almost complete zaph Vifa XG18 / Seas 27TDFC MTM

chainenoble · 3rd February 2007, 08:22 PM

i took zaph's suggestion on his site and added a side firing sub.i used the hivi d10.8 as i had them.i know they are not subwoofers,but for this application they should be find.as you can see i went active on the side woofers.presently waiting on a couple inductors to finish.looking forward to hearing one of zaphs design's

chainenoble · 3rd February 2007, 08:24 PM

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ttan98 · 3rd February 2007, 09:19 PM

what subwoofer driver do you use?

Is the cabinet vented?

the cabinet looks good and report back on the sound quality?

chainenoble · 3rd February 2007, 09:36 PM

i didn't use a sub,i used the hivi 10.8 woofer sealed.

69stingray · 11th February 2007, 07:34 PM

Great looking build!

By any chance do you have the option of running the 10.8 un-powered? I would think, if it is powered, it would be too bass heavy. Can you refresh my memory on the low-end roll-off of the sealed Vifa's? Do the Vifa driver any and high-pass filter on them?

I like the lines on the cabinet. Are you going to stain them a different color by chance?

Finally, I would be curious how the Vifa MTM compares to those nice looking SEAS MTM in the background.

chainenoble · 11th February 2007, 07:55 PM

zach,the vifa mtm is this

http://www.zaphaudio.com/audio-speaker16.html

i went with actice sub for simplicty reasons.it won't be too bass heavy as the plate amp a volume controls.i can't do any comparision as i have to veneer the other speaker and am waiting for some inductors to complete the mtm.
i will post my impressions and comparisions when i complete.

they have one coat of pickel oak right now.brings out the grain and changes the natural color alittle.i really like the natural with the black drivers,so for now it will stay.but these may eventually go to the cottage so i may stain them a pine color.
the lines stand out enought as is,so i will not be staining the lines a different color.

glen

rdk · 22nd December 2010, 04:06 PM

Hey guys.... Anyone have any info on these? I know John doesn't want the plans spread, but I have a pair and would like some information on them. And, yes..... I am thoroughly impressed with them!!

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I'm getting desperate here!

Merry Christmas all!

Ron

Damn! Where's my manners?..... Great job chainenoble!!! Those look great!

sreten · 22nd December 2010, 05:12 PM

Hi,

What sort of information do you want / are desperate for ?

rgds, sreten.

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69stingray diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NH	Great looking build! By any chance do you have the option of running the 10.8 un-powered? I would think, if it is powered, it would be too bass heavy. Can you refresh my memory on the low-end roll-off of the sealed Vifa's? Do the Vifa driver any and high-pass filter on them? I like the lines on the cabinet. Are you going to stain them a different color by chance? Finally, I would be curious how the Vifa MTM compares to those nice looking SEAS MTM in the background. __________________ Audio DIY Page FOLLOWMY529.COM - Subscribe and follow the performance of my daughter's 529 College Saving Account.

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3rd February 2007, 09:19 PM	#5
ttan98 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melb	what subwoofer driver do you use? Is the cabinet vented? the cabinet looks good and report back on the sound quality?

3rd February 2007, 09:36 PM	#6
chainenoble diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: toronto	i didn't use a sub,i used the hivi 10.8 woofer sealed.

11th February 2007, 07:55 PM	#8
chainenoble diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: toronto	zach,the vifa mtm is this http://www.zaphaudio.com/audio-speaker16.html i went with actice sub for simplicty reasons.it won't be too bass heavy as the plate amp a volume controls.i can't do any comparision as i have to veneer the other speaker and am waiting for some inductors to complete the mtm. i will post my impressions and comparisions when i complete. they have one coat of pickel oak right now.brings out the grain and changes the natural color alittle.i really like the natural with the black drivers,so for now it will stay.but these may eventually go to the cottage so i may stain them a pine color. the lines stand out enought as is,so i will not be staining the lines a different color. glen

22nd December 2010, 04:06 PM	#9
rdk diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2010	Hey guys.... Anyone have any info on these? I know John doesn't want the plans spread, but I have a pair and would like some information on them. And, yes..... I am thoroughly impressed with them!! Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I'm getting desperate here! Merry Christmas all! Ron Damn! Where's my manners?..... Great job chainenoble!!! Those look great!

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