Here's a Question for HIFI gurus

[planetx]

Recently attempted to sell a pair of B&W 603 S3's on eBay, however they were damaged ( wood only) in transit.
The courier service I used will be reimbursing me the cost of the speakers plus they are posting back the damaged B&W's.

Now my Question.......rather than throw them away, I want to be brave and design a new cabinet.

Is this possible? The drivers are undamaged, as are the crossovers etc etc it's purely cosmetic damage.

I'm in no rush, just thought it could be a nice little winter project.

What are the complexities involved? Internal measurements, porting, bracing, volume and so on.

Anyone ever tried this before?

 

[l33th3tr33]

Find out how many litres the box is would be a start. Put a thick plastic bag/ sheet in the box without the speakers in and fill with water. That will give you an idea. Get onto a audiophile forum would be the best bet IMO.

 

[Goodj]

You could just re-veneer the boxes? It'd be a lot easier

 

[Rob]

Sand paper, wood filler, and some black gloss spray paint. Sorted.

 

[planetx]

Hmm some gloss 603 S3's might look quite nice.

 

[Daz.]

Don't build new boxes - it's more complicated than you think.

I'd repair and redo these personally - infact I have had a similar project going on for about 7 years lol - will finish them one day

Google Zebrano speakers - I'm going a little bit darker but this veneer is amazing!

 

[planetx]

7 years!!!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

7 years!!!

Bloody big speakers IIRC.

 

[cava83]

Sand paper, wood filler, and some black gloss spray paint. Sorted.

+1

 

[planetx]

Huh?!