[HungLe]

Hi,

My initial plan to build budget speakers system for my computer/room use has changed due me getting a job. This means I will be having more money for my budget so I was considering building the AV1. My skills with woodworking is still limited so I will be ordering the baffles from GR-Research. My plan is to attempt to make the rest of the box and see how well it fits (I have problems with cutting straight) before ordering anything. The people from gr-research seems to be busy with some special event so I thought I would post here and see if anyone could send me the cabinets plan for the AV1. My email is mfinalheaven@sbcglobal.net

Thanks.

[george king]

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I have these, you are going to love them, just make sure that you order the kit with the Sonicaps upgrade, it is well worth it.

[CarlDais]

you might want to look into having one of the resident Cabinet makers sell you some of their pre-made cabinets.
Such as Dan Wesnor and another guy who is usually on the Madisound boards DIYboxes.

I agree the AV-1 is a helluva nice speaker.
You nade a good choice in terms of price
& performance.

[george king]

If you are going to buy premade cabinets, contact Brian Bunge at www.rutledgeaudiodesign.com He is one of the "offical" cab builders for GR Research and he does really stellar work. I bought unifinished cabs, and did the rest myself. In fact I bought my cabs from him, so give him a call. It will add somewhat to the cost, but they are built like a tank.

Hope this helps.

[Joey Skinner]

Here are the dimensions:
12"h x 8"w x 11.625"d

Here is the cut list using 3/4" mdf:
1- 8 x 12 rear panel
2- 8 x 10.125 top and bottom
2- 10.5 x 10.125 side panels

The rear panel has a 2' hole for the port with the center of the hole 3" from the top and a 3" hole for the wire cup 3.5" from the bottom.

[Dan Wesnor]

Unfortunately, I don't have enough time to take orders for boxes right now, but I do have a pair of boxes that are 12.5"x8"x10.5" (HWD) that are unfinished, unbraced, and rounded on all four edges of the baffle that I would probably be willing to cut holes in and sell. (They are MBOW1 boxes.) Let me know ASAP, because I will probably be using them to practice spraying lacquer some time this weekend.

[HungLe]

george king,

Thanks for sending cabinets plan.

Thanks to everyone else too for replying!

I would love to have my cabinets made by people such as Brian and Dan, unfortunately I am a poor college student (although somewhat less poor now with my part time job) so I will attempt to build the cabinets first. If the task ends up being impossible then I will consider the additional cost of getting premade cabs. Sigh..can't wait till I graduate and get a REAL job. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

[george king]

hungle,

No problem. However, do order the kit with the Sonicaps upgrade. That really is money well spent.

You will love the speakers, I love mine

[HungLe]

george king,

I'll be sure to do that.

Another question, which side (top/bottom,side,front/back) stays inbetween the other two? I dont know if I make any sense.. but I dont know how to word it.

[Dan Wesnor]

HungLe, I tried to respond to your e-mail, but it bounce. If you can get me an address that works, I can respond.

[Joey Skinner]

Using the dimensions in my previous post the top and bottom are in between the front and back panels and the sides fit inside the front/back and top/bottom.
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The !s are the front and back and the -s are the top and bottom.

You might be able to pay a cabinet maker to make the cuts for you.
MDF is cheap so if you don't like your first attempt, try again. I just finished building my HT speakers, AV3 fronts, AV3 center, AV1 surrounds and a sub. I bought the baffles and grill covers from GR. The last one I built was much easier and looked better than the firstGood luck on your project.
Good luck on your project.

Joey S

[HungLe]

Dan,

Sorry about that, I forgot to update my profile with my new email address which is mfinalheaven@sbcglobal.net