Let see some DIY!!!!

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2011
    Face wrote: »
    Designed and built the cabinets and crossovers. A friend's body shop painted the cabs.

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    Face I would love to hear more details about these speakers. They look PHENOMENAL!!!
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Jim Shearer
    Jim Shearer Posts: 369
    edited October 2011
    First shot is one of the FE167e Mets in front of a previous Met using FE108eSigma drivers.

    Next is my MJK style open baffle using Fostex FF85K and Eminence Alpha 15a; beside it is FE167e mounted OB style (old kitchen drawer) for break-in. (Note single full range drivers often need up to 500 hrs. of break-in before they reach their best performance. They are a breed apart, and are not everyone's cup-of-tea.)

    Lastt is a shot of the Metronome cabinets for the FE167e drivers. Mets are quadratic taper tuned quarter-wave tube type enclosure.

    I think I have posted other builds before so I won't repeat them.

    Cheers, Jim
    A day without music is like a day without food.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2011
    Very nice work...but! Some of you guys scare me!

    Tools...if you saw mine you'd turn in 'revulsion'! I guess I subscribe to the old Confucian aphorism: He who works with his mind does not work with his hands.

    But. I guess that didn't work for the Chinese either! lol

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited October 2011
    Here are the signs I designed for my new store that will be opening november 1st.
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    And a hat
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • maggiefan
    maggiefan Posts: 223
    edited October 2011
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    Built this to hold my CSi30 center speaker. Good sturdy base for the TV as well. It's made of 3/4" aspen with a masonite backing. Left a wide slot in the center open.
    Larry
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,769
    edited October 2011
    fbm211 wrote: »
    Here are the signs I designed for my new store that will be opening november 1st.
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    And a hat

    mmm... I hope Boots the Chemists in the UK don't catch wind and send you a 'cease and desist' letter :-P

    http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?webrewrite=Y&langId=-1&storeId=10052&geoOpts=Y
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2011
    Thanks you guys!

    The treatments are GIK all around.
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    Nice, Face.

    Seas drivers?

    Scanspeak tweeters?

    Wyred 4 Sound DAC + amp or preamp I can't tell

    VTI 404 series rack?
    Yes, the black towers have SS Air Circ tweeters, SEAS magnesium mids and woofers. The bookshelves have SS .75" ring radiators, SS 4" mids, and Anarchy woofers. The rack is VTI, I have no idea what model though. The DAC-2 and Cambridge transport are the only items still in use from that picture, I've changed everything else since.
    breal74 wrote: »
    Incredible craftsmanship Face! How long did it take for each set, start to finish?
    The black speakers took a long time, it was my first all out DIY venture and I was in over my head. I have no idea how difficult it would be to tame the magnesium cones or how much diffraction made a difference. So from start to finish almost a year. The bookshelves took much less time, maybe two months start to finish. I'm about to start on another pair of large towers that I hope only take a few months too.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2011
    wow,, some really nice work fella's,,,some real talent there.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,493
    edited October 2011
    Nice work!

    Some of my DIY...

    A wet bar I built after finishing the lighted lower level.

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    Shower/body wash upgrade in the upstairs bath.

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    You can see the finished shower wall behind the guy on the throne.

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    Get a big shower enclosure down in the lighted lower level. Had to remove some siding and a big window. The upper levels were finished already so we couldn't get it down the stairs.

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    A Hagerman Coronet II built for Carl.

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    A Lenco turntable plinth still awaiting finish.

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    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,039
    edited October 2011
    Sweet looking bar! I'm about to adventure down that road myself this winter. Custom made or did you use somebody's plans...I'm guessing the former?
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,493
    edited October 2011
    muncybob wrote: »
    Sweet looking bar! I'm about to adventure down that road myself this winter. Custom made or did you use somebody's plans...I'm guessing the former?

    Thanks! Good guess.....most of the completed bars we looked at would not fit a small fridge/freezer combo or allow a small microwave to fit under the bar top. I started at the height of an average bar and worked down from there. The base was constructed in two sections so it would fit and be easily carried down the stairs. Screws hold it together and to the wall. The counter top and bar top are screwed to the base.

    There is a shelf under the counter on the wall portion, and the open section next to the fridge should fit a small keg. There are three small drawers and under sink storage. The second faucet is cold filtered drinking water. The electrical outlets on the bar are connected to the 20 amp GFI on the wall behind the stool. I installed three low voltage lights under the bar top and one in the under counter storage area controlled by a touch switch. I have three speeds of lighting; low medium and bright.

    The local lumber and home improvement stores wanted up to $30 a foot to special order in the bar rail. I got my bar rail on ebay for ~ $9 a foot plus shipping.

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    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited October 2011
    I loved that Hagerman! George Daniel, you are a lucky guy!:smile:

    I've seen Rich's woodwork up close, it's fantastic!

    Rich, I'm thinking to be there in two weeks!
    Carl

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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited October 2011
    pepster wrote: »
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    These are the 18" short pair.
    Both these pairs (18 & 24" twins) are currently in Brgman's possession.

    These look Deadly and I bet they sound great !!. Nice color also. Oustanding Work....they look like factory Cables....nice and tight and solid looking.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2011
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    It was a Rega P2, I laminated 3" of baltic birch to the plinth, veneered it with striped mahogany, upgraded the platter, sub platter, belt, arm, cart, feet, motor, and power supply/speed controller.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2011
    A big thanks to Jesse on the finishing tips, it would have been a mess without them.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2011
    Jesus Face,
    Between you and SComp, I feel 2" tall.
    That is just beyond belief how advanced you guys are in this hobby.
    Unreal.
    Now I don't want to post my podunk cables!:redface:

    These are mine, I made for me, from a single wire.
    Cardas silver rca plugs.
    (Insert tuck tail between legs here:eek:)!

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2011
    VH Style Power Cable from scratch (again, started with a single wire):
    I can't touch you guys, but the trailer trash inside of me says "POST"!:cheesygrin:
    If you follow the wire around, you will see that it is actually a modded VH Style with split ground:cheesygrin:

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2011
    Maybe you can see the dual counter twisted grounds here :evil::


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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2011
    Now I am just plumb desperate!:cool:

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2011
    pepster wrote: »
    VH Style Power Cable from scratch (again, started with a single wire):
    I can't touch you guys, but the trailer trash inside of me says "POST"!:cheesygrin:
    It's not a DIY contest, feel free to post your pretty cables.
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    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2011
    Here are my "pepster" cables. I am not totally done with them yet. I am planning on getting some cable pants to cover the ends, solder the cables to the banana plugs and cover the outside of the cables with something (thinking black in color). I just wanted to wait till I figured out if I was going to bi-wire the cables or bi-amp them.

    I think I will keep the 15's cables bi-amped and the LSiC bi-wired (need some more banana's though).

    Locking Banana's are GLS Audio, the wire is Audioquest FLX CL2 14/4 wire.

    Pep, should make you feel better :cheesygrin::wink:

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    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2011
    Thanks Mike!
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • jonicont
    jonicont Posts: 281
    edited October 2011
    Awesome
    DynaudIo Evoke 30, VPI Prime, Soundsmith Zephyr MKIII, PS audio Stellar phono pre, McCormack DNA 0.5 Gold, ARC LS-17se, Eversolo dmp A8, MIT AVT MA ic’s and speaker cables, ps audio stellar power plant 3
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2011
    This was my first attempt at matching my wire (Monoprice 12awg) to plugs. However, I've already decided that I will make an investment in some good cables down the road. :smile: (We really need a thumbs up/down emoticon). And you didn't do them right unless your fingers hurt!

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2011
    Drenis wrote: »
    However, I've already decided that I will make an investment in some good cables down the road. :smile: (We really need a thumbs up/down emoticon). And you didn't do them right unless your fingers hurt!

    Hehehe. I agree. But you might be surprised as to the price of "decent" cables. I got all my wire for my set of 3 11 foot cables for like 40 bucks. I spent MORE on the banana plugs than I did the wire.

    Suggest bluejeanscable, signalcable, or in my case Audioquest FLX wire.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2011
    Here is my biggest electronics DIY project.
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?59387-DIY-Phonostage&p=1306812&viewfull=1#post1306812
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,493
    edited October 2011
    Nice job on the plinth Mike! PM me your address....I'll send cash and plinth....you can pick the veneer, color, and finish.:cheesygrin: Ain't it special what a big chunk of wood and custom parts will do for some turntables.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,493
    edited October 2011
    Face wrote: »
    It's not a DIY contest, feel free to post your pretty cables.

    +1. They look good!
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited October 2011
    Drenis wrote: »
    This was my first attempt at matching my wire (Monoprice 12awg) to plugs. However, I've already decided that I will make an investment in some good cables down the road. :smile: (We really need a thumbs up/down emoticon). And you didn't do them right unless your fingers hurt!

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    I use Monoprice banana plugs and low-voltage lighting cable (12ga) from Home Depot, and am more than satisfied. However, there are a few things to note about the MP banana plugs.
    1) I don't worry about my fingers hurting, I use locking pliers to tighten them down. Some marks are left, but I cover them with shrink wrap anyway to make them look nice.
    2) The known flaw where the banana part comes unscrewed from the rest of the plug. I found a good reliable fix for this - green threadlocker. Tighten the banana part down and then use a toothpick to get a few drops down by the screw from the inside of the plug. Let them dry overnight, and they are good to go after that.

    Despite their flaws, I still like the MP banana plugs. They're incredibly affordable and the one real flaw is easy to work around.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited October 2011
    Alright, just ordered canare wire, cable pants, techflex, new bananas, and heatshrink. We'll see how this goes!
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