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DIY bookshelf speakers - project just complete

  • 30-09-2018 11:21pm
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 338 ✭✭


    Hi all, thought some of you might be interested in these. A set of bookshelf speakers I just completed as a present for my sister and her other half. A lot of work went into them, they are made from components and design plans from a company called visaton. Overall the rough cost of materials was €800.

    Link to plans: http://www.visaton.de/en/products/2-way-speakers/bijou

    They sound absolutely beautiful, the general consensus in diy audio is a 3:1 factor on comparable value to a manufactured speaker. As in €800 raw components will be roughly equivalent to €2400 or so off the shelf speakers. Raw materials are the only 'cost' as such. Although I do not have enough experience in high end audio to compare them to other speakers in that price range. Either way I am very happy with how the sound. Anyhow thought some of ye would be interested in seeing some pics...



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Comments

  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, RicherSounds.ie Moderator Posts: 2,505 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Ritz


    They look fantastic - more info, any construction pictures and details of how you achieved such a professional looking finish would be very welcome.

    Ritz.


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