I have just taken delivery of the 2TD-X non-tower version of this speaker. This is the perfect video for me. I now feel confident in proceeding with the veneer on my cabs. Thank you so much!!
I have watched many speaker DIY assembly videos and this in my opinion was by far the best in terms of detail. The finish and attention to detail is first class I hope they sound as good as they look. Fantastic job.
You are very easy to listen too, and you make it feel like a first time project but we can see that is not the case. Expensive kits are not for first timer's as i cannot pull it apart and start again. 😊
this is awesome, crazy how an audio hobby gets you also into wood working. Also burmese teak! I'm burmese but didn't realise this was a available to buy
Nice veneering job. I'm planning to build a pair of the 2TDX's soon and have been debating whether to paint or veneer them. After watching your video I think I'll try the veneer. : ) Thanks for the video!
Just gorgeous, Steve! Absolutely great job on these and thanks for the video. CSS is high on my list right now. It would be really neat if you built the GR Research XLS Encore now with upgraded crossover and compared!
@@Tharbamar I would look at madisound kits not the rg research, there's a remarkable speaker kit active crossover, plate amplifiers, they do a 2-way slotted port the SP acoustics micro-c 2-way speaker kit $645 a pair remarkable for what you get definitely you should give them a go!
@@Tharbamar cheers inputs always good even if you don't agree with it, not like some people throw you abuse I won't name there channel like yours disgusting try and be helpful and you get abuse from people
I ordered my 2TDX's with the superior crossover components a week ago. I didn't order the flat pack for them. Just to make the project more challenging I decided to build the cabinets from 1 inch thick White Oak instead of MDF or plywood. : ) I will have to tweak the dimensions a little to account for the thicker material. Wish me luck! : ) My Elekit TU-8600S 300B tube amp kit is supposed to arrive today but it hasn't shown up yet. : (
@@Tharbamar I have built electronics kits for over 50 years but building this amp is a little intimidating. I don't want it to go up in smoke the first time I power it up so I will be taking my time with it. I would send you pics of my progress if I had a way to contact you.. 😐
I've been watching all you videos up to date, hoping I can do the same one day. Your work flow and detailed explanation of process, are truly inspiring. So the big question is: How do they sound comparing to TD1X? Are they "keepers"?
So sou aren’t applying any pressure after it’s done? I am about to start re-veneering my JBLs and since i am doing it at home (no garage, no workshop place) and hardly any tools, someine adviced me to use the iron. The veneer i am using is same as yours, paper-backed.
A+++ work Tharbamar! With regard to both the clear and concise video itself and with the actual speaker build. You're rock-n- roll man, simply rock-n-roll! If you don't mind, there is something I've been wanting to ask to see if you may be able to make a quick video of it. You have made a video of a power cable build, which was great. I've also been wondering, however, if you may have the time to make a quick video regarding the potential sound quality differences amongst different cables and connectors we can choose from when doing a DIY power cable project? The main reason I ask is due to being able to hear such a big difference between your Mogami DIY power cord and your PS Audio power cord. From what I remember, your Mogami power cord was warmer (just as my Mogami RCA cables being slightly warmer than my own RCA ribbon cable design (wires from a very top-tier jewelry supply retailer). Anyway, just something I think may be able to benefit us all. I'd do the work myself, but I have ZERO experience with building a power cable. Thanks for all your work!
Now that you know how much effort went in it, or maybe more if you cut then panels yourself, you are in good position to let us know its value compared to other built speakers. Also if you have experience with and can give comparisions with Gr-research kits as they are quite affordable, how much burn-in did you have before the review, 200hrs atleast?
Hi Tharbamar. I found crossover component list but couldt find more details about them. Could you please add info if you know? I know only Jantzen brand superior 800Volt capacitors. But do not know others. Regards. 6x 12 uF capacitors 2x 1.5 mH inductors 2x 0.30 mH inductors 2x 8.0 Ohm resistors 2x 2.0 Ohm resistors 2x 1.0 Ohm resistors 2x 3.0 Ohm resistors
Hi, happy to see this kit. I built the Criton 1tdx with upgraded part and WOW! My question is as you know these speakers what DAC would recommend to ge with them? Continue your reviews, they are always welcome!
Could you supply a link to your veneer supplier? I have had no success finding anyone with an appropriate product. Also, a veneer roller is cheap and does a very good job.
Don't think that foam is much good I would worry about the knobbly bits not gonna do nothing needs to be double the thickness, but I would use natural wool fleece instead folded it over 4 times if it's half an inch thick. Best using the sharp chisel for cutting the veneer but if you using the router you can get break out so wrap a bit of tape around the ball bearing once or twice to give you a bit more overhang of veneer. And definitely use a bit of blue tack as a gasket isolation, round the drivers 6mm bead for the woofers and 4-mm for the tweeter will help a lot. What I would actually do is cut a ring of wood plywood for the opening of the woofer same diameter as a drivers, would be required there to bring the tweeter in line with the woofers, a smaller resistor be required as well afterwards better driver alignment synergy. Midisound sell some good components like binding post. Why don't you just put the Binding post straight into the wood no plate needed Looks nice you done a good job
When you do your review are you going to cover the reason you decided on the tower and not either of the bookshelf versions. I'm about to buy one if these. Thank you so much for showing the veneering video. Are there choices to consider concerning the quality of the router bits?
All of them are review samples, I already build 1TDX a while back, you can see my build and review in my channel. I’m not expert on router bits but I like what I use, thanks
When you buy the flat-pack MDF cabinet from CSS, the speaker and rear port holes are pre-drilled. Flat-pack means the holes are pre-drilled, but each piece must be glued and screwed (not shown in this video).
Congrats! They look made on a factory, but with better parts. PS It's sad that screws for the tweeters were too soft and must be painted back in black.
Rockwool in a reflex cabinet is a joke. Or are you sitting with a mask in front of the speaker? Need no tape for reflextunnens. Silicone and screws!!😅😅😅
Both the final result and your step by step description- commentary
are simply outstanding. Very impressed.
Thank you.
I have just taken delivery of the 2TD-X non-tower version of this speaker. This is the perfect video for me. I now feel confident in proceeding with the veneer on my cabs. Thank you so much!!
Great to hear, enjoy.
I have watched many speaker DIY assembly videos and this in my opinion was by far the best in terms of detail. The finish and attention to detail is first class I hope they sound as good as they look. Fantastic job.
Thank you.
You are very easy to listen too, and you make it feel like a first time project but we can see that is not the case. Expensive kits are not for first timer's as i cannot pull it apart and start again. 😊
I appreciate that!
Absolutely beautiful, very nicely done - thanks for making this video!
My pleasure!
I'm building one right now and this is so helpful - thanks so much for all you do. I also built your speaker cables and they are amazing.
The paint stir stick trick is genius.
this is awesome, crazy how an audio hobby gets you also into wood working. Also burmese teak! I'm burmese but didn't realise this was a available to buy
Awesome, nicely done!! Really liked the additional touches of adding the outriggers and the binding posts.
Those are glorious. Outstanding quality components make these a good value for the money. Thank you for the tutorial guide.
You did an outstanding job veneering those speakers! Beautiful!
Great job, well done! Nothing more satisfying than build your own speaker set.
So true
Thanks for sharing your skills. Your hands are on par with your ears.
Thank you.
What very beautiful speakers. You've done a very nice job. Fantastic and now enjoy the result and the sound.
Oohh yeah 👌🏽👍🏽🦻🏾👏🏽
Thanks
Damn T! Great video sir. I need to go visit CSS, they are right around the corner from me, like 4 miles away... I can hear my router right now!
Just stunning. Great tutorial. I now feel somewhat confident veneering a pair of subwoofers. Where did you get that beautiful teak veneer?
Nice veneering job. I'm planning to build a pair of the 2TDX's soon and have been debating whether to paint or veneer them. After watching your video I think I'll try the veneer. : ) Thanks for the video!
Totally worth the time and effort, thanks
Wow those speakers look really nice, well done! Great job!
Thank you.
Stunning and I love your attention to detail
Just gorgeous, Steve! Absolutely great job on these and thanks for the video. CSS is high on my list right now. It would be really neat if you built the GR Research XLS Encore now with upgraded crossover and compared!
Thanks Sean, I will try them when I can.
@@Tharbamar I would look at madisound kits not the rg research, there's a remarkable speaker kit active crossover, plate amplifiers, they do a 2-way slotted port the SP acoustics micro-c 2-way speaker kit $645 a pair remarkable for what you get definitely you should give them a go!
@@johnsweda2999 thanks for your input.
@@Tharbamar cheers inputs always good even if you don't agree with it, not like some people throw you abuse I won't name there channel like yours disgusting try and be helpful and you get abuse from people
You can also use a veneer scraper instead of a 2x4
I ordered my 2TDX's with the superior crossover components a week ago. I didn't order the flat pack for them. Just to make the project more challenging I decided to build the cabinets from 1 inch thick White Oak instead of MDF or plywood. : ) I will have to tweak the dimensions a little to account for the thicker material. Wish me luck! : ) My Elekit TU-8600S 300B tube amp kit is supposed to arrive today but it hasn't shown up yet. : (
Great Choice! Good Luck, Enjoy!
@@Tharbamar I have built electronics kits for over 50 years but building this amp is a little intimidating. I don't want it to go up in smoke the first time I power it up so I will be taking my time with it. I would send you pics of my progress if I had a way to contact you.. 😐
Very nice! Im building a pair of tower speakers and this video is handy
Very good work.
do you have an internet address to buy the metal bar for the speaker stands with the coupling tips?
thank you
it's call sound city .com
I've been watching all you videos up to date, hoping I can do the same one day. Your work flow and detailed explanation of process, are truly inspiring.
So the big question is: How do they sound comparing to TD1X? Are they "keepers"?
They are more impressive in sound and impactful than 1TDX and perhaps most people will not need subwoofer for music listening. Thank you.
Great job you are really talented, how did you learn to do that? Seems very difficult.
So sou aren’t applying any pressure after it’s done? I am about to start re-veneering my JBLs and since i am doing it at home (no garage, no workshop place) and hardly any tools, someine adviced me to use the iron. The veneer i am using is same as yours, paper-backed.
I choose contact cement for easy to use and no need for hot iron or pressure treated.
@@Tharbamar Thanks a lot, that is really great info!
A+++ work Tharbamar! With regard to both the clear and concise video itself and with the actual speaker build. You're rock-n- roll man, simply rock-n-roll!
If you don't mind, there is something I've been wanting to ask to see if you may be able to make a quick video of it. You have made a video of a power cable build, which was great. I've also been wondering, however, if you may have the time to make a quick video regarding the potential sound quality differences amongst different cables and connectors we can choose from when doing a DIY power cable project? The main reason I ask is due to being able to hear such a big difference between your Mogami DIY power cord and your PS Audio power cord. From what I remember, your Mogami power cord was warmer (just as my Mogami RCA cables being slightly warmer than my own RCA ribbon cable design (wires from a very top-tier jewelry supply retailer). Anyway, just something I think may be able to benefit us all. I'd do the work myself, but I have ZERO experience with building a power cable.
Thanks for all your work!
Thank you, I will be making a few more different cables in the future, I make sure to compare and comment on it, thanks
Lovely job! Is there a link for where I might find the outriggers? Somewhere that ships internationally would be great!
Please check for sound city outriggers for more information, thanks
Now that you know how much effort went in it, or maybe more if you cut then panels yourself, you are in good position to let us know its value compared to other built speakers. Also if you have experience with and can give comparisions with Gr-research kits as they are quite affordable, how much burn-in did you have before the review, 200hrs atleast?
I build my first speaker from scratch when I was 8th grade, these are about 150 hours on them.
@@Tharbamar impressive.
Very nice and very detailed. Thanks for a great instructional video
awesome results - great video
Looks very nice. Is paper bag veneer real wood or fake one? Thanks
They look great. I look forward to the review.
Would like to have seen him assemble the boxes,or did I miss that bit?
It’s in this video, ua-cam.com/video/vYAIr-4wXvo/v-deo.html
What is the amount of wood veneer needed for the 2tdx
Two 4’ x 8’ sheets with some left overs.
They look fantastic. Congratulations 👏
Love your tone, very informative and easy to follow, thanks
Do you have a link to the flush trim bit you used in the driver rabbit. My baring is too thick.
Yes in the video description, thanks
Thank you!!
Hi Tharbamar. I found crossover component list but couldt find more details about them. Could you please add info if you know? I know only Jantzen brand superior 800Volt capacitors. But do not know others. Regards.
6x 12 uF capacitors
2x 1.5 mH inductors
2x 0.30 mH inductors
2x 8.0 Ohm resistors
2x 2.0 Ohm resistors
2x 1.0 Ohm resistors
2x 3.0 Ohm resistors
Sorry I'm no longer using the speaker to give you answer correctly.
What is the size of the tower and Woofers
Hi, happy to see this kit. I built the Criton 1tdx with upgraded part and WOW! My question is as you know these speakers what DAC would recommend to ge with them?
Continue your reviews, they are always welcome!
Hi, neutral DAC will bring you the best sound paring with them, thanks
@@Tharbamar in your experience what would be your best neutral dac for the money?
@@MrKrapule Topping E50 is easy choice for the money.
Could you supply a link to your veneer supplier? I have had no success finding anyone with an appropriate product.
Also, a veneer roller is cheap and does a very good job.
Veneer supplies. Com
Roller is useless for me, never like it.
Outstanding job!
Can you tell me how much veneer it took you to cover both Tower speakers?
Sorry it’s been a while I don’t recall.
Fantastic job! Congratulations.
Don't think that foam is much good I would worry about the knobbly bits not gonna do nothing needs to be double the thickness, but I would use natural wool fleece instead folded it over 4 times if it's half an inch thick. Best using the sharp chisel for cutting the veneer but if you using the router you can get break out so wrap a bit of tape around the ball bearing once or twice to give you a bit more overhang of veneer. And definitely use a bit of blue tack as a gasket isolation, round the drivers 6mm bead for the woofers and 4-mm for the tweeter will help a lot. What I would actually do is cut a ring of wood plywood for the opening of the woofer same diameter as a drivers, would be required there to bring the tweeter in line with the woofers, a smaller resistor be required as well afterwards better driver alignment synergy.
Midisound sell some good components like binding post. Why don't you just put the Binding post straight into the wood no plate needed
Looks nice you done a good job
Thanks, binding posts mounting place was come pre-drilled from CSS.
@@Tharbamar right
I wonder how this would work with 10" passive radiators on the side and no rear ports.
Transmission line would be better tho than radiators
When you do your review are you going to cover the reason you decided on the tower and not either of the bookshelf versions. I'm about to buy one if these.
Thank you so much for showing the veneering video. Are there choices to consider concerning the quality of the router bits?
All of them are review samples, I already build 1TDX a while back, you can see my build and review in my channel.
I’m not expert on router bits but I like what I use, thanks
Just don't buy cheap Chinese trend make some good router bits
Another great job. I'm still wondering something. A while back you did video on the Denon vs a little older model. I'm wondering what difference is.
What speakers?
Sorry, too many videos can't remembered, thanks
what bits do you use for your router?
It’s been a while, please see in video description.
How did you do round holes? This is amazing
When you buy the flat-pack MDF cabinet from CSS, the speaker and rear port holes are pre-drilled. Flat-pack means the holes are pre-drilled, but each piece must be glued and screwed (not shown in this video).
Great craftsmanship!
Thank you.
👍👍👍 fantastic. Tqvm for the detail video on how to install vaneer
Great job! May I ask where you bought the veneer?
Thanks, It was from veneer supplies .com
@@Tharbamar thanks.
Great job and a very useful instructional!
Thank you!
Very good and useful video. Thanks so much.
You are welcome!
Congrats! They look made on a factory, but with better parts.
PS It's sad that screws for the tweeters were too soft and must be painted back in black.
We swapped the manufacturer of the screws and shouldn’t have this issue any longer.
@@kerryarmes2786 That's a great news. Well done!
Simply brill! 👌
can i make a 2 no of buffel pro ac
I remember the bookshelf speakers have huge bass. These towers would shake like earthquake...
Excellent! Thank you so much!
Thanks
Beautiful!!
Nice work!
Really nice job!!!!
ha at last i found css hahaha .they created brahma sub woofer a very good one .greetings from lyrecustomizedaudioworks.
Love it, beautiful work...........
Cool! It remains to order and install a nameplate.
Yes it does!
nice build.
Thanks!
Nice job!
Superb job ... Very nice
Thanks for watching
excellent work,
Thanks
မိုက်လွန်းတယ်
beautiful
nice!
👍
Rockwool in a reflex cabinet is a joke. Or are you sitting with a mask in front of the speaker? Need no tape for reflextunnens. Silicone and screws!!😅😅😅
Wow. beautiful job!
Nice work!
Very nice job!
Thank you!