Skeeter's SuperPensil12 Build - Page 2

skeeter99 · 26th April 2011, 02:03 PM

Thanks Mark, just wanted to make sure. Are most people soldering their wires on to the terminals? I'm guessing that's the case ... I just have spades connecting the wires right now but that's just for break in.

markaudio · 26th April 2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by skeeter99

Thanks Mark, just wanted to make sure. Are most people soldering their wires on to the terminals? I'm guessing that's the case ... I just have spades connecting the wires right now but that's just for break in.

Hi skeeter,
No worries, soldering is the nice way to go. Or, I did see some nice gold plated spade connectors from Japan but not sure where they can be bought.

If you're soldering your Alp12's, use a good flux to clean the terminals and cables. Pre-solder terminals and cables, it fixes so much better when you come to main solder cables to connectors. Apply just enough heat to get the solder running, remove the iron immediately.

Cheers

Mark.

skeeter99 · 27th April 2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by markaudio

Hi skeeter,
No worries, soldering is the nice way to go. Or, I did see some nice gold plated spade connectors from Japan but not sure where they can be bought.

If you're soldering your Alp12's, use a good flux to clean the terminals and cables. Pre-solder terminals and cables, it fixes so much better when you come to main solder cables to connectors. Apply just enough heat to get the solder running, remove the iron immediately.

Cheers

Mark.

Good tips, thanks Mark. I've not done much soldering with delicate components so that's so good info. I'll come back to this when its time to solder

Scott

skeeter99 · 2nd May 2011, 12:50 AM

Built some temporary OB housings for the 12's just so I could get them in the living room and hear them in a little better environment

I know, impatience! These things image REALLY well! There is absolutely no bass but that is to be expected. The highs are incredibly clear. Everyone has said these are revealing speakers and I definitely hear that. These really show everything! Can't wait to get the ACTUAL cabinets built ...

Scott

zman01 · 3rd May 2011, 12:46 PM

Looking good Scott, just make sure your little one doesn't have a poke!

-Zia

skeeter99 · 3rd May 2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by zman01

Looking good Scott, just make sure your little one doesn't have a poke!

-Zia

We watch him like a hawk

I'm gonna try and get some work done on the cabinets this week but work is so crazy I have very little free time. REALLY want to get these up and running!

skeeter99 · 8th May 2011, 11:17 PM

So what options are there for an Alpair12 center channel? I've seen THIS one but don't know any of the specs of the 12 in this box. I'd really like a -3db of around 80hz for crossover to my sub and prefer a large center channel (my current is 36"W x 8.5"T x 16"D). Does anyone know or has seen the modeled response for the center channel I linked to? What about other larger options?

Thanks!

Scott

planet10 · 9th May 2011, 03:15 AM

Sealed is only going to be good to about 100 Hz.

dave

skeeter99 · 9th May 2011, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by planet10

Sealed is only going to be good to about 100 Hz.

dave

Thats kinda what I thought. Do you know if anyone has developed a BR/Vented/etc. larger enclosure? Big is good for me, maybe something half the volume of the Pensils?

Scott

planet10 · 9th May 2011, 03:56 AM

I will be, but haven't yet.

dave

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26th April 2011, 02:03 PM	#11
skeeter99 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, OR	Thanks Mark, just wanted to make sure. Are most people soldering their wires on to the terminals? I'm guessing that's the case ... I just have spades connecting the wires right now but that's just for break in.

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zman01 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dhaka	Looking good Scott, just make sure your little one doesn't have a poke! -Zia

8th May 2011, 11:17 PM	#17
skeeter99 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, OR	So what options are there for an Alpair12 center channel? I've seen THIS one but don't know any of the specs of the 12 in this box. I'd really like a -3db of around 80hz for crossover to my sub and prefer a large center channel (my current is 36"W x 8.5"T x 16"D). Does anyone know or has seen the modeled response for the center channel I linked to? What about other larger options? Thanks! Scott

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