Tripping the light fantastic

[Wardsweb]

Blast from the past. Some of you old timers will remember this build over a decade ago. I'm just doing some reminiscing. First a picture from 2009 before the speakers were veneered.

[Wardsweb]

Next after they were veneered.

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This system has always been evolving.

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Which brings us to today. A lot of gear has rolled through over the last decade but "The Widgets" always remain.

[Odd]

Very nice setup!

[Wardsweb]

The C50 Olympus with the custom Smith Horns are still around too.

[spkrman57]

Good looking spkr system and supporting electronics.

Regards, Ron

[mmc8180]

I always enjoy looking at very well finished DIY systems

What is in the Widgets? Looks like Altec 511b + ?, JBL 2405, and a 15 or 18" JBL ?

[Wardsweb]

I always enjoy looking at very well finished DIY systemsWhat is in the Widgets? Looks like Altec 511b + ?, JBL 2405, and a 15 or 18" JBL ?Altec 802-8G on a 511B horn, JBL 077 for high end and JBL 2235H handing bass duty.

[Wardsweb]

The C50 have 2405, LE85 on DIY 2397 and LE15A with passive radiator.

[mmc8180]

Altec 802-8G on a 511B horn, JBL 077 for high end and JBL 2235H handing bass duty.

Okie doke. This inspired me to post a new thread...

[Mr. Widget]

Very nice to see these... thanks for sharing. It is always fun to see these evolutions. Quite the light show!
Also, you are a bottle head aren't you?


Widget

[Wardsweb]

Very nice to see these... thanks for sharing. It is always fun to see these evolutions. Quite the light show!Also, you are a bottle head aren't you?WidgetI do enjoy tubes with my horns.

[Wardsweb]

And my JBL's

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DIY JBL 2-way corner horn

[Mr. Widget]

I forgot about your Jubilees... that is one big ass horn on top. Not quite civilized, but I'd love to hear 'em.

Very nice collection. I need to document some of these collections to share with my better half when she starts to give me grief... as in, "look honey, it could be worse". :blink:


Widget

[Wardsweb]

I forgot about your Jubilees... that is one big ass horn on top. Not quite civilized, but I'd love to hear 'em.Very nice collection. I need to document some of these collections to share with my better half when she starts to give me grief... as in, "look honey, it could be worse". :blink:WidgetI am glad to be here for you brother.

[Riley Casey]

Not furniture so much as found objects. The low cabinets originally housed Altec 604s and were built in the mid 70s for a local band's recording studio but now with ducted ports and a 2226 driver. The mid/hi's are a pair of new old stock JBL 4828 wedges with the original 2204 drivers replaced with 2202 mid bass drivers. All tri-amped with an Ashly DSP crossover and NAD amps. I could use some better amps but it's a townhouse so disturbing the neighbors even with only 60 watts to the low drivers is pretty easy.

[mwaldron]

It was a great event I attended back in the day with my young son. I remember some either GAS or Sumo equipment in the mix at the time.

Mark

[Wardsweb]

It was a great event I attended back in the day with my young son. I remember some either GAS or Sumo equipment in the mix at the time.MarkThe ever evolving systems have seen the Martin Logan’s move on. Although, I should have never sold the Prodigy’s. The Sumo gear went to my son. So many pieces of equipment and speakers over the years. So many memories. Life is good.

[Mr. Widget]

So many pieces of equipment and speakers over the years. So many memories. Life is good. :yes:

[srm51555]

I have always admired your systems here and on your website, but never replied because the thread was a bit old by the time I read it. Thanks for sharing over again.

[Wardsweb]

I have always admired your systems here and on your website, but never replied because the thread was a bit old by the time I read it. Thanks for sharing over again.Thank you. I love that a part of this hobby is sharing it with others. We started a local audio group that meets once a month to listen to music, play with gear, have vendors present their wares, and generally talk about the hobby.