questions I'd like to ask before starting.

1. Laminates and veneers come in 24" widths, but the 2Pi towers are 13" deep, which makes for a lot of scrap. What is the best way around this? Can the towers be built 12" deep?

2. What is the advantage of having the port on the backof the speaker? Are there any advantages to putting it on the front?

cheers
Ben

The two π tower was designed with computer models that simulate both Helmholtz resonation and pipe mode resonation. The dimensions and driver and port placement were adjusted for best response using these mathematical tools, and then the completed loudspeaker was measured to verify its performance.

If the speaker were smaller, I would say you could probably change dimensions without worrying too much about sonic impact as long as the volume was the same. But in this case, the dimensions and driver and port placement are more important, because they determine how standing waves align themselves inside the box.

You will like the Towers. I have a set that I run using my little 0.9W 12B4 amp. Plenty loud in a small room. On the other hand I can run my 50W NAD BEE amp into them and shake stuff off the walls long before I notice any clipping or distortion.

As far as veneer goes, you can get paper-backed veneer in 4x8 sheets here.

• 4x8 veneer