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<blockquote data-quote="Jeff Babcock" data-source="post: 24457" data-attributes="member: 46">Re: Steering advice for those serious about DIY speakers.&nbsp;Thanks Phil.I realize that a more simple project might be a better learning attempt.&nbsp; The coax is a 1st kick at the can while relatively few are watching, allowing some time to sort out some logistical details along the way.&nbsp; Without getting into too much detail, there were several proposed starting points but there are some underlying reasons why those didn&#039;t get pushed to the surface at this point in time.&nbsp;&nbsp; There are a few folks around these parts who have a practical use for such a box in the near future (myself included), so it got pushed to the front of the pile, even though it might not be the simplest starting point.&nbsp; Please keep in mind that currently there is ZERO budget, so it helps if those involved have an intended use for the design given that we bear the entire cost ourselves.&nbsp; On a personal note, I&#039;m willing to shell out some $ on the coax project because I have an application where I could use quite a pile of these when they&#039;re done.&nbsp; This isn&#039;t always going to be the case, so agreed, a low cost project may be the next logical move.We&#039;re not out to start making alternatives to the Martin MLA here...... Simpler projects will come.... perhaps the 8/1 box idea you mention could even serve to some as a front fill box, for which there are few existing suitable DIY designs.&nbsp; My only real insistence is that the quality of the final product be at least good enough for semi-professional or professional use.&nbsp; To put into perspective better, in the SRX/QRX sort of league.&nbsp; I realize this does make things more challenging, but I don&#039;t think most of the folks here have much use for something less than that level of performance.&nbsp; Thoughts?Please, by all means, continue to share your thoughts and participate whenever you have time to do so.&nbsp; I hope you understand that I am for the most part in total agreement with what you have shared.BTW, Charlie and Curtis were the exact folks in mind re crossovers.&nbsp; Thanks for your offer regarding sending you a prototype.&nbsp; When things get to that point, we&#039;ll try to ensure that that happens, as your skillset and your clear communication with regards to teaching would be a tremendous asset.Thanks!Jeff</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Jeff Babcock, post: 24457, member: 46"] Re: Steering advice for those serious about DIY speakers. Thanks Phil. I realize that a more simple project might be a better learning attempt. The coax is a 1st kick at the can while relatively few are watching, allowing some time to sort out some logistical details along the way. Without getting into too much detail, there were several proposed starting points but there are some underlying reasons why those didn't get pushed to the surface at this point in time. There are a few folks around these parts who have a practical use for such a box in the near future (myself included), so it got pushed to the front of the pile, even though it might not be the simplest starting point. Please keep in mind that currently there is ZERO budget, so it helps if those involved have an intended use for the design given that we bear the entire cost ourselves. On a personal note, I'm willing to shell out some $ on the coax project because I have an application where I could use quite a pile of these when they're done. This isn't always going to be the case, so agreed, a low cost project may be the next logical move. We're not out to start making alternatives to the Martin MLA here...... Simpler projects will come.... perhaps the 8/1 box idea you mention could even serve to some as a front fill box, for which there are few existing suitable DIY designs. My only real insistence is that the quality of the final product be at least good enough for semi-professional or professional use. To put into perspective better, in the SRX/QRX sort of league. I realize this does make things more challenging, but I don't think most of the folks here have much use for something less than that level of performance. Thoughts? Please, by all means, continue to share your thoughts and participate whenever you have time to do so. I hope you understand that I am for the most part in total agreement with what you have shared. BTW, Charlie and Curtis were the exact folks in mind re crossovers. Thanks for your offer regarding sending you a prototype. When things get to that point, we'll try to ensure that that happens, as your skillset and your clear communication with regards to teaching would be a tremendous asset. Thanks! Jeff [/QUOTE]

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