I Think I'm sure I'm Finished...or Zeppelin to Sinatra & Back

[Virtual-Symmetry]

I think Sansui have to be the all time king of receivers. they made some beauties

[Firebottle]

Glad the variac is coming in useful Grant :)

[struth]

Thanks. Yes it's quite pretty for its day. And Japan market too.

Been tidying shed for a week now. It does look better and much more room

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Also found my Tamron fotovix think that's it's name. I should have another. They were the dogs danglies in their day
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[struth]

Glad the variac is coming in useful Grant :)

It is Alan.. Took me a while to finish it but its very versitile. Might have a look for a. 240/100v tx for a perm fix.

[struth]

Finished off the Leak pairing and sounding and looking better than the smashed delivery

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[Virtual-Symmetry]

Hey Grant
Nice but i much preferred the Leak 'Delta 75' Receiver Aesthetics with the round chrome Press buttons, & chrome flip levers..

[struth]

Yeah the delta 75 was nice.. Had a switch like on the 2300 amp speaker matrix i think. Can only work with what i have though Andre

[hermit]

You've done a nice job on them. A very attractive pair.

[Ali Tait]

It is Alan.. Took me a while to finish it but its very versitile. Might have a look for a. 240/100v tx for a perm fix.

I use one of these with my Denon HA 1000-

http://www.airlinktransformers.com/japanese_voltage_converters/japan_uk_voltage_converters/UK-JA0100/

Good bit of kit.

[struth]

You've done a nice job on them. A very attractive pair.

Thanks Paul. sounds pretty good too in shed anyways ;)


I use one of these with my Denon HA 1000-

http://www.airlinktransformers.com/japanese_voltage_converters/japan_uk_voltage_converters/UK-JA0100/

Good bit of kit.

Ta Ali. Bookmarked for future.

[struth]

Decided to outfit the mf x10v3 with the latest RockGrotto upgrade kit kindly delivered to me by Mike Brailsford at the old price.. Very helpful guy..cheers Mike.
Total cost of the kit which consists of 7 diodes and 18 capacitors(if memory serves) was £55 inc postage which i thought excellent value.

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So opening up the buffer is a matter of removing 4 screws at front and a plug for the led, then the 4 at rear plus the one holding the rca block and sliding out from rear.

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Once in removed the caps on order and replacing with upgraded ones. Simple enough and board is marked for orientation for the polar ones.

Then diodes and the 2 non polar at front beside diodes were done together for ease of access..

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While at it i removed the poor feet that had been fitted after market and fitted some decent ones

Plugged in and left to warm up for 10 mins, and now playing.

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Have to say although it will take time for the components to burn in...lol.. It already sounds much better.

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[struth]

Keeping busy, i decided to kill or cure my denon dvd 2900 dvd cd sacd player. Its not been playing cds coming up with the deadly 00.00.00

So, ive had a laser sitting in my box for a long time and decided to fit it. Good players these and would be good to be up and running. They were about 1500$ new i believe.

So opened it up left drawer out and unplugged. You have to remove a number of screws on front crossbar so it will flip up to get the black plate off. Its held by 2 screws.


Pull the ribbin connector out, by way these are a bugger to refit lol..

Remove the steel plate at back holding the laser runners down and extricate the runners and laser unit. Watch out for the springs in the black bit of plastic at back.

Fit in reverse first desoldering the 2 shorts put on for static.
Wahlah a working machine again.

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[Marco]

Nice one, mate. It must be rather satisfying bringing a good piece of kit like that back to life... Bet it sounds good, too! :cool:

Marco.

P.S You might want to clean off the 'blood splatters', though, underneath ;)

[struth]

Cheers yes it is and yes it does sound good. Very good dac on it.
The splatters are there to scare off intruders

Pic of it running a sacd. Not got DVDs audio to try but it runs DVDs so looks to be a success

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Now to make up some half n half old plug speaker cables Got the plugs...just trying to remember the polarity of these dins...think pin is pos


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[Firebottle]

Pull the ribbon connector out, by way these are a bugger to refit lol..

With some of the ribbon connectors (socket) there is a tension bar across the top of the socket on one side.
This lifts up a fraction, usually about a mm, to open up the ribbon 'slot'.

I will see if I have one and post some pictures of open and shut.

:cool:

[struth]

Aye there is a bar Alan. It moves a fraction but very awkward as it is all at back. I inverted it and turned it around so it was at front for fitting.

The box is all put back together and remote tested and working.
Plus the cables for the leak system are made

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[struth]

Trouble with this machine is that its silver and doesnt go with my gear :doh: I know thats a bit anal. but bar my buffer everything is black. I have ordered another laser just in case(the last one in stock) and may well sell this lovely machine. As a transport or straight player it is very good, and up there with top gear, doing sacd, dvd A and dvd etc.

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Quite decent connections too and nice remote which I think I may have a spare

[Marco]

Decent connections, but what's that pish posing as 'audio interconnects', I see? ;)

You'd be as well using your shoelaces! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[struth]

Decent connections, but what's that pish posing as 'audio interconnects', I see? ;)

You'd be as well using your shoelaces! :eyebrows:

Marco.

Din to rcas. Test cables mate. The test speakers are not much better but it all sounds very good in the living headphones that is the shed:)

[Marco]

Ah ok, I'll let you off! ;)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

That's a nice looking piece of equipment Grant. I've not heard one though.

[struth]

That's a nice looking piece of equipment Grant. I've not heard one though.

That the Denon Geoff?

Its my second one, and they are super bits of kit. You look inside it and see whats in there and compare it to others, and you see what your getting.
Sacd replay is very good

[struth]

Finally got the banana sockets so I can use the pioneer with my array of banana plugged cables
These things take an age and I cleaned out and refilled the pond in the same time lol

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Look quite decent all measure same resistance at 1.1 ohm
Made with double Darlington twisted

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[walpurgis]

Please put some heat shrink around those socket ends Grant. The very sight of them is making me cringe :eek:. The thought of them touching......nasty. One dead amp!!

[struth]

Oops forgot to do that.. The bits are cut too.. Big thick fishing rod stuff lol

[Gazjam]

Geoff speaks the truth!
Had a heart in mouth moment when I saw those sockets Grant!


Please put some heat shrink around those socket ends Grant. The very sight of them is making me cringe :eek:. The thought of them touching......nasty. One dead amp!!

[struth]

Lol. That's them on. Had to bring the gun to the plugs. Wasn't howking that amp back out

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Like ma heat gun?

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[walpurgis]

Good lad! ;)

[struth]

The ones i ordered for this were coated with plastic but havent come. These did though. Got the gun in Germany, and its the best ive ever used. Had it for about a year now and used it for loads of things

[struth]

Geoff speaks the truth!
Had a heart in mouth moment when I saw those sockets Grant!

Aye i forgot them. Not that im connecting it up at moment anyways... It wont fit in the rack at moment as well as the switchbox so might set it up in spare room. Will need to be another time though. Im buggered doing all that plus the fish pond...and still got to clear the stuff away:doh: cant move at moment :D still breathing though.. These new tablets are helping to stop me from stopping breathing during night. Getting much better sleep too

[Gazjam]

New tablets good... :)
and the new heat guns a stoater!

Nice surprise by the way come the next board meeting at mine, fancy coming?
(Hint, bring some vinyl...)

[struth]

Hope to mate .. Missed the one at Tonys due to getting mixed up about dates... You know my memory is lousy at times. Brain is like Swiss cheese ...feet aint much. Better;)

[Gazjam]

Grant,
Just as an when mate, yer always missed (except where you talk over a good song!) :eek:

Good your better, onwards n upwards as we young'uns like to say.

[struth]

Running upstairs now. These socket are not fitting right but do for now
Can nobody make stuff that fits!

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[struth]

Well i wasnt impressed with the speaker mod so.....

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Popped the bonnet

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And fitted some sockets(came today)

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PS dont panic anyone, ive double insulated them lol

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[Gazjam]

You've been busy!
This sockets look plenty meaty.

[struth]

Yup.. Good n strong Gary.. I double insulated the threaded pin going through metal and made hole extra big... Tested and safe... Not a bad amp actually for 7 watt. Was going to change mains cable but couldnt be bothered lol

[struth]

It's to hot to sit in sun so in shed and speakers winking at me.

So I have fitted 2 drivers and wired them up to banana sockets. Getting about 6 ohms

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Long shot of these big gals

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[struth]

https://vimeo.com/169517820

Dunno if this will work... Did first test with the single speaker. Its not even got a back and no internal filling etc but it sounded pretty promising as a staring point and makes me feel it worthwhile continuing


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[Gazjam]

https://vimeo.com/169517820

Dunno if this will work... Did first test with the single speaker. Its not even got a back and no internal filling etc but it sounded pretty promising as a staring point and makes me feel it worthwhile continuing


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Even without the back and filling it sounds nice and clear, even over PC speakers.
Sounding promising Grant.

[struth]

Made up a basic back.. Will need work but it will suffice I think.. It is getting hit fairly hard with sound waves so will need strengthening at some point.
Need to consider how to do porting next... Its now got one side port although no depth so really just a hole. I have no idea whats gonna be best, and am struggling to think of a plan lol.

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Sounds decent considering


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[struth]

Even without the back and filling it sounds nice and clear, even over PC speakers.
Sounding promising Grant.

Cheers Gary. Yes, first time ive heard it on pc... decent starting point. thinking of a double front port, if the bottom one doesn't suit, or maybe a mix ;) Think I read somewhere about big cabs and port sizes. trouble is Ive forgot :mental:

[struth]

Some alterations and some internal filling and we have this

https://vimeo.com/169716830


Which it sounding imo much better


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[walpurgis]

http://www.linearteam.dk/default.aspx?pageid=ventcalculator

[struth]

they came up with figures similar to what i'm planning so that gives me some confidence ...thanks :)

[struth]

A test application of some white polish to botton shows up the wood well...will give it a little wax too. Got to make up a channel next for vent

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[Marco]

Looking great, Granty! You've certainly made good use of those cabs :respect:

I'll have a proper listen next time I'm up, but based on what I can hear in that short video [allowing as best as possible for the sonic limitations of the transfer format] they sound pretty decent and certainly worthy as back up for the Teles.

Respect for playing some decent (non-audiophile dross) music, which is a bit more demanding that the 'funeral music', as Macca calls it, most folk use when posting these videos! ;)

Enjoy...... :cool:

Marco.

[struth]

Finished the side port

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Looks ok


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[struth]

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Thinks it gonna sound terrible doh

[struth]

I wiz right lol.

https://vimeo.com/169871514

[Gazjam]

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Thinks it gonna sound terrible doh

Is your speaker related to this guy?
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[struth]

Only way to tell really is to get it into living room so onto trolley. And plugged in

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Initial thoughts as a sealed box are very good
Sensitivity is down a tad but authority is better I think

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[struth]

And now with reflex port open

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[struth]

Bass port is less of a problem in here although its in free space no bad nodes that were evident in shed, which on reflection may have been reflection:glug::glug:

If anything it may sound a tad bright.

[struth]

Well after a good listen there to vanessa i am satisfied these are going to be ok...nice understatement lol.
I am very pleased although they may well be too much speaker for my room.
Will now copy that and have twins and see where i am then. Have a fancy to do them in a nice birch finish... Always liked birching things:eyebrows:

Will try and upload a vid if i can get it to work again

[brian2957]

These look interesting Grant . I'll have to get over and get a listen . Haven't been over for a while :)

[walpurgis]

The new jobs certainly look interesting Grant. I'm trying to imagine the sound. :)

[struth]

Its i guess just more of same. Bass is tight and it rocks well. With 4 drivers though its gonna be interesting to say least. Might still be a bit forward in presentation i dont know as it sounded better today. Maybe just have to get used to the slightly bigger oomph. They certainly move air now :eek:

Yup Brian, not seen you lately online either... Hope your well

[struth]

Is your speaker related to this guy?
http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0911/judgemental-box-box-rooster-teeth-gus-geoff-awesome-evil-demotivational-poster-1257717862.jpg

You no like eh? But yes its a letterbox port, copper coated

[Barry]

Who's "vanessa"?

[struth]

Who's "vanessa"?

Is that all you can say :D lol

Vanessa Fernandez. One of my fav singers Barry

[struth]

Be a good name for the speakers though. The Vanessa line

[brian2957]

Its i guess just more of same. Bass is tight and it rocks well. With 4 drivers though its gonna be interesting to say least. Might still be a bit forward in presentation i dont know as it sounded better today. Maybe just have to get used to the slightly bigger oomph. They certainly move air now :eek:

Yup Brian, not seen you lately online either... Hope your well

Aye doin OK mate .

[struth]

Aye doin OK mate .

Thats good to hear mate...

[brian2957]

I'm just listening to Vanessa on Spotify . Excellent :) Thanks for the heads up Grant .

[struth]

I'm just listening to Vanessa on Spotify . Excellent :) Thanks for the heads up Grant .

Shes good mate.. Awaiting her new one ..hoping it might come next week on sacd. I am listening more to cd these days since fettling it with your cables and the buffer mod..:guitar:

[brian2957]

Nice one mate . I'm thinking about going down the CD player route again myself .

[walpurgis]

Nice one mate . I'm thinking about going down the CD player route again myself .

I'm using a Pioneer PD-S505 Precision with a Monarchy Audio DAC and the combo walks over my £1200 Meridian!

[brian2957]

Thanks Geoff , I'll have a look .

[struth]

Nice one mate . I'm thinking about going down the CD player route again myself .

Will let you hear mine again next time your over and see if you hear and difference to last time. I may be kidding myself but i think that mod was a winner

[Gazjam]

Nice one mate . I'm thinking about going down the CD player route again myself .
:eek:

[struth]

He'll be spinning black next :eyebrows: the pioneer dvd players like the 717 & 737 are worth a look too. As are some of Denons older ones 2900, 3900 etc

[Gazjam]

He'll be spinning black next :eyebrows: the pioneer dvd players like the 717 & 737 are worth a look too. As are some of Denons older ones 2900, 3900 etc

He says "no effin way" but I have hope yet.... :)

Think Brians bought a 717?
25 English pounds so a bargain!

[struth]

I've got 2 of them. Decent transports and there own dac isn't too bad


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[brian2957]

Aye just bought a 717 for £30 posted . Around the price of a new LP :eek:

Maybe when I retire and get my humongous pensions lump sum :rolleyes:

[walpurgis]

He says "no effin way" but I have hope yet.... :)

Think Brians bought a 717?
25 English pounds so a bargain!

He was done. I paid £20 for mine! :D

[struth]

You get occasional drawer problems but it can usually fix it Think my dearest one was 45


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[brian2957]

He was done. I paid £20 for mine! :D

Flippin eck ! I'm raging now . That tenner would have bought me a big bag of sweeties :lol:

[struth]

Flippin eck ! I'm raging now . That tenner would have bought me a big bag of sweeties :lol:

na, its the rarer black one with a box. ;) steal

[brian2957]

Black unit , with original box , instruction manual , and remote . Looks in pretty good nick too :)

I wonder if it's still under warranty :lol:

[Gazjam]

Black unit , with original box , instruction manual , and remote . Looks in pretty good nick too :)

I wonder if it's still under warranty :lol:

Stop showing off!!

[struth]

see I dont mind my thread being polluted :) its all cool man :D

[brian2957]

Stop showing off!!

You're just jealous cos you've only got a Oppo :lol:

Sorry Grant , speakers lookin good mate :)

[struth]

https://vimeo.com/170227391

https://vimeo.com/170227533

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[Gazjam]

You're just jealous cos you've only got a Oppo :lol:

Sorry Grant , speakers lookin good mate :)

Indeed they are (and sounding good too from the latest video..no matter what Judgemental Box might think!)

Seriously though, no major bass overhang or treble sting, sound very balanced Grant.
Great smashing super, as Jim B used to say. :)

[struth]

new ones up just now mate

[struth]

Post Brexit, i thought i better get second speaker under way. Back was cut off using jigsaw and rest of cross members removed. Rubbed down a little for now.

Then 2 drivers put in(one needed a small repair to cable mount) not actually retested them yet but that will come with the wiring section.

Bass port has also been done.

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Look ok for now.. Ive got some birch veneer for fronts and tops.
Plenty filling etc.. Still to cut a rear section for back.

So wiring done and stuffed. Tested ok. Well better than that I think

Just got s back to make for now then in for some testing

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[Macca]

They've turned out looking bloody good! With that TL I bet they are bass monsters too.

[walpurgis]

I'll be interested to hear your opinion on they sound Grant. Once you have a pair fully up and running. They should be fun! :)

[struth]

They've turned out looking bloody good! With that TL I bet they are bass monsters too.

Its not gonna be TL Martin. Bass reflex..there is still a bit to construct and add to it. Bass is plenty adequate though to me or at least i think it will be.




I'll be interested to hear your opinion on they sound Grant. Once you have a pair fully up and running. They should be fun! :)


Yes i was hoping to get it finished enough for testing today. Was ill last night and the morning.. Very dizzy etc so the cold ive still got may be causing it. I have dry eye syndrome now too to add to my ills and that causes more probs lol
Still, i might get at it in afternoon.. Had a very strong coffee and already feel like kicking some ass;)

[struth]

Bit of wood for back is not a great looking thing but its temp anyways. The small reflex hole is in. Quick test then into house.

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Now into house and roughly positioned.

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Have I the courage to switch them on?

Na! What if they sound terrible? I dont think i could take the rejection. :D

[Macca]

The McDominators!

Give them a go, then!

[struth]

Mc Dominators...I like it. Lol

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Good thing about big and thick boxes are if you get it near ok you get nice crisp raps n taps that sound authentic.

Yes these have that i think. Still got the mid range too. Bass is as I wanted I think .. IE. Not overpwering but there. Very good sense of space too. Just initial thoughts from 2 tracks.

[Macca]

If your not running for cover they must be okay :)

Are they just two full rangers connected in parallel ?

[struth]

If your not running for cover they must be okay :)

Are they just two full rangers connected in parallel ?

Connected in series Martin. Gives a nominal 5.6 ohms approx but in real time a bit more i think. Probably nearer 8 for a lot of freq. also improves wattage to a massive 16. :eek: with sensitivity of about 96/98 db that would be awful loud.. 2 *10" drivers each side.
Might yet pop a front port in too

I might add they are bloody heavy too. Not sure what to put on bottom. the current feet are pretty basic

[walpurgis]

Might yet pop a front port in too

Go for a couple of ABRs too Grant. You may as well cover all angles. :)

It'll take you a day or two to accustomise to what they can do I guess. You won't have any trouble driving them, that's for sure.

[struth]

;). The man is a comedian .:D

[Frazeur1]

Grant, your woodworking/cabinet skills are beyond measure. If it had been me knocking the things up, most of it would have been covered with blood stains, pieces of flesh and goodness knows what else.

[Macca]

Grant, your woodworking/cabinet skills are beyond measure. If it had been me knocking the things up, most of it would have been covered with blood stains, pieces of flesh and goodness knows what else.

Yes likewise. They'd also fall apart after a couple of days. Even the blood wouldn't help.

[struth]

Thanks but Duncan did most of the build.. I just took it apart and adjusted it. Did some finishing etc... Lots more to be done for final fitnfinish. Will likely veneer some of it, although not sure what yet. Have some nice birch that is extra wide and will do these, or i may use some cherry to the edges and stain main carcass. Going to make front covers for them too. Dont have these in stock so will have to wait a bit. Driver rings will need to be made too, but i have stuff that should do nicely...Still they are nice enough for moment and would cost a fortune from a manufacturer.. The 4 drivers from late 50,s or early 60,s are rare, mint and sound fab... I have a single spare too, plus a set of single drivers made up in boxes too that are my main listen. These just may beat them lol

[struth]

Thanks but Duncan did most of the build.. I just took it apart and adjusted it. Did some finishing etc... Lots more to be done for final fitnfinish. Will likely veneer some of it, although not sure what yet. Have some nice birch that is extra wide and will do these, or i may use some cherry to the edges and stain main carcass. Going to make front covers for them too. Dont have these in stock so will have to wait a bit. Driver rings will need to be made too, but i have stuff that should do nicely...Still they are nice enough for moment and would cost a fortune from a manufacturer.. The 4 drivers from late 50,s or early 60,s are rare, mint and sound fab... I have a single spare too, plus a set of single drivers made up in boxes too that are my main listen. These just may beat them lol

Some more testing today, and they are rather good :D. Maybe better than rather good actually;)

Think i will retire when in front

[struth]

Some more listening via vinyl today. Changed toe in a fair bit and a liitle nearer wall... Sounds fabulous to me. Felt like i was in the studio with Frank :eek: Funkensteins I think

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[southall-1998]

My finger feels like digging a hole through one of those drivers :D

S.

[struth]

Forgive him Lord... He knows not what he says;)

[hifilover]

They look awesome Grant.. Bet they belt out some sound too!

One of my main testing tracks is Ole Blue Eyes himself and 'It was a very good year'...

If you listen at the beginning, you can hear someone sitting down in their chair ready to start playing ;)

Re the walking stick in the hallway; is that for those that knock at your door asking you to turn it all down?! :D

[Marco]

Some more listening via vinyl today. Changed toe in a fair bit and a liitle nearer wall... Sounds fabulous to me. Felt like i was in the studio with Frank :eek: Funkensteins I think

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Yee-hah, the next party's at Grants! Booyakasha! :respect: :gig: :rave:

Looking forward to hearing those babies next time I'm up, matey. Never mind Sinatra, get some Tiesto on and some propa bangin' choonz! :D

Marco.

[hifilover]

Tiesto?!

Nah; he's not that good...

This lot are much better and more suited to those speakers...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwcF6ea2PMQ

;) :D

[The Black Adder]

lol... brilliant. Love da Boosh

[struth]

They look awesome Grant.. Bet they belt out some sound too!

One of my main testing tracks is Ole Blue Eyes himself and 'It was a very good year'...

If you listen at the beginning, you can hear someone sitting down in their chair ready to start playing ;)

Re the walking stick in the hallway; is that for those that knock at your door asking you to turn it all down?! :D

Aye, thats my pulfrey stick.:eyebrows: i need the one i use to stay upright. Its a tad short that one.. Its very old and has a snake wrapped round all way up.. Makes a great club. To

[struth]

Yee-hah, the next party's at Grants! Booyakasha! :respect: :gig: :rave:

Looking forward to hearing those babies next time I'm up, matey. Never mind Sinatra, get some Tiesto on and some propa bangin' choonz! :D

Marco.

Never heard of him. Frankie is king.. Lol

[Macca]

Never heard of him.

It's 'young people's music'. It's just a fad. When you've loved and lost like Frank has, you know what it's all about.

[struth]

Trimmed up one speaker for now anyway. Looks a little better i think

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[struth]

Second one under the knife

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And finished

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[brian2957]

Those speakers look much too big for your room Grant . I'll come over at the weekend and take them away if you want :D

[struth]

Could be right mate... Think they are bigger than the tannoys. Look a bit better for that bit of work though. Once fronts are on it will make a terrific change i think.

[walpurgis]

Are they staying as is Grant or will you stain or polish the cabs?

[struth]

Will likely do something to them Geoff. Not decided what yet though.
Just fitted some driver surrounds

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[hifilover]

I like those!

Just showed the wife them to replace the Rega RS3s I've got in the dining room and I got ;that look'... :D

[struth]

they will look less intimidating once I make some covers..... duno whether black or a tannoy type fabric will be better

[Gazjam]

Those speakers look much too big for your room Grant . I'll come over at the weekend and take them away if you want :D

If you do Brian gimme a shout!

[Marco]

they will look less intimidating once I make some covers..... duno whether black or a tannoy type fabric will be better

A wee pair of your tan support stockings, wrapped round them, would do the job fine! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[struth]

A wee pair of your tan support stockings, wrapped round them, would do the job fine! :eyebrows:

Marco.

You reckon? ;) Was listening today and the sound seems to come from everywhere at times. Its like surround sound. Not sure if I like it, love it or hate it :lol:

[walpurgis]

You reckon? ;) Was listening today and the sound seems to come from everywhere at times. Its like surround sound. Not sure if I like it, love it or hate it :lol:

That's a sure sign of a good speaker and system Grant. My Cheviots do that.

[struth]

That's a sure sign of a good speaker and system Grant. My Cheviots do that.

Maybe Ive done something right after all :)

[Barry]

You reckon? ;) Was listening today and the sound seems to come from everywhere at times. Its like surround sound. Not sure if I like it, love it or hate it :lol:

If by that you mean the sound doesn't appear to come from the speakers (i.e. the speakers 'dissappear), then that is a good thing.

If you mean the sound is un-focussed and 'wanders around', that is not a good thing.

[struth]

Mostly comes from whole wall, and sometimes from the whole room. Its a bit 3d, depending on the recording etc.

[walpurgis]

Its a bit 3d, depending on the recording etc.

Shows the system is working properly.

[struth]

Colour ive almost decided on lol

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[walpurgis]

That should look OK Grant.

[struth]

That should look OK Grant.

Its Yew... I found an unopened bottle of the stuff. Had forgot about it, and funnily I was considering Yew. Got loads so can give it a few coats(water based). Pop some sand sealer on top then if want to can laquer it, or varnish it, or wax it .lol

[walpurgis]

Shame it's not Ewe. You could get Marco over to give you a hand. ;) :)

[struth]

Shame it's not Ewe. You could get Marco over to give you a hand. ;) :)

:rfl::rfl::rfl: I could lie ;)

[struth]

Think i will go with the Yew. Was considering oiling it but it may be a bad idea. Might cause debonding of the top veneer... Might try a couple of tests first on scrap. Might be better with shellac, or maybe a poly coat

[struth]

Decided to bit on the bullet and just do it.. Looks reasonable i think if not perfection

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[struth]

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Other one done.

Not sure i like it now [emoji1]

[walpurgis]

Looks OK to me.

[struth]

And in place

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[struth]

Still to decide on finish but the test piece i did with oil although not dry yet looks good and no debonding so far. Or i can use shellac and wax paste. Dare say i could get some water based varnish, thin it a little and put it on with a pad but am reluctant...was never very good with varnish

[struth]

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Leave them like this for a while..look not too bad in full situ

[danilo]

water based polyurethane 'varnish' can be successfully applied with a toothbrush even.. if matte.. Not gloss.
The stuff shrinks down for up to a year... neatly self healing most all application missteps.
Bigger issue I would think is what ? will passably adhere to a previously oiled surface.
But then leaving well enough alone has merit too.

[Gazjam]

Grant,
Paste wax will bring those sonavaguns up to a subjective "commercial" level of finish.
Personally, I like 'em as they are but if you want that "nth" level of extra razmattaz then paste wax is your friend.

Used Black Bison on my Eddingdales, not let me down yet.




P.s. Systems looking ace, bravo Sir.

[struth]

water based polyurethane 'varnish' can be successfully applied with a toothbrush even.. if matte.. Not gloss.
The stuff shrinks down for up to a year... neatly self healing most all application missteps.
Bigger issue I would think is what ? will passably adhere to a previously oiled surface.
But then leaving well enough alone has merit too.

At moment they can take anything, as the dye was water based.

[struth]

Grant,
Paste wax will bring those sonavaguns up to a subjective "commercial" level of finish.
Personally, I like 'em as they are but if you want that "nth" level of extra razmattaz then paste wax is your friend.

Used Black Bison on my Eddingdales, not let me down yet.




P.s. Systems looking ace, bravo Sir.

Thanks... yes they are pretty flat at moment so need something. I usually use wax over Shellac, so you may be right there Gary. Dont think Ive any Black Bison though I shall check. certainly got beeswax

[Gazjam]

Thanks... yes they are pretty flat at moment so need something. I usually use wax over Shellac, so you may be right there Gary. Dont think Ive any Black Bison though I shall check. certainly got beeswax

If you dont, I'll swing over Tuesday night (have hire car from work) and leave it with you.

[struth]

cheers mate:)



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[Macca]

And in place

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Just caught up with this again - you move too fast Grant! They look really good now. Can't believe it.

I'm thinking the 'surround sound' effect might be related to them being full range drivers - so the top end sweet spot will be very narrow and if you are anywhere else you will get a lot of reflected mid-band.

Or that could be complete bollocks ;)

[struth]

Just caught up with this again - you move too fast Grant! They look really good now. Can't believe it.

I'm thinking the 'surround sound' effect might be related to them being full range drivers - so the top end sweet spot will be very narrow and if you are anywhere else you will get a lot of reflected mid-band.

Or that could be complete bollocks ;)

:lol: Is that a compliment or an insult ;) They are not narrow, although like all speakers they have better positions Martin. Doubt they'd have enough bass for your liking, but they sound ok to me. some music, they dont sound so good with but fortunately 95% of what I like is good. Probably is some reflections as there is a fair amount of hard surfaces. Some room treatment may help.Will look better with covers on, and I still have to work something a bit better for the backs, but there is no rush for either.

[walpurgis]

I think the 'diffuse' effect you seem to have been experiencing may stem from having two full range units vertically arranged, but your ears only being on axis with the top pair (presumably). I can't see that as necessarily being unpleasant though.

[struth]

I think the 'diffuse' effect you seem to have been experiencing may stem from having two full range units vertically arranged, but your ears only being on axis with the top pair (presumably). I can't see that as necessarily being unpleasant though.


Could be Geoff, could be. Not normally unpleasant just on occasion surprises. I am reasonably pleased with them as is, but need time to decide if its novelty factor.

[Gazjam]

Wot is dat?


cheers mate:)



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[struth]

Wot is dat?

grill cloth. quite like it. think its called fender oxblood

[Gazjam]

A-ha!

Does look good Grant...its a warm tone, goes well with the wood finish you've picked.
Looking again, not a million miles away from cherry?

[walpurgis]

Not sure where this is going. What with the mention of Ewes, stains and 'a big piece'...................:eek:

[struth]

A-ha!

Does look good Grant...its a warm tone, goes well with the wood finish you've picked.
Looking again, not a million miles away from cherry?

Its not far as the base veneered surface had a pink tone to it. Its actually Yew, or as Marco would wish, ewe its a little darker than i was hoping for but such is life when using stains... you really never know how a big piece is going to come out. I will live with it though.
The cloth is from the US. dunno if I will go for it or possible a heavy black. Other possibles are Tannoy styled Shetland one I like, which is on the Bay from UK

Slight cock up as I edited your post instead of quoting it DOH!

[struth]

Not sure where this is going. What with the mention of Ewes, stains and 'a big piece'...................:eek:

S'ok, he never reads this page :eek: . it will need a lot of buffing :D

[walpurgis]

Slight cock up as I edited your post instead of quoting it DOH!

He He. I've done that before. I always feel like kicking myself afterwards! :lol: It's a heavy burden we carry. :)

[struth]

He He. I've done that before. I always feel like kicking myself afterwards! :lol: It's a heavy burden we carry. :)

Aye, alas it happens occasionally. Just makes you look like a soothsayer :D

[walpurgis]

:lolsign:

[struth]

For better or worse I felt I couldn't live with that colour so have darkened it slightly and now waxing them. Found some b bison wax although liquid. Never used it before so this is new territory lol

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[struth]

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[Macca]

You need a name and then some little gold badges made up. Will look good against that finish.

[struth]

ZANNOY.?

[Macca]

Or maybe these - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Telefunken-brass-logo-badges-pair-/142024010440

The drivers are Telefunken are they not?

[struth]

Look good, and a possibility Martin. Ta.:)

[Gazjam]

Looking great Grant, prefer the darker finish myself.

[struth]

Think I do too Gary. The yellow overnight was just too much lol
Is Bri ok. ? Not seen him on lately

[Gazjam]

Think I do too Gary. The yellow overnight was just too much lol
Is Bri ok. ? Not seen him on lately

Aye he's fine Grant as far as I know :) spoke to him last week and he's been off on Holibags for a few days.
Been busy too ticking off his "to-do" list around the house, sure he'll pop up.

[Gazjam]

For better or worse I felt I couldn't live with that colour so have darkened it slightly and now waxing them. Found some b bison wax although liquid. Never used it before so this is new territory lol

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The pride of ownership with these sonofaguns must be off the scale Grant.
Built from scratch, sounding great and looking REALLY good with the darker finish.
Seems to bring out the grain of the wood more...Looks great in your room.
Best Ive seen in all of your posts here.
Scary...Theres a risk you may ACTUALLY be finished? :eyebrows:

Left field suggestion about the speaker grilles, and something that struck me when I saw that photo...

Think Sonus Faber leather fronted speakers...the leather front looks great on the Flugelhorns too?
Black grained leather on the front panel would look mega with those speakers, and would let you finish off the edges of the drive unit cutouts too?
Black fronted speakers might blend in well with the rest of your black kit too?

Just a random £0.02 worth Grant. :)

[struth]

Aye he's fine Grant as far as I know :) spoke to him last week and he's been off on Holibags for a few days.
Been busy too ticking off his "to-do" list around the house, sure he'll pop up.

Thats good.... He has a to-do list? I used to get those;)




The pride of ownership with these sonofaguns must be off the scale Grant.
Built from scratch, sounding great and looking REALLY good with the darker finish.
Seems to bring out the grain of the wood more...Looks great in your room.
Best Ive seen in all of your posts here.

Theres a risk you may ACTUALLY be finished? :eyebrows:

Aye, i may well be :doh: the right hand one has an odd grain on front so it didnt stain so well unfortunately but once fronts are made it may not be so obvious.
They are good onough but could have been better. Still, i will do bits n bobs when im in mood and have the cash. Might have to sell some of my fullrange babies as ive got too many now. Pity no-one wants them. Strange, but they are completely out of favour in this country. The US and Europe they are popular, but here. ..... I am maybe at a group of myself in using them on this forum.

[brian2957]

Aye working my way through it . Rain has stopped play :eyebrows:

Been off to Barcelona for a few days , bliddy roastin it was . Glad to be back in the cold and rain again :lol:

Hope you guys have been well .

Speakers looking very nice indeed Grant :D

[struth]

Nice to feel sun on back though.. Grandkids are off to spain yesterday for a week. Sure they will love it...im like you, dont like it too hot. Warm Scottish summer is perfect if we ever get it

[brian2957]

Think we've had it already mate . Anyhoo , I'm just sitting here listening to Dougie Maclean and enjoying the '' coolness '' :thumbsup:

[struth]

Think we've had it already mate . Anyhoo , I'm just sitting here listening to Dougie Maclean and enjoying the '' coolness '' :thumbsup:

Looking like it alas. Still its warm enough. Enjoy your tunes.

[struth]

Came across a near new half metre set of Van Damme Silver Series Lo-Cap 55pF Interconnects with pafic locking Plugs... Not sure where they came from.. Must have bought them on here I guess. Any good anyone? Might be a tad short for my system, not sure

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[Marco]

You bought those from me, daftee, a couple of years ago when I was experimenting with 'studio-type' cables, and the whole 'AoS SPPV' cable thing came about :)

Marco.

[struth]

You bought those from me, daftee, a couple of years ago when I was experimenting with 'studio-type' cables, and the whole 'AoS SPPV' cable thing came about :)

Marco.

Did I? Any good? Dont think ive used them tbh. Memory aint what it was:doh:

So i did ;)


2 years and 2 months ago to be precise. Think i tried them in a system but were 2 small." Lol ". I must have been flush, as i could have bought a gallon or 2 of meths for the price of these

[Marco]

Lol... Good job I've got a good memory, eh? ;)

Marco.

[struth]

Tis that mate. Who are you anyways [emoji39]



Took a couple of shots after adding a bit of shellac on top. From this angle you get an idea of scale

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[Marco]

Nice one. Quite like the 'patina' you've achieved :)

Marco.

[realysm42]

They look so much better, quite a nice final destination you've reached with them now :clapclapclap:

[agk]

Looking very tidy Grant. You've got some skills there.

[struth]

Thanks Martin and Andrew. Look a bit better and sounding v good Pleased with them overall

[walpurgis]

They look the part now Grant. How's the top end, no need for a supertweeter?

[struth]

They look the part now Grant. How's the top end, no need for a supertweeter?

Not for me Geoff.. I dont go all that high tbh but they dont sound or feel like they need it. Tried them on the single driver ones and they became a tad bright so did away. These having twin drivers are closer to bright anyways so think it would be wrong. Great believer in keeping it simple, and no electronics in the way seems to work for me. Course you need nice drivers, and think these are nicest. Sensitivity too is a big plus to full range, for me as you dont have to try and force anything. Dont think i will be selling them anyways

[struth]

Some hi rez photos. Warts n all


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[brian2957]

These look fantastic mate . I'll have to pay you a visit soon and give them the '' once over''

[struth]

Indeed Brian.. Not seen you for a long time. They move a bit more air than the other ones :eek:

[brian2957]

Aye I know mate . I'll try and get over before the snow starts :lol:

[struth]

Decided to put the van dame silver boutique cable I found into the system. Needed to switch a couple of cables around so they would all fit. Glad I did now and the pain is worth it. Sounding that bit better with the change.

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Van-Damme-Silver-Series-Session-Grade-Instrument-Cable-Low-Cap-55 (i think)


Also as I was doing all this decided to try the pioneer receiver in place of my pro art It was very decent and sweet enough but not as good I know folk think these little monos are crap but they ain't so there lol

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So all back to as was now bar cable change and a little tidy

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Cables do make a difference lol

[Macca]

You should try your big Sony amp with them, Grant. I've got half a dozen power amps and prefer the most powerful one.even though the speakers are very sensitive.

[struth]

You should try your big Sony amp with them, Grant. I've got half a dozen power amps and prefer the most powerful one.even though the speakers are very sensitive.

Tbh they need so little that a 6watt amp couldnt go past 10 oclock martin... That little valve job of yours is all they need to go very loud.




Well, today ive knocked up a couple of frames for covers, seeing as the weather was good and i could safely drag all the gear out of shed.

Should suffice although id have preferred them longer. They are 60x32cm, but could have been doing with another couple of inches in length.. Alas the bit of wood i had wasnt big enough. Still they will do for now anyways. Still nervous when anyone comes in house

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[struth]

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Cloth i am using.. Quite nice and thick too. Colour is Shetland and supplied by mainlytannoy

[Gazjam]

Oh..not sure about that cloth colour Grant...
Given the rest of your system I'd be going for black, a less pink colour to compliment the stain on the wood or even a cream to match your walls.
Sorry to be a bit http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/10/285x214/42733_1.jpg but theres nothing else in your room that really compliments that colour... :eek:

Just my £0..02 worth, personal taste notwithstanding of course!

[brian2957]

I think those curtains will be nice when they're up :lol:

Sorry mate , couldn't help it . I'm just :mental:

On a more serious note , colour looks good to me :)

[walpurgis]

Looks OK to me. Should compliment the wood colour just fine.

[struth]

Fancied something different, and it will look less when on tbh. Natural Scottish colours i do like.... But if its not gonna work a set of blacks can easily be made for Sunday best :D

No offence taken by way:)

[agk]

The colour certainly suits Grant but you say its thick, isn't that likely to restrict treble that is already quite limited?
Back in the day I used an old t-shirt to re cover some grilles cheap and plain but I guess you could go crazy and use a couple of your Bay City Rollers ones.

[struth]

Supposed to be 100% transparent Andrew. Ive steam ironed it under a cotton cloth to remove any big creases. Looks ok but only once on will i know. They light up a bit when under heavy lights like a flash but no so much in normal light. Im awaiting the fasteners so cant go ahead til they arrive really.

[Macca]

but I guess you could go crazy and use a couple of your Bay City Rollers ones.

He's got them framed and up on the walls.....

[struth]

The wife was a teeny roller. They had a house just up road from us actually.. Think she got nicked once when a group of them were trespassing looking for autographs lol.

[Gazjam]

Fancied something different, and it will look less when on tbh. Natural Scottish colours i do like.... But if its not gonna work a set of blacks can easily be made for Sunday best :D

No offence taken by way:)

None given!
...You know that thing I have Grant about all things black...sure I can get help for it. :mental::D

[tubehunter]

Great job with those old cabs of mine.

I've just recovered the grills on my Tannoys, used the same eBay supplier.
Sounds better than the original material, does speaker cloth clog up over the years?


http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/tannoy%20covers/8515F2AA-44FA-4CBF-ABC8-4811663C518F_zpsfv6vte9o.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/halx00/media/tannoy%20covers/8515F2AA-44FA-4CBF-ABC8-4811663C518F_zpsfv6vte9o.jpg.html)

[struth]

Good to hear Duncan... That was one of the colours i liked. I saw one from the states but with the £ taking a dive, it was a bit expensive.. Another time maybe. The speaks are sounding very good.

[struth]

Finally got my knob from China. Took a while but it was free post any the 2 knobs were pretty cheap.
The variac Looks a fair bit better now

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160725/f3a849fd1499bcd109641c8d581b84c8.jpg

[walpurgis]

Neat looking unit Grant.

(actually, you've just reminded me, I have a rather nice variac to move on, must dig it out and offer it :))

[walpurgis]

Neat looking unit Grant.

(actually, you've just reminded me, I have a rather nice variac to move on, must dig it out and offer it :))


Handy things variacs. I got mine off of our own Firebottle, and built it into a case. it works very well.

:scratch:

[struth]

Handy things variacs. I got mine off of our own Firebottle, and built it into a case. it works very well.[/QUOTE]


ha... I was a wondering where that post ended up...:doh: pressed the wrong damn button again :mental:

[walpurgis]

'Bull' and 'China shop' spring to mind. :lolsign:

[struth]

Shame overload. I'm away to put my head in the blender

[struth]

Pile of magnets arrived. Neo type and boy are they strong for their size
May use them for the grills although I also have proper ones on order. Originally wasn't sure these little magnets would be strong enough but they will be

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160726/be5a9504a8eda3ed35f613e903cbcb77.jpg

There is a hundred in the stack

[struth]

Got the first one done and second on the boil. Covers/grills that is :). Oh dear dare i say i like it?

Pics soon i hope

[brian2957]

:popcorn:

[struth]

Me too... Just waiting on glue hardening on magnets etc... Think they look good, but they were lying on back so hard to say

[struth]

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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160726/0b4ab1986ee641103b123a0b115a3b82.jpg

Not too bad i think

[brian2957]

Beautiful mate . Well done :)

[Macca]

Very smart. Still need some badges though.

[struth]

Beautiful mate . Well done :)

Thank yee :)

[struth]

Very smart. Still need some badges though.

Yes i will get them orginised when ive some wonga, as with screw holes, that need some coverings of some sort. Maybe those wood coloured vinyl discs..i will wait for inspiration

[struth]

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[Firebottle]

Very smart Grant, looking really good :thumbsup:

[Jimbo]

Look great Grant. How do they sound?

[walpurgis]

I knew that grille cloth would look good on the speakers Grant. Suits 'em.

[Roy S]

They look the bollocks Grant, nice job

[struth]

Thanks all. Look ok, and yes Geoff you thought it would look good... someone didnt fancy it though :lol:




Look great Grant. How do they sound?

Sounding terrific considering I had some input Jim, lol

[struth]

[QUOTE=tubehunter;775284]Great job with those old cabs of mine.

I've just recovered the grills on my Tannoys, used the same eBay supplier.
Sounds better than the original material, does speaker cloth clog up over the years?


Got mine covered too now Duncan. Think it does sound slightly different to without, although i could just be imagining it...for the better too i think. As for clogging up, i would think its bound to. Just look at all the dust and moisture etc in air thats bound to stick to material over the years

[struth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=drtzVRAqlUE

[struth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=drtzVRAqlUE

sorry about that. Cock-up on the privacy setting front :doh:

[Macca]

What are the white things under the racks? Looks like you cut the feet off of some snowmen. But that can't be right as they would have melted all over the carpet by now.

[struth]

What are the white things under the racks? Looks like you cut the feet off of some snowmen. But that can't be right as they would have melted all over the carpet by now.

They are polystyrene corners lol.. to stop the robot hoover bashing against the shelves. Need to do something permanent re that lol

[Gazjam]

sorry about that. Cock-up on the privacy setting front :doh:

Looking and sounding great Grant. :)
Well done fella.

[walpurgis]

They are polystyrene corners lol.. to stop the robot hoover bashing against the shelves. Need to do something permanent re that lol

Put buffers on the hoover? :D

[Macca]

Yes the robot hoover. I forget that you are actually a character from The Jetsons.

Must work though as I had noticed how clean your carpets are in the recent photos.

[struth]

I have a big cylinder hoover too, but I now dont have to do it all the time. the carpet shows off dust etc badly and I dont like that lol.


Geoff, thats cool idea... it has a buffer but I think I will add something to it making it both softer and slightly taller

[Macca]

I have a big cylinder hoover too, but I now dont have to do it all the time. the carpet shows off dust etc badly and I dont like that lol.


Geoff, thats cool idea... it has a buffer but I think I will add something to it making it both softer and slightly taller

Taller? When you've got it looking like a young Brigit Bardot PM me.

[struth]

lol... it can get under the setee I sit on as its on risers so I can sit on it. it gets stuck under there. Will add a bit to fix it, but will have to be careful of the magic eye

[struth]

Looking and sounding great Grant. :)
Well done fella.

cheers Gary. Thought I'd try and do one as they sounded decent and I'd learned a bit about doing it. ot easy for us auld yins this utube;)

[struth]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160726/838cfe213056e764a3dc0833db0facce.jpg

Just a quick update re these. Ive had a few sessions with them now; short but sweet, and believe the covers are fairly transparent, and dont take much if anything from the presentation imv. I think my room in its current shape, is a little lively for these, but nothing I cant accept, and maybe with some diffusing behind and out wide I think will be superb. They are pretty good at moment tbh, and with a fairly low priced amp at that, which shows that if you get the speakers etc(cables too) right, then the jobs likely to be a good un.
I will now retire from the speaker making business a happy fella :)

[Macca]

You can't retire yet - what about matching twin subwoofers and a set of super-tweeters?

If you didn't insist on living out in the wilds of jockland I would be straight round to have a listen to them.

[brian2957]

I'll be going over later today :ner::cool:

[struth]

I'll be going over later today :ner::cool:

Indeed, it was nice seeing you again. Hope the lenco disc helps with your speed issues.

[brian2957]

I'm just about to use it before going up to ma cot Grant , I'll let you know how I get on with it and thanks BTW :)

Your system was looking and sounding rather good mate . I really liked how the speakers were sounding . You've done a fantastic job with them and the photos just don't do them justice .

[struth]

I'm just about to use it before going up to ma cot Grant , I'll let you know how I get on with it and thanks BTW :)

Your system was looking and sounding rather good mate . I really liked how the speakers were sounding . You've done a fantastic job with them and the photos just don't do them justice .

nice of you to say so.:) I will pay you that bribe later ;)

[agk]

They are polystyrene corners lol.. to stop the robot hoover bashing against the shelves. Need to do something permanent re that lol

I'd wondered about that too, thought maybe there was some acoustic foo going on.
How about a partially inflated inner tube on the hoover Grant?

[struth]

Its an idea... I tried some poly but it interfered with the magic eye alas.

[Barry]

They are polystyrene corners lol.. to stop the robot hoover bashing against the shelves. Need to do something permanent re that lol

So that's what they are and what they are for! I did wonder. :scratch:

[struth]

They are now history.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160801/a72895fce204aa4500044ff6aae29a06.jpg

[Barry]

Ah, that looks better. Are the two speakers firing forward and parallel to one another, or is there a small amount of 'toe-in'?

[struth]

No toe in. I tried that but there was too much of everything.. In fact a bit of toe out is fine but currently square on Barry

[Barry]

No toe in. I tried that but there was too much of everything.. In fact a bit of toe out is fine but currently square on Barry

? :scratch:

[struth]

Must be the way the reflections worked I guess.. They are great square on. All my others liked a bit of toe in. These having 2 drivers each maybe can be vibrant if not careful