The "Elsinore Project" Thread

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Hello Mikerodrig27

I used a Dynaudio Confidence C5 for several years. A Cube Audio Magus actually sits in its own enclosure (TQWT), I also used this driver with a slot loaded bass like Pass and the matching active Pass 2-way crossover. My main SApeakers where a set of Klang&Ton NADA activated, I still use them in another room. Last but definitely not least a pair of Klang&Ton TODO, build with Panzersperrholz. but these only for a short time because I build the Elsinores in parallel. Seas X1 Exotic F8, Fertin 8"" fullrange with electromagnet. Not to forget SONIDO 8" fullrange with electro magnet, last one in open baffle.
I guess, thats a lot of high quality speakers so I am not totaly new to all of this. 😉
 
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@Joe Rasmussen

Question for you. I found in this thread the the Purifi drivers to be used are the W08 model which is their standard stroke.

Madi Sound only carries the X08 which is the extended stroke. https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.c...rifi-audio-ptt6.5x08-nfa-01-6.5-woofer-8-ohm/

Are this interchangeable? The sensitivity differs very slightly so I'll say they aren't, but wanted to check.

Madisound said to get the w08 directly from Purifi, does anyone have experience with them, or have a other reseller?
 
#5,266
Joe Rasmussen said:
Alas, you cannot use them in the Elsinores for a number of reasons, even the box tuning will be wrong and not to mention the crossover ending up all wrong.
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Figured as much!

However, I am going to be buying the cross over listed here https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...-mk6-crossovers-upgraded.394456/#post-7258849
They were made for the MFC driver, can I use either the MFC driver of the W08 model?
Your site has the crossovers for the two normal speakers, but I am not sure if I am seeing the one regarding the W08? Sorry if I am blind!

Also I will be sending you a payment via Paypal for the wave guides tomorrow - let me know if there are any issues.

Thank you!
 
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WeBuild4Life said:
Figured as much!

... Thank you!
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Sorry to be so emphatic. Changing drivers mid-stream is constantly suggested and it is a big no-no. I know that Troels Gravesen (you may have heard his name around speaker DIY) and I know it drives him batty (crazy 😱 ) when he get suggestions like that. But it comes with the teritory so we have to wear it and give the same answer every time. But at least now you know for sure, as you yourself figured as much. So In give you credit for that.

Last couple of days been so distracting, work to do and the other thread that I res-started on current drive. What a subject, another one that gets people crazy hot under the collar, despite their protestation. 😎

I have to get to do some emails (promise).

Will have a pair of waveguides with black screw kit ready for you and post right away.

Cheers, Joe
 
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Joe Rasmussen said:
Sorry to be so emphatic. Changing drivers mid-stream is constantly suggested and it is a big no-no. I know that Troels Gravesen (you may have heard his name around speaker DIY) and I know it drives him batty (crazy 😱 ) when he get suggestions like that. But it comes with the teritory so we have to wear it and give the same answer every time. But at least now you know for sure, as you yourself figured as much. So In give you credit for that.
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Not at all! I concur with your sentiment.

What of the crossover? Can you use either MFC or ULD driver, or do I need to change a part here and there?

Thanks!
 
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To order directly from Purifi in Denmark, email:

Claus Neesgaard cnn@purifi-audio.com

Hopefully the special price (see below) will not have moved.

Copy and paste this into your email to Claus:
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Please send me a proforma invoice for order:

8 x PTT6-5W8-NFA-01 to suit DIY Elsinore "ULD"

PTT6.5W08-NFA-01 - PURIFI (8 Ohm, Fs 39Hz, Xmax -/+ 5.9mm, 87.9dB)
_____________________________________

You will be sent an invoice and instructions on how to pay the amount.

Pasting it will make it certain also that you are ordering the correct driver out of their inventory.

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Note that the S&H will depend on your location/country. Also, there will be VAT if you are in EU.

Cheers, Joe
 
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Dear all,

I can confirm that the special price for Elsinore builders Joe mentioned is still valid, I‘ve just ordered the drivers for my Elsinore ULD build directly from purify audio yesterday. The order process is super professional and easy.

All the best
Henning
 
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I’m very happy with my Mk6’s. Is it worth $2k upgrading to the ULD’s? I know the answer is depends on your situation etc, bla bla bla. But personal opinion, to anybody who has heard both back to back, is it a huge upgrade? Like a whole new level of speaker performance?
 
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Joe Rasmussen said:
In fact my speaker manufacturer friend told me that $10,000 speakers, the quality of drivers are often very average
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My understanding is that in the hifi sector traditionally about 10% of the ticket price is the actual build cost. 20-30% is the manufacturer margin, distributor and finally the dealer take the rest. Remember the manufacturer will have bulk buying power on their side that us diyers don't though...
 
#5,277
Well everything is in process!
The unshippable speaker cabinets have been set up for shipping!
The wave guide has been ordered from Joe!
A fully assembled crossover has been purchased as well.
As McGee said to me, I sure hit the easy button. Possibly slight premium in price for the cabinets? But it is a premium solution and really does make this a no brainer.
Will still need to wire everything up and apply damping material, and also order the drivers in, but should get around to getting this all together by April 🙂!
Thank you all! I will be sure to document the wiring at the very least.
 
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Jonasz said:
Nice, will you be building the ULD or MFC version?
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Have not fully committed yet. The Xover I bought will work with the ULD if I add on a resistor, so that's cool.
Vunce said:
If you need the port tubes that fit those cabinets, I purchased them and then bailed on the project.
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It sounds like the cabinets came with the ports, but if for some reason they get lost in transit I will CERTAINLY reach out to you.

Have stuff coming from all over the world, it's kinda fun!
 
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