Designer:

Kevin

Project Category:

Home Electronics

Project Level:

Intermediate

Project Time:

8-20 Hours

Project Cost:

$100-$500

Project Description:

The project started with a Parts Express studio monitor kit. This kit allowed me to build a custom pair of monitors at a reasonable price. Next, I needed a way to switch from the monitors to headphones without having to swap cables on my interface. I was able to build a custom switch box out of stainless steel and hardboard that would switch between RCA and aux outputs.

Design Goals:

The goal of this project was to build a set of neutral sounding studio monitors that could accurately playback music and instrument recordings, all at a reasonable price. I can also take control of each channel when listening to music, isolating either the left or right side of the monitors or my headphones.

Driver Selection:

Dayton Audio ND25FW-4
Dayton Audio DSA135-8

Enclosure Design:

MDF, ported, internal crossover, powered

Enclosure Assembly:

N/A

Crossover Design:

N/A

Tips & Tricks:

N/A

Conclusion:

When all said and done, this project allows me to listen, record, and play music at a really high quality compared to off-the-shelf speakers. I am able to control each channel and switch between left and right audio with the flick of a switch!

About the Designer:

Audio Enthusiast and Intermediate Guitarist

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