DIY Studio Monitors (DESIGN) Step #1 | Home Recording Studio

[@satgururubanloganathan5632]

What happened to you bro.... We miss you

[@invalid4381]

So true

[@scottbutler2343]

Yes...budget video please. Challenging myself to build a great pair that sound good enough for people to ask about and I can modestly acknowledge..."oh yeah, those are something I threw together in the garage"

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Challenge accepted! Budget mind blowers will be on the next project vote! Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@scottbutler2343]

@@KirbyMeetsAudio Thank you sir... don't get me wrong, I was drooling by the end of this video.

[@otaviosmartins1]

Super nice idea!

[@RoelNicky]

@@KirbyMeetsAudio when will that be :)

[@g0th1cazn]

When I thought I was searching for this, I was getting like JBL 305P-ish build. But this is great. It gives me another thought of what kind of monitor that i need.

[@reimatraster8927]

yes man, budget budget would be very nice!

[@muppetpaster]

budget budget budget?

[@AkshayaSooryaCAnil]

yeah....budget budget or budget budget budget works well lol

[@sebastianbravo8829]

i'm currently working on designing a pair of speakers and it would be amazing to watch a budget budget version of this!

[@leonardotraversari9346]

I agree

[@kevinmarkussen7188]

Budget-budget build studio monitors please?

[@lockcitywoodworks]

Liked before I even started watching because I know that this will be a great video. Seriously, great to see you putting out content again, dude.

[@lockcitywoodworks]

And yes, a budget video would be great for those of us with little to no budget for something like this, but want to dip our toes in.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Feels good to dive back in! I really appreciate you watching and commenting! 🙏🙏 Budget budget build will definitely get on the list.

[@Vivendi_NoMad]

Man I’ve been working in audio 10 + years and your telling them the sauce with the stats and the how, you’re a tank for that

[@dedik8SKB]

I finally made some speakers that were heavily inspired by this build. They use a Dayton designer 10”, morel 1308 mid and morel cat 308 tweeter. It’s so sad to not see you upload anymore Kirby. I hope you check back on your channel half as often as I do, because I’m ready for your glorious return. Cheers buddy

[@PeteSpaker]

dude 4:35 "Not going to be mixing anything." "Not going to be getting expensive drivers that sound absolutely amazing." But you explain very well what monitors are for, and how they are designed to sound flat, and match reference recording attributes that can be measured. They do not exist because of a theory that "if they sound good on these, they'll sound good on anything." A reference monitor is exactly that: a monitor that can play a specific range of frequencies, at a specific dB and reading distance with a distortion level below ____ . Not trying to be a prick or bust your balls that much- but you're damn close... you know a lot, and seem self taught. I remember your stuff on Betsy years ago. You must have been a kid. I recall some pairs with above average finishes, that looked a lot like some speaker kits I'd seen somewhere... :) I respect the hustle. But. You should use those talents to design and build some real, heavy duty studio reference monitors. Make some monsters. Go insane. Get a pair of crazy stands in front of the console for TMWW L Woofers are 15" Reference. Behind those, Cabinets hanging from the ceiling from chains. They'll need to be, as the cabinets, bracing, and pairs of 18" sub-woofers will weigh well over 150 pounds each. More subs under desk/ Keep going.

[@nicholaslepp1502]

Could it be easy to use some Alesis Monitor One passive speakers with the amp from KRK RP5G3 and some high end tweeters? Would that be as simple as it sounds or would i run into other issues? Just get tweeters that fit into the existing hole then cut a rectangle the KRK amp fits in? or no? and why? ...PLEASE help me! Lol

DIY Studio Monitors based on Dynaudio with ribbon tweeters... This is exactly my dream build !👍 I can't be more happy to follow this video series.

[@tomsettles6873]

Kirby - love the 8" woofers. So many of today's bookshelf manufacturers try to sell us on 5-6" woofers having bass. They don't. I would love to see you duplicate this build with more budget-friendly speaker parts that total under $250 for all parts (not enclosures). Thanks !

[@FPSzky]

they have bass, just needs the proper design for it. a friend of mine built a 3 way monitor that uses a 6.5" driver for the low end, and it can go down to 24hz quite loudly

[@SilmarilS79]

@@FPSzky 24hz maybe, loud, surely not.

[@FPSzky]

@@SilmarilS79 loud is not the point of studio monitors

[@DjR3aper]

6 inch woofers can definitely have bass. The car audio community has figured that out. Ex: Sundown Audio U 6.5

[@AdamsBrew78]

Adam A7X are the best investment I’ve ever made for my craft. Didn’t even fuck with buying anything lower end to start with and I doubt I’ll ever upgrade unless I had a massive cash flow increase to justify it. they’re absolutely incredible monitors.

[@ardonrumnong]

Heard the synodyne srp 800 ... Blew the competition out of the water...

[@dijpdepijp2154]

I used to have the same experience until I realised that all ported monitors actually give muddy low end :/. Going sealed gave me the best clarity ever...

[@dariobubnjic7010]

Definetly budget speakers i have some bookshelfs i build 2weeks ago also budget each box has two ciare hw 129 woofer and one impact tweter from some car speakers (dont know the model number) they sound very good also the frequency range goes from 38hz-22000hz my frends came to take a listen to them and they just couldn believe how good they sound for they size. And you also need to use some oldschool drivers that would be interesting for budged othervise great content brother keep up the good work you are definetly a big inspiration to a lot of people including me have a great day

[@nabildanial00]

That tweeter array look like something that Tekton Design would sell haha. Really looking forward to that tweeter array build.

[@krisvitak]

I´ll watch the whole series, keep it up!! Greetings from Mexico!

[@clxma]

as a music producer, i value this a lot

[@Timothy_Breiholz]

Hell Yeah!!! Kirby is a RIT alumni!!!!

[@jefgirdler7232]

I would ABSOLUTELY mix my tracks on a set of Kirby Custom (tm) reference monitors. These look slick.

[@machinageist]

could someone apply the same principles and design tools to build a dance music sound system? there seem to be plenty of resources out there for home building sub woofer enclosures for instance, but there seems to be a lacking in information on the high packs. is there any insight you might have to lend?

[@attainableaudio4533]

Never thought of it but your right, the goals are different for those types of systems, you can find some good info on some pro audio forums

[@CDP135Z]

Ok, you got a new subscriber. This series is just what I was looking for!

[@jeffreyjbyron]

I just found this video and love it. What's the difference between monitors and "reference" monitors?

[@SAFARITVLULLABIES]

Hi, what is the site that you are buying those speakers from can't see it well

[@nobodysfavourite6953]

budget-budget sounds nice

[@matthewblue7839]

Are the plans to build the 3 way cabinet available : thx!

[@dilipchoudharyp1043]

Do make a budget monitor build! great video thank you so much for your knowledge and build!

[@praveenc.8341]

Awesome video dude..... I had a question for you..... 8inch ,4inch, woofers & 2inch Twitter. What is the Watts of this 8inch ,4inch ,2inch speakers.........

[@hondayamaha3]

Thanks for this. I need this. More success and blessings to you

[@BrasspineappleProductions]

I have been on KZbin for like a solid decade, I produce content as well. But you sir Kirby do absolutely astoundingly awesome on the commentary, and needless to say a superb job on the craftsmanship. I really respect your in depth ( specificational --- not a real word, i know ) and technical input. Excellent video quality as well. Will give you a subscription, already liked the video, and will tune in to check out more of your content. A+++++ Bro!

[@matthewjadelman]

awesome detail, my goal is to do a wireless bluetooth build this winter!

[@libertylandsforall4689]

YES Definitely A BUDGET Budget Video doing the same thing. That would be amazing, thanks for everything your already doing. Your video is awesome. I appreciate you sharing all that you share...

[@dejank3367]

+1 for budget monitors series! Thanks for doing this!

[@gopal1677]

Yes 🥰 we want budget studio monitor video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EmyrDerfel]

33:24 B is for Bass?

[@deonalwayslate714]

I second the budget build. Don’t get me wrong, i’m a studio/audio head so I definitely wanna see how this more expensive build pans out but as a college student working on a couple of 2-way monitors modeled after the yamaha hs8’s while trying to afford to be alive, slightly cheaper drivers would be appreciated lol keep doing your thing Kirby. Love from Atlanta

[@docjacobs5759]

Do you already have the crossover design for these three way monitors ?

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

But do these speakers Djent?

[@minkorrh]

I have a pair of Behringer TruthB3031A's and they have ribbon tweeters. You won't be disappointed. These things have a clarity I've never experienced......not to mention the bass that just sort of 'exists' in the room. Kevlar woofs.

[@Stewart_Bell]

Hi Kirby. Thanks for your KZbin content which I'm really enjoying. You present the information in a way which enables budding builders to get into it. I'm watching this because one of the kids is getting into dj-ing and a set of monitors would be an ideal project for he and I to do. Following your intro on this video though, I'm wondering what are the differences between the 'artist monitors' you describe and regular hifi speakers which I gather are also intended to make the music sound as good as possible?

[@joecaple4552]

Budget budget monitors would be great!!!

[@lukerobertson1000]

Dude, this has been super helpful, thank you so much!!

[@pressure609]

Amazing stuff. I'm on a budget of a budget of a budget right now lol

[@4rc-f145h]

I'd like to see a pair of budget powered bookshelves. I'm also looking forward to your home theater build series. Particularly if you're going to try and make it wireless.

[@ELPLAK]

The Dynaudio are the ones I have. Those are awesome, these resulted better than focal.

[@matthewkesterson]

Have you ever done outdoor speakers? Full range but waterproof?

[@ostelo84]

Yeah budget budget would be fun! And length of video is fine. You are laying down tons of good info which takes time. Love the videos dude!

[@vespaavespa]

I know that this channel is oriented towards a Hi-Fi approach, but i would love if you could make the design and maybe the built of a small pa system maybe a 2.1, with a 3-way system or something like that it would be incredible! Keep the awesome work!

[@st170ish]

Kirby you could minimise the volume of the mid enclosure by using some 4" pvc pipe instead of mdf

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

That’s a great point! And I’ve never done that before. 🤔 thanks for watching!

[@benandyuliyak.8439]

also a pipe reduces reflections vs. a square box for the mid woofer

[@ezekielahavah3743]

First time viewer, love your videos. Much love from Eritrea

[@AlumniMGTV]

I would love to see your attempt at the genelec “the ones”

[@hernanl.1165]

I wonder what a 3 way design with the woofer enclosure using a passive radiator would sound like? 🤔

[@ynbabyface9914]

budget budget monitors go!!!

[@jnevercast]

Really like the prospect of this series. Subscribed. Hoping you show a budget-budget series too - a little lighter on the wallet to see if I get joy from building my own speakers or not.

[@jnevercast]

Oh this video got referred to me 1 exact year later - what...

[@leighthetwinotterflyerjone9460]

Wow just noticed you are still on here.So made up.Looking forward to this speaker,The last video that youtube recomended was that little wireless speaker.Now pressed the bell icon.Thanks for all the great ideas

[@adamreynolds8270]

Definitely do the budget budget monitors

[@shahali255]

Awesome to see you putting out videos again, stayed subscribed just waiting for you to come back lol like everyone else, budget studio monitors would be a great video. Something I can make but not have to invest in so much as a first try lol

[@bencooper2]

You're the man Kirby!

[@chent]

I'd love to see budget budget. I found some nice 5" crap mini stereo speakers with broken boxes at the junk yard. They are pretty stiff, and I need monitors because I use too much headphones and my speakers sound very nice lowend, so I struggle to make my mixes balanced.

[@Jhizzle473]

Will you make dj speakers

[@KMuse]

wow super eye opening for us Film Composers! christmas is coming early

[@garykarczewski6678]

Do you have any specs per spectral decay, frequency testing, and or off axis response for these?

[@wheeyykian4297]

super budget build pls!!!!! Great video btw.

[@parthopodder3143]

Budget budget 🤘

[@nooch631]

Tight budget build for sure.

[@teamchoi29]

Wow very informative video. Learnt a lot from you. I started my diy 3way monitor speaker design with ya! I cant wait for the building video!, thanks a lot!

[@sidanielme2547]

Great vid Kirby, really interesting and helpful

[@Newtperc]

Budget budget powered speaker build would be sick. Going straight out of an interface would be clutch

[@mndlessdrwer]

if you want the best budget tweeters I've heard, check out the peerless ring radiator tweeters. They're pretty great value.

[@Jonathan_Wick]

Super cool, if you want to hear good monitors look into ATC. They have a 3 way monitor similar to the ones you designed! Hence why I clicked your video, cause I have those ATCs haha!

[@attainableaudio4533]

Hated them, but to each their own

[@ciprian107]

what make a nearfield speaker nearfield? the amp? the drivers? or both?

[@MrChamesy]

Now that's what I'm talking about!

[@oregonianpjb]

Budget, budget. Would very much like to see a series on that!

[@maurolimaok]

Nice project. Very nice.

[@davidkoppenaal]

Hi Kirb... waiting for episode 2... hurry up lad.... :)

[@UtkarshAmitabhSrivastava]

I knew I will love this series.

[@boominc0420]

Always watch your videos brotha, and budget monitors are a good idea. And I love the Dayton audio reference speakers. I use the rs100 in my car audio 3way setup and do amazing. I cant wait to hear the demo .

[@stfa4790]

Awesome content, nice to listen and learn...

[@michaels8597]

I have the Alesis Monitor 2 speakers,and I want something just like that,passive,durable,and i want flat response speakers.I use them a lot with Djing/sound design,and i do want something with a low end,because I have analog synths.Should i mess with a pair of speakers and a sub?My main amp is a Parasound HCA power amp,and I do have some others.

[@Folk661]

Hey dude, any suggestions other than parts express where to source good speakers and drivers?

[@jasonangel12]

Sound quality awesome in this small size

[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

Sooo. I can remember when my friend had spent a LOT of cash and a lot of time designing a straight up anechoic chamber for his home studio and personal audio gear. We had to walk up a small set of four stairs before we entered. It wasn’t until after I felt a sway in the floor and that was when I realized that we were standing on this mesh sort of like the stuff for making a chain-link fence(?!!). He went all out on this room to make the thing SO quiet!! So quiet, that the silence was actually paranoia inducing! I know that this room became a very desirable place for testing monitors, and I believe that he was approached by some aerospace contractors, who were interested in testing their wireless gear in that room. And this was literally inside of an average 3 bedroom home. He made at least enough cash to cover all of his expenses including all of the treatments including the hollow floor and the various hardware that he outfitted that room with. He would use this room also to punish his children by forcing them into the room alone and with no sound making devices!? He called it “Quiet Time Out”, and he’d easily use those three words to shut them up in a heartbeat! He wouldn’t ever put any of them in this room for more than two whole minutes, and the insanity of this type of silence could make two minutes scare the ghost out of a person. No joke I passed out, AND pissed myself when I let myself be shut into this room! Anyways, THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[@Fajah69]

I really want to build my own. Parts Express stuff ok for studio quality audio?

[@genisis53]

What about putting the port in the virtual mock-up of the monitor?

[@mendicantbias5211]

Wow. Was literally about to do this build ...but got afraid...then was gunna save up for LYDs.... Hmmmmm. Only going to go with a more powerful 8 inch. So stoked to see this build be completed

[@Yong-JuneChang]

Thanks for another great video! This really helps me to understand full details in designing the monitor speakers. Can’t wait for your next video!

[@kevinwiley5325]

When you do home theater, would you consider making a 3.0 sound bar with built in center, left, and right as a part of the system?

[@uavpilot1521]

Cool vid and Budget budget, hope to see that!

[@nicoldengenyakeye6905]

Nice work 👌 sir.

[@qubaneli4623]

I want to Learn this! After spending so much on monitors this would save money and gain quality. What tools do I need to do this?

[@joewolf38]

We are waiting for the next episode, and the result:-).

[@mattbonaccio3522]

This is a really cool video series, Kirby, thanks for making it for us. I voted for the home theater design but this was my second choice. I subbed since now you've really got me looking forward to future videos!

[@nathanielsouth3971]

I would love a budget monitor build.

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

I would do midrage enclosure somewhat wider. Maybe in a form of a truncated pyramid. Having those walls too close to a driver might cause reflections back to a speaker cone and similar to a standing wave resonance. Also, don't forget to chamfer midrane speaker holes from the inside.

[@ardonrumnong]

Uuu i saw that inside a barefoot micromain 27

[@robotman7945]

Thankyou Sir! This is awesome!

[@michaelrefuerzo9186]

Wanna see a more budget video for sure. Maybe a 2-way system to make it cheaper. Entertaining and informative as usual. Congrats on your new shop helper!

[@smokey5882420]

Hey there. Just started to watch your videos and thanks for the info. I want to design a portable Bluetooth speaker. Wanted to know if you can help me out. Kind of don't get this or is there a video you recommend to watch. Like I said just started watching your videos

[@derekjarman1638]

Good to see you back on the Tube - looking forward to this build - was thinking a monitor could be my next build.

[@sessionmeditationclub-heal4153]

hey there, Nice videos. I liked the way you are explaining things around the topic. I would like to ask a question about, where I can find the class bi-amplifiers? I was looking in a website Sesmic Audio but they seems to be only for full range 2 way PA systems. Do you have an idea where I need to look and find the 3 way for studio monitors and especially when it comes to the watts section??

[@Ricky_Camacho]

Anyone have heard or seen of Kirby??? been quiet.. hope him and his family is doing well. ❤❤

[@Azmodan911]

Hey Kirby, glad to see the speaker builds returning! I didn't even know about the poll though. Maybe you could make a short FYI video to announce the poll or something similar in the future? I can see some people want budget builds, but please not too budget. My wallet isn't overflowing with money or anything, but if the speakers don't sound good because of inferior components, what's the point?

[@danhorton6182]

Out of curiosity, what dome tweeter can you cross at 300hz? I’m guessing the crossover would need to be 4th order at minimum. I guess it would be a dome mid at that point, wonder if it could extend to be a tweeter as well. I like the idea of comparing the dome with the AMT. I have about a dozen different pair of AMT and ribbon tweeters and would really like to play with them. I’m a bit of a dome guy.

[@kelainefes]

No dome tweeters can be crossed at 300Hz or even 1000Hz, any dome tweeter going that low will produce loads of distortion, and by loads I mean LOADS. Also the crossover would need to be 8th order just to have a chance of not blowing the tweeter up immediately. And on top of that the output level for a dome tweeter in that range would be ridiculously low and would require a pretty big array to work.