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Today, 01:10 AM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Help with portable camping boombox in Tech Talk Forum

Car audio 6x9s are usually designed to be used on the rear package tray, which means BIG box requirements. IMO they usually sound like crap when...

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Today, 01:01 AM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Enya The long ships in Tech Talk Forum

I was using that exact tune one day many years ago to demonstrate the subs in my car (at the time JBL 1200Gtis in 1.75 cu.ft. boxes tuned to around...

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06-17-2013, 08:50 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Help with portable camping boombox in Tech Talk Forum

Well, whaddya know - the Blastereens might actually be a go. A local business here has asked for my assistance in putting in a small sound system...

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06-16-2013, 09:23 AM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Best place for ports? in Tech Talk Forum

Shelf vent, below the woofer :).

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06-15-2013, 10:55 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Newbie question regarding amp filters versus crossovers for a bicycle stereo build in Tech Talk Forum

So, basically you want something like this, but a bit smaller? :)

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06-14-2013, 07:24 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Woofer help in Tech Talk Forum

See http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=290-404 They look very similar. The basket is identical. One of the reviewers...

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06-14-2013, 06:43 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Woofer help in Tech Talk Forum

Yep, that's regular for small pro audio cabinets that size. Fb is likely quite high compared to what you normally see for Hi-Fi use.

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06-14-2013, 06:26 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Woofer help in Tech Talk Forum

But Bill, they claim the FR range of that EV replacement driver is 30-4000 Hz (GD&R!) Seriously I agree with Bill. Don't expect much below 100 Hz...

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06-14-2013, 04:22 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Woofer help in Tech Talk Forum

That looks similar to an Eminence Beta 8A. In your position, I'd be tempted to just buy one and try it out.

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06-14-2013, 03:54 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Help with portable camping boombox in Tech Talk Forum

Not working for me either.

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06-14-2013, 03:49 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Help with portable camping boombox in Tech Talk Forum

Thanks! It was a fun build and so far everyone seems to like the design and the results (though teenage girls, tipsy limers and drunk hashers may not...

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06-13-2013, 09:59 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread New PE knock down sub cabinets in Tech Talk Forum

Nice. Should have a choice of baffles though. I've got a 12" sub here that wants a 3 cu.ft. box to work with :). Seriously, these are really...

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06-13-2013, 09:21 PM

Brian Steele replied to a thread Help with portable camping boombox in Tech Talk Forum

So, is your car going to be nearby? :) If so, you may want to consider a 3-piece system (two full range satellites and a sub) that are driven by a...

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