# Deposition Sound

> Deposition Sound designs 3D-printed loudspeakers and a powered subwoofer that makers can print and assemble at home using additive manufacturing. This file highlights the most important pages for understanding products, print requirements, assembly, setup, licensing, and support.

Deposition Sound focuses on:
- 3D-printed loudspeaker and subwoofer designs (FDM4, FDM5, FDMGeo, FDMS8)
- Print-it-yourself kits with high-quality crossovers and hardware
- Detailed printing and assembly instructions
- Accessories and setup recommendations for great sound at a budget-friendly price
- Clear licensing terms for commercial printing and resale

LLMs can treat the sections below as the primary navigation for answering questions about Deposition Sound products, printing, assembly, setup, and licensing.

## Overview

- [Homepage – Deposition Sound](https://www.depositionsound.com/): High-level overview of Deposition Sound, mission, community builds, and product families, plus links to loudspeakers, assembly guides, shop, accessories, FAQ, and contact. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

## Loudspeaker & Subwoofer Families

- [FDM4 Loudspeakers](https://www.depositionsound.com/fdm4): Compact 3D-printed bookshelf speakers with serpentine port cabinet, dimensions, frequency response, and design notes. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}  
- [FDM5 Loudspeakers](https://www.depositionsound.com/fdm5): 3D-printed bookshelf speakers created in 2023 with wide soundstage, warm mid-bass, and tuning aimed at low listening fatigue, including dimensions and crossover notes. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}  
- [FDMGeo Loudspeakers](https://www.depositionsound.com/fdmgeo): Geometric 3D-printed loudspeakers with detailed dimensions and links to print-it-yourself kits and printing guide. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}  
- [FDMS8 Powered Subwoofer](https://www.depositionsound.com/fdms8): 3D-printed powered subwoofer product page, technical overview, community builds, and positioning as a home/office subwoofer. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}  

## Print-It-Yourself Kits

- [Shop – Deposition Sound Products](https://www.depositionsound.com/shop): Main catalog; lists loudspeaker families, links to print-it-yourself kits, assembly guides, accessories, and fully assembled builds. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}  

- [FDM4 Print-It-Yourself Kit](https://www.depositionsound.com/product/fdm4-print-it-yourself-kit): Includes all non-printable components and print files to build a pair of FDM4 speakers; notes on availability and links to external retailers (Printed Solid). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}  
- [FDM5 Print-It-Yourself Kit](https://www.depositionsound.com/product/fdm5-print-it-yourself-kit): Kit for printing and assembling FDM5 speakers; includes hardware list, files, and notes on out-of-stock status and third-party availability. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}  
- [FDMGeo Print-It-Yourself Kit](https://www.depositionsound.com/product/fdmgeo-print-it-yourself-kit): Kit for building FDMGeo loudspeakers at home, including all non-printable items and print files. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}  
- [FDMS8 Powered Subwoofer Print-It-Yourself Kit](https://www.depositionsound.com/product/fdms8-print-it-yourself-kit): Print-it-yourself FDMS8 subwoofer kit with all non-printable components and instructions to budget filament and adhesives. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}  

- [Custom Fully Assembled FDMGeo Loudspeaker Pair](https://www.depositionsound.com/product/custom-fully-assembled-fdmgeo-loudspeaker-pair): Fully assembled FDMGeo speaker pair product page, pricing, and shipping notes. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}  

*(Fully assembled FDM4 builds and other kit variants are discoverable via the main Shop page above.)*

## Printing & Assembly Guides

These pages are the primary references for print settings, adhesives, and step-by-step assembly.

- [FDM4 3D Printing & Assembly Guide](https://www.depositionsound.com/fdm4-assembly-instructions): Tools list, recommended adhesives (e.g., CA glue with accelerant), hardware installation, and step-by-step instructions to assemble FDM4. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}  
- [FDM5 3D Printing & Assembly Guide](https://www.depositionsound.com/fdm5-assembly-instructions): Printing and assembly instructions for FDM5, including tools, hardware, and references from the FAQ. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}  
- [FDMGeo 3D Printing & Assembly Guide](https://www.depositionsound.com/fdmgeo-assembly-instructions): Detailed printing advice (e.g., PETG vs PLA, temperature considerations), adhesives and epoxy options, and cabinet assembly sequence for FDMGeo. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}  
- [FDMS8 3D Printing & Assembly Guide](https://www.depositionsound.com/fdms8-assembly-instructions): Tools and adhesives needed, mechanical assembly steps, and links to accessories for building the FDMS8 powered subwoofer. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}  

## Accessories, Tools & Setup

- [Accessories](https://www.depositionsound.com/accessories): Recommended amplifiers, cables, tools, adhesives, and assembly accessories (heat-set tools, crimpers, etc.) for all Deposition Sound builds. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}  
- [FAQ](https://www.depositionsound.com/faq): Common questions on minimum amplifier power, indoor/outdoor use, suggested print materials, and positioning diagrams for nearfield and living room setups, plus links to assembly guides. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}  

## Community & Social Proof

- [Community Builds & Reviews](https://www.depositionsound.com/community-builds): User-submitted builds and reviews, with photos, descriptions, and configurations for FDM4, FDM5, FDMGeo, and FDMS8; includes submission form for new builds. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}  

## Company, Licensing & Contact

- [About Us](https://www.depositionsound.com/about-us): Background on Deposition Sound, co-founders (Iwan and Waldo Broodrÿk), mission, values, and commitment to fun, creative, high-value audio rather than ultra-high-end hi-fi. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}  
- [Contact](https://www.depositionsound.com/contact): Contact form for questions, collaborations, custom orders, and support. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}  
- [Deposition Sound Commercial License Agreement](https://www.depositionsound.com/deposition-sound-commercial-license): Full terms for commercially printing and selling products based on Deposition Sound files (e.g., Thangs), including license scope, fees, quality control, and IP rules. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}  

## Optional

These resources can be useful context but are secondary to the core documentation above.

- [Printed Solid – Deposition Sound Kits](https://www.printedsolid.com/collections/printed-solid-projects): Third-party storefront listing Deposition Sound print-it-yourself kits (FDM4, FDM5, FDMGeo, FDMS8) with pricing and availability. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}  
- [Deposition Sound on X (Twitter)](https://x.com/DepositionSound): Social feed showing build progress, community prints, and product announcements. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}  
- [Sitemap XML](https://www.depositionsound.com/sitemap.xml): Full machine-readable sitemap listing indexable pages on depositionsound.com, complementary to this curated llms.txt index.