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Guido
10-08-2007, 07:15 AM
Last weekend I stayed at Richards famous Art and JBL Studio in Little Nigeria / London.
Here some pics:
1st Studio with JBLs
2nd Studio total
3rd 4345 Front
4th 4345 side
Guido
10-08-2007, 07:18 AM
He's a woodworking master but also a true artist.
Guido
10-08-2007, 07:22 AM
We finished the H9800 clones and connected the 2435 (fresh circular aquaplas coat).
A big THANK YOU to sweden!
Guido
10-08-2007, 07:26 AM
We did extensive listening tests with the H9800/2435 connected in place of the 2425/fog horn.
Yes, we know that the impedance and probably the response doesn't match. It isn't a drop in and we could hear it. BUT the 2435 is such an improvement to the 2425. It is several steps up!
Guido
10-08-2007, 07:28 AM
We also worked on some new toys :D
Guido
10-08-2007, 07:29 AM
HE, this was a working weekend!
Was it? :p
Earl K
10-08-2007, 07:47 AM
Nice !
Great to see these things moving along . I especially enjoyed the pic of the H9800 clone on top of the 4345. I believe that this is the first time I've actually formed a proper perspective about how physically small that horn is . Thanks !
Almost 20 years ago I ( semi-legally ) lived in a similar space here in T.O. , though it was much much larger ( 2800 sq ft ) . It's amazing how "productive" such dual-purpose spaces can be in the overall big picture ( I really do miss that freedom ).
<> :)
Guido
10-08-2007, 10:44 AM
Just yesterday while going through boxes I realized that I had enough 1500AL's to go with a 4435 type arrangement instead. :hmm:
Four 1500AL? I would call it an Everest 2 low end for real amps.
You can always send two 1500AL to Europe if you want to get rid of them ;)
Very nice! Do you have 4.5 cu ft in there?
It's more like 5.3 cu ft net. More room to play with the tuning.
And yes, there was a delivery. It wasn't removed for the pics. :o:
richluvsound
10-08-2007, 03:08 PM
Looks precariously perched.
Its been moved since then.;)
Rich
Ian Mackenzie
10-08-2007, 03:43 PM
Nice work Guido & Rich.
Rich,
After seeing your bending press the the way you can knock out the construction I am wondering if you can lend a hand with the project May enclosures?
Ian
macaroonie
10-09-2007, 02:48 AM
Hey I was just looking at your Swede Horns there and it occurred to me that you have a fine pair of original mould patterns as in why don't you move a step forward and cast these in mineral filled resin ?
As I remember Rich is familiar with this type of material. Its got to be good though, non resonant and cheap and most of all repeatable.
Best wishes.
Guido
10-09-2007, 04:49 AM
Rich,
After seeing your bending press the the way you can knock out the construction I am wondering if you can lend a hand with the project May enclosures?
Ian
Nah!
Building cabinets for the USA in europe? What about shipping?
Honestly: Project May is more then 3 years old. No idea why it wasn't possible to fabricate these cabs overseas in that time.
richluvsound
10-09-2007, 05:01 AM
Nice work Guido & Rich.
Rich,
After seeing your bending press the the way you can knock out the construction I am wondering if you can lend a hand with the project May enclosures?
Ian
Ian,
thats a nice compliment indeed. However, The boys over the pond are pretty
good at this stuff too ! Widget,Giskard, Rob, Riessen,Ti, Sub,bo,Zilch. `I'm pretty sure they could do without another opinion to slow things down. I think Guido and I are ok just plodding along in our own way just chipping in with everyone when we can.
Although I would'nt say no to a working ( JBL ) vacation in Melbourne: sun ,sand, bikini cladd Nathalie and Kylie clones and ofcourse, many laughs with the" BIG MACKA "!applaud:
Rich
Ian Mackenzie
10-09-2007, 05:36 AM
Nah!
Building cabinets for the USA in europe? What about shipping?
Honestly: Project May is more then 3 years old. No idea why it wasn't possible to fabricate these cabs overseas in that time.
Well in a practical sense that is probably true.
My impressions when I was there was Rich is gifted with turning an idea into a really well engineered design.
I had no idea Rich welded the stairs..the stair way to heaven.
Implemention is flawless.
I have seen many people struggle with curved panels.
Rich just seems to get it right first time and he gets the job done. That's important !
The press and the panels are very clever.
Ian
Ian Mackenzie
10-09-2007, 05:43 AM
Ian,
thats a nice compliment indeed. However, The boys over the pond are pretty
good at this stuff too ! Widget,Giskard, Rob, Riessen,Ti, Sub,bo,Zilch. `I'm pretty sure they could do without another opinion to slow things down. I think Guido and I are ok just plodding along in our own way just chipping in with everyone when we can.
Although I would'nt say no to a working ( JBL ) vacation in Melbourne: sun ,sand, bikini cladd Nathalie and Kylie clones and ofcourse, many laughs with the" BIG MACKA "!applaud:
Rich
You are most welcome,
Just don't wear yourself out before you get here....LOL.
Ian
Ian Mackenzie
10-09-2007, 06:06 AM
What an admission. That post belongs in the project May progress thread.
Rich,
Can you describe how you finished the horns?
They look every smooth compared to when I saw them.
Ian
boputnam
10-09-2007, 08:53 AM
Hey, Rich...
What is the amp you are using on the 2245H's...? I missed that if it was posted previously (sorry... :o: ).
richluvsound
10-09-2007, 09:30 AM
Ian,
I first sealed the MDF with a PVA and water mix. Then Epoxy filler paste, 4 coats of 2-part Epoxy Resin; wet'n' dry between each coat and then finished off with a couple coats of spray paint.
I had to re-build the rear openning with Epoxy and sand it back.
Rich
richluvsound
10-09-2007, 09:48 AM
Hey, Rich...
What is the amp you are using on the 2245H's...? I missed that if it was posted previously (sorry... :o: ).
Hi bo,
Guido sorted this one for me:D . SAC 150 mono blocks out of Germany. Looking forward to the Xover and subsequent bi-amping in the very near future. Ian gave the QSC's rave reviews. And , someone who shall remain nameless ( Guido suggested) a X600.5 type amp and stick to passive. More power either way. 2435 dusted is an excellent upgrade. I can really get the physical experience I crave now without the 2425 Ti going awall. You lot are right, there is a lifetimes fun to be had with these puppies.
Infact , there may even be a new 45er member in the making.;)
Ofcourse we will have to vote him in :D
Agian, " he who shall remain nameless"
Rich
boputnam
10-09-2007, 10:39 AM
Guido sorted this one for me:D . SAC 150 mono blocks out of Germany. Looking forward to the Xover and subsequent bi-amping in the very near future. Ian gave the QSC's rave reviews. Yea, I'd be very interested in you trying something like the QSC or LabGruppen on the LF - I imagine it might tighten-up the bass response considerably. Do let us know when you are able to bi-amp and what your impressions are. :)
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