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05-19-2013, 03:15 PM
Unfortunately classified with other hair-metal poseurs, probably a reason I never heard about them when they were releasing albums in the early 80's...
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05-19-2013, 02:57 PM
The frequency response specs might say they'll work up to a certain frequency, but without looking at the response graph, those numbers are very...
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05-19-2013, 02:47 PM
The older Marantz were excellent units. Especially the ones with 30-35W/channel. I loved the script writing on the control labels. Not sure when...
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05-17-2013, 12:49 PM
Ride well! Put on some miles for me, too! Since my disability is degenerative, I had to stop riding my motorcycles in 2010, but I had an amazing 27...
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05-16-2013, 12:06 PM
Yeah, I remembered the Pioneers have a smaller woofer than what the Lyra needs. Yes, it is rated at an 8 ohm load, but changing to another woofer...
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05-15-2013, 05:41 PM
I have the XO diagram right now, but the rest of the particulars I'll have to scan and send them to you. It's unfortunate that Wayne J.'s site is no...
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05-15-2013, 05:15 PM
Since I have the opportunity, I wanted to state that I REALLY appreciate the DIY "FAQ's" that you took the time to write up. That collection of...
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05-15-2013, 04:34 PM
Thank you for that...well said! I feel less-than sometimes, because I have not designed a passive XO'ed speaker, just building another's design. Does...
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05-15-2013, 04:03 PM
Wow, no fumes? Sweeeeet. No mask, can use it right in the house. I see they also have some damping compound like the Cascade Audio VB-1. I just...
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05-15-2013, 03:46 PM
I'd say it is worth $75-$80, as long as everything works. That means does the damping work when you lower the tonearm? It should lower slowly, not...
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05-15-2013, 03:25 PM
Make sure I have enough solder. Sandpaper in the various grits, and more hot glue sticks! Before I start cutting, I get some replacement cartridges...
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05-15-2013, 02:50 PM
Tough to pin down, mostly because they're so many projects that could possibly work. For a couple suggestions, there's the D8 2-way, using an 8"...
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05-15-2013, 02:16 PM
A different driver and/or a cross-point frequency change will require a re-design of the XO, from scratch. There are many variable specs/parameters...
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05-14-2013, 03:56 PM
Now that the weather has warmed a bit, I can finally finish my little TriTrix 2-way. Just some more sanding and then I'm going to use some Duratex...
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05-14-2013, 03:40 PM
Don, I'm also of the mind-set about gear, and with my audio-store experience and a file-cabinet full of notes I've taken, I can honestly say that my...
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05-14-2013, 03:12 PM
Sorry about the "noob" angle of advice, I did not mean to insult your intelligence or dismiss your level of experience. Seems you know a thing or...
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05-14-2013, 02:07 PM
I use a 1/2" round-over bit, have for decades. I've even gone with a rasp on old retail speakers where I couldn't remove or get behind the baffle....
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05-14-2013, 12:56 PM
Excellent score on the JBL's. I know that the XO is a bit more "developed" than what the Pioneers offered, probably some padding on the tweeter and...
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05-14-2013, 12:39 PM
That's a lot more cost-effective than the spray-on bed liner stuff. I first used the bed liner on a sub I made for myself, about 12 years ago. While...
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05-12-2013, 03:34 PM
The sub/plate amps handle the XO duties for the sub driver. If you don't want a surround sound/HT capable receiver, there are many 2-channel-only...
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05-12-2013, 02:40 PM
Yeah, get a spiral down-cut. MLCS Woodworking has a spiral bit with a bottom bearing for trimming. I use mine for trimming veneer edges and it works...
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05-12-2013, 02:28 PM
I'll have to look into those bands...always searching for something new and outside the mainstream pop/top-40 stuff. I've also been trying to find a...
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05-12-2013, 02:17 PM
Very nice...love seeing photos! How do you like the Duratex? I've always used that Duplicolor spray-on truck bed liner, but the Duratex looks easier...
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05-12-2013, 02:11 PM
Very nice! Simple, nice edge treatments, solid. I really need to build some stands for my Monitors, as I bought a quick solution since I got the...
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05-12-2013, 01:53 PM
I got the PE Stahl soldering "station" a while ago to replace my aging MCM Tenma unit. It's adjustable, so you can confidently work on smaller...
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05-12-2013, 01:37 PM
Do not believe the manufacturers hype about how their "simple" XO allows more of the "music" or signal through with less distortion. Complete...
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05-11-2013, 04:55 PM
You have to start with a solid foundation. Like a house, the speaker cabinet is the foundation and the XO is the "heart": the...
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05-11-2013, 04:43 PM
Just a cap is not adequate, either for acceptable SQ or keeping unwanted frequencies out. There are some speaker designs that have successfully used...
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05-11-2013, 02:20 PM
Replace the old one. Those electrolytic caps can go bad over time, so replacing it with a good quality poly cap is usually what guys will do as a...
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05-11-2013, 02:03 PM
The things about auto-sound speakers is most of the co-ax/component speakers are designed to go in a door or on the rear shelf. Technically an...
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