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

  • mushroommunk@lemmy.today
    13·
    9 days ago

    When I first got into home theater it was crazy how much good stuff was out there cheap of you had any inkling of repair. I got my subs free at the start.

    Now can I tempt you to be less dull and join me in the world of DIY speakers?

      • mushroommunk@lemmy.today
        4·
        9 days ago

        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

        • Krudler@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
          1·
          7 days ago

          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 🤷

          • mushroommunk@lemmy.today
            1·
            7 days ago

            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.

            • Krudler@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
              1·
              6 days ago

              Well I do buy/fix things, I rarely pay retail.

              But yeah, that looks like “fun” if you don’t consider money/value and need to be spoon fed I guess.

              We’ll agree to disagree lol