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Message started by KarlM on 09/05/19 at 17:36:07

Title: DECWARE DNA Pluvia Eleven Build
Post by KarlM on 09/05/19 at 17:36:07

I spent the last month or so building the DNA speakers. I took a long look at how I wanted them to look and their construction. Settled on ¾” MDF for the box and ½” MDF for the baffles. I used ¼” felt bought on Amazon and used the MA speaker foam for the foam blocks. Speaker wire and terminals from Madison. I used Rustoleum Gloss White oil-based enamel with Penetrol additive to allow it to flow using a foam roller, about 8 coats. Used the MarkAudio Pluvia Eleven (A) Gen 1 Driver as it has a little more bass than the paper driver. I mounted the speaker on 5-degree wedges using the ¼” felt between the wedge and speaker to minimize vibration. Added the walnut tops finished with Tung Oil as a decorative treatment. Started the break-in period last night and am very satisfied with the sound and bass. These are amazing speakers. Listened to Michael Brecker – Nearness of You and Steps Ahead – Modern Times and heard detail I have not heard via headphones or other speakers I have. Highly recommended speaker.

Title: Re: DECWARE DNA Pluvia Eleven Build
Post by Geno on 09/06/19 at 00:39:00

They sound nice! Can’t wait to see the photos.

Title: Re: DECWARE DNA Pluvia Eleven Build
Post by Steve Deckert on 09/06/19 at 19:42:54

Those look great! Welcome to the forum and the Decware family.

Steve

Title: Re: DECWARE DNA Pluvia Eleven Build
Post by Archie on 09/06/19 at 23:14:23

Wow, great job!

Title: Re: DECWARE DNA Pluvia Eleven Build
Post by Showme on 09/08/19 at 15:08:21

Amazing job on those. What amp are you using to drive them?

Title: Re: DECWARE DNA Pluvia Eleven Build
Post by KarlM on 09/09/19 at 23:59:36

Yamaha RX-V671 receiver in 2.1 mode, using pure direct.