I hope you find this less exciting than the vacuum cord replacement post, in which I was (rightly) chastised for being vaguely interesting

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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (4 children)

You can tempt me, that sounds rad!

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    It really is, and through diysoundgroup and parts-express and others there's kits for beginners. Plenty of proven designs. Honestly such a fun hobby and so many great people in it

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    I'm very into repurposing stuff, making your own, etc.

    But I took a peek at diysoundgroup and I'm not impressed. I can buy a router and jointer and make my own enclosures for the price of 1 press-board enclosure on that site. It's great to build - I really love it - but my mentality wouldn't allow me to buy components so I can build a sub that's worse than a brand new sub at retail. idgi tbh 🤷

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    I did say they're for beginners, but to say you can get a router and jointer and wood for under $250 you're either buying the cheapest tools and wood I wouldn't trust, or being extremely patient for Craigslist deals (nothing wrong with that, but definitely takes more time than some have), or extremely lucky with where you live. Also the MDF is a plus. No voids or issues in the wood, the uniformity is a big benefit over even plywood.

    And worse than retail? In what way? Finish? Eh, maybe. But compared to all those faux wood veneers out there I'll take even a basic rattle can finish. Audio quality? Doubted. The home theater groups near me (at least pre covid) was constantly doing sub/speaker shootouts and measurements. The diysoundgroup stuff was usually the winner or right up with the winners.

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