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Optimus Pro LX8 crossover [View all]
Hi, I am a newbie to this forum and wanted to know if anyone knew what the inductor values are in the crossover for the Radio Shack Optimus Pro LX8
Phoenix PhilNov-20-09 06:53 PM
by Loren
159
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RE: Optimus Pro LX8 crossover
Nov 20th 2009
1

Recapping Smaller Advent crossovers [View all]
The original capacitors are rated 8mfd and 50 volts, and I guess I should replace them with equivalents, which are proving hard to find. The closes
LotsofAdventsNov-17-09 10:13 PM
by Loren
5166
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RE: Recapping Smaller Advent crossovers
Nov 15th 2009
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RE: Recapping Smaller Advent crossovers
Nov 15th 2009
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      RE: Recapping Smaller Advent crossovers
Nov 17th 2009
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           RE: Recapping Smaller Advent crossovers
Nov 17th 2009
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                RE: Recapping Smaller Advent crossovers
Nov 17th 2009
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Best Front Towers on a Budget. [View all]
I am tired of paying brand name price and would like a good pair of front towers for my home theater system. I want to stay around $400/pair but get s
tdwolfgang2Nov-13-09 01:50 PM
by gowa
2280
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RE: Best Front Towers on a Budget.
Nov 11th 2009
1
RE: Best Front Towers on a Budget.
Nov 13th 2009
2

issues w/ BK16's placed in corners? [View all]
What would be the pro/con's of putting Madisound BK-16's into corners? I understand it should increase the bass response, but that isn't really why I
LEVLHEDNov-11-09 01:25 PM0145

RM6K Kit and Fountek 168 [View all]
I purchased the RM6K kit and built the enclosure according to spec. The bookshelves sounds nice with a subwoofer, but they dont perform well without
KendoMusicOct-29-09 11:34 AM
by Hazuki
61246
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RE: RM6K Kit and Fountek 168
Sep 24th 2009
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RE: RM6K Kit and Fountek 168
Sep 25th 2009
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RE: RM6K Kit and Fountek 168
Sep 30th 2009
3
RE: RM6K Kit and Fountek 168
Oct 02nd 2009
4
      RE: RM6K Kit and Fountek 168
Oct 21st 2009
5
           RE: RM6K Kit and Fountek 168
Oct 29th 2009
6

is the zd5 worth the extra cost over the sr71? [View all]
Im new to DIY speakers. Was thinking of either building the SR71 or ZD5. Is the higher cost of the ZD5 worth the cost? Zaph describes his L18 syst
daedalusOct-29-09 07:24 AM
by Jed
1490
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RE: is the zd5 worth the extra cost over the sr71?
Oct 29th 2009
1

Shielded Speakers for my Aircraft. [View all]
I was looking for a pair of speakers for my aircraft since a long time.The problems to solve were: totaly shielded, not to interfere with the magneti
aircraftownerOct-24-09 04:11 AM0292

Has anyone built an active version of these kits? [View all]
Has anyone built an active version of any of the loudspeaker kits sold here. The reason I ask is, I'm in the process of completing a diy gainclone amp
erkyOct-23-09 06:54 PM
by Loren
5511
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RE: Has anyone built an active version of these kits?
Oct 23rd 2009
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RE: Has anyone built an active version of these kits?
Oct 23rd 2009
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Oct 23rd 2009
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           RE: Has anyone built an active version of these kits?
Oct 23rd 2009
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                RE: Has anyone built an active version of these kits?
Oct 23rd 2009
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OLD PEAVEY PS-2 [View all]
i have two questions ....1 if my speakers sound like a lot of static are thay blown??? 2 if so i would like to rebuild the cabs to handal more power l
lm206Oct-23-09 05:49 PM0309

The Next Step for me [View all]
I have built a number of speaker kits over the years and would now like to design one from from scratch. Thinking about and MTM with a Hi-VI F5 and
BernieOct-23-09 09:45 AM
by Undefinition
1421
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RE: The Next Step for me
Oct 23rd 2009
1

My $5,200.00 recession busters [View all]
OK. They may not be worth $5,200.00 but,they do look cool. I've been a lurker for a while and now have a pair of speakers to offer up for advice and
David CreweOct-22-09 04:07 AM
by Flagenbush
1997
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RE: My $5,200.00 recession busters
Oct 22nd 2009
1

ZD5 baffle question [View all]
I am nearly finished with the build. Being my first, I think I made an oops. I built the baffles based on the PDF John provides, however, I made BOTH
wipplewitsOct-21-09 10:23 PM
by wipplewits
2490
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RE: ZD5 baffle question
Oct 21st 2009
1
RE: ZD5 baffle question
Oct 21st 2009
2

Speaker Design with BG Ribbon Planars [View all]
I would like to build a 3-way design using one Neo 3 and one Neo 8 ribbon planar from BG. Can someone advise me on what size and brand of mid-woofers
BKForsterOct-21-09 03:11 PM
by tswinter
4692
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RE: Speaker Design with BG Ribbon Planars
Oct 07th 2009
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RE: Speaker Design with BG Ribbon Planars
Oct 08th 2009
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RE: Speaker Design with BG Ribbon Planars
Oct 20th 2009
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RE: Speaker Design with BG Ribbon Planars
Oct 21st 2009
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Wanting to use a Scan tweeter with an existing speaker ... How to know if it will work ? [View all]
I own a pair of PSB Stratus Silver i's speakers and would like to upgrade the tweeters to either Scan 7100s or Scan Aircircs ... Is there ANY way I ca
timtimOct-20-09 04:15 PM
by timtim
2559
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RE: Wanting to use a Scan tweeter with an existing speaker ... How to know if it will work ?
Oct 17th 2009
1
RE: Wanting to use a Scan tweeter with an existing speaker ... How to know if it will work ?
Oct 20th 2009
2

Recommendations for 2 way speakers [View all]
I have a very general question. I've been researching proven designs out there, and want to build a pair of speakers that rivals commercial designs co
erkyOct-20-09 03:51 PM0469

Need resources on speaker building [View all]
So, I have read about some interesting raw drivers on Zaph's website, and have found some speakers I would like to use for making my own DIY speakers.
timtimOct-20-09 07:50 AM
by lvw
2470
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RE: Need resources on speaker building
Oct 19th 2009
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RE: Need resources on speaker building
Oct 20th 2009
2

adding midbass to Paradigm Signature S2's [View all]
I have Paradigm Signature s2's, they sound great, but since I enlarged my living room there is not enough lower bass. I own a pair of Seas W22EX001's
marknolanOct-18-09 09:37 PM
by Loren
3424
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RE: adding midbass to Paradigm Signature S2's
Oct 18th 2009
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RE: adding midbass to Paradigm Signature S2's
Oct 18th 2009
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      RE: adding midbass to Paradigm Signature S2's
Oct 18th 2009
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6204R specs [View all]
Bought several of these more years ago than I can remember. Guess what.... the "back burner" has now been activated !! I remember they had a smooth
Scott LOct-18-09 07:14 AM0339

North Central Alabama DIY [View all]
Hi, all. I'm trying to find DIYers in the Birmingham/Decatur/H untsville/Montgomery Alabama area that are interested in sharing knowledge, equipment,
Robert DunnOct-15-09 11:25 PM0419

curved vent tube [View all]
I'm working on a design that would aesthetically benefit from a curved vent tube. Anyone tried this? How would length be measured? My so far untested
Telefunken_fanOct-11-09 12:36 AM
by Telefunken_fan
3584
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RE: curved vent tube
Oct 10th 2009
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RE: curved vent tube
Oct 11th 2009
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RE: curved vent tube
Oct 10th 2009
2

Replacing tweeters in my JM Labs speakers with Fountek Ribbons, need help [View all]
I have a pair of JM Labs Chorus 725's-3 ways with 2-6" woofers and 1-6" midrange , I would like to upgrade the tweeters with Fountek NEO CD3.0's. The
manfred99Oct-08-09 05:29 PM
by manfred99
2610
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RE: Replacing tweeters in my JM Labs speakers with Fountek Ribbons, need help
Oct 08th 2009
1
RE: Replacing tweeters in my JM Labs speakers with Fountek Ribbons, need help
Oct 08th 2009
2

Building a wireless speaker system???? [View all]
All - I need to build a wireless speaker system that get a signal from a transmitter plugged into an ipod. The signal will be sent to four 3.5
_e_trainOct-08-09 01:42 PM0497

Help with custom wireless ipod to speaker Halloween project. [View all]
Hi All, I have been doing some research on wireless speaker set-ups and/or modifying an off the shelf wireless speaker package. Here is what I
_e_trainOct-02-09 07:43 AM0555

Should use a Seas Millenium tweeter [View all]
So being the holidays are coming why should or shouldn't I consider a new toy? I am making a second pair of speakers from my own DIY design which i
charlesOct-01-09 05:59 PM0606

Crossover and box help [View all]
Building a some small speakers using Vifa D26nc-55 for tweeter and Peerless 831990 5" for the woofer. Baffle will be 10.25" tall and 6.75" wide.
mjmSep-29-09 10:09 AM
by mjm
2657
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RE: Crossover and box help
Sep 28th 2009
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RE: Crossover and box help
Sep 29th 2009
2

Bi amping question [View all]
I was considering trying to build a 3way passive set of speakers, I just read the advice given re bi amping rather than 3way. I assume this means a 2w
DQ828Sep-28-09 10:55 AM
by Loren
1670
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RE: Bi amping question
Sep 28th 2009
1

Morel 3 way [View all]
Hello ; Are there any 3 way designs available for Morel drivers ? I googled online quite a bit looking for crossover help but no luck so far . I w
Kevin RSep-27-09 01:10 PM
by Loren
1690
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RE: Morel 3 way
Sep 27th 2009
1

.5 cubic foot enclosure tuned to 45hz [View all]
Hello, Just a question. I project to build this design: http://www. zaphaudio.com/Givler 1.html Nothing seams to be impossible in this project, b
sebovickSep-24-09 03:45 PM
by pecker
4823
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RE: .5 cubic foot enclosure tuned to 45hz
Sep 23rd 2009
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RE: .5 cubic foot enclosure tuned to 45hz
Sep 23rd 2009
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RE: .5 cubic foot enclosure tuned to 45hz
Sep 24th 2009
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RE: .5 cubic foot enclosure tuned to 45hz
Sep 24th 2009
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Vifa tweeter crossover frequency [View all]
I am using the Vifa XT25TG30-04 with a Dynaudio 19W38 4 ohm woofer crossed over at what appears to be around 2k using a Madisound/LEAP schematic. It
darklab1Sep-22-09 01:36 PM
by darklab1
101391
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RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Aug 11th 2009
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RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Aug 14th 2009
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      RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Aug 31st 2009
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           RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Sep 09th 2009
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                RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Sep 16th 2009
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                     RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Sep 18th 2009
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                          RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Sep 18th 2009
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                               RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Sep 21st 2009
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                                    RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Sep 21st 2009
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                                         RE: Vifa tweeter crossover frequency
Sep 22nd 2009
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what is this fabulous simulation software for filters? [View all]
Anynone know this software used in this vidéo? It looks fabulous! http://ww w.youtube.com/watch? v=J_Am7476Igo Tha nks
JulienBSep-20-09 06:06 PM0682

Is there a drop in replacement for D260 [View all]
Howdy all, I haven't been very active in DIY for many years, but got the inch again when I was going thru my stuff in the basement and ran across
Mats JSep-19-09 06:53 PM
by slanteyedmonkey
21852
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RE: Is there a drop in replacement for D260
Mar 23rd 2009
1
RE: Is there a drop in replacement for D260
Sep 19th 2009
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Response speakers [View all]
Hello all, has anyone used the response series of speaker for a project? They are available from jaycar here in oz. They look alot like hi vi speakers
morganSep-19-09 06:45 AM0622

What crossover slope am I looking at? [View all]
See link---- looks to be parallel of course, 2nd order on the woofer. But "overall", incl. tweeter? 2nd order "total"?: <a href="http://s251.ph otob
mpk118Sep-18-09 08:54 AM
by mpk118
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RE: What crossover slope am I looking at?
Sep 17th 2009
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RE: What crossover slope am I looking at?
Sep 17th 2009
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      RE: What crossover slope am I looking at?
Sep 17th 2009
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           RE: What crossover slope am I looking at?
Sep 17th 2009
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                RE: What crossover slope am I looking at?
Sep 17th 2009
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                     RE: What crossover slope am I looking at?
Sep 17th 2009
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                          RE: What crossover slope am I looking at?
Sep 17th 2009
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                               RE: What crossover slope am I looking at?
Sep 18th 2009
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TMM 2.5 Questions [View all]
I've thought about designing/building a TMM 2.5 design. (Actually, I once made a poorly thought-through attempt.) However, I am not sure that I unde
Robert DunnSep-16-09 04:10 PM
by Jay_WJ
2882
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RE: TMM 2.5 Questions
Sep 08th 2009
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RE: TMM 2.5 Questions
Sep 16th 2009
2

How does the Esotar T330D compare to the current tweeters [View all]
Morel, scanspeaks, seas ... just noticed that Eggleston works switched their tweeters from the T330D to the morels, does it mean that the legendary
kschiuSep-16-09 01:41 AM0732

Home theatre [View all]
Hello all from me in OZ ! I would like to build a 7.1 home theatre system as i really enjoy a good action movie !! I have a clean slate to start with
morganSep-15-09 04:04 AM0686

crossovers [View all]
I have seen so-called "2.1 way" systems where, if I understood right, the formulas for a basic 2 way crossover are used, but multiple low frequency dr
bigdaddyrox4574Sep-14-09 03:16 PM
by bigdaddyrox4574
1795
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RE: crossovers
Sep 14th 2009
1

Help - Blown SEAS P17 RCY H353-08 / REX H476-08 [View all]
I have a BC Acoustique ARAXE speaker with a blown P17 RCY H352 speaker (8 ohm). It makes a chuffing or scraping sound when the cone is pressed. I'm
FredCollinsSep-14-09 02:57 PM
by bill currier
2705
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RE: Help - Blown SEAS P17 RCY H353-08 / REX H476-08
Sep 08th 2009
1
RE: Help - Blown SEAS P17 RCY H353-08 / REX H476-08
Sep 14th 2009
2

Recoiling Your Voice Coil [View all]
Hi Team, Recently I connected one of my Seas Excel T25CF-002 Millennuim Tweeters up to the wrong Channel and blew it. :( yes a very sad day. I s
incognitoSep-10-09 02:28 AM
by dewardh
4876
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RE: Recoiling Your Voice Coil
Sep 02nd 2009
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RE: Recoiling Your Voice Coil
Sep 03rd 2009
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RE: Recoiling Your Voice Coil
Sep 04th 2009
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RE: Recoiling Your Voice Coil
Sep 10th 2009
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Audax TW 014 [View all]
I am looking for 1 Audax tweeter TW 014 G3 and 1 TW 014 H1
bdelbecqSep-09-09 09:40 AM0645
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