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
Project Parts List:
| Part# | Description | Qty. |
| 275-051 | Dayton Audio ND25FW-4 1″ Soft Dome Neodymium Tweeter with Waveguide 4 Ohm | 2 |
| 295-526 | Dayton Audio DSA135-8 5″ Designer Series Aluminum Cone Woofer | 2 |