I've started building a small pair of monitor type speakers which I've dubbed "Moose Monitors" in honor of Scott Lindgren (aka ScottMoose on diyaudio). Scott typically designs larger and more complex cabinets for full range drivers but worked up a small bass reflex for the Mark Audio Alpair 12P.
I struggled with the decision of which cabinet to build for these but finally decided I wanted these to be imagin' champeens. I've found a small stand mounted speakers can really excel in this regard.
I cut my panels from whatever I had on hand, 1" baltic birch for front and back baffle, 3/4" for top and bottom and 5/8" for the sides. These are quite small so I'm not going to install any bracing.
I removed some material in the inside edge of the driver hole to promote airflow.
They will be veneered with quilted maple, which I think will look very nice with the blue grey cone of the 12P.
I struggled with the decision of which cabinet to build for these but finally decided I wanted these to be imagin' champeens. I've found a small stand mounted speakers can really excel in this regard.
I cut my panels from whatever I had on hand, 1" baltic birch for front and back baffle, 3/4" for top and bottom and 5/8" for the sides. These are quite small so I'm not going to install any bracing.
I removed some material in the inside edge of the driver hole to promote airflow.
They will be veneered with quilted maple, which I think will look very nice with the blue grey cone of the 12P.