Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

[johnnyrichards]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

Thanks for the invite Leroy - maybe I will get through there someday. Austin looks like a great place for a music lover to hang out for awhile.

[Wolf]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

WOW...those sophomores are beautiful. Wolf has to see those pics.

Mine somewhat pale in comparison...



Leroy- yours need plaquards!
Very nice!
Wolf

PS- Bryan- you heard mine in Chicago a few years back. Haven't you built OS's? What are your thoughts?

[kevin007]

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I am going to build a pair for myself for sure!

Kevin

Kevin, I found the remote for the Sony receiver we were using yesterday and found I had the sub output set for 60Hz. I bumped it up to 100Hz this morning. You think they sounded good yesterday, you should hear them with that additional frequency range filled in. I've been just sitting here listening all day. I'm not sure why I had the sub crossed at 60Hz previously. I haven't used that receiver for a while.

[mtmpenn]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

Looks like a great time!

Leroy, are your Minion IIIs a 4.5" internal cube?

Mike

[kevin007]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

Wolf,

You should send him a pair of placards like the one in your picture!

Kevin

Mine somewhat pale in comparison...



Leroy- yours need plaquards!
Very nice!
Wolf

PS- Bryan- you heard mine in Chicago a few years back. Haven't you built OS's? What are your thoughts?

[Leroy R]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

Yes, I'm going to have to find a place to get some plaquards made some day.
I hope you were being sarcastic about yours paling in comparison. It was how awesome your red metallic paint looked that inspired me to try the blue metallic.

[Leroy R]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

The Minions III are 4.5" external dimensions or 4" internal dimensions. I built some enclosures with 5" external dimensions and got a little more bass extension from them, but my goal was small so I sacrificed a little low end for size. The hammered bronze ones you see in the pictures in my gallery thread are the 5" enclosures. If you don't mind bumping the internal dimensions up to 4.5" external to 5" using 1/4" mdf, you will get a little more low end.

Here is a link to the original Minions build thread. It also has some posts about the Minions II. The Minions II and III use the same enclosure, just a different driver.

http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?224424-The-Minions-build

Gallery thread

http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?224722-The-Minions&highlight=MINIONS

Using 1/4" mdf these are panel dimensions for the 4.5" external enclosures

Back 4" x 4"
Sides 4" x 4.25"
Top/Bottom 4.25" x 4.5"
Baffle 4.5" x 4.5"

It turns out I made a mistake apparently when building the pair Kevin and I were listening to. They are actually 4.75" external dimensions or 4.25" internal dimensions. I built those boxes a while ago so can't remember if I did it intentionally or if I just messed up. Either way anything from 4" to 4.5" internal dimensions sounds good.

[andykriech]

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Leroy, I echo what Ray said, I would love to join you all when you do this again in Austin.

I have been back and forth in the minions thread and can't seem to find the part number/link for the minion III driver.
Can you just post it here, too?

If/when you all pull together an Austin thing, I have quite a few different designs we can listen too.

Thanks, Andy.

[Leroy R]

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This is the driver for the Minions III

http://www.parts-express.com/tang-band-w3-1053sc-3-full-range-driver--264-880

[kevin007]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

Both Lee and myself posted links to the minions III on the first page.

Kevin

[Leroy R]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

I have created a Minions III and II thread in the gallery that will hopefully clear up the confusion for those who want to build them.

[kevin007]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

I have created a Minions III and II thread in the gallery that will hopefully clear up the confusion for those who want to build them.

You da man!

Kevin

[Ray Tremblay]

Re: Informal Single Driver and Small Bookshelf Shootout in Austin TX

Leroy, I echo what Ray said, I would love to join you all when you do this again in Austin.

Andy! I'm glad you saw this thread. I was digging around to try and find your profile to PM you about this and noticed you posted here. I'd still love to hear your Cryolites.

Guys, if a Sunday is a good day for everyone, I can host a get together at the club for an extra loud listening session if need be.

[Leroy R]

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Sundays are good for me so long as my work schedule doesn't change, but I don't have a Sunday free until after the new year. Jan 5th is probably my first available option for another get together.

[Wolf]

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Wolf,

You should send him a pair of placards like the one in your picture!

Kevin

Trophy-shop made on 'laser-thin' material. Adhesive backed, peel and stick.
I'm sure you could find a local one that will make them for a small fee.
I do all the time,
Wolf