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| Re: My 4 Pi Build [message #99179 is a reply to message #96988] |
Wed, 21 January 2026 14:14   |
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I got tired of looking at the bare, pale walnut veneer and started researching finishing options.
A couple of seasoned woodworkers in my circle suggested Rubio Monocoat, which in theory takes only one application and is, as one of them put it, "idiot-proof" (we'll see about that!). I decided to go with the "pure" color which is untinted and should yield a natural oiled finish. This stuff is surprisingly expensive.
I admit I was somewhat apprehensive about the pronounced striping in the grain, but it's growing on me. If I did this build over again I would still try and find some "cleaner" veneer, although I like how it speaks to the unpredictability of natural wood.
You can also see I added a 15" square piece of R13 insulation between the woofer and the lower brace. It seems to help to tighten the upper-midbass region but I don't have data to back it up. I think I might've used R11 in the rest of the cabinet which could contribute to the speakers' slightly elevated midbass. I still ought to take some measurements one of these days.
Some photos of the speakers complete... In the sunlight I can see a few thin spots in the finish as well as some finger marks, so some touchup may be needed, or it might possibly benefit from a second coat.
...And the listening space.
We usually have the speakers pointed straight out towards the kitchen as that's where we spend a lot of time, and frankly I think it looks better...but I toe them inward for "dedicated" listening sessions.
At some point I'll get a couple of "π" badges made for the grilles but in the meantime I'm happy to sit back and enjoy them. I'm having trouble finding the right words to articulate how good the Pi's sound on my MC-30's. I'm over the moon.
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