Understanding speaker design – from the size of the enclosure to the speaker components and the electronics to the crossover circuit – will all be discussed in this workshop. Students will build a pair of high-quality 2-way bookshelf speakers, capable of handling 100 watts of power – enough power to cause your neighbors to ask you to turn them down. This class will be divided into two different workshops combined into one. Kevin will explain the electronics of the crossover network, woofers, and tweeters, and how to determine the size of the cabinet for the given drivers. Students will learn basic soldering techniques and some basics of electronics. Kevin will also cover the physics of how the crossovers are chosen to produce the desired sound and the reasoning for the size and shape of the cabinets that hold them. Tyler will guide students through the cabinet construction. The speaker boxes will be made from high quality steamed cherry. Students will dovetail the boxes together to give them a high-quality look. By the end of the class, students will have a pair of shelf speakers that will rock the house!