Uh oh... now you've gone and done it. Here comes my big speaker envy. I've followed a few of the big Dayton projects and they'd probably be on the top of my list if I was going to replace my Monitor 7s with something bigger. They look great, and seem to be pretty dynamic and enjoyable to listen to. And bonus points if you build a curved box like in that picture!
I'm confused. The info on htguide.com is based off of the Dayton drivers, but the kits from Selah audio use different drivers. Are you building the Selah audio version with their crossover, or contracting Selah to build one of the multiple crossovers listed on the build site for the Dayton version? I don't think it would work as well using a crossover based on different drivers and different driver positioning.
I also agree that the curved cabinet in the picture above is certainly sweet!!! Almost looks like one of the Dayton enclosures, but I wasn't aware of any large enough to accomodate this speaker. If these are Dayton's or something like them, I'd definitely be interested in the cabinet. As it is, I'm very interested in the design right now.
I also agree that the curved cabinet in the picture above is certainly sweet!!! Almost looks like one of the Dayton enclosures, but I wasn't aware of any large enough to accomodate this speaker. If these are Dayton's or something like them, I'd definitely be interested in the cabinet. As it is, I'm very interested in the design right now.
That's a custom cabinet. There are a couple of ways to achieve a curved box. One is to build a frame and bend multiple sheets of plywood and MDF over it.
My personal favorite methond is translamination. The Magico Mini uses this technique.
I'll remember that next time I can choose between a family car and a set of monitor speakers.... What a beautiful speaker! I think $20K is a little out of the allowable budget though....
Anyone have access to a CNC router to make multiple "layers" of birch ply? I'd be hesitant to build a floor stander with this method, that's a lot of labor and making sure the laminate was flat and even would be interesting. But for a monitor, maybe that's possible....
Another option is Tapeease. They sell precurved wood materials at reasonable prices and ship very quickly. I am using some and there are pics of it here. They sell in a variety of sizes - the ones pictures are quarter rounds with a 4" diameter.
I've been considering that Dayton build myself. I really, really like the design and sound of the Cremona M made by Sonus Faber, which are a $10,000/pr speaker. The sound is phenomenal and though the Dayton plan certainly isn't going to mimick the SF, from everything I've read, the Dayton TMWW can be built to amazing results.
first time here, wanted to know if you can get plans to those sweet floor standing curved cabinets? getting ready to build, are those for 6" or 8" drivers thx, Steve
The Zaph zdt3.5 sounds great and is affordable. I would like to build a set of the Statements since they are very highly regarded as great sound for the money, unfortunately they won't fit in my space. I am looking also at the Finalist, but there is no center designed for it yet, so the next on my list is the khanspires (sp?). I have built the Zaphs, so looking to do something else. I'm interested also to hear from others on affordable designs they have heard.
have you tried an SEOS waveguide build? amazing results
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