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Installing drivers.

Careful with that screwdriver!

And move that sucker next to his big older brother

The battle is about to begin...

First the finishing touches - have to put those trick grills on.

And celebrate!!!!

Now to listen...

Hooked up to an old Denon integrated amp that was around - My nice preamp decided to start acting up on me a few days after I ordered the drivers for this project, so no listening with the good amps.

Also wanted to get the boy something to play CDs on his new stereo, so I got a blu-ray player for him. We tried it out on the old speakers while waiting for messed up lacquer to dry on his new speakers. It played CDs fine, but it has no display. Went to Goodwill and found a Sony 5-disc changer complete with remote and a Denon single player. Both had red tags and red tags meant 50% off that day - both came home for less than $25 total.

First CD - White Stripes

They are just a bit more efficient than the old speakers. Have not had much chance to do much serious comparative listening yet, but they definitely hold their own on a few quick A-B switches. Base is fantastic, amazing how the 8" woofer pounds compared to a pair of 10"ers in pretty big boxes.

Final result - happy camper!

A few more shots for fun.

Man, he is listening to some metal crap and that kick drum is pounding the house.

Grill removed

More head on.

I wish that there was a clean-ish spot in the house to take a decent picture. They are so shiny that all the mess shows up in the reflections.

Glad we did not wait for my son to get up here to start on this project. Might have had to compromise on it.

Very rewarding.

Fantastic looking finished cabinets you have there. I hope they sound as good as they look.

My for you sir...

Very Nice!

/Tommy

Sweet cabs.

What a ride!