New Project: The Jonquils (RS150P-8 + SB26STNC)

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[PWR RYD]

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Yay! The voicing is complete and I am extremely happy with how this project turned out. I won't be able to take the final measurements till this weekend, maybe longer. But here are some of my subjective observations:

- surprisingly nice bass out of the RS150P's in 0.25 CF
- really great midrange detail without being "clinically sterile". Rory you guys really came up with the right cone material
- as I said before, the SB26 tweeter is unbelievable at that price
- these two drivers really go well together

[clydethecat]

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May I ask why the backside of the tweeter opening is flared?

[jsr]

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Craig,
Have you heard the XT25s? I'm wondering how they compare to the SB26s. If you've heard both, you're subjective impressions would be appreciated.

I wish PE would offer the 0.35cf cab with the 7.5in wide baffle of the 0.25cf cab. A 5in-ish driver on a 8.5in baffle always looked weird to me. Too much empty space on the sides. And must 5in-ish drivers like about 10L best.

Looking forward to measurements.

[fwiler]

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Craig,
Have you heard the XT25s? I'm wondering how they compare to the SB26s. If you've heard both, you're subjective impressions would be appreciated.

I wish PE would offer the 0.35cf cab with the 7.5in wide baffle of the 0.25cf cab. A 5in-ish driver on a 8.5in baffle always looked weird to me. Too much empty space on the sides. And must 5in-ish drivers like about 10L best.

Looking forward to measurements.

I agree with the .35cf cab. I'm actually surprised this isn't requested more.

I'm also looking forward to some more details. This looks like a great build.

[PWR RYD]

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May I ask why the backside of the tweeter opening is flared?

It was the quickest and easiest way to provide the needed clearance for the push-on solderless connectors. I already had the router in the table with the 45 degree bit. Otherwise I would have needed to use my saber saw to make two small notches for clearance.

[PWR RYD]

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Craig,
Have you heard the XT25s? I'm wondering how they compare to the SB26s. If you've heard both, you're subjective impressions would be appreciated.

I wish PE would offer the 0.35cf cab with the 7.5in wide baffle of the 0.25cf cab. A 5in-ish driver on a 8.5in baffle always looked weird to me. Too much empty space on the sides. And must 5in-ish drivers like about 10L best.

Looking forward to measurements.

Hi jsr,
I have heard the dual ring radiator tweeters on a couple of occasions. I liked what I heard. Unfortunately I've never heard them here in my listening space. So I can't really compare them to the SB26 tweeters.

[jsr]

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Thanks Craig. I appreciate the response.

Fwiler, you and I seem to be the oddballs who like narrow baffles.


Edit: Sim'd the RS150P-8 and it doesn't seem to dig very deep. In a 7.5L cab, it barely hits 70Hz if I put a small 1-2dB bump before it rolls off (mid-60s if I run it flat...0.70ish Qts). I'm curious what your measurements will show Craig. I hope you can do some close mic ones.

[PWR RYD]

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Thanks Craig. I appreciate the response.

Fwiler, you and I seem to be the oddballs who like narrow baffles.


Edit: Sim'd the RS150P-8 and it doesn't seem to dig very deep. In a 7.5L cab, it barely hits 70Hz if I put a small 1-2dB bump before it rolls off (mid-60s if I run it flat...0.70ish Qts). I'm curious what your measurements will show Craig. I hope you can do some close mic ones.

We had a very busy weekend so I wasn't able to take any measurements. But here is the modeled response. It sounds like it plays much lower than the F3 indicates. And they really sound good with the Ecosub playing.

[kanemack]

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I can't wait to hear these also.

[PWR RYD]

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I can't wait to hear these also.

Hi Kanemack. I just saw you are on the InDIYana attendance list. Will be nice to finally meet.

[Mike220]

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Currently listening to the Jonquil's; very impressive Craig. This is coming from a guy that never had any small speakers!

[PWR RYD]

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Thanks Mike! I like the level of detail those two drivers provide without being too clinical.

My wife thinks your Minions look great! She really likes your veneer and color choices. So do I.

[Mike220]

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Thanks Mike! I like the level of detail those two drivers provide without being too clinical.

My wife thinks your Minions look great! She really likes your veneer and color choices. So do I.

Thanks! If you notice on the back of one I accidently turned the grain pattern the wrong direction lol. That was an oops moment.

[JasonP]

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I remember making a mental note to myself when I heard these at Indy: "These sound really nice." They have convinced me to try the RS150P in a design soon! Good job Craig!