EGGfest -- DIY meet in UK 13th June - Page 2

Dr.EM · 16th June 2009, 10:03 PM

Out of interest, what type of music was mainly played? I'm sure there was a large variety, but I tend to associate open baffle and full range systems with small acoustic/vocal groups and jazz. For these types of music I don't doubt they are best, but I'm curious as to whether much rock and dance type music was demoed?

Scottmoose · 17th June 2009, 05:49 PM

The Prodigy, Massive Attack & some fairly heavy rock & large scale classical pieces do get a look in. Not all of us listen to small acoustic / vocal / jazz / girls with guitars. You'll see from the pictures that 6ft tall horns & multiple 15in bass drivers are not uncommon.

Dr.EM · 18th June 2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by Scottmoose
The Prodigy, Massive Attack.....

Well, that's my favourite artists right there! I really should have tried to hear these, though I'm sure a lot of these system will show up at the next meet too. I don't underestimate dipole bass, I'll be building dipole subs (4x15") for my system too after being so impressed with the sound from a prototype I built

Scottmoose · 18th June 2009, 04:17 PM

Go for it.

Sounds like you're onto a winner there.

I won't say that the aforementioned are a staple listening diet of many people who attended (I could only make a fleeting visit this time unfortunately), but their value for testing & demoing the LF & dynamic handling of different systems is certainly appreciated. Metallica's live S&M album was a favourite for that a while back too; also dance remixes, Zero 7, stuff like that do make the odd appearance. Big orchestral works are good too, although there's a question of time involved of course, or we can't get round everyone's gear. I've used The Doobie Brothers, Peter Gabriel, Yes, PJ Harvey, Bruce Dickinson, Pink Floyd etc. before now too at different meets for heavier material. Quite a mix really, and even notionally softer stuff takes on a whole new dimension when asked to fill a hall ~150ft x 60ft at high SPLs.

mondogenerator · 18th February 2010, 12:09 AM

lol Dave keeps saying i need to get to one of these do's, i might just come provided i can get there easy. also depends if i risk transporting the TLs im making right now(and if theyre finished by then), and also if i can stand the glare from the FR and 5 watt camps, while i bring the trusty old cambridge A1 amp and 2ways into the room......

planet10 · 18th February 2010, 12:56 AM

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where the hell is eggborough?

North Yorkshire

dave

chris661 · 18th February 2010, 07:27 AM

I wouldn't mind going to one of these either.

I need to get my speakers covered in something nice, then I can bring them over (provided Dad's car will fit them in)

planet10 · 18th February 2010, 07:36 AM

From the way things are looking from the poll happening right now, the next one looks to be mid May.

dave

vitalstates · 18th February 2010, 09:48 AM

Next meet will be at Owston. Eggborough is a legacy meet which was superceded a couple of years ago........

details? audio-talk :: View topic - Next owston meet?

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16th June 2009, 10:03 PM	#11
Dr.EM diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Swindon	Out of interest, what type of music was mainly played? I'm sure there was a large variety, but I tend to associate open baffle and full range systems with small acoustic/vocal groups and jazz. For these types of music I don't doubt they are best, but I'm curious as to whether much rock and dance type music was demoed? __________________ My music page 3-Way system build thread

18th February 2010, 12:09 AM	#15
mondogenerator diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England	haha where the hell is eggborough? lol Dave keeps saying i need to get to one of these do's, i might just come provided i can get there easy. also depends if i risk transporting the TLs im making right now(and if theyre finished by then), and also if i can stand the glare from the FR and 5 watt camps, while i bring the trusty old cambridge A1 amp and 2ways into the room...... __________________ Im starting to think its gone beyond a hobby, a wardrobe full of drivers instead of clothes...

18th February 2010, 07:27 AM	#17
chris661 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Blog Entries: 7	I wouldn't mind going to one of these either. I need to get my speakers covered in something nice, then I can bring them over (provided Dad's car will fit them in) __________________ "Throwing parts at a failure is like throwing sponges at a rainstorm." - Enzo My setup: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi...tang-band.html

18th February 2010, 07:36 AM	#18
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	From the way things are looking from the poll happening right now, the next one looks to be mid May. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

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17th June 2009, 05:49 PM	#12
Scottmoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	The Prodigy, Massive Attack & some fairly heavy rock & large scale classical pieces do get a look in. Not all of us listen to small acoustic / vocal / jazz / girls with guitars. You'll see from the pictures that 6ft tall horns & multiple 15in bass drivers are not uncommon.

18th June 2009, 04:17 PM	#14
Scottmoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	Go for it. Sounds like you're onto a winner there. I won't say that the aforementioned are a staple listening diet of many people who attended (I could only make a fleeting visit this time unfortunately), but their value for testing & demoing the LF & dynamic handling of different systems is certainly appreciated. Metallica's live S&M album was a favourite for that a while back too; also dance remixes, Zero 7, stuff like that do make the odd appearance. Big orchestral works are good too, although there's a question of time involved of course, or we can't get round everyone's gear. I've used The Doobie Brothers, Peter Gabriel, Yes, PJ Harvey, Bruce Dickinson, Pink Floyd etc. before now too at different meets for heavier material. Quite a mix really, and even notionally softer stuff takes on a whole new dimension when asked to fill a hall ~150ft x 60ft at high SPLs.

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