Notes from the workshop.

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Notes from the workshop.

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

Dealer Markup vs Direct-to-Consumer vs DIY Speakers: What Are You Actually Paying For?
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Dealer Markup vs Direct-to-Consumer vs DIY Speakers: What Are You Actually Paying For?

Dealer markup, direct-to-consumer audio, and DIY speaker kits all price products differently. Learn what you are actually paying for and which route offers the best value.

June 2026
When Passive Radiators Are Better Than Ports
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When Passive Radiators Are Better Than Ports

When considering passive radiators versus ports, how do you know which one to use?

January 2018
New Things Coming in the New Year!
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New Things Coming in the New Year!

Big things are on the horizon in the new year for us at CSS. Within the next few weeks, we'll have a bare MDF...

December 2017
What is a House Curve and Do You Need One?
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What is a House Curve and Do You Need One?

I’ve found over the years that house curves are something that are almost as universally misinterpreted as the Fletcher-Munson curves. The biggest problem is...

November 2017
New Criton 1TD Customer Demo Program
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New Criton 1TD Customer Demo Program

Find out how to demo the all new Criton 1TD v2.0 in your home for 15 days!

November 2017
(Mis)understanding the Fletcher-Munson Curve
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(Mis)understanding the Fletcher-Munson Curve

The Fletcher-Munson curve is often brought up in audio forums when people get into discussions of why you should or shouldn’t design speakers that...

October 2017
Measurements vs Ears: What is correct?
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Measurements vs Ears: What is correct?

Measurements vs ears - which should you use? We argue that you should use both.

September 2017
DIY 3D Printed Circle Jig Router Guide
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DIY 3D Printed Circle Jig Router Guide

There are a few circle jigs available for woodworkers, and even some specifically geared toward speaker builders. While these readily available products work pretty...

August 2017
New Kit in the Works!
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New Kit in the Works!

We're voicing our new kit! It utilizes our own CSS LD22 paired with the Satori MW13P. What a great combo for a small format...

August 2017
Welcome to the new CSS!
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Welcome to the new CSS!

We're finally live! We're excited to be back up and running and really looking forward to bringing back some great CSS products in the...

July 2017