mortron
05-20-2016, 12:23 PM
As a person who dabbles in DIY, I know that it isn't always so simple to take an idea and run with it to completion. I have to credit many of you with taking on builds that flow very well and leave you with amazing completed projects. As for myself, many of my projects never pass the "proof of concept" stage.
Ever since hearing a pair of JBL C60's at someones home, I've yet to find anything that has that effect on me... except for another DIY JBL rig that is probably even more impressive. And it's gotten me to thinking and realizing that pro drivers are my thing. My open baffles use them, my bass amp uses them, and I am thinking that the only way to enjoying home listening will be to go pro and build some JBL monitors.
I am thinking of something big like the 4343, 4345, and 4355 monitors as being ones I would like to clone, but realize that costs become quite prohibitive when sourcing the correct parts for the project. It's also been pointed out that some technologies and practices have come along that may make a better sounding speaker. It's quite evident that JBL has updated their studio monitor line. I have to admit that the aesthetic of the old 43XX line is very cool and has a lot of appeal for me.
All that aside, its hard to ascertain the true cost of sourcing the drivers for any of the above monitors, and am curious if there is any merit in building a clone, or whether I should simply build something different on as large a scale as the JBL's - keeping the aesthetic with modern refinements.
- Whats the cost to clone in 2016?
- How Hard is it to source the parts in 2016?
Any feedback is appreciated.
Ever since hearing a pair of JBL C60's at someones home, I've yet to find anything that has that effect on me... except for another DIY JBL rig that is probably even more impressive. And it's gotten me to thinking and realizing that pro drivers are my thing. My open baffles use them, my bass amp uses them, and I am thinking that the only way to enjoying home listening will be to go pro and build some JBL monitors.
I am thinking of something big like the 4343, 4345, and 4355 monitors as being ones I would like to clone, but realize that costs become quite prohibitive when sourcing the correct parts for the project. It's also been pointed out that some technologies and practices have come along that may make a better sounding speaker. It's quite evident that JBL has updated their studio monitor line. I have to admit that the aesthetic of the old 43XX line is very cool and has a lot of appeal for me.
All that aside, its hard to ascertain the true cost of sourcing the drivers for any of the above monitors, and am curious if there is any merit in building a clone, or whether I should simply build something different on as large a scale as the JBL's - keeping the aesthetic with modern refinements.
- Whats the cost to clone in 2016?
- How Hard is it to source the parts in 2016?
Any feedback is appreciated.