So I finally decided to go with the Proac Response 2.5 clone speakers. The original speaker costs $4400, but a very good copy or the original is possible to build for around $1000. It uses high quality Scan Speak speaker elements, and I bought them today. My friend Micke is also building a pair at the same time. So now I have four speakers standing in my livingroom. Everything is covered in MDF dust. Thankfully I have a very understanding wife.
So far we have put together the side and top walls. Today we glued the Bituben dampening material to all the walls (except the front baffle) I still feel faint and feel a stinging sensation in my fingers. Next time, gas masks. Anyway, we are moving along in a good pace. Hopefully we will have a pair of working speakers finished this weekend. The plan is to first finish the speakers, but not glue the back end so we can make adjustments to the stuffing and filtering. I also want to try different lengths of the bass reflex tube. Coming along nicely. But I’m still worried about doing the veneering.
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Hello! i have 2 questions regarding the ProAc 2.5 clone project. 1- instead of using MDF is it possible to use 3\4 inch baltic birch plywood ??? 2- usingMDF instead of using venner for finition is it possible to use something else for finish or cover up ??? Thanks a lot . R?mi
To build a “true” clone, you really need to use MDF because that’s what is used in the original. But what’s the fun in following rules? Just make sure the thickness is at least the same and make sure to add so the inner dimension is the same. Dampen with bitumen (asphalt matt) on every surface except the front piece.
yeah the fun is to put a personnal touch tx for replying i’ll follow your advice fot dampening ans dimensions i already bought the blatic birch plywood Tx i’ll leave a reply when the project is done R?mi
Don’t forget to send me a link with pictures!
Good luck! You can’t go wrong with Scan-Speak speaker elements.
clone Pro Ac 2.5 done with baltic birch plywood they sound great !!!!! do you have an e mail so i could send you pictures Tx
r?mi