chefsinc Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Recently after quite a while away from speaker building i started this project during my Christmas Holiday Break from teaching. I have now completed the Build, but will continue to tweek crossover until I feel i am there. it was quite a challenging build for one living in a regional town in the New England. I did have trouble sourcing materials but came up with some solutions that were not quite as good but did the job in the end. I am absolutely happy with the end product, even though its not exact but i did take elements from the differing models for the last 20 years so as to complete it with what my favourite parts are of the models. I hope you all enjoy the pics of the journey. Edited January 21, 2021 by chefsinc added pic 22 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Looks stunning. Great job. how does it sound? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefsinc Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, metal beat said: Looks stunning. Great job. how does it sound? Thanks for the compliment It sounds pretty good so far, did some Crossover work before it was finished but this weekend will do some measuring to find out how flat it is or isn't. have external crossovers so not difficult to tweek further. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_man Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Next level DIY What was the budget? Edited January 21, 2021 by Yamaha_man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefsinc Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Yamaha_man said: Next level DIY What was the budget? The Budget was around 2k and was fulfilled and them some. I did purchase about $1000 in New Tools also. But they will go into the workshop inventory for the next project in December 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_man Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, chefsinc said: The Budget was around 2k and was fulfilled and them some. I did purchase about $1000 in New Tools also. But they will go into the workshop inventory for the next project in December 2021. Keen to see you make some of these 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefsinc Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Yamaha_man said: Keen to see you make some of these Challenge Accepted but give me a few years until I have a proper workshop. I did the Amati out of a crowded garage hahah. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray H Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Fantastic effort ! Must get some real pride of ownership making it yourself, not many people can do this, congrats. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefsinc Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ray H said: Fantastic effort ! Must get some real pride of ownership making it yourself, not many people can do this, congrats. Grazie Mille ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anandpkumar Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Wow! that's some great work there mate! Love the finish, and the looks can give the originals a run for their money. Fantastic DIY effort. Am sure it was not easy to give the 'lute' shape to the speakers. Also the angles on the back side would not have been an easy job What drivers did you use in these? Edited January 21, 2021 by anandpkumar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefsinc Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, anandpkumar said: Wow! that's some great work there mate! Love the finish, and the looks can give the originals a run for their money. Fantastic DIY effort. What drivers did you use in these? Thank you, I used Scan speak Discovery drivers- Best bang for your Buck I think especially the tweeter. Its the Old peerless HDS.in which Scan speak Make now. 18w-8424g00.pdf 22w-8534g00.pdf d2608-913000 (1).pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_man Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, chefsinc said: Challenge Accepted but give me a few years until I have a proper workshop. I did the Amati out of a crowded garage hahah. That’s impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 WOW that’s impressive DIY. As a picture frame who does a lot of construction and hand finishing I think your project was very ambitious and you have realised the cabinets to a very impressive level. Good luck with the XOver tuning and I hope you are very happy with the result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anandpkumar Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 17 hours ago, chefsinc said: Thank you, I used Scan speak Discovery drivers- Best bang for your Buck I think especially the tweeter. Its the Old peerless HDS.in which Scan speak Make now. 18w-8424g00.pdf 336.04 kB · 7 downloads 22w-8534g00.pdf 289.92 kB · 0 downloads d2608-913000 (1).pdf 237.71 kB · 0 downloads Those are some good drivers. You are right about the tweeter - have heard very good things about the d2608, which was used in quite a few speakers from the past Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus77 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I'm in awe, what an amazing build., and in a garagae! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewantsmoore Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 21/01/2021 at 4:45 PM, chefsinc said: Its the Old peerless HDS 9 hours ago, anandpkumar said: d2608 Superb tweeter. Most underrated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill125812 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Just Stunning. Speaking as a bloke who can’t cut a straight line with a handsaw, I’m in total awe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get off My lawn Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 That looks amazing. I can't begin to imagine to amount of work and skill involved, especially in getting the cabinets right. ( the limit of my carpentry skills is putting up stick-on picture hooks, and even they don't always work...) Do you have access to a pair of Amati's to listen to and compare when you're working on tuning the crossover? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefsinc Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 1 minute ago, pine weasel said: That looks amazing. I can't begin to imagine to amount of work and skill involved, especially in getting the cabinets right. ( the limit of my carpentry skills is putting up stick-on picture hooks, and even they don't always work...) Do you have access to a pair of Amati's to listen to and compare when you're working on tuning the crossover? Thank you, no i don't but I have my ears tuned well by now. I know what I like and expect from a project of this magnitude. I am Just now listening to Them and I can Say Chris Rea and I are good friends, as I just met him in my Living room, and he is doing a private "Live Concert" for me. hahahah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 That's an incredible result & I know how much hard work would have gone into these, having completed a few projects myself. I recently had a pair of Amati Homage's & I know you will be impressed with the sound. Well done!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Excellent looking speakers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RobbC Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Fantastic work mate. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullDP Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 WoW! Looks stunning! Great workmanship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillmaverick Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) Congrats on this amazing build Mate , These look absolutely stunning. I can only dream of building something like this ( I would end up like Homer Simpson trying to build a barbecue If I tried ). Great Work and thanks for sharing. Edited January 27, 2021 by gillmaverick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keinesorge Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Wow... they look fantastic! Congratulations on the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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