XRK 10F/RS225 FAST TL Flatpack GB

[drpro]

It has been a while. I will throw in for a flatpack. Drpro/walnut/USA

 

[xrk971]

I am not sure I ever said I was offering a sealed. @mdsimon2 would you be ok with a TL? But seems we are making progress on a GB list. Close to be able to make this happen if we can get 5.

Name / type / finish
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Russellc / TL / walnut
Mdsimon2 / sealed / walnut
Upfownsquash / TL? / ?
Drpro / TL / ?

 

[mdsimon2]

Sorry, only interested in sealed. Don't really mind on finish, would prefer birch but can do walnut if needed for a group buy.

Michael

 

[xrk971]

Ok - I think we can help. I recently have a new speaker design called the Vanguard Archer that has same size cabinet and baffle size. Just need to modify baffle with cutouts for RS225 and 10F. You have option for a reflex vent as well.

 

[uptownsquash]

Uptownsquash / TL / birch

 

[Toys4Boys]

So tempting, would there be a possibility of Cherry?

 

[ItsAllInMyHead]

I am not sure I ever said I was offering a sealed.

Once I have the plans for the sealed cabinet completed I will post drawings and then get a GB list started as well.

I'm on the fence, but have been waiting to see the sealed version... I won't hold things up though. You use the TL as your "reference", and with all the speakers you own and have designed ... that's a strong enough endorsement for me. 🙂

 

[Russellc]

I can go with either and will, but like a sealed if possible, maybe both? Seeing the sealed as new bedroom speakers, TL definitely living room.

 

[drpro]

Any movement on this GB?

 

[xrk971]

Let’s update the list so I can calculate the cost to do this.

What finish for Drpro?

Name / type / finish
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Russellc / TL / walnut
Russellc / Sealed / walnut
Mdsimon2 / sealed / walnut
Uptownsquash / TL / birch
Drpro / TL / walnut on?
Toys4boys / TL / cherry
Itsallinmyhead / TL / walnut ok?

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5 TL’s
2 Sealed

I’ll check on cherry wood.

 

[ItsAllInMyHead]

For clarity, I haven't signed up for anything yet. If sealed comes out, I'd like to see it, as mentioned.

 

[xrk971]

Name / type / finish
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Russellc / TL / walnut
Russellc / Sealed / walnut
Mdsimon2 / sealed / walnut
Uptownsquash / TL / birch
Drpro / TL / walnut on?
Toys4boys / TL / cherry


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4 TL’s
2 Sealed

 

[drpro]

drpro/TL/birch

 

[xrk971]

Looks like cherry is available. Does this look ok?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Columbi...anel-Free-Custom-Cut-Available-2199/204635439

Name / type / finish
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Russellc / TL / walnut
Russellc / sealed / walnut
Mdsimon2 / sealed / walnut
Uptownsquash / TL / birch
Drpro / TL / birch
Toys4boys / TL / cherry

 

[drpro]

Question for those that know. Does the TL punch above its weight compared to the sealed version? Similar sound or lower bass................

 

[xrk971]

The TL gives more bass but additionally, frees up the woofer to make the midrange sound better because there is less compression behind the driver. That is, no “air spring” on the back. It sounds more open. You don’t need a subwoofer with the TL.

 

[Russellc]

Ok, I'm decided, I will drop the sealed and go with the walnut TL only. I don't think I will be happy with the bass on the sealed without sub woofers.

I think I will build the small sealed with the foam board stuff to see how bass response is, If sufficient as is, or ported can perform in my upstairs bedroom setup bass wise I will rethink.

Don't want to deal with subs

 

[drpro]

Thank you Viet. I will stay with the TL flatpack in birch.

 

[xrk971]

Name / type / finish
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Russellc / TL / walnut
Mdsimon2 / sealed / walnut
Uptownsquash / TL / birch
Drpro / TL / birch
Toys4boys / TL / cherry

Updated List

 

[Kokanee]

Nice work on the flat packs X. I rough cut my birch plywood last year, and hope to cut to needed dimensions by the end of fall. A winter inside project, I hope. Rather than dowels, I may use the 90 degree plastic corner joiners, commonly used in furniture manufacturing. Save's me a lot of precise measurements being needed for dowel installation. Good luck on the GB.