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My Two π Tower [message #66364] Sun, 27 February 2011 15:18 Go to next message
tman is currently offline  tman
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At last I finished my first self built loudspeakers! Here they are:
http://i25.servimg.com/u/f25/15/95/42/60/impian10.jpg
http://i25.servimg.com/u/f25/15/95/42/60/impian11.jpg
http://i25.servimg.com/u/f25/15/95/42/60/pi2110.jpg

The keyboard (my daughter's) has nothing to do with...

From an aesthetic point of view, I am not that satisfied: above
all, I was disappointed by the plywood I was given, that okoumè...
Then, I wanted to try the shellac finish, but the result is not
excellent (for lack of experience). But, all is done...

The sound? Greeeaaat! I was afraid to regret my old suspension
speakers (I had a pair of New Advent Loudspeakers), but here we
are on another planet! For an exhaustive listen impression, I
have better to wait another while (I have listened to them for a
day or two till now...). Did you see what an amplifier?! It is a
t-amp, a SMSL SA-36 TA2020 (nearly $38!). As a source, I am
using a simple DVD home-player, but I bought an external DAC
for conversion (SMSL DIR9001+PCM1793+OPA2134 nearly $70).
In other words, I spent less than $ 600 for all! I think it is
a record of best value-for-money, isn't it?
It is something incredible! I am happy like a child (and I am
nearly 50!).

I must show my gratitude to Wayne Parham, who allowed me to
carry this dream of mine out. Thank you a lot! Smile
Re: My Two π Tower [message #66368 is a reply to message #66364] Sun, 27 February 2011 16:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I think they look great! I like the wood grain, looks nice to me. I know photos can cure a multitude of sins, but I also know sometimes you can be your own worst critic. So just my 2¢, I think your cabinets look really nice!

Re: My Two π Tower [message #66378 is a reply to message #66368] Mon, 28 February 2011 00:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tman is currently offline  tman
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Really?! About photos, no, in this case the flash on the contrary
made things worse, stressing even the smallest imperfections. With
the naked eye they are a little better...

Thank you again!
Re: My Two π Tower [message #66381 is a reply to message #66364] Mon, 28 February 2011 05:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Psychoacoustic is currently offline  Psychoacoustic
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Excellent work! We promise you that those speakers will not be the last you build. It's addictive!
Re: My Two π Tower [message #66382 is a reply to message #66381] Mon, 28 February 2011 05:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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We promise you that those speakers will not be the last you build. It's addictive!

More than likely! Smile

Woodwork is already an addiction to me. Just immagine if put
together with other passions of mine such as music and hi-fi...! Very Happy
Re: My Two π Tower [message #66383 is a reply to message #66382] Mon, 28 February 2011 07:49 Go to previous message
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Wow those came out great =) Nice Job!
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