And Now For Something REALLY BIG

[JRKO]

Originally Posted by tinitus

that could be a different approach, spend all the money on a waveguide
mount it up with a cheap Faital CD, and a 12" Fane 12-300
and just fool around with that for a while

who knows, it might turn out so good that you will never be able to beat it, no matter what

How about
AutoTech Iwata-600 - AutoTech Horns - Horns DIY Sound Group
AutoTech E-JMLC-600 - AutoTech Waveguides - Waveguides DIY Sound Group
AutoTech Bi-Radial - AutoTech Horns - Horns DIY Sound Group or even
15 Cell Multicell Horns for JBL,Beyma,Altec, | eBay

[buzzforb]

I really like the look and performance of the iwata 600 and jmlc 400, but i have found no evidence of its use anywhere, so it would be new ground. The Fane 12-300 looks excellent as well.

[Pano]

The AutoTech horns are very good from owner reports and the raw measurements I've seen. A great choice. The multi-cell look wonderful, wonder what the final price will be?

[buzzforb]

Pano,
would you choose Jmlc or Iwata? Mat try plastic SEOS 12 just because they are only $25. JRKO, have you seen this option. It would be a very cheap experiment in Horn/waveguide world.
Plastic SEOS DIY Sound Group

Also SEOS 15 resin
http://www.diysoundgroup.com/plastic...15-cement.html

[Pano]

It's a toss up for me. I've heard the Iwata profile and thought it excellent. I know that Jean Michel started there and pushed ahead. In theory the JMMLC sound be better. But I've not heard one yet.

[buzzforb]

If nothing else, more similar to Lynn's 425.

[IG81]

Although the original project was a 3 or 4-way thing, a 2-way can sound plenty big with a good set of drivers. You can splurge more on a 4 drivers total than 6 or 8. TD15M + BMS 4550 on the QSC waveguide in 5.0 cubic foot cabs, mini-DSP Xover, does it for me, just sayin'...



I know TD15M might be a bit much with shipping for you, but I'm sure you can find some great 15" or even 12" that'll do just fine.

IG

[JRKO]

Originally Posted by Pano

The AutoTech horns are very good from owner reports and the raw measurements I've seen. A great choice.

I've searched but cant find solid usage reports or measurements - can you point some out?

Originally Posted by Pano

The multi-cell look wonderful, wonder what the final price will be?

completed listings doesnt show any sales but his feedback shows several pairs to happy customers!!! He also makes an 8 cell version which last sold for £180 - 8 Cell Multicell Horns for JBL,Beyma,Altec, | eBay - less visual impact but still pretty and I bet they sound great!

[JRKO]

Originally Posted by Pano

It's a toss up for me. I've heard the Iwata profile and thought it excellent. I know that Jean Michel started there and pushed ahead. In theory the JMMLC sound be better. But I've not heard one yet.

I know its nothing to do with the function but the Iwata looks SO much prettier that the JMMLC. The JMMLC looks like a baby birds beak

[JRKO]

Originally Posted by IG81

Although the original project was a 3 or 4-way thing, a 2-way can sound plenty big with a good set of drivers. You can splurge more on a 4 drivers total than 6 or 8. TD15M + BMS 4550 on the QSC waveguide in 5.0 cubic foot cabs, mini-DSP Xover, does it for me, just sayin'...



I know TD15M might be a bit much with shipping for you, but I'm sure you can find some great 15" or even 12" that'll do just fine.

IG

This is the conclusion my thoughts & readings have lead to. £800 / 4 = more The other plus is I can get the minidsp instead of the 2x8 saving $200 (but losing 24/96 to 24/48) and spend more on amps.

Nice setup btw IG!