Dear FMs,
Few months back after reading a lot abt the GR Research kit in our forum, other hifi forums and after talking to few FMs who are using them i got interested in buying the X-ls encore kit from GR Research. Before making the final decision i interacted with FMs Capt. Rajesh, Mishra Ji and Bibin. I am very much thankful to them for their advice and guidance. FM Manniraj supported me a lot in finalizing this decision and i am very thankful to him too. I am sorry if missed any name as i might have discussed with more FMs. After deciding on this kit i even posted a wanted thread to buy the mentioned kit but i could not get my hands on the same. So towards the end of last month i decided to import the the kit from US. A generous friend arranged for a hand carry of the kit to india from US. I received the same day before yesterday, i checked the contents and everything seems to be in order.
Now the next part starts, that is building the cabinets for the same. Due to real estate constraints i can only make bookshelf speakers out of this kit. My experience with the DIY is zero, infact i have never even tried soldering a wire. I need your help and guidance on making these cabinets or getting them made from somebody who can do this for me partly or fully. I have tried to divide this into following points where i will be really thankful if i can get some ideas/guidance:
1) I wanted to check with the DIY experts if there is a possibility of making front ported bookshelf speakers from this kit instead of going with the original plan of back ported ones without making any change to the cross over. I read somewhere Danny mentioning that these can be made into front ported speakers also, The same is mentioned in the beginning of the following thread:
Best deal on loudspeaker kits ever.
An FM and a great friend has advised me to stick to the original plan given by GR Research, but i still thought to check with you guys before making final decision.
2) The second part is related to the actual building of the cabinets and assembling of the kit. i have further tried to split this into following:
a) I think the cabinets will take about half of a mdf sheet. Is it possible to buy a half sheet of the mdf or not. If Bangalore FMs know somebody who sell half of the mdf sheet then it will be a great help. Otherwise buying a full sheet is the only option.
b) Once MDF sheet is acquired then i need to find somebody who can cut it for me as well as assemble the cabinet. now this can be by the same vendor or two different vendors. But how do i find those vendors.
c) Third part is assembling the kit into the cabinets and testing them, for sure i need help and guidance from FMs from Bangalore especially.
d) Once the kit is assembled and tested then i need to get the cabinets veneered with the 3mm veneer also known as decorative ply. I think this can be done by the same person as of point b. though not sure.
I request all the DIY Enthusiasts/Experts to help me with this DIY project.
Waiting for your valuable guidance and support.
Regards, Amit
Few months back after reading a lot abt the GR Research kit in our forum, other hifi forums and after talking to few FMs who are using them i got interested in buying the X-ls encore kit from GR Research. Before making the final decision i interacted with FMs Capt. Rajesh, Mishra Ji and Bibin. I am very much thankful to them for their advice and guidance. FM Manniraj supported me a lot in finalizing this decision and i am very thankful to him too. I am sorry if missed any name as i might have discussed with more FMs. After deciding on this kit i even posted a wanted thread to buy the mentioned kit but i could not get my hands on the same. So towards the end of last month i decided to import the the kit from US. A generous friend arranged for a hand carry of the kit to india from US. I received the same day before yesterday, i checked the contents and everything seems to be in order.
Now the next part starts, that is building the cabinets for the same. Due to real estate constraints i can only make bookshelf speakers out of this kit. My experience with the DIY is zero, infact i have never even tried soldering a wire. I need your help and guidance on making these cabinets or getting them made from somebody who can do this for me partly or fully. I have tried to divide this into following points where i will be really thankful if i can get some ideas/guidance:
1) I wanted to check with the DIY experts if there is a possibility of making front ported bookshelf speakers from this kit instead of going with the original plan of back ported ones without making any change to the cross over. I read somewhere Danny mentioning that these can be made into front ported speakers also, The same is mentioned in the beginning of the following thread:
Best deal on loudspeaker kits ever.
An FM and a great friend has advised me to stick to the original plan given by GR Research, but i still thought to check with you guys before making final decision.
2) The second part is related to the actual building of the cabinets and assembling of the kit. i have further tried to split this into following:
a) I think the cabinets will take about half of a mdf sheet. Is it possible to buy a half sheet of the mdf or not. If Bangalore FMs know somebody who sell half of the mdf sheet then it will be a great help. Otherwise buying a full sheet is the only option.
b) Once MDF sheet is acquired then i need to find somebody who can cut it for me as well as assemble the cabinet. now this can be by the same vendor or two different vendors. But how do i find those vendors.
c) Third part is assembling the kit into the cabinets and testing them, for sure i need help and guidance from FMs from Bangalore especially.
d) Once the kit is assembled and tested then i need to get the cabinets veneered with the 3mm veneer also known as decorative ply. I think this can be done by the same person as of point b. though not sure.
I request all the DIY Enthusiasts/Experts to help me with this DIY project.
Waiting for your valuable guidance and support.
Regards, Amit
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