While not something we are going to tackle at this time, here is a great guy down under that CNC machines some exotic full range cabinets. ...
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vintagehifisteve
vintagehifis...
Apr 20, 2012 12:54 pm
I think at this point it's safe to say that the group wants a full range speaker project :) -Steven...
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wardsweb
Apr 20, 2012 1:06 pm
Yes, full range it is! Luther From: vintagehifisteve <szaiontz@...> To: rivercityaudiosociety@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 7:54 AM ...
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wardsweb
Apr 20, 2012 1:11 pm
With the members all going for Full Range, we have the type determined. This brings us to the next set of questions Which driver manufacturer? Fostex or...
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vintagehifisteve
vintagehifis...
Apr 20, 2012 1:53 pm
Audio Nirvana - Horn -Steven...
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IGGY
iggydlf
Apr 20, 2012 3:18 pm
I build cables for friends and family or whenever i need another run for some gear. I built a pair of simple cabinets for a friends Audio Nirvana Super 8s. It...
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Ulises A Hubbard
uhubbard...
Apr 20, 2012 9:25 pm
Hi Michael, I have a set of Infinity Kappa 9's, they call them "the amp killers" because of their super low impedance....
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Michael Woods
mrwoodzi
Apr 20, 2012 9:34 pm
Ulises, I heard that those Infinities were hard to drive but didn't realize that hard, Yikes! -Michael ________________________________ From: Ulises A Hubbard...
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Don Disbennett
redbeemer01
Apr 20, 2012 9:54 pm
Yeah, I have a friend who bought a pair “back in the day” when they were released. If I remember correctly, they have a switch on the back which somehow...
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Ulises A Hubbard
uhubbard...
Apr 20, 2012 9:55 pm
I don't want to hijack the speaker build thread, so I started a new one. A few people have asked me about my Carver tube amps, as soon as I get them going,...
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Ulises A Hubbard
uhubbard...
Apr 20, 2012 10:01 pm
Hi Don, you're right, they do have a switch on the back, after what they did to my Carvers, I turned the switch to "normal" instead of "extended"; to prevent...
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Don Disbennett
redbeemer01
Apr 20, 2012 10:18 pm
Hi, Ulises: I think that’s a smart move as the speakers still go pretty darn low (frequency wise) even in the Normal mode. I wonder if Luther’s Ampzilla...
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David Burgin
dburgin17
Apr 20, 2012 10:22 pm
I had a pair of Kappa 9's for a while (a good friend how is local has them now) and I drove them in extended mode with my Sunfire amp which doubles from 325...
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Ulises A Hubbard
uhubbard...
Apr 20, 2012 11:51 pm
Hi David, If you're referring to Brian H. and the black Kappa 9's with the new Polydomes, I bought them from him, so I think I have your speakers! =) In fact,...
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David Burgin
dburgin17
Apr 20, 2012 11:55 pm
Actually...I was thinking of the 'other' pair of Kappas 9s I owned but you are right, I had those too! (so many speakers, so little time)....Now I'm selling...
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Ulises A Hubbard
uhubbard...
Apr 22, 2012 12:00 am
Hi guys, I just came from listening to Bob Guerin's new amazing Sonus Faber speakers! It was great! The speakers sounds awesome and they look very cool and...
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Joseph Bohan
bohan.joseph
Apr 22, 2012 12:39 am
Hi...
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Don Disbennett
redbeemer01
Apr 22, 2012 12:46 am
Hi, Ulises: I believe my main home theater setup, in two or multi-channel mode, is in the same league as any of our other RCA member’s systems. Mine...
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Alan Hendler
alanhendler...
Apr 22, 2012 12:55 am
Ulises, I have Maggie 3.6's which I think are quite special I am usually always available and also potentially interested in Bob's new amps. Just e-mail me at ...
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Don Disbennett
redbeemer01
Apr 22, 2012 1:03 am
Ulises: I forgot to mention that my main speakers are the new top of the line Definitive Technology BP-8080 STS towers with the matching 8080 center channel....
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bohan.joseph
Apr 22, 2012 3:43 pm
I just came across the most comprehensive site I've found regarding high efficiency loudspeaker design for those interested ( and willing to do a LOT of...
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Matt Solorio
thudeets
Apr 22, 2012 3:43 pm
Bob, great mini meeting! I agree with Ulises. The speakers are stunning both to look at and listen to. This meeting and all of the past mini meets so far have...
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david weil
dpgdave
Apr 23, 2012 12:27 am
Hello All, I agree with Joe, Matt and Ulyses about Bob's system. Very good indeed!! We're lucky to have such a system within the group and to have access to...
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david weil
dpgdave
Apr 23, 2012 12:43 am
Ulises, How long until you meet with Bob Carver? The Lone Star Audio Show is coming up on May 4th in Dallas where you can hear lots of different speaker...
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IGGY
iggydlf
Apr 23, 2012 1:45 am
In case someone might be interested. They look to be in very good condition. http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ele/2973004596.html...
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Robert
godzilla56...
Apr 23, 2012 12:38 pm
Thanks to everyone for coming to the RCAS mini meeting on Saturday. I appreciate the posts regarding the sound of my system and the new Sonus Faber Ellipsa SE...
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wardsweb
Apr 23, 2012 1:18 pm
If you have ever built a speaker, or anything else for that matter, from a sheet of plywood or MDF, you know laying out the pieces to cut can take some time....
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vintagehifisteve
vintagehifis...
Apr 23, 2012 1:39 pm
Thanks again for having us over, Bob. What a pleasure it was to hear such a stunning sound system. -Steven...
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thudeets
Apr 23, 2012 4:37 pm
David, following up on your inquiry. The first track we heard was "Mediterranean Sundance/Rio Ancho" from Al Dimeola, John McLaughlin, Paco de Luchia's "Friday...
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Robert Guerin
godzilla56...
Apr 23, 2012 6:49 pm
Yes, thats it. I ripped it from a regular CD. I thought it would be good to have a song that was familiar and good so that at least Matt & I knew what it...
