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Message started by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 19:10:15

Title: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 19:10:15

I bought another kit:

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 19:12:05

It’s a flat pack that allows me to proceed directly to glue up and then to Heat Lock veneering.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 19:15:45

The laurel burl comes complete with imperfections, buy I don’t know that I mind so much.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 19:17:48

The iron-on aspect of the gluing process surprised me when the veneer started to expand as I got to the edges. More cracking, I’m just going to say it gives them character.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 19:19:58

Some wiped on yellowed shellac for some color.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 19:21:03

And then wipe on satin poly to finish.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 19:22:16

And done. Now I really do have too many speakers.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 19:23:23

Nice enough from the back, too.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by Dana on 11/18/21 at 20:39:35

WOW! very nice to look at but what do they sound like?
Inquisitive ears want to know.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/18/21 at 21:23:40

I haven’t given them the run-in they deserve but my first impression while building was pretty good. Obviously with such a small woofer a subwoofer is required to get deep bass but my initial guess is they go at least to 80hz before the bottom takes a steep drop. I really like Danny Richie's approach to voicing a speaker so there's that caveat.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by Brian on 11/20/21 at 03:48:01

The burl wood is a beauty!
Are those the Accuton ceramic dome drivers?

Brian

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 11/20/21 at 12:50:14

I don’t know the branding but his description calls them aluminum. The top end has a very “airy” quality and isn’t harsh at all. I was suitably impressed as it isn’t an expensive kit. Also, not terribly efficient unfortunately (at least when I tested them in my shop) so I think maybe suitable only for near field use which the kit name implies.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by Donnie on 11/20/21 at 17:07:16

Very nice!
I wish that my stuff came out looking that good.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by Brian on 11/22/21 at 03:55:49

Thank you, EdwardT for the information. They sure look sharp!

Brian

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by EdwardT on 12/23/21 at 15:38:23

I’m putting them in an auction for a friend who is going to need help with medical bills and I assembled a little system: Dayton hybrid amp (Parts Express) and counterfeit Kimber Kables along with a decent power cable. In our small, cluttered office they sounded awesome. The cables are genuine Kimber ends with 16 line helix weave stock from Aliexpress in a tec sheath.

Title: Re: Desktop Mini build
Post by Brian on 12/24/21 at 02:15:45

That is a good looking system! I hope it brings a good price for your friend.

Brian