DIY Master List: Resources and Tutorials

[jlafrenz]

DIY is a great way to get involved in this hobby and save a few dollars while building your system. The links in this thread have been provided by Lounge members to aid you in your start with DIY. These links will guide you the places you can by parts and materials. Links to various designs, software and how to's have also been provided to help you with your projects. There are several projects not listed in this thread that would be great to have included as a reference. If you would like to build a how to thread or have links to the following categories please contact a moderator and we will be happy to edit this thread to include your contributions.

This thread will remain locked only to keep everything organized. If you have questions about specific projects, parts or DIY in general please feel free to create a new thread. Now go build something!!


DIY is a great way to get involved in this hobby and save a few dollars while building your system. The links in this thread have been provided by Lounge members to aid you in your start with DIY. These links will guide you the places you can by parts and materials. Links to various designs, software and how to's have also been provided to help you with your projects. There are several projects not listed in this thread that would be great to have included as a reference. If you would like to build a how to thread or have links to the following categories please contact a moderator and we will be happy to edit this thread to include your contributions.

This thread will remain locked only to keep everything organized. If you have questions about specific projects, parts or DIY in general please feel free to create a new thread. Now go build something!!


Cables/Interconnects/Power Cords (Including wire, techflex, cable pants, bananas/spades, etc...)

Audiyo
AV Outlet
Knu Konceptz
MCM Electronics
Monoprice
Parts Express
Orange County Speaker
*Local home improvement stores also typically carry various supplies needed for making cables of all varieties.

Electronic Components and Parts

8 Audio-Mall
Apex Jr.
Audiyo
Digi-Key
DIY HiFi Supply
ERSE Audio
GR Research
Knu Konceptz
MCM Electronics
Mouser
Parts ConneXion
Solen

Speaker Building (Drivers/Subwoofers/Cabinets)

Apex Jr.
Common Sense Audio
Creative Sound Solutions
GR Research
Madisound
Parts Express
Solen
US Speaker
Veneer Supplies

Acoustics

ATS Acoustics
GIK Acoustics
Silent Source

Software and Calculators

CarStereo.com
FRD Group
Linear Team
Steve Ekblads Audio Pages
True Audio

Other Communities and Resources

DIY Paradise
diyAudio
Linkwitz Lab
Passive Crossover Design Guide
SpeakerBuilding.com
The Subwoofer DIY Page
The 12 Volt
TNT Audio

Tutorials

Speaker Cables
DIY Speaker Cables Tutorial
Acoustic Panels/Bass Traps
DIY Acoustic Panels #2
Picture Panels (Acoustic Panels)
How to wall mount your TV
Tin a Soldering Iron
AV Cooling
RCA Cables
DIY RCA Interconnects
Volume Control
Speaker Stands