Who's up for a "Cheap as Chips" Challenge?

[Tim]

Well it made me laugh, I first thought WTF? Then I thought, "hang on this is Alex"

[Tim]

Well I've decided to give this a go...... I don't for one moment think I'm in with a chance of winning, as I'm incapable of modding anything. However, I'm going to try and put together a ridiculously cheap system, hoping to spend a lot less than £100.00 - and for me the fun will be taking part and ensure I get my arse over to Scalford next year

Not doing too well at the moment - all I have are some stands, given to me by a mate who was going to chuck them away (does this count Alex?).

I may try the tip tomorrow

[Reid Malenfant]

Good for you Tim, it's the taking part that makes it all good fun

Best of luck fella, i'm finding it damn near impossible to find a decent front end

[Jac Hawk]

Good for you Tim, it's the taking part that makes it all good fun

Best of luck fella, i'm finding it damn near impossible to find a decent front end

Strange that, cos although i'm pleased with the Castle Durhams i got for the challenge, i think i could do better, to be honnest though it all depends on the room size for the judging, in a small to medium sized room the castles are great little speakers, but they would be hard pushed to deliver bass in the required quantities in a larger room, does anyone know how big the judging room is roughly?

[Reid Malenfant]

<snip> does anyone know how big the judging room is roughly?

No, but in all honesty there is going to be a bit of kit isn't there I think what we ought to do is each of the entrants chip in towards the costs of hiring a reasonably sized room or there will be no room for anything but equipment

[Jac Hawk]

Not doing too well at the moment - all I have are some stands, given to me by a mate who was going to chuck them away (does this count Alex?).

I don't think stands count mate nor do equipment stands but everything else does, i think freebies are ok too, to be honnest Alex is the guy you need to talk to about the rules.

Anyway i'm pleased to see you giving it a go, the more the better as they say

[Jac Hawk]

No, but in all honesty there is going to be a bit of kit isn't there I think what we ought to do is each of the entrants chip in towards the costs of hiring a reasonably sized room or there will be no room for anything but equipment

I'm ok with that idea, i would also suggest that competitors only bring equipment and leads, there should be a selection of stands both for speakers and equipment that all competitors can use, other wise like you said Mark the room is gonna be swamped with kit

[Reid Malenfant]

I'll be going with some kind of floorstanders Mike so stands are not an issue for me

Alex, do you still have the Hifi Wigwam show leaflet that we were all given when tickets were purchased on the door? Well i do & it gives a pretty good idea of the room sizes if everything is to scale which i believe it looks to be

What we really ought to consider ASAP is deciding what room would be big enough & getting over to the Wam & securing a room of our choice (if that possible!). If you haven't got the plans then i'll take pics & upload them so we can see what's what & then choose a few rooms to avoid disappointment

You also have a PM to highlight the importance of this directed to this post

[Tim]

Maybe it would be an idea to edit the original post and put a list of names for all those taking part. That'll give an idea of what might be required?

[Jac Hawk]

Maybe it would be an idea to edit the original post and put a list of names for all those taking part. That'll give an idea of what might be required?

yes something like sending you (alex) a pm stating a wish to enter, so you would know likely amounts, also a closing date to for entries