3.0 cu ft; same as the 614 cabinets just setup a little differently.
I chose the “let’s not reinvent the wheel” approach and basically built 9849 clones. Cabinet design plans are available online.
I took some creative liberties with the face frames and aesthetic. Also used
@je2a3 crossover design.
So far, these are very impressive!
I like the treatment of the 9849 plan. It is a furniture grade (real furniture grade, not Altec furniture grade) version that looks a lot smaller than a speaker the size of a Harbeth 40.2.
They look a lot like a JBL C36. A bit larger but proportionally similar. Unfortunately, a set of legs to make the picture complete runs about $400 on Ebay.
I’m struggling with the form factor for my upcoming 9849 homages. While the 9849 proportions are pleasing, a taller, narrower and shallower version will not need stands and might work well in my room.
Some design inspirations include:
1. Furniture grade version of the 9849, similar to the pair built by
@marantzfan. It might look cool incorporating the George Nelson Thin Edge profile to the face frame. This may be accomplished by beveling the plywood edge similar to Fostex horns.
2. Harbeth 40.2. This involves narrowing the cabinet as much as the 32A allows. The 40.2 is 17” wide. I think there is a way to meet that cabinet width with the 16.5” 32A but need to talk to my cabinet maker friend. I think the baffle details (rear mounting, visible screw heads) give a very “domestic monitor“ look.
3. Devore 0/93. This is a wide baffle floor stander. This would take the design in a more conventional direction. Squeezing dimensions lets us get the same volume in a 18” x 13.5” x 31” enclosure. This would be similar to
@Salectric ’s speakers. A short plinth, Salectric’s Sound Anchors, or other feet would all that would be needed.
4. Edit to Add: the
Graham LS5/8. This is really another take on the BBC large monitor speaker, similar to the Harbeth 40.2.
Edit: I just read my own options and realized what I want is a
@Salectric - style enclosure, needing only a plinth or low stand. I would think the BBC Monitor style would work well with these proportions. The baffle could be mounted with a reveal and thin edge style. I think this semi-industrial style works well with the richness is nice veneers.