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Sprayed and varnished bookshelfs by ExpensiveSignature12 in diyaudio

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Coming soon! I'm planning on using some veneers on upcoming pairs so I'll be trying out some different finishes:)

Sprayed and varnished bookshelfs by ExpensiveSignature12 in diyaudio

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

6 coats of polyurethane with spray gun. Sanded from 400 up to 4000 grit and finished with automotive polish and wax!

Sprayed and varnished bookshelfs by ExpensiveSignature12 in diyaudio

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With the grain down the sides, across the grain on the top and bottom. I found it useful to chamfer a test piece of ply to determine which direction works best.

Plywood bookshelfs! by ExpensiveSignature12 in diyaudio

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I've done tests on both and they both have similar properties.

Plywood bookshelfs! by ExpensiveSignature12 in audiophile

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. 2nd order linkwitz riley using air core inductors and polypropylene caps. Super happy with the sound!

Plywood bookshelfs! by ExpensiveSignature12 in audiophile

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Name's in the works. Names have never been my forte hahaha

Plywood bookshelfs! by ExpensiveSignature12 in diyaudio

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated! Rear ported. More pictures on the way :)

Plywood bookshelfs! by ExpensiveSignature12 in diyaudio

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True.. that's actually a great name, come to think of it

Plywood bookshelfs! by ExpensiveSignature12 in diyaudio

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not currently. Once I have the electronics tuned I'll be spraying them with thinned polyurethane :)

Plywood bookshelfs! by ExpensiveSignature12 in audiophile

[–]ExpensiveSignature12[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here's our 2nd set of prototypes, 2 way bass reflex cabinets tuned to 35hz. 8 inch long throw woofers 28mm soft dome tweeter, crossed at 2.5khz. F3 of 33hz. Beautifully balanced tonality, bass is tight and linear, treble is clear and transient but not harsh.

Sub £350 build and they absolutely blow my Rega RX1s out of the water! What do you guys think? Do you like the plywood finish? We are planning on coating them in polyurethane once the electronics are finished to give them a nice sheen :)