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  1. CarlDais

    Lining Speaker Cabinets with black hole 5?

    I use BH5...I figure after all the time & expense I just put into the speaker why not? Does it improve the sound? I think it works. Better than other materials? I dunno never A/B it. Sealed needs stuffing...don't put too much directly behind or next to the woofer...experiment. It will definitely...
  2. CarlDais

    Keiga 1000W Plateamp

    gee, isn't that plate-amp backordered for the next month or so?
  3. CarlDais

    FS: Panasonic PT-L500U LCD Projector

    sent e-mail if this is available to Local USofA buyer....jusr down the hi-way so no paypal or money order needed carl [email protected]
  4. CarlDais

    How much power do I need to drive an Adire Audio Sadhara 12"?

    is Brian Bunge of RAD using a Sadhara driver in his RAD subwoofer lineup?
  5. CarlDais

    GR Research Diluceo Vs. Ellis Audio 1803b

    I've heard both and consider them both to be very good. How you describe the sonic differences is an odd exercise. The Diluceos seemed a bit more dynmaic and played at higher levels better. The 1801 original and B version is very nice. The upper bass is improved. The Diluceos have a bit...
  6. CarlDais

    GR Research A/V-3

    Substantially better? Pretty subjective. But I have heard them both and prefered the new AV-3 TL design. In fact at VSAC and at GR DIY Texas 2003 there were more than a few people who tought the AV-3 sounded better than his new and much more expensive Diluceo. It just goes to show you that 1...
  7. CarlDais

    Newbie seeking advice

    well that would be similar to the amp... That design you referenced is a very good design using a very good 10" driver. And yes it's a great use of a smaller cabinet. The actual design I was refering to will be found on Thomas's AudioWorx, Klone Project site....look up at his Signature...
  8. CarlDais

    Newbie seeking advice

    Gee Thomas you shoulda suggested he go the Clamshell Isobaric route as was done in the Rava-II. Dennis at that Vb, think about the affordable Stryke 1204 drivers. In that sized box and sealed you should achieve very good results. You might also consider Adire's HypexP-200 plate amp...
  9. CarlDais

    Subwoofer for dorm? Shiva vs. DPL12

    Dave, Dan Wiggins has given you a good perspecitve. Also you might want to consider STRYKE Audio...do a search. You want their SA-1203 driver. It's John's respsonse to the Shiva....just as capable and a bit less expensive. He can help with you the design. He can help with the amp as...
  10. CarlDais

    Paradigm Center

    If it is proted out the rear....my CC-450 isn't. Plug the port...now , you have an overdamped sealed enclosure with that British sound...a bit laid back yet tuneful : ) no boomy or muffedled sound. Also bput some sound absorbtion &/or deadening behind & around the enclosure.
  11. CarlDais

    external roundover size for floor-standing mtm

    I think Parts Express magazine did an aritcle about round overs.....can't recall hte exact conclusions, but 1-2 " was needed to audibly hear the benefits. That said I think Dennis Murphy has a note about round overs on his site....he felt there was a benefit to even smaller 3/4 or 1" round overs
  12. CarlDais

    GR Research AV-3 Opinions?

    Very Good speakers I have heard them twice now. Once up at VSAC in Silverdale Wasington. Once down in Witchita Falls for DIY Texas. I'd easily comapare them to Paradigm 6os which I own....Easily cmpares---surpasses. SOme of the attendees at DIY Texas preferred the A-3's to some of the...
  13. CarlDais

    FS: magnepan mmg

    plenty of Maggie owners....I'm one. However, we might not live in your city and if you are not able or capable of shipping well then .....
  14. CarlDais

    GR-Research AV1 cabinets plan

    you might want to look into having one of the resident Cabinet makers sell you some of their pre-made cabinets. Such as Dan Wesnor and another guy who is usually on the Madisound boards DIYboxes. I agree the AV-1 is a helluva nice speaker. You nade a good choice in terms of price &...
  15. CarlDais

    VSAC coming

    VSAC 2003 has come & gone....it was a great time. A great variety of gear, music & inidviduals. As Tim said it was TUBE BASED gear....many SET and higher efficiency type speakers. DIY and commerical/retail products were well represented.
  16. CarlDais

    Stuffing Question

    Try Oban 18 year is all we have in OKC. If you like Highland...Oban will please you. Have you ever given some single Malt Irish whiskey a try? There are even some very nice Peat smoked Single Malt Irish.... soooo much better thant he usual Bushmills or Jameson.
  17. CarlDais

    Jordan JX92S Full Ranger

    Nice review Chris and about what I'd expect in that configuration. Have you ever thought of putting them in a rear loaded Horn. or Some would say a well desgined TL is usueful. Solar Hi-Fi in Oregon has a nice set-up. If you are open to the comparison try a nice Fostex. Omega speakers does...
  18. CarlDais

    Questions on Shiva EBS Alignment

    Gee doesn't the SVS-01 outboard subsonic filter have 3 differnt filter settings 15Hz---20Hz---25Hz? I think Tom had these points chosen to correspond with the tuning points of his SVS subs 16--20--25. Didn't give him any second thoughts or undue concerns. I'd be willing to bet your tuning...
  19. CarlDais

    FS: Sony 400Q LCD 16:9 Widescreen HDTV-Capable Projector

    is there a price for this LCD PJ?
  20. CarlDais

    Want to learn what's involved in a "good" DIY design?

    yeah got my issue yesterday...already read it--Jon's article, I had been sorta following along with his scattered commnets on the HT Guide ...darn that it's in three sections. C'est la Vie. Actually this month's issue is pretty good. Did anyone read the unorthodox Center channel article?
  21. CarlDais

    Of the speakers you have built, which ones did you like best?

    Brian...so how is the sound comapred to your Classy Emeralds? Have you listened to Sapphires? If you were to compare & contrast these equally well designed speakers how would you characterize their sound & presentation? You state that the AV-2's are your favorites to date.... have you had an...
  22. CarlDais

    Stryke AV12 vs Adire Tempest (Power & SQ comparison)

    ClaudeL.... I am gonna assume you meant a 'fair comaparison' & intended to say AV-15 Compared & Contrasted to the 15" Tempest. Without the benefit of a direct A/B test I'd be willing to bet bet that the two would sound very similar when driven moderately. That is, not really loud and...
  23. CarlDais

    Sub efficiency question

    Thomas & anyone else... asked another way what is it about, lets say Adire's Malestrom driver which is a higher sensitivity dirver--Without getting too technical-- how does motor design impact this aspect i.e., BL curve variance? If all things being equal(as if that will ever occur)does a...
  24. CarlDais

    Adire Shiva, AVA250

    Gianluca....Jack's correct ( imagine that?!) in asserting that the differences between a Q of .6 VS a Q of .7 is small and might just well be overshadowed by the effect of the room itself & the x-over. Basically, the differences will be heard in the transient respsonse and where the Freg...
  25. CarlDais

    Line Array in the works at Stryke Audio.

    Well i am not expert but I thnk you are basically correct. I have heard GR dsigns Line Array at DIY 2002 Texas. Two Line arrays in Ohio at this years MAF 2003(three actually) And a Pipe Dream set-up In San Jose California. And a few years back an older macintosh Line array. They all...
  26. CarlDais

    FS: Dillon Attitudes

    Dan....so what are your thoughts on the drivers and the sound of the speaker? You certainly have lotsa experience with this size & type of Monitor.
  27. CarlDais

    Adire's new product!

    The HE 10.1 sound fine on any amp. Tubes are used most often because that's the market Adire was targeting. Not necessarily a certain type of sound; like Pi speakers- Horns or Omega speakers-Crossoverless single driver, which are speakers designed for both a type of amp and a type of...
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