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    Tribute to Lansing-Heritage-Forum and DIY 2405 & 2446 & E145 build

    Hey guys,


    I have been a member in this forum for a couple of years now and have benefited from a lot of whisdom and help on this board.
    My journey started about 10 years ago with a pair of 2470 drivers and from that moment on I had been infected with the JBL-Virus. I started collecting vintage JBL speakers and building enclosures for them. But unfortunatelly I´m not a professional, so I was depending on your advices many times.

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    This thread is dedicated to all the members that had been a big help for me over the years!
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    After all I think I owe you guys at least a report about my final build.
    So I have taken the time to document this during my build by taking pictures. I will post these gradually as I´m making progress in my build.

    My setup consists of the following drivers:
    JBL 2405
    JBL 2446 (JBL 2441 dia´s)
    JBL E-145

    The bass cabinet will obtain a volume of 7,5 cubic ft and be vented with 2 ducts.
    The midrange horn will be a westlake copy.
    Crossovers will be passive.


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    Thanks again for your sustained help over the years, I hope you will enjoy the pictures.
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    It all starts with a big slab of walnut hardwood for the wooden westlake-horns.
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    Nice! Looking forward to the progress.
    DIY Array, 2242 sub, 4408, 4208, Control 8SR, E120 Guitar cab, Control 1, LSR305.

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    Some more wood for the horn-vanes.
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    Finishing the vanes.
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    Walnut vanes for the midrange-horns.
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    Man, those are some slabs o' wood you got there!

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    Indeed. It had been air dryed over 10years and didn`t had much tension when sawing it.
    It was very easy to work with...

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    36 Inch Big Smith Horns Custom Made To Order

    I have a project where large slabs of hardwood would be a big boost. If you are willing to discuss it with me, even if you are not interested, please respond by email to [email protected] Thank you. Les Orr

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    interested to follow

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    I'll look forward to following your progress and pictures too. I love watching what talented people can do with beautiful wood.

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    The horns have been finished

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    That grain!
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    Those look great, nice work!

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    Thanks a lot
    Here are some more....


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    How about a close up of the insignia?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JeffW View Post
    How about a close up of the insignia?

    Shure!
    Allthough this photos were taken on a different speaker-project of mine, because right now I´m not in the joinery and cannot take new pictures of the horns...

    Best regards,
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