Slow Finalists Center and Anthologys Build

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  • Mandroid
    Junior Member
    • Sep 2012
    • 24

    #1

    Slow Finalists Center and Anthologys Build

    So, I decided to build a couple of Jim and Curt's more recent speakers. PE has had RS225's and RS28F's on sale recently, combined with a bit of shopping spree action allowed me to get most of the parts I needed for very reasonable cost. As the title says, the build is likely going to be slow. I would like to get all three cabinets done before cold weather starts, but that remains to be seen.

    Because this thread is worthless without pictures, I'll start with this one:
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    Scalloped the inner baffle behind the mids and 3/4 roundover behind the woofers. The dry fit is nice; if only I could get things glued together without pieces shifting around.
  • Jim Holtz
    Ultra Senior Member
    • Mar 2005
    • 3224

    #2
    It looks like you're off to a great start! I see beveled joints! Way above my cabinet making skills. :cry:

    Jim

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    • Alaric
      Ultra Senior Member
      • Jan 2006
      • 4151

      #3
      I read the thread title and immediately thought of Jon's favorite quote. LOL
      Lee

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      Paradigm Studio 60 v.3

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      • JaxLax
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2007
        • 110

        #4
        There is nothing wrong with slow.
        3.0 mini statements took me from first cut on 5/28 to hook up in room of 12/23.

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        • BobEllis
          Super Senior Member
          • Dec 2005
          • 1609

          #5
          Jax, that's a speedy build! My Ardent materials started arriving December 2014 and although I am listening, they are on temporary bases with external breadboard XOs while the final bases are being built.

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          • Mandroid
            Junior Member
            • Sep 2012
            • 24

            #6
            Progress!

            Crossovers are completed. I've looked them over repeatedly, pretty sure they're right. Flipped the picture of the underside to make it easier to make sense of wire routing.

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            Hoping warm weather will hold out just a little longer so I can at least get the center cabinet finished.

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            • Jim Holtz
              Ultra Senior Member
              • Mar 2005
              • 3224

              #7
              looks good! :T

              Jim

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