I picked up a pair of Wharfedale Valus 500s for USD$20 One of the (originally titanium dome) tweeters had been replaced with a paper tweeter roughly nailed (!) into place.Rather than try to match the original (no longer available) or try to find a new pair that matched specs (specs not available either) I went looking for something different. On eBay I found a pair of air
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They were asking USD$49 a pair, I got their less then prepared for installation for $40 shipped.
I've be wanting the ESS drivers since they came out circa 1972. Although these aren't dipole, they do a fine job projecting, and complimentingn the Wharefdales.
Both ways, Valdus 500s, and discount Chinese AMT's, I made out> USD$60 and I had a neighbor from 3 houses down standing in my yard to listen.
Oh, and the wife came out of the bedroom to ask why I'd installed speakers in there. Through 2 rooms and a hallway into the bedroom -- now that is what I'd call some accurate projection.
As for bass, most other things that make me FEEL it are bass guitar four by's or folder horns. These things freaking KICK.
As for bass, most other things that make me FEEL it are bass guitar four by's or folder horns. These things freaking KICK.
Updated to 4 ways.
Hi, here is the final version of my line arrays.
4 inc Hi-Vi B4N x-over to 1.2 Khz
3 inch Hi-Vi DMA
1 inch Hi-Vi TN25 from 5 khz up
Pyramid ambiance bullet TW28 rear firing
Peavey ribbon used as super tweeter from 18 khz and up.
Final sound??
Extreme open sound, silky highs and very efficient design at more than 97 bd efficiency.
Set up:
Teac CD PD-H600 for drive
Logitech Squeezebox
Bryston BDA-1 D/A converter
Holand HP-100 pre-amp
Mark Levinson No 436 Monos
Crown K1 for (4) subs
Hi, here is the final version of my line arrays.
4 inc Hi-Vi B4N x-over to 1.2 Khz
3 inch Hi-Vi DMA
1 inch Hi-Vi TN25 from 5 khz up
Pyramid ambiance bullet TW28 rear firing
Peavey ribbon used as super tweeter from 18 khz and up.
Final sound??
Extreme open sound, silky highs and very efficient design at more than 97 bd efficiency.
Set up:
Teac CD PD-H600 for drive
Logitech Squeezebox
Bryston BDA-1 D/A converter
Holand HP-100 pre-amp
Mark Levinson No 436 Monos
Crown K1 for (4) subs
Attachments
My first DIY speakers build over months xD
The drivers are: http://www.scan-speak.dk/datasheet/pdf/r2604-833000.pdf
and: http://www.scan-speak.dk/datasheet/pdf/18w-8531g00.pdf
The front grill hangs by magnets inspired from B&W
And some pics:
The drivers are: http://www.scan-speak.dk/datasheet/pdf/r2604-833000.pdf
and: http://www.scan-speak.dk/datasheet/pdf/18w-8531g00.pdf
The front grill hangs by magnets inspired from B&W
And some pics:
Attachments
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My first DIY speakers build over months xD
The drivers are: http://www.scan-speak.dk/datasheet/pdf/r2604-833000.pdf
and: http://www.scan-speak.dk/datasheet/pdf/18w-8531g00.pdf
The front grill hangs by magnets inspired from B&W
And some pics:
Excellent.
My first DIY speakers build over months xD
The drivers are: http://www.scan-speak.dk/datasheet/pdf/r2604-833000.pdf
and: http://www.scan-speak.dk/datasheet/pdf/18w-8531g00.pdf
The front grill hangs by magnets inspired from B&W
And some pics:
Outstanding!!!
My speaker project on 'Homebuilt Hi-Fi' (3 way horn)
A 3-way high-efficiency system with horn-loaded Mid and Tweeter: Project | Homebuilt Hi-Fi - A user submitted image showcase of high quality home built hi-fi components.
Marco
A 3-way high-efficiency system with horn-loaded Mid and Tweeter: Project | Homebuilt Hi-Fi - A user submitted image showcase of high quality home built hi-fi components.
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
Marco
Fair enough, you know what looks and sounds best for you
I've always found loudspeakers bass/imagining is better further away from rear wall but all scenarios are different
I considered carbon look vinyl and must say it looks great on your loudspeakers, will have to consider it again I think
Thx for sharing!
I've always found loudspeakers bass/imagining is better further away from rear wall but all scenarios are different
I considered carbon look vinyl and must say it looks great on your loudspeakers, will have to consider it again I think
Thx for sharing!