Thought I would post some photos of the current hdt mk2 project.  I'm wrapping the speakers with mahogany veneer and will apply a matte finish to it.  I did want to cut the top dispersion plates out of matching solid mahogany, but will have to switch to mdf b/c the lighter solid wood might create some problems with the bass response.  Due to the lack of access to precision tools (good table saw, router table, etc) I'm having to do a lot of fitting.

Drivers mounted and breaking in . . .

Jack,

I can say that you have done one fantastic job. After cutting out almost all of the parts and having proper tools (new table saw and router and jig saw etc) I fear mine won't look nearly as good. I think that if I like these, I will be rebuilding with MDF and veneer rather than with the ply I am using currently.

For anyone who hasn't built an HDT, these things aren't easy. This may be the most complicated thing I have ever put together! lol

As far as the dispersion plates, are you wanting a glossy, piano black finish or something less? Also I was wondering if you might have been able to veneer those as well? Not sure how that would look with the tweeter. I know RFZQuest did his with hardwood, but the cabinets were made from ply like mine.

lots of choices eh?

How do you like them so far?

Take care,
Robert