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Speaker cabinet recommendations

Yeeterkeeter

Yeeterkeeter

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I’m looking to start off a new setup in my room, and I’ve always had an eye for nice looking stuff, but since cheapskate blood runs in my veins, I’m looking for something, well, cheap. Does anyone know a good brand/model of cabinet that I can find for cheap (or not). Thanks!
 
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You'll probably have to find used or discarded speakers that have cabinets that meet your size requirements and that can be refinished. Otherwise, peruse the internet on how to build your own.
 
I'd be inclined to check local listings for used speakers. I see a lot of really good, modern, attractive speakers selling for a fraction of what they're worth on FB Marketplace. Even if you wanted to strip them and build your own, many times the cabinets are very nice.
 
The Econowave, which was a very popular and inexpensive DIY that many here on AK have built, usually relied on using a "donor" cabinet from some production speaker model that fit the criteria. I think one of the most popular cabinets used was the large Advent.
 
I just realized my mistake. I am looking for cabinets to hold audio equipment & speakers not cabinets to build my own speakers. I am terribly sorry about the misunderstanding, and I probably should have worded it better. I appreciate the feedback however, and I will take this into consideration
 
If the looks don't put you off and you don't mind a little DIY check out the Flexy Rack. (https://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html) I built a Dual Flexy almost 30 years ago. It's still in use with my main rig.

Salamander Designs makes an almost identical series of equipment racks. All hardware (metal parts) is the same as the flexy at a substantially higher cost. Although I built my own Flexy, I use the Salamander threaded spikes.

As for speakers: If they're not floor standing towers, they should be on stands that elevate the tweeters to ear height when seated. It's usually not a good idea to house speakers in the same cabinet as the electronics.
 
Maybe go to your local 'used furniture consignment store'.

IF you found something, I'm sure it would be 'really nice'. It's certainly worth a try.

I went to one just down the street from a musical equipment store I went to. Found a 'PERFECT' 1970, LIKE BRAND NEW, KENWOOD stereo cabinet. Blew me away really to see one in 'perfect pristine shape' (50 yrs old.), not even one single tiny 'nick or nothing' - a vintage time capsule - I love vintage.
Not showing ANY signs of emotion - totally casually, I asked the young lady - "how much for the stereo cabinet?" She said "$20". Deal!!!!!!! I just love the cab. Screwed a 1/4 inch quality plywood back on it and it's 'solid as a rock'! Put 2 more quality shelves in too. It holds the guest bedroom stereo rig.

Used furniture consignment stores! :thumbsup:If you find something... you're the winner! It's certainly worth a try.
 
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A few years after flat panel TVs became common I used to see TV furniture for tube TVs in thrift stores and even on the side of the road very often.

The most common ones I saw were genuine oak veneer over particle board or oak plywood construction. I used to take the plywood ones home to harvest the wood for projects.

This isn't as common as it was but it still happens. There was a six feet tall oak entertainment unit a few blocks from my house last month. Free is a tough price to beat.
 
Yeeterkeeter said:
I just realized my mistake. I am looking for cabinets to hold audio equipment & speakers not cabinets to build my own speakers. I am terribly sorry about the misunderstanding, and I probably should have worded it better. I appreciate the feedback however, and I will take this into consideration
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stereofanboy said:
A few years after flat panel TVs became common I used to see TV furniture for tube TVs in thrift stores and even on the side of the road very often.

The most common ones I saw were genuine oak veneer over particle board or oak plywood construction. I used to take the plywood ones home to harvest the wood for projects.
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stereofanboy said:
Free is a tough price to beat.
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as someone who obtained a shocking amount of their furniture from the side of the road, the last statement is extremely relatable
 
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