Mod Thread - Taylo Reference II

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,148
    edited March 2011
    Is he trying to diagnose why the amp blew out the magic smoke?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    I havnt talked to Klaus about my amps yet - not sure.

    The Candela checks out fine - but I had Alex throw in Sonicap Platinums in the front stage to replace the Gen 1 - apparently it is a huge improvement. So I am pretty excited.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,148
    edited March 2011
    How long you thinkin' before it all comes back?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    I think a week --- I am getting the CDP's tray alignment fixed so it closes when the remote is used...

    The amps should be a simple fix - but I might get them upgraded more while they are there too. I hate paying for shipping to get nothing in return basically so shall see...

    I am thinking about trying his cables too...

    I am in no hurry - I miss my tunes ALOT though but at the same token I am enjoying modding these speakers
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,148
    edited March 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    .....but I might get them upgraded more while they are there too.
    Good Lord, Trey. :eek:

    I thought you already had the cream of Klausses crop. You goin' custom this time?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    Im not anywhere near the top...

    Mine is a hybrid Kismet Stratos --

    Mine uses four Symphonic line filter caps vs. 12 -- the wiring is half quatro - half ts premium. The bypass caps on the filter caps are Wima vs. Sonicaps

    A host of stuff can be done further -- I dont think I am going to go any further with them at this point.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    The Sidlicious custom jumper...

    Cost? $5.00

    Thank you, Thank you!

    This is the jumper to go from the tweeter network to the tweeter hook up on the top cab
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    Here is the basic mock up of how the networks will mount on the back --

    The bottom of each network has two layers of dynamat and eight small rubber feet separating it from the bass module..
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2011
    You can't fit everything inside?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    I could have - but I wanted to do a direct wire to amp for the tweeter vs going through three sets of posts...

    And I wanted to apply no-rez to the cabinet, which with those networks taking up basically all the room would have not been possible
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited March 2011
    You should have just went active for the xover between the sub and mains.Those Peerless CC woofers would have appreciated a direct connection to an amp.:wink:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    The bass cabinet actually does get a direct connection.

    Active crossovers sound interesting but you guys will have a hard time convincing me of integrating Behringer, Rane, DBX, Lexicon, etc in my rig.

    I work with that stuff and I know it all pretty much sucks... ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited March 2011
    This is more fun than those mentioned above.http://www.hifizine.com/2010/09/subwoofer-equalization-and-integration-with-the-minidsp-2x4/
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited March 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    The bass cabinet actually does get a direct connection.
    I mean sans any inductors in series with the woofers.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2011
    I agree that running the signal through a few pairs of binding posts is a pretty silly idea. No room for the tweeter x-over inside the top cabinet?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    There is room - but I love the idea of external crossovers for convenience and future maintenance...

    So - yeah... No biggie and I like the idea of having boxes on the back too lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    Ok - I changed my design...

    I didnt like the blue

    I might should start selling jumpers - they are easy enough to make
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    Alright - here is the network boxes all wired up with binding post -- I can never make things perfectly straight

    Ran into a slight snag with the aluminum plates as they are designed to work with 3/8" post vs. 1/8" post --

    So I am going to have to use some washers... hmm - hopefully it will work!

    Shall see!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    Here is a pre-wire

    I still have to fabricate one more jumper

    But you get the idea
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    Haha - I think the boxes are cool.

    Makes it look like a robot.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    Well - I got everything wired up...

    All I am waiting on right now is Diffraction be gone and my new 2" thick bases from Ty

    And - yep, my entire stereo.

    The Pioneer Elite sounds like poo :(
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,148
    edited March 2011
    So this will all be in by tomorrow, right? :biggrin:
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    HA!

    I wish!

    I plugged it up to the Pioneer Elite - hoping to get SOMETHING - HA! HA! I say!

    I hooked it up to the Super Towers just to make sure these speakers didnt suck worse than before.

    Thankfully its just the Pioneer.

    Wow those internal amps sound like a clock radio!

    Give me Odyssey, Give me Odyssey!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2011
    Sounds like it's time to cut the chord with Odyssey.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    As much as part of me agrees with you --

    I like the way it sounds way to much. I would go through several more issues before selling it to be honest.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited March 2011
    I think the work you did is wonderful, but I have to say those boxes on the back of the speaker look like warts to me. I understand your logic but I just can't get past the look. They have such nice woodwork that is diminished by the crossover.

    I bet they sound awesome though.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2011
    Did I miss what great looking cables you are using to wire the crossovers and speakers?
    Jake
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    I made them - thanks though!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited March 2011
    Its actually "cheap" wire --

    It is inwall wire - so the positive and negative and individually separated by its own jacket that is red and black. So I just stripped off the outter jacket connecting them together -- and I bundled two runs for an equivalent of 8 to 10 awg --- put it in some pretty tech flex and threw some bananas on there.

    Probably 20-30 dollars total in all the wires you see
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited March 2011
    Those wires do look cool.

    So when are you going to fire them up?
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