Blog

Build logs, equipment impressions, listening-room updates, travel inspiration, and occasional parts listings from the Sunship Audio project.

The Sunship Audio blog serves as a living record of the build process behind handcrafted horn loudspeaker systems. Each entry documents the careful work that goes into constructing cabinets from Baltic birch plywood, with double-layered walls and internal bracing designed to keep resonance and coloration at bay. Readers can follow along as crossovers are wired, drivers are mounted, and finishes are sanded and applied by hand. It is a space where the technical and the personal meet, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a pair of loudspeakers from raw materials to a finished, listening-ready state.

Beyond the workshop floor, the blog also offers equipment impressions and reflections on the sound of classic horn drivers and wide-bandwidth systems. Posts explore the character of radial horns, the dispersion qualities of different driver designs, and the subtle ways in which digital and analog sources interact with a passive crossover network. Listening-room updates share how room placement, furniture, and acoustic treatment shape the final result. These entries are written for people who care about the details, whether they are seasoned enthusiasts or newcomers trying to understand what makes a well-designed horn loudspeaker so compelling.

Travel inspiration is another recurring theme, drawing on the heritage of Japanese audio culture and the jazz kissa tradition that inspired much of the Sunship approach. Posts touch on visits to listening cafés, encounters with vintage Pioneer equipment, and the atmosphere of rooms built purely for the pleasure of hearing music. These stories place the hardware in context, reminding readers that loudspeakers are ultimately tools for a richer listening experience. The blog captures the spirit of those spaces and translates it into ideas that can be applied at home, no matter the size of the room or the scale of the system.

Occasional parts listings appear among the build logs and impressions, offering rare drivers, crossovers, and cabinet components to the community. These posts are straightforward and honest, describing the condition, history, and character of each item without embellishment. Whether it is a pair of compression drivers, a woofer in need of a new home, or a set of grills, the listings reflect the same care and attention that goes into every completed system. For collectors and builders alike, the blog remains a reliable place to discover interesting components and follow along with an ongoing passion for horn loudspeakers.