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Originally posted by JavadS
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Guess if you built a bass bin you could get the 5th channel to match up to the arrays. For now, I'm planning on separate amps for the subs. -
Tom, I'll have Kole (yea, we spelled it strange) shoot the video and do my best to watch the language.
The tweeter alignment to the baffle really isn't that bad, the photo this evening will help clarify. It has a cast face plate, not plastic, so not much chance of bending it. Yea, I am jumping off in the deep end. Rick's gonna have to play the role of lifeguard and throw in the buoy or else I drown. Don's papers are definitely technical, and since I made the wise decision at 18 years of age that I didn't need a college education, way above my math skills. Yes, Kole will be going to college (speakers and equipment can be sold) and he currently wants to be an Air Force Engineer/Mechanic.
Sydney, out of respect for Rick, I will post as much as Rick allows me to. He makes his living selling audio and without his help on the technical details of this build, have no chance of pulling it off. Hope you understand.Comment
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"Not a Speaker Designer - Not even on the Internet"
“Pride is your greatest enemy, humility is your greatest friend.”
"If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."Comment
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Considering, the main porpoise of the forum is the learning and information share, I don't find this approach too awfully beneficial. But to each, his own, I guess.Originally posted by Kevin K. View Post
Curious tho, have you listened to many other large format arrays and if so, what tilted the decision towards curved arrays?
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Have yet to speak with Rick about how much of the details could be shared, just assuming some of what he tells me wont be. Perhaps all of the details for this build will be shared, just not how it was arrived at, that's my hopes anyway. Don's papers are public and can be downloaded from his website. If you can understand the formulas involved, they are available. As stated, I don't understand them and this is where Rick will be helping. Think there are also some patents involved so manufacturing these for sale would be out of the question. Mine will be strictly for personal use. I believe Don and Rick both to be great guys and anyone interested in building one of these types of arrays for personal use could get assistance if they asked.Originally posted by r-carpenter View Post
I haven't had an opportunity to listen to any other types of arrays Roman. Will hopefully get a chance some day. From what I've read, it looks like there may be some advantages to the curved arrays and what impressed me the most is how distance from the speaker (whether you were 10 feet away or directly in front of it) did not change the apparent volume level.
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KevinComment
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"Not a Speaker Designer - Not even on the Internet"
“Pride is your greatest enemy, humility is your greatest friend.”
"If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."Comment
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Looking great! Cool project!Comment
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Goodonya' following!.Comment
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That's awesome and subscribed...Comment
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Here is that picture promised. It's hard to get a good shot. Looks worse than it is because I set the openings up to allow for primer and paint build up. It really is minimal, like less than a "post it" thickness.
Also mounted these in a flat baffle and can say I'm not a fan of three hole mounts, they don't seem to apply the pressure evenly.Comment
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You caught me off guard here - I was thinking of a segmented panel. If you can make it work with all of the drivers properly seated I'll be impressed! Use the DATS rub and buzz test to make sure each driver is working as it should once all are installed.Comment
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Nice!! Have you started treatments for carpal tunnel yet?Originally posted by rhubarb9999 View Post
Ever get around to applying the shading on the arrays?Comment
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Originally posted by r-carpenter View Post
Roman,
I appreciate your opinion and have taken time to think out a honest response. Yes, the forum is geared towards sharing information and helping other builders learn; however, I don't think that anyone should feel obligated to give out free advice (that includes hobbyists or those in the audio business like myself). I would post more but simply don't have the time and there are many others who are fully qualified to answer the majority of questions here.
When I started out as a DIY I first built a kit and then started experimenting with my own designs. Once the forums became available (Madisound primarily) it was much easier to share information and get input but I never expected help just because someone more experienced than I was posting. In the process of building different designs I made many mistakes but learning from them was a valuable experience.
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