Finally my continuum kit has arrived

[somakmaitra]

Hi,

The continuum speaker kit has arrived.Continuum, Pr

It is one of the best design of Jeff Bagby which is a clone of BBC LS3/5a system.

https://plus.google.com/photos/115009732827579224675/albums/5944222133059469601?authkey=CLutte7tmsP-_wE

Hope to start the build soon
Regards
Somak
:yahoo:

 

[manniraj]

Congrats and do let us know how much did you pay including the shipping to India.

 

[ghatgepatil]

The end result ... Continuum home .. :licklips:

 

[somakmaitra]

The total cost of the shipment was $374.It was not shipped directly to India.I brought it through my sister who stays in calif. It is a good buy considering this price tag Harbeth P3ESR Review, Price in India, Specifications - AVMAX on Tech2 :beer:

 

[krell]

thanks for the info and your intrest in diy.
we wish to see your build with pics

 

[doors666]

really great speakers, enjoy.

 

[saikatbiswas82]

Hi,

The continuum speaker kit has arrived.Continuum, Pr

It is one of the best design of Jeff Bagby which is a clone of BBC LS3/5a system.

https://plus.google.com/photos/115009732827579224675/albums/5944222133059469601?authkey=CLutte7tmsP-_wE

Hope to start the build soon
Regards
Somak
:yahoo:

Thats a nice kit you got there! Congrats!
Please do share some pics with us once it is done. BTW... what materiel are you planning to use for enclosures? Are you considering CNC cutting or local carpenter for enclosure?

 

[somakmaitra]

I am confused about the build material I may use mdf or wood I am not sure .
I will update about the build.
Regards Somak

 

[spirovious]

Congrats,here is the built thread-
The "Continuum" speaker build from Jeff B.

 

[kapvin]

Congratulations! Jeff Bagby is one of the "patron saints" of the DIY scene and and many others use a lot of the freeware tools that he has given to the community.

He clearly knows his sound so you can hardly go wrong with one of his kits.
of the drivers that comprise that kit, I have heard and used the Rs28a and it is an amazing tweeter for the price. I have not personally heard the Aurum cantus but they are supposed to really clean in the mid range.

have fun building.

 

[somakmaitra]

Hi ,
Request your opinion for choosing the material for cabinet .Can I go for hardwood like sesame or teak or is it better to stick to MDF or plywood ?
Regards
Somak

 

[GeorgeO]

Dont gofor timber(wood) for the enclsure-it may not be as good as processed wood. MDF is commonly used since we don't get Baltic Birch plywood here in India. MDF is both cheap and very easily available, is a nuisance to saw-because of the dust generated, and you need to either paint it or use decorative plywood over it(as I do). You could also consider marine grade plywood which is more void free than commercial plywood.

 

[AmitKumar]

Dont gofor timber(wood) for the enclsure-it may not be as good as processed wood. MDF is commonly used since we don't get Baltic Birch plywood here in India. MDF is both cheap and very easily available, is a nuisance to saw-because of the dust generated, and you need to either paint it or use decorative plywood over it(as I do). You could also consider marine grade plywood which is more void free than commercial plywood.

Does using BWR or BWP grade ply impact the SQ? or it doesnt matter.

For sure the plywood will make the speaker enclosure very sturdy and durable.

 

[GeorgeO]

Generally the quality of plywood used is for a better and more durable build. Cheaper plywood may use inferior glues and the hydraulic presses used for manufacturing may not maintain the temperature and pressure as required, so de-lamination and voids may be more frequent. Marine grade is supposed to be top of the line here in India, BWP is probably the next.

 

[quad]

Proper Marine grade ply should have a IS 710 certification. This will be printed on each sheet of the ply.

Revised IS 710:2010

 

[GeorgeO]

Yes I agree, ISI certified is the way to go, rather than self certified. The more reputed the mfr the better the end product is likely to be..

 

[harsh247]

IMO a BWR grade plywood is suitable for construction

 

[harsh247]

u need a really powerful amp to drive these though dont u! 84db sensitivity?! :O

 

[ghatgepatil]

I would guess not. High impedance @ 8 O. So, one might need to do higher volume settings to get the desired loudness w/o clipping issues.

 

[GeorgeO]

Amit

I have been using good quality MDF for the last 15 years and personally I am quite happy with it and will continue using it. MDF with a outer layer of decorative plywood(not decorative veneer) is what I use for speakers, subwoofers etc.. All the discussion about BWP/BWR/Marine Grade is all very well, but not for me!

Different strokes for different folks.