I'd like to make the MLTL version of the Doceros, which specify a 2.5" port (7.25" long). Parts Express has two ports advertised with a 2.5" I.D., but reviewers state that one is bigger (2.625"), and the other is smaller (2.25") for part of its length. Does anybody know where I can get a real 2.5" port? Are those size differences small enough to ignore?
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This is the 2.5" port I've used on some of my builds that works well. http://www.parts-express.com/parts-e...table--260-386 However, Meniscus should have a port that works well with the kit since it's their design. That said, the minor difference you're talking about in port diameter shouldn't make any difference at all.
BTW, I've heard the Docero's at the Meniscus DIY event a couple years ago and its a very nice sounding speaker. I think you'll enjoy it.
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Yep, the other holes are for Dominos. I love those things!- Bottom
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Red gum. I've never used it before, but it's domestic, which I prefer. I really dig the sapwood, but I wonder if it will look too busy on these little boxes.
BTW, I think I mentioned in another thread that I didn't want to do another painted baffle, but my wife said she likes the look of black baffles, so here's me eating my words.- Bottom
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Red gum. I've never used it before, but it's domestic, which I prefer. I really dig the sapwood, but I wonder if it will look too busy on these little boxes.
BTW, I think I mentioned in another thread that I didn't want to do another painted baffle, but my wife said she likes the look of black baffles, so here's me eating my words.- Bottom
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Thanks for the kind words. I glossed over the part where I ruined the veneer on the second panel I glued up, forcing me to completely rework my layout with barely enough left to cover the project. That's the kind of thing I was referencing earlier- Bottom
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Got the ports fitted, and started working on the front baffles I had some extra plywood lying around, so I made them 1.25" thick.
I don't know about you guys, but after sanding, lippings are my least favorite task . In any case, I'd was thinking of doing a chamfer or roundover, and I thought this would be easier than trying to wrap the veneer around.
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I was aiming to finish the baffles this weekend, and got 90% of the way there. I don't have any measurement equipment, but I gave them a quick listen, and I like the way they sound so far. Not surprisingly, they have more low end than the Speedsters, but perhaps more significantly, they aren't as laid back, and they sound bigger.
BTW, I was thinking about replacing my old Rotel integrated with something nicer--any suggestions? I'm planning to stream from a Mac Mini, so I was thinking about something like the Parasound Halo integrated.
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Very nice solid build, your skills a very evident!
Take a look at a Hypex NC400 dual mono amp kit, you can order modules and build 2 mono amps in one case or 2 separate small cases. They offer their full kit, lots of builds on the net. Of course not sure if they are in your budget.
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Thanks! I'm pretty ignorant about this hobby, but I'm really enjoying this project. It's slow work, and I think I can appreciate how much effort you Ardent builders have put forth!
Building an amp kit would be fun, but it doesn't look much cheaper than the Nord stuff? I don't know anything about these amps, though. I also don't have any engineering experience. Are these kits complex?
I haven't settled on any particular budget, but a used Parasound looks to be roughly 1.8k. I'm hoping for balance, remote volume/mute and a USB input in whatever solution I decide on; compact form factor is a plus, but not necessary.- Bottom
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These are fairly easy to build, Nords stuff is his case with input changes like the regulators and OP amp rolling. A simple NC400 build with Hypex kit is $1,500.
Not sure what your source is DAC, CD? A stand alone DAC can have volume control and remote or you can add a preamp. The Parasound if matches the power you need does give you that all in one if your only wanting integrated.- Bottom
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Not much progress to show on these, since I've been working on details and sanding. I decided to try "ebonizing" the baffles instead of painting them. So far, so good, but this is the first time I've tried this.
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agreed, the ebony finish is V nice!- Bottom
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I personally like when people spend the time bookmatching speakers left and right. I did that on two projects that I did. It takes a fair amount of time to figure all of that out, but the end results are worth it, I think. However, most people never even notice.
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those have what i call "character"
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Wow, time flies--been enjoying these for a while already! There's nothing wrong with them, but I just feel like building again. I've never heard any of the DIY designs, so can anybody suggest something with a similar-ish footprint? (8.5" x 11" or so)- Bottom
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I've not heard the Phils, but the Spirit Winds are a very nice speaker. By footprint, do you mean bookshelf? or the floor-space taken? Just so we're clear...
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Browncoat, your work shown in this thread is SO FINE!
Regarding next project after listening experiences at a friend's house and Lone Star Audio Fest I am a big fan of GR Research. I recently heard the X-SLS Encore tower.
My listening notes here:
If you want something a bit more radical the X-Static is an affordable entry into Danny Richie's open baffle work:
Or if the sky is the limit NX Series:
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