Tataaaa ... okay, here it is: The BYOB speaker system.

I'll make that a short one:

As you see, we have a combination of spruce reflex boxes and open baffles (also spruce).

Nothing special, except everything ...

Each stereo channel sports 12", 6.5" and 3" super-fidelity paper-cone drivers.

All drivers are selected and modified to be a perfect match to what is explained in the speaker chapter, including treated cones, voice-coils and spruce phaseplugs.

The BYOB Speaker System is available as a kit only, which contains all drivers (2x12", 2x6.5", 2x3") as well as the crossover components. You supply the wood, make the boxes and baffles and do the assembly.

See below the super-fidelity 6.5"

PDF files are available for the construction plans and crossover diagram.

Prices (complete Kit)

The BYOB Speaker System Kit comes EUR 750,- plus shipping (ask for shipping costs) for all drivers and crossover components as shown below:

PIease note: My soldering station and other tools shown on the above pic are not part of the kit ;)

The BYOB Speaker System sounds very natural and I listen to it all day, day in day out. Although it has great dynamics it does not fatigue you.

A Performance Standard.

Sorry, right now I do not offer this speaker system completely assembled.

Its a DIY kit and although very simple to construct, some minimal woodworking skills plus common sense are required. Fun ...

Individual Prices for Drivers

Pair of 3" Super-Fidelity All-Paper High-Frequency Drivers: EUR 200,- plus shipping.

Pair of 6.5" Super-Fidelity All-Paper Full-Range Drivers: EUR 200,- plus shipping.

Pair of 12" Super-Fidelity Low-Frequency Drivers: EUR 450,- plus shipping.

Reviews

Truly amazing sound right from the onset.

Questions

What kind of inner wiring & speaker cable are you using with these speakers?

A good choice for inner wiring and speaker interconnects in general is to use a twisted pair of enamelled wire. I use 0.7mm thickness. You can buy a complete roll for a couple of bucks at almost every electronics suppler (i.e. Radio Shack, Digikey ...).

What is the efficiency of these speakers?

I think its about 93 .. 96dB, it can play very loud with your BYOB amp, and because it sounds so good, you will be tempted to crank it up ...

Do you supply terminals with the kit, i'm using banana cables.

No. Use terminals of your liking.

Do you sell the wooden feet also?

I can include them, just ask when you order.

Why the slanted top panels, is that according to listening height?

Yes, you can adjust them for your preferred listening position.

I can just get some turpentine oil in the shop, but where do i get the colophony (paint supply shop?)

Exactly. I.e. Kremer-Pigmente.

And how much do i buy/use in the mixture?

100g should do. Its not rocket science. Put a couple of chunks in a jar and fill up with turpentine.

What would be a good distance between the speakers themselves and the wall (side, rear) and between speakers and listening seat?

Whatever works in your room. They'll sound great anyway.

Is it possible to paint the speakers with a natural dye or is it better to leave it as it is after laquering?

If you want a color, it is best to mix dry pigments (-> paint shop) into your colophony-lacquer.