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I've started a new build recently... finally have all the parts, just need to do some more cuts and glue..
It's a 3 way, WCW configuration.. The AE TD12S are custom --- they have a fabric dustcap instead of phase plugs.
Just building a center for now - then going to build L/R.
Drivers: AE TD12S, B&C 8CXT, AE TD12S.
Amplification: Crown Microtech amps (2400/1200s) EDIT: Now, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPR-5 (hopefully), and UPA-7
Crossover: analog JBL M553 (for testing) - EDIT: Now, MiniDSPs w/4 way advanced plugin (3)
Dimensions: 16w x 38h x 14 deep
EQ: Undecided... I have a BFD 1124.... EDIT: MiniDSPs
Preamp: Onkyo PR-SC886 - RCA to MiniDSPs
Cabinet: 3/4" MDF
Connectors: Neutrik Speakon (I've learned to like them more than banana plugs) (2, 1 for woof, 1 for coax)
Type: Sealed
Stuffing: Thinking about 2lb of polyfill - would be about 16oz/cuft. Not sure if this is too much for a sealed speaker.
Driver mounting: Mounting woofers and coax flush with the front baffle..
Still figuring out crossover points... unfortunately the JBL unit doesn't provide much flexibility -- so just going to use as a starting point. Triamping it - in part to the substantially different sensitivities of the woofer and tweeter -- and the flexibility of changing crossover points on the fly. Sensitivities are 93.2 db for woofers, 94 for mid, 103 for tweeter.
In my initial testing - I *LOVE* the 8CXT. I was listening to part of Despicable Me, and you could clearly hear the pluck of the guitar string (during the intro..). I was impressed. It took some time to get the TD12S woofers, but they are SOLID. Between the woofers and the coax - it's almost 60 lbs in drivers!!
Will hopefully get some pictures up tomorrow of progress..
Any questions?
It's a 3 way, WCW configuration.. The AE TD12S are custom --- they have a fabric dustcap instead of phase plugs.
Just building a center for now - then going to build L/R.
Drivers: AE TD12S, B&C 8CXT, AE TD12S.
Amplification: Crown Microtech amps (2400/1200s) EDIT: Now, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPR-5 (hopefully), and UPA-7
Crossover: analog JBL M553 (for testing) - EDIT: Now, MiniDSPs w/4 way advanced plugin (3)
Dimensions: 16w x 38h x 14 deep
EQ: Undecided... I have a BFD 1124.... EDIT: MiniDSPs
Preamp: Onkyo PR-SC886 - RCA to MiniDSPs
Cabinet: 3/4" MDF
Connectors: Neutrik Speakon (I've learned to like them more than banana plugs) (2, 1 for woof, 1 for coax)
Type: Sealed
Stuffing: Thinking about 2lb of polyfill - would be about 16oz/cuft. Not sure if this is too much for a sealed speaker.
Driver mounting: Mounting woofers and coax flush with the front baffle..
Still figuring out crossover points... unfortunately the JBL unit doesn't provide much flexibility -- so just going to use as a starting point. Triamping it - in part to the substantially different sensitivities of the woofer and tweeter -- and the flexibility of changing crossover points on the fly. Sensitivities are 93.2 db for woofers, 94 for mid, 103 for tweeter.
In my initial testing - I *LOVE* the 8CXT. I was listening to part of Despicable Me, and you could clearly hear the pluck of the guitar string (during the intro..). I was impressed. It took some time to get the TD12S woofers, but they are SOLID. Between the woofers and the coax - it's almost 60 lbs in drivers!!
Will hopefully get some pictures up tomorrow of progress..
Any questions?