DIY Computer Speakers? (1 Viewer)

[Chad Anson]

Does anyone have any recommendations for relatively small and inexpensive DIY mini-monitors for use with a computer?
Was thinking of spending $150 on a set of powered speakers, but thought it might be more fun to build them and get a used 2-channel amp.

 

[Seungsoo Hwang]

What about those free designs from Adire? Bang or pop?

 

[Joseph_D]

www.decware.com has a really neat design for DIY electrostatic computer speakers. Cost is very minimal and the design looks pretty cool. All materials can be picked up at the local hardware store.

 

[Dan Wesnor]

Unfortunately, they don't post so much as a parts list. How much do they cost to build?

 

[Greg Monfort]

How big a box can you tolerate, and what bandwidth do you expect?
GM
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Loud is beautiful, if it's clean

 

[Chad Anson]

I really don't want to get much bigger than Adire's "Pop" (5.5"w x 11"h x 8.5"d). I'm not looking for audiophile quality or extension. I've got a decent sub (my old home theater sub), so I don't really need much low-end.
Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Greg Monfort]

Oh well, the single 5.25" dia wide BW drivers I had in mind wouldn't do all that well in this volume, and would need to be XO'd at ~150Hz.
GM
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Loud is beautiful, if it's clean