Built from 1/2" MDF, I used very basic construction techniques on these speakers. Simple butt joints, yellow wood glue, and a few air-driven brads yield a cabinet that is adequately rigid and strong. The woofers and tweeters should be fl ush-mounted for the absolute best acoustic performance; on my prototypes I did not fl ush-mount the tweeter, and the results were easily noticeable in measurements. However, even non-fl ush-mounted the speakers still sounded good in listening tests, so I think both drivers could be left surface mounted if the builder doesn't have the tools to route the recesses. When it comes time to make grills for the speakers though, having the drivers fl ush-mounted will certainly make it easier.

The cabinets are covered with silver vinyl veneer, which was applied directly over the raw MDF. Due to the small size and the quantity of cabinets, I chose to use a wrapping technique around the sides and top, with a single seam on the bottom of the cabinet. The front and back faces of the cabinet were covered with separate pieces of vinyl and trimmed fl ush. Visit this project on the Parts Express website for more information on the vinyl application.