Origin
Ever since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the power of sound—from the deep bass of subwoofers in our family living room to the intricate reverberations of traditional Indian drums, I was captivated by how sound could shape our experience in the world. This fascination deepened 15 years ago when my parents gifted me my first car, equipped with an aftermarket audio system. It wasn’t just a car to me; it was a gateway to the world of sound. I dedicated years to the art of audio improvement during my drives, a quest that would set the stage for my future endeavors.
In 2019, armed with a decade of experience in fine-tuning sound reproduction and a solid foundation in science and physics, I ventured into the realm of home audio and loudspeaker design. My relentless hunger for knowledge led me to explore the depths of sound theory, speaker design, and woodworking. This journey culminated in the creation of my first tower speakers, marking the beginning of an ongoing quest for audio perfection. Witnessing friends experience their favorite songs in a completely new way, as if hearing them for the first time, ignited a passion in me to share this with the world.
Mission
Now, with Daba Speaker, I aim to transcend the conventional listening experience, offering others the opportunity to discover sound in its purest, most profound form. My mission is to not only recreate that moment of awe and discovery for others but to push the boundaries of what’s possible in audio reproduction, ensuring every note, every beat, and every harmony is felt just as it was intended.
Why “daba”
My first speakers were inevitably hideous and simple. My mother described them as “daba ja” in Punjabi, translating somewhat to “ugly ass box”. Since then my design process has come a long way, however I’m a believer in keeping with roots, therefore to me, my speakers will always be a daba…
Design Process
Getting excellent audio is more than just buying a speaker. It is an interplay between the your source, the drivers, the room, and your ears. Because of this, all my systems are custom built to order.
1. Learn about your needs
This involves learning your prior experience with audio, your preferences, and your listening environment. Enclosure material, driver choice, and design (2 way with subs, 3 way) are dependent on your needs.
2. Create your speaker
I use a variety of enclosure materials, drivers, and finish style. Commonly used drivers include scanspeak, morel, Dayton audio, SEAS, etc. The time this takes is variable.
3. Tune in room
Arguably the most important part of the process. Your system needs to sound how you want in your listening environment. We can’t do this by just shipping you a system. Perfection will remain the standard.