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DISCONTINUED Dayton BR-1S Shielded 6-1/2" 2-Way Monitor Kit

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This high-end 2-way monitor is based on the popular Dayton DC28FS-8 1-1/8" silk dome tweeter and DC160S-8 6-1/2" woofer. It was designed to provide a low cost, easy to build 2-way system for the speaker building novice. The end result is a kit that can be built in a couple of hours and has a sound that will rival systems costing two or three times its modest price! Overall, the system is smooth and detailed, with a wide soundstage that belies their smallish size. The tonal balance is on the warm side of neutral, which is pleasing with most types of music. The bass is also impressive for a system of this size. The cabinets are made of 5/8" MDF finished in an unobtrusive "black ash" vinyl laminate and include grills with black cloth. All driver holes are precision cut with a CNC for a perfect fit. The tweeter is flush mounted to reduce diffraction effects. Note: This system is offered in kit form and can be assembled in about two hours. The crossover needs to be assembled, so soldering skills are necessary. We've included a tutorial that thoroughly explains the theory and design process making this kit perfect for educational programs. Each kit includes everything needed to build one pair of speakers.
  • Exceptional value
  • Two hour assembly
  • 100 watt power handling
  • Kit includes everything needed to build one pair of shielded speakers
34 Customer Reviews
Value  5
Performance  4.5
Features  4.5
Overall Satisfaction  4.5


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Great Value, Great Speaker
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
friedrice from Utah  

I was very impressed with the quality of everything in this kit, from the drivers to the cabinet. I have them sitting temporarily on my main speakers with built in subs. At moderate volumes you'd think the larger speakers were playing - nice amount of bass for a small speaker. At moderate volumes they sound very good - very detailed with plenty of punch. At lower volumes they are a bit lifeless though. Probably due to their low sensitivity. I'm considering buying a few more to set up a second home theater. Great value and shielded to boot (if you need that).

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I own it
Technical Knowledge
Amateur

Value  5
Performance  3.5
Features  4.5
Overall  4.5

Great speakers for the price
Monday, March 16, 2009
David U. from Kennewick, Washington  

Very nice kits. The drivers fit perfectly in mine and there was more than enough screws and connectors to complete the job! The only minor issue I had was with the accoustic foam being crushed and I solved that by holding the foam over my kerosene heater a few minutes and voila it expanded back to its original size and shape.
the BR 1's have clear sound and a impressive bass roll off for a speaker this size. I had several friends over to listen to these speakers that are familiar with high end sound and they all gave a thumbs up and couldn't believe I only paid $99.00 a pair for these. I bought these to use on a home theater system for the surrounds and after listening to them I think I will just buy two more to use for the front.

  Experience with Product
I own it
Technical Knowledge
Amateur

Value  5
Performance  5
Features  5
Overall  5

Fun easy project
Friday, March 13, 2009
Parts Express Customer from Unknown Location  

Easy to build and sound great.

  Experience with Product
I own it
Technical Knowledge
Novice

Value  5
Performance  4
Features  4.5
Overall  4.5


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