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November 15, 2014, 11:25 AM #1Senior Member
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Best Place For DIY Help?
Not sure how much action this will get; AudioShark doesn't strike me, as a haven for DIY types
I've always been curious, to try a speaker build; and now I have a rather unique opportunity...where I have pre-fab cabinets (of a hi-end model), and need to "fill-in" the rest (drivers, cross-over, terminals).
I'm familiar with Madisound, and have no shortage of opinion...about which drivers are "good"; but I definitely have some pointed questions...that will likely be the difference between this being a crappy build, versus something decent.
What's the "best" site to post at? Keeping in mind...I'm a complete newbie, and the nature of the project; DIYAudio seems to be the front-runner...but I almost wonder if it's too "advanced", for this kind of thing.
In other words...they'll run me off the board, for not knowing what the hell I'm doing...lol
Any thoughts?CD
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November 15, 2014, 11:44 AM #2Audioshark
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The best guy to talk to around here is AJ. Hopefully he will chime in.
I believe there is a really good DIYAudio website.
I've heard several DIY builds and always come away shaking my head at just how good these guys make speakers sound for a small sum.
AJ's $2500 speakers floored me. He's not exactly DIY - but he started there. If they were a known brand, they would be selling for $35,000. Just saying...
Good luck. I would love to try something like that myself.
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November 15, 2014, 11:45 AM #3Audioshark
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http://www.diyaudio.com
(P.S. I know another site I would have just got banned at for posting that! LOL!)
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November 15, 2014, 11:58 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: Best Place For DIY Help?
Thanks Mike. That's the site I referenced, as being the "best" I've come across.
I just wonder if it's newbie friendly? Guess there's only one way to find out
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Try here too. Not as much activity, but a good group of guys
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November 15, 2014, 11:13 PM #6Senior Member
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Madisound is a great company to deal with.
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November 16, 2014, 12:03 PM #7Senior Member
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http://techtalk.parts-express.com/
http://techtalk.parts-express.com/
Both are a little more newb friendly than DIYA, IMO.
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November 16, 2014, 01:04 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: Best Place For DIY Help?
TY. It's too bad, Madisound doesn't have a(n active) forum.
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November 16, 2014, 10:09 PM #9Senior Member
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Re: Best Place For DIY Help?
It used to be much more active, but most of the users moved over to PE's forum.
Originally Posted by CDLehner
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November 17, 2014, 08:03 AM #10Senior Member
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Lots of DIYers over at AudioKarma that seem to be real helpful to each other.
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diyaudio has tech and engineer smart folks there. I've seen where if you ask for the easy answer without doing any homework you may not get it. Present an idea and they will tell you if it is good or poor.
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