Name: Auricle Loudspeaker Kit
SKU: AURICLE
Availability: InStock

Product Description

The Auricle Loudspeaker Kit, by Jeff Bagby

This kit was a result of Jeff’s curiosity about the RAAL tweeter design, which started with the Auricle TM. What he found interesting was the tweeter’s internal transformer section. It could be manufactured to start a natural roll-off. Then, combined with the passive network components, it gave the desired slope. As a result, the crossover has 4 components in the tweeter section.

When we published this kit in mid-2018, Jeff’s Testarossa system (the big brother) had been running for about 4 years. Jeff is a prolific builder and not too many systems stay in his listening room. But, the Testarossa had remained in his collection the longest.

The woofer section has just two components. The smooth, extended range of the Satori woofers allows this benefit. Combined, this lets you have premium parts without a big increase in the total cost.

If you have been looking for the performance of the RAAL ribbon in a smaller bookshelf package, then this one is for you.

The cabinet is 8.5″ wide, 17″ Tall, and 11.5″ Deep.

The basic Bare Bones kit includes:

2 x RAAL, 70-20RX Ribbon Tweeter
Auricle speaker kit build by Carpenter
2 x Satori, MW16P Papyrus cone woofer
2 x Specified, Perfect Layer Wire inductors
2 x Choice of Capacitors
2 x Lynk Resistors
Directions and build plans

The optional Full Kit add-on parts include:

2 x Add your choice of terminals
2 x 16ga Internal Hook up wire
2 x Crossover mounting board and solder lugs
2 x All mounting hardware
2 x Internal damping materials

Extra optional items include:

Assembled crossovers Option

We are happy to customize this kit for you – different capacitors, etc. – even if we don’t normally stock them. Just let us know your preferences and we can quote accordingly. Some component upgrades are listed above in the drop-down when ordering.

When you buy this kit, we send a small donation to Jeff’s family.
Not ready to buy the kit? Consider donating to his family for his contribution to the hobby.