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April 3, 2024, 03:32 PM
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Martin Logan Theater Center-Channel - Panel Rebuild
Hi all,
I've just rebuilt the stat panel in a Martin Logan Theater center channel speaker. These speakers are dying and no longer supported by ML, so anyone who has one with a weak or dead... -
November 7, 2023, 11:39 PM
Thread: Yet Another RiPol Sub Project
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Re: Yet Another RiPol Sub Project
Thank you John, they sound pretty amazing too!
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September 1, 2023, 06:04 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
https://youtu.be/cwLxCWP4rkA?si=3QSXB7f4gfgG4j3_
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September 1, 2023, 09:10 AM
Thread: Yet Another RiPol Sub Project
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Yet Another RiPol Sub Project
Hi All,
I'm pleased to share my latest RiPol sub project below. These use the same Peerless SLS 12 woofers as my previous ones, but are 1/2" smaller in height/depth and the plywood grain... -
January 7, 2022, 11:08 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
https://youtu.be/kn1LOn4tN8w
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December 16, 2021, 10:51 AM
Thread: Charlie in Savannah, GA
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Re: Charlie in Savannah, GA
Thanks again, guys!
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December 15, 2021, 12:49 PM
Thread: Alex from Los Angeles, Cal.
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Re: Alex from Los Angeles, Cal.
Welcome Alex,
It's good to welcome a fellow speaker builder. Hope you will post some pics of your project(s) when you can.
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December 3, 2021, 04:45 PM
Thread: Jazzman MkIII Electrostatic Speaker
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Re: Jazzman MkIII Electrostatic Speaker
Yes, I've seen those. Also; there is an active DIY electrostatic speaker club in the Netherlands.
I find it interesting that most DIY ESL builders in the US use perf metal stators (probably... -
December 1, 2021, 06:38 PM
Thread: New Janszen Audio Speaker Day!
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Re: New Janszen Audio Speaker Day!
When I first heard about this speaker I tried to imagine how I would approach creating a monopole ESL. I'm not sure I would want to but I still wondered how it could be done. I concluded that I...
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November 30, 2021, 08:24 PM
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Re: Marilyn McCoo - One Less Bell To Answer (The 5th Dimension and Bones Howe)
Wow, what a voice! It sure brings back the memories.
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November 28, 2021, 05:52 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
https://youtu.be/1meR6e71-6o
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November 28, 2021, 04:53 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
https://youtu.be/qqBCurSwK3k
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November 28, 2021, 12:09 PM
Thread: Jazzman MkIII Electrostatic Speaker
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Re: Jazzman MkIII Electrostatic Speaker
Wire stators are definitely more reliable; especially for DIY speakers. And, that wire stators can be segmented to tailor the dispersion pattern is a benefit that wouldn't be possible with...
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November 28, 2021, 11:59 AM
Thread: Show me your rack
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Re: Show me your rack
Thank you!
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November 28, 2021, 11:54 AM
Thread: Show me your rack
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Re: Show me your rack
Nice! The dovetailed corners is a really nice touch.
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November 28, 2021, 11:51 AM
Thread: Ripole Subs
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Re: Ripole Subs
Thanks Marty... I cover up the mistakes pretty well :-)
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November 28, 2021, 11:41 AM
Thread: Ripole Subs
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Was still at it-- I think I've had enough of speaker building (too much work for an old guy), and this may be my last project.
About measurements; sorry I have none. Maybe I should get with the... -
November 28, 2021, 11:04 AM
Thread: Ripole Subs
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That's a difficult question to answer. I can give you a pretty good estimate, but I haven't measured that directly.
I have my DBX Venu 360 crossover applying a brick wall cutoff at 20Hz. Even... -
November 27, 2021, 04:45 PM
Thread: Jazzman MkIII Electrostatic Speaker
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Re: Jazzman MkIII Electrostatic Speaker
Thanks Dave. They do not disappoint. Regretfully; I can only share with you this little cellphone video of them playing: Jazzman MkIII ESL Playing - YouTube
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November 27, 2021, 03:07 PM
Thread: Jazzman MkIII Electrostatic Speaker
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Jazzman MkIII Electrostatic Speaker
Hi all,
Below is the finest loudspeaker I've ever built, and I'm happy to share it here.
I also have an extensive how-to website for building this type of speaker, and my drawings and parts... -
November 27, 2021, 08:59 AM
Thread: Show me your rack
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Re: Show me your rack
I built this red oak rack about 10 years ago. The joinery is mortise & tenon, the back is open, the shelves are slatted for convective air flow, and the sides are slatted in mission style. The...
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November 27, 2021, 12:43 AM
Thread: Ripole Subs
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Ripole Subs
I've just finished building a pair of Ripole subs, which turned out very nice.
The Ripole design was patented by German speaker designer Axel Ridtahler. Conceptually; it's a dipole speaker with... -
November 27, 2021, 12:19 AM
Thread: Ever see a Dim Bulb Tester?
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Re: Ever see a Dim Bulb Tester?
Here's mine. I built it to test my Carver TFM-25 after replacing some smoked components. (I'm not experienced in fixing blown amps, BTW). The inrush of current when I powered the amp up lit the...
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November 26, 2021, 11:56 PM
Thread: New Janszen Audio Speaker Day!
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Re: New Janszen Audio Speaker Day!
I'm very curious how Janzen absorbs the back wave from the diaphragm in such a small enclosure. I have some experience designing and building ESL's so I appreciate how ultra-sensitive the diaphragm...
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November 26, 2021, 11:19 PM
Thread: Qobuz and Tidal
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Re: Qobuz and Tidal
Thanks!
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Growing up on a farm and fairly sheltered, the original Shogun series captivated me, and led to a lifelong fascination with the Japanese aesthetic. The new series was excellent. I was expecting high...
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