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Due to the PC issues, I'm uploading this and posting from the wife's laptop. Sorry for the month delay in my writeup, and maybe the loss of coverage and discussion of the event as it was.
We met at Pontecorvo's like last year, and were met with a lot fewer attendees than years prior. Thanks to the staff at PE for the support of this fantastic event, and the never ending support of this forum we all call our internet home. This year was a blast, and I can't wait until next year.
I must also say that Jill filled in Amy's shoes almost identically, and it was surreal how similar they look. You done good, kid!
Upon my entry Friday evening, I was getting registered and in unload mode. This van pulled up to the dock, sagging it seemed suspension wise, and 4-5 people proceeded to unload this mega-massive-calamity-creator entitled "Art of War". Friday was of course the Unlimited sector of the event, to which this thing boasted 20 amplifier channels running active with Sure 100x4 modules and a custom designed active xover.
-The RSS315(model ext?) quintet all ran the LFE signal from 5 channels, sealed.
-Center 3-way was for the center channel, comprised of Morel MDT40/Morel CAM558/RS180; as are all of the other channels; custom ground or cut to fit the layout as necessary.
-Left and second from left 3-ways were sent summed signal from the LF and LR of 5.1, as you can't get surround effect from one box.
-RF and RR channels mirror as the Left channels.
This southern Georgia fellow then talked for about 45 minutes or so explaining amidst classic hilarity how and why this thing came to be. He had a stack of notes to explain, and it was all a well thought out contraption. I wish it could have been displayed full-bore, as the guys had been up for 48 hours and weren't even sure it would operate. It only was able to play the left channel, and would have been 2.1 at full for this demo if running correctly. I was impressed with the sound as it was very cohesive and nicely blended. It weighed in at about 300 pounds.
The quarter-spherical "CBT" wavelaunch off the glass was ingenious, and did work rather well. Well done sir!
First on the table as you enter the room from the rear, was a nice arrangement of new-horizons from PE. A new lo-pro thin woofer like the former NS series, now with an S surround and a ferrite motor; an RS180P (yes- a paper version of the venerable RS180 is finally coming to market); an Ultimax 10; and one of the Dayton pro midbasses released not too long ago.
After the bend on the corner are my 2 entries, the "Schwarz XL" which was my Black-Box entry from InDIYana the previous Spring, and my "Francium MT" that is a prequel to the full 3-way Francium they will be integrated into. Respectively, these used Goldwood Delmar 6.5-8 ohm/modded Airborne 28mm dome tweeter, and a Focal 5K416J/Visaton MHT12; and came in 2nd in <$200 and 3rd in >$200. I will refrain from my impressions, but they seemed to be well received.
The next entry was Josh Hollander's "BlackBox" entry that didn't make it in the Spring. "INDY-NG" I think he called it. Fountek FE85/ND90 in a push-pull arrangement. I really liked the aesthetics of the slid-open baffle, but I felt they needed a tweeter. I may have been too far off-axis to know for certain.
Norman Cerveny brought the next little project consisting of a Phase Technology 7" and an XT25TG30. Simple 3M carbon-fiber paper and integration that wasn't bad at all. Look out builders, Norm's getting better at this...
The next project was an RS125/BC25 combo. I don't recall who built these, nor how they sounded.
Eric Levenchuck's "Retropassives V2" really sounded great on little power, and was one of the most sensitive projects there. I still really like these, and the veneer looks better than the green. ;-) Sammiesound and Dayton Phenolic tweeter comprise the elements. He did place ___ in ____.
The next pair I don't recall the rookie builder, but they comprised a carbon-paper Aurum Cantus 7" midbass and one of their larger ribbon offerings. They were rather polite in the bass, and integration wasn't that great either. I was left wanting in terms of the driver cost vs. results.
The Nano-Neo made an appearance this year, and sound as fun as they have before. I don't recall the PETT member's name here, but he is around.
This was his first build, and was a good place to start. Nice.
The next project also a rookie at the event. I must say they surprised me, and I bet the application made them shine. The Silkie was rolled off very gradually, and the B4N was treated as it should have been to keep it from grating eardrums. At the PC, I bet these shine as intended, especially when used with a sub.
Sorry I don't recall your name.
Peepaj (Jeff) brought the 830656/XT25TG30 from Iron Driver the year before. Very smooth and easy in the xover, but I couldn't tell whether it was room or tuning emphasis in one spot in the bass. Very benign and listenable, well done!
The first pair of towers around the room belonged to a sophomore visit from ____ who brought the "3-Way Stops" 2 years prior. Comprising the AC200MKII, Morel CAM558, and the Dayton PT2-C, I felt the integration and position of the drivers could have been improved upon. Cabinets were very nicely built, and the drivers I felt required a bit more finesse to get the most out of them. Not awful in the least, but still needing work.
Bogdan Petrescu brought another project this year, with an SB18 and Fountek ribbon. I felt these were overly neutral and uninvolving. They just lacked realism to me. He also placed.
Dan brought his "Obsidians" again since they went to InDIYana, and they won the <$200 class. That little TC7 sounds great! I do feel in that room the bass was a bit muddy though.
Meredith brought his massive cardboard concoction that assembled into a bio-degradable bass, mid, and tweeter horn. I really like when Meredith brings something, as it always has his stamp on it. Different, purpose-driven, and well thought out. A concrete bucket bass driver atop the tower, midrange in garden flower pots, and a petalled tweeter horn made this an interesting project. I think he had a mid out on the right, but otherwise it was nice in the sweet-spot, and rolled off outside of that. Very cool.
to be continued...
We met at Pontecorvo's like last year, and were met with a lot fewer attendees than years prior. Thanks to the staff at PE for the support of this fantastic event, and the never ending support of this forum we all call our internet home. This year was a blast, and I can't wait until next year.
I must also say that Jill filled in Amy's shoes almost identically, and it was surreal how similar they look. You done good, kid!
Upon my entry Friday evening, I was getting registered and in unload mode. This van pulled up to the dock, sagging it seemed suspension wise, and 4-5 people proceeded to unload this mega-massive-calamity-creator entitled "Art of War". Friday was of course the Unlimited sector of the event, to which this thing boasted 20 amplifier channels running active with Sure 100x4 modules and a custom designed active xover.
-The RSS315(model ext?) quintet all ran the LFE signal from 5 channels, sealed.
-Center 3-way was for the center channel, comprised of Morel MDT40/Morel CAM558/RS180; as are all of the other channels; custom ground or cut to fit the layout as necessary.
-Left and second from left 3-ways were sent summed signal from the LF and LR of 5.1, as you can't get surround effect from one box.
-RF and RR channels mirror as the Left channels.
This southern Georgia fellow then talked for about 45 minutes or so explaining amidst classic hilarity how and why this thing came to be. He had a stack of notes to explain, and it was all a well thought out contraption. I wish it could have been displayed full-bore, as the guys had been up for 48 hours and weren't even sure it would operate. It only was able to play the left channel, and would have been 2.1 at full for this demo if running correctly. I was impressed with the sound as it was very cohesive and nicely blended. It weighed in at about 300 pounds.
The quarter-spherical "CBT" wavelaunch off the glass was ingenious, and did work rather well. Well done sir!
First on the table as you enter the room from the rear, was a nice arrangement of new-horizons from PE. A new lo-pro thin woofer like the former NS series, now with an S surround and a ferrite motor; an RS180P (yes- a paper version of the venerable RS180 is finally coming to market); an Ultimax 10; and one of the Dayton pro midbasses released not too long ago.
After the bend on the corner are my 2 entries, the "Schwarz XL" which was my Black-Box entry from InDIYana the previous Spring, and my "Francium MT" that is a prequel to the full 3-way Francium they will be integrated into. Respectively, these used Goldwood Delmar 6.5-8 ohm/modded Airborne 28mm dome tweeter, and a Focal 5K416J/Visaton MHT12; and came in 2nd in <$200 and 3rd in >$200. I will refrain from my impressions, but they seemed to be well received.
The next entry was Josh Hollander's "BlackBox" entry that didn't make it in the Spring. "INDY-NG" I think he called it. Fountek FE85/ND90 in a push-pull arrangement. I really liked the aesthetics of the slid-open baffle, but I felt they needed a tweeter. I may have been too far off-axis to know for certain.
Norman Cerveny brought the next little project consisting of a Phase Technology 7" and an XT25TG30. Simple 3M carbon-fiber paper and integration that wasn't bad at all. Look out builders, Norm's getting better at this...
The next project was an RS125/BC25 combo. I don't recall who built these, nor how they sounded.
Eric Levenchuck's "Retropassives V2" really sounded great on little power, and was one of the most sensitive projects there. I still really like these, and the veneer looks better than the green. ;-) Sammiesound and Dayton Phenolic tweeter comprise the elements. He did place ___ in ____.
The next pair I don't recall the rookie builder, but they comprised a carbon-paper Aurum Cantus 7" midbass and one of their larger ribbon offerings. They were rather polite in the bass, and integration wasn't that great either. I was left wanting in terms of the driver cost vs. results.
The Nano-Neo made an appearance this year, and sound as fun as they have before. I don't recall the PETT member's name here, but he is around.
This was his first build, and was a good place to start. Nice.
The next project also a rookie at the event. I must say they surprised me, and I bet the application made them shine. The Silkie was rolled off very gradually, and the B4N was treated as it should have been to keep it from grating eardrums. At the PC, I bet these shine as intended, especially when used with a sub.
Sorry I don't recall your name.
Peepaj (Jeff) brought the 830656/XT25TG30 from Iron Driver the year before. Very smooth and easy in the xover, but I couldn't tell whether it was room or tuning emphasis in one spot in the bass. Very benign and listenable, well done!
The first pair of towers around the room belonged to a sophomore visit from ____ who brought the "3-Way Stops" 2 years prior. Comprising the AC200MKII, Morel CAM558, and the Dayton PT2-C, I felt the integration and position of the drivers could have been improved upon. Cabinets were very nicely built, and the drivers I felt required a bit more finesse to get the most out of them. Not awful in the least, but still needing work.
Bogdan Petrescu brought another project this year, with an SB18 and Fountek ribbon. I felt these were overly neutral and uninvolving. They just lacked realism to me. He also placed.
Dan brought his "Obsidians" again since they went to InDIYana, and they won the <$200 class. That little TC7 sounds great! I do feel in that room the bass was a bit muddy though.
Meredith brought his massive cardboard concoction that assembled into a bio-degradable bass, mid, and tweeter horn. I really like when Meredith brings something, as it always has his stamp on it. Different, purpose-driven, and well thought out. A concrete bucket bass driver atop the tower, midrange in garden flower pots, and a petalled tweeter horn made this an interesting project. I think he had a mid out on the right, but otherwise it was nice in the sweet-spot, and rolled off outside of that. Very cool.
to be continued...
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