I can has Statements: Another Statement LCR build

[jyqureshi]

Hello guys,

I just finished lining up one statement box with wedge foam, and I was about to wire it up and install the crossover board, but decided to do one last test.

So, after connecting everything I fired up my ops:Onkyo SR606ops: and I heard sound coming out of all five drivers, then I started increasing the volume and at around 49-52 the Onkyo shut off and the stand by light started to blink.

When I disconnected the statement from it, it would go all the way up to the max volume, but with statement it shuts off after 49...

I tried both crossovers...

Could the crossovers be bad or the Onkyo cannot provide enough power to the Statement?

Thanks in advance!
J

[Jim Holtz]

Hello guys,

I just finished lining up one statement box with wedge foam, and I was about to wire it up and install the crossover board, but decided to do one last test.

So, after connecting everything I fired up my ops:Onkyo SR606ops: and I heard sound coming out of all five drivers, then I started increasing the volume and at around 49-52 the Onkyo shut off and the stand by light started to blink.

When I disconnected the statement from it, it would go all the way up to the max volume, but with statement it shuts off after 49...

I tried both crossovers...

Could the crossovers be bad or the Onkyo cannot provide enough power to the Statement?

Thanks in advance!
J

Double check the crossover wiring.

Jim

[jyqureshi]

I found the problem, silly me...:banghead:

I used this binding plate with these binding posts instead of these binding posts, so the posts I have are not insulated and the plate is made of aluminum...yes you can hit me across my head

I tested the crossover and drivers directly and everything worked fine...thank goodness the crossovers are fine.

Now, I don't want to spend $60! for just the insulated binding posts, so what can I use to insulate the posts I have from the plate?

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated

J

[jyqureshi]

To answer my own question, just came back from Home Depot with these:

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[Curt C]

Here is what you want: Nylon shoulder washers.

C

http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=561-SW10

http://www.mouser.com/catalog/catalogUSD/638/1836.pdf

[jyqureshi]

Thanks Curt, that's even better!

[jyqureshi]

Yes the whole orchestra is in those boxes

Hello everyone,

I started my build in April and around July hit a wall regarding how I will install the crossovers in the Statements, which I figured out about 6 weeks ago which gave me enough encouragement to start the work again.

I had a full week off last week and that helped me complete the build.

Here are the pics:

Driver cutouts painted black




Cabinets sanded, Walnut veneer glued, Danish oil applied on one




Danish oil, wet sanding with 400, 600, 800, 1500 grit paper, then polished, then bases attached




Drivers Attached




Center Statement




Close up




Side View



Kitteh approves




Enjoying Michael Buble:



Since I'm short on vocabulary, I will only say this: The Statements bring the whole orchestra in your house, you will not miss a single beat with these bad boys and boy did Michael Buble sound great? I can just close my eyes and completely forget that I'm listening to a recording, the sound stage engulfs you completely, and best of all ... my wife noticed a huge improvement, and that's a BIG statement coming from her, trust me!

The Statements are phenomenal, absolutely amazing system.

Thank you Jim and Curt for sharing this outstanding design with us.

[Jim Holtz]

Beautiful job! :T I'm glad you're enjoying them!

Jim

[deewan]

Nice job. Good looking finish!

[deewan]

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WAIT! Isn't the ribbon tweeter supposed to be on top of the CC? I see the midrange in the top spot and ribbon in the bottom. Any reason for this or just a placement deal?

[jyqureshi]

I like it this way, but not sure if the tweeter should always be on top, but it's not a problem I can just flip it

[Jim Holtz]

I like it this way, but not sure if the tweeter should always be on top, but it's not a problem I can just flip it

Actually, the ribbon should be on top when the center is mounted below the screen to take advantage of the upward lobing effect of the crossover. Give it a try and see what you think.

Jim

[jyqureshi]

Ah ok, will flip it

[Curt C]

Whatever way sounds the best to you is the best orientation of the CC. The main vertical lobe is a few degrees above the tweeter.

Beautiful finish work on the cabs. :T

C

Edit: Jim is correct of course. I hadn't seen his post when I replied, and was a little too ambiguous.

[jyqureshi]

I just tried the Center Statement right side up and the sound quality improved quite a lot! :T

[john trials]

Wow...those look really nice. Congrats on finishing your project!

[Dean100]

Very Nice :T I'm sure you will get lots of enjoyment out of them.

[TacoD]

Really impressive work!

[numberoneoppa]

Indeed, those are some very pretty speakers.

[sawdust]

Beautiful work. I really love the look of walnut. Nice job!

[Johnloudb]

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Your cat looks familiar. This is Ubie! :B

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He's usually a bit puffier but we had him shaved (lion cut) awhile back because he had some big knots in his fur.

Oh yeah, and magnificent work on the statements!

[jyqureshi]

Thank you all for the kind words, all thanks to Jim and Curt for sharing the design.

I have not used any polyurethane, just danish oil with wet sanding and then in the end clear wax polish.

Johnloud: That's a beautiful cat, mine is "Laddoo" ... it's a name of an Indian sweet.

[jyqureshi]

Now I want to listen to music

I haven't been a music person most of my life, but with these speakers I think I'm becoming one so what I ask here today is some good music recommendations, and weekend is right here!

Just throw in your suggestions and I will sample them over at Amazon and pick the ones I like, or if there already is a thread about music point me to it.

Thanks all!

[deewan]

I have always liked music, but with these speakers have become a HUGE fan of two channel stuff. Here are some great albums I have discovered. These albums are all Statement approved by me.

BB King - 80
Canadian Brass
Eric Whitacre
The Ultimate Movie Collection
Minnesota Orchestra Showcase
Drink Small
Patato
A LA CARTE BRASS & PERCUSSION

[deewan]

Oh, and if you want some video to go along with your music, check out both the Dave Matthews - Live at Radio City Music Hall and John Mayer - Where the Light Is. Both are very well recorded in multi-channel and stereo for live concert DVD's/Blu-Ray.