skvinson Wrote: > I second the idea about DIY speakers. I had Rick Craig of Selah Audio > design a front set (including center) for me. He built the crossovers > and sent all the drivers and everything else (e.g., gaskets, screws). > With some help from a woodworking friend, veneering friend and > finishing friend, I have a set of speakers that cost me just over $1K, > but would sell for $2-3K if it was a namebrand. They image so well, I > switched from listening to music with the various surround modes back > to 2-channel - which is what led me to a SqueezeBox. > > And, if you don't want to DIY, all of Rick's pre-designed kits are > available assembled (Do-It-Themselves). You are still saving a > substantial amount on dealer mark-up. > > Rick's site is: > http://www.selahaudio.com/ > > He has an AudioCircle forum at: > http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewforum.php?f=42 > > There are some other good DIY/T companies out there (e.g., Northcreek > Music & Salk Sound), but I just have personal experience with Selah > Audio. > > Also, I know Rick has some speakers he will send out for an audition. > Other companies do the same. > > Hope this helps!
I thought about DIY kits, but the problem is that I would not be able to listen to the finished product. I don't want to make such an investment without listening first. That and I live in an apartment so my work space would be severely limited. -- nelamvr6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ nelamvr6's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3113 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19832 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
