Notes from the workshop.

The journal

Notes from the workshop.

Build guides, measurement deep-dives, and news from the bench in Plymouth.

The Back Order Situation
News
The Back Order Situation

Update 1/15/22: Woofers have finally arrived!!! We will begin processing through the large number of back orders in the order they were received and...

Understanding Loudspeaker Distortion
Informational Articles
Understanding Loudspeaker Distortion

Learn what causes loudspeaker distortion — harmonic, intermodulation, and dynamic. Essential reading for audiophile DIY speaker builders from CSS Audio.

LD22 Updates
New Products
LD22 Updates

We recently decided to do a little updating to our already great LD22. We'll be adding a new aluminum face plate to replace the...

Plugging a Port - What is Happening to Your Speaker
Informational Articles
Plugging a Port - What is Happening to Your Speaker

One of the forums I browse recently had a question come up and I didn’t realize how confusing it was to most people until...

New European Distributor
News
New European Distributor

We've had numerous inquiries from European based customers over the last year and a half of operations, but we've never had a good way...

Understanding Baffle Step and Diffraction
Informational Articles
Understanding Baffle Step and Diffraction

Baffle step and diffraction are two very important concepts to understand in speaker design. Most people who are in to performance audio have probably...

Building Speakers to Last
Informational Articles
Building Speakers to Last

Build DIY speaker cabinets that stand the test of time. CSS Audio shares wood selection, joinery, sealing, and finishing tips for durable audiophile results.

Customer Build: Father/Son Dual SDX12
Customer Builds
Customer Build: Father/Son Dual SDX12

We are starting a new blog category this week to showcase customer builds. If you build something with our drivers or kits, send us...

2-Way vs 2.5-Way vs 3-Way Speakers: What’s the Difference? Is One Better?
Informational Articles
2-Way vs 2.5-Way vs 3-Way Speakers: What’s the Difference? Is One Better?

What’s the difference between a 2-way and a 2.5-way or a 2-way and a 3-way? This is a question that I’ve seen come up...

New CSS Reviews!
News
New CSS Reviews!

A few weeks ago, we had a local audio club over for a listening session. It's always a good day when you get to...

Test Tracks for Evaluating Loudspeakers
Informational Articles
Test Tracks for Evaluating Loudspeakers

Some of our favorite test tracks we use to test speakers and how we use them.

Finishing Options for Flat Packs
How To
Finishing Options for Flat Packs

Over the years of building speakers cabinets, there are several things that I have learned about the process. The first is that woodworking is...