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hey guys, i just sold off my dr.k's mtm (vifa18/seas27) and now am looking for that next golden sound. this time, my budget is right at $1500. seas thors got my attention at the moment but i dunno, it seems like ive been around mtms all my life. is there an open baffle, 3-way design much like orion but at my budget? could you guys recommand me some designs that would be comparable to thor? thanks.
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Take a look at this brand new "open back Mid" TMWW design from the team of Curt C, Jim Holz and Wayne W:
....... or this WMTW, from the legendary Jon Marsh:
It's likely that either will give you far better performance than the Thors will.
Good luck with your quest........"While we're at it" - the four most dangerous words in Home Improvement -
That budget also includes BOTH my 3-way projects (WWMTM or WMTMW).
Lots and lots of options.
CdiVine Sound - my DIY speaker designs at diVine AudioComment
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​Take a look at this brand new "open back Mid" TMWW design from the team of Curt C, Jim Holz and Wayne W:
....... or this WMTW, from the legendary Jon Marsh:
It's likely that either will give you far better performance than the Thors will.
Good luck with your quest........
My vote is for the second link ;x(Comment
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The only completed Orion-like project is the Arvo Pärt. You'd have to price them out to see if you could come in under $1500 for a pair. I know TC Sounds raised their prices recently. Along with the official design thread, there are some others with good info. Do a search for Arvo.
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I also would try to built an ArvoComment
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Why not build the Isiris Junior.Comment
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For 1500 you can pretty much build any of the designs here.Comment
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These have been suggested earlier. They are the Arvo speakers. You would be happy with these if you have a room that will hold them.
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Very nice Chuck! :TOriginally posted by chasw98
JimComment
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right now im leaning towards jim holtz's statements. i just love the design and that its a ribbon tweeter. however, my thoughts still linger on thor- why is it not regarded as highly here? is it simply due to price/performance ratio? even with the fixed design enclosure such as 'small thor'? the money isn't much of a factor for me at the moment. i will spend up to $1500 to get the best speakers possible- even if it means spending that extra $700 on a fraction of an increase in performance. thanks for your responces guys and i hope they keep coming cuz to be honest, this is my first diy high budget speaker project and i do need all the help i can get. (i have built rythmik servo and a pair of tm monitors in the past...)Comment
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Not dipole, but I can vouch that they sound great! See:Originally posted by cjd
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Originally posted by Coconutout
Perhaps you should read this thread regarding the Thor:
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Thanks Jim. Right now it is still a grand experiment.Originally posted by Jim HoltzComment
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How about Jim Salk's SongTowers?Comment
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