Audio Artistry CBT36K kit

[benbodtke]

Well after deciding I wanted to do a HT in the new house, I had to decide on some equipment. I decided the best thing was to find a forum and listen to the experts(end users). With the recommendation of GranteedEV I decided on the CBT36K kit. Here is the kit to save you a google search.

CBT36 Line Array Speaker Kit Pair 301-980

I will post some progress pics as I go along but here are a couple to get you started.

[GranteedEV]

subscribed.

[benbodtke]

Sweet, my very own subscriber. LOL
Well after reading sky_line123's thread New DIY MTM Towers, I have decided to try and finish my own cabinets. So I went out and found my HVLP gun and now researching on how to create the red burl look. I wouldn't mind black but the SVS sub is already that red look, so I might as well try and match them.

[GranteedEV]

Sweet, my very own subscriber. LOL
Well after reading sky_line123's thread New DIY MTM Towers, I have decided to try and finish my own cabinets. So I went out and found my HVLP gun and now researching on how to create the red burl look. I wouldn't mind black but the SVS sub is already that red look, so I might as well try and match them.

Here's a sexy finish in that rough color:

the REDWOODS (I finally named them) - Techtalk Speaker Building, Audio, Video, and Electronics Customer Discussion Forum From Parts-Express.com

[benbodtke]

Here's a sexy finish in that rough color:

the REDWOODS (I finally named them) - Techtalk Speaker Building, Audio, Video, and Electronics Customer Discussion Forum From Parts-Express.com

Thats a nice color, now how to achieve that color. Guessing just mainly the dark red with some black masking around the edges.

[GranteedEV]

Thats a nice color, now how to achieve that color. Guessing just mainly the dark red with some black masking around the edges.

Don't forget the days of rubbing and sanding

[benbodtke]

I dont mind the rubbing and sanding. There is always tools to help me, and I work in a place where everyone is the best at everything or so they think. I will just speak the woodworking word and they will all say they are the best. A little beer and I have 10 hands minimum doing the work for me. LOL

I did do some researching and SVS didn't use the Redburl, but it was called Rosenut. I read the Bombay Mahogany will get very close to that. I will do some more reading just to make sure.

[Phantom48v]

Subscribed as well =p. As for cabinet finishing, the technique is easy, matching the color will be the difficult part. There's a lot of YouTube videos on faux wood grain, This is a similar process that I used to paint a car console...it worked pretty well, especially with a high-gloss clear.

[agarwalro]

Since there are so many drivers, I would recommend that you test them individually before mounting.

The simple AA battery test (momentarily connecting the battery across the terminals sound cause the cone to move). Rince-repeat x 180.

[benbodtke]

The first coat of primer just went on the first tower. I hope I get this right. I am going to Hedahls tomorrow to have them shoot my sub for color. Then get them to make the automative paint for that color. A little more expensive but its worth it. I was thinking the sub color which is rosenut for the sides and back, and a high gloss black for the faceplate. Well those are my thoughts, any other suggestions...