Need some feedback on Speaker Designs

[Kevin Haskins]

I'd like to get some feedback from people considering cosmetic design of speaker cabinets. I have some general ideas but figured I'd show some early CAD work to make sure I'm headed in the right direction.

There are going to be three models, a monitor, tower and LCR monitor. They will all three have a family resemblance, using the same overall profile but being different lengths and obviously having different driver layouts.

I'd like to get some feedback about what kind of finishes people prefer. I was going to do a Piano Black & one wood finish out of the gate so any input in that direction is helpful also.

This cabinet is about 9.5" wide, 17" tall, 14" deep. The tower would have the same profile, just be 38-40" tall and the LRC would probably be around 28-30" long.

















Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio
www.diycable.com

[Ricci]

I like the shape of the enclosure cosmetically . Piano Black is always good. What are the wood finishes that you were thinking of? Rosewood or Cherry is usually popular. There's a bunch I like but if you are only offering one off of the bat go with something that has a wide range of appeal.

Is that a slot port above the tweeter?

[Mike P.]

I love the look, Kevin. Piano black and walnut would be my finish choices.

[Kevin Haskins]

Ricci wrote:

I like the shape of the enclosure cosmetically . Piano Black is always good. What are the wood finishes that you were thinking of? Rosewood or Cherry is usually popular. There's a bunch I like but if you are only offering one off of the bat go with something that has a wide range of appeal.

Is that a slot port above the tweeter?

It is the port. I didn't have room for it on the front baffle and it is common for people to worry about it's proximity to the rear wall when you place it on the back. I prefer them on the back but this was a cool method to differentiate the design.

Mike read my mind, I'm leaning toward piano black & walnut.

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio
www.diycable.com