1.2 Tl mods

GaryW
GaryW Posts: 60
edited October 2013 in Vintage Speakers
I finally completed the crossover mods to my 1.2tls this past year and just waiting for the caps to break in. When I bought them 4 years ago the previous owner replaced the tweeters. I bought rings from Larry and installed them, then ordered the caps and resistors and circuit boards from gimpod what a great board he made. Check out the picture of the completed board. I am just starting to notice a difference in the sound from the speakers now, they sound great.

Gary
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited October 2013
    Nice setup!

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2013
    vERY NICE !
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  • markamerica
    markamerica Posts: 203
    edited October 2013
    Sweet!
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited October 2013
    Nice job, enjoy,
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited October 2013
    nice & clean,sure it sounds nice too. Set up looks very nice also. Enjoy
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  • oldmodman
    oldmodman Posts: 740
    edited October 2013
    Your systems really looks impressive!

    I wonder how long it will take to get all the components "burned in"

    I have the 3.2tl's and have the rings and the stuff to put on the woofers. Still saving up for the new crossovers.
    Can't wait to get everything finished.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2013
    Congrats on the great looking crossovers!
    Jake
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited October 2013
    Looks like you have been busy, very nice
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited October 2013
    Nice Job!!

    Replacing the inductors is a cheap upgrade and well worth it.. Put it on your to do list.. ;-)
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  • GaryW
    GaryW Posts: 60
    edited October 2013
    That is a old picture of my set up, I do have them further from the wall between a 60in. Sharp led tv now.

    Gary
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited October 2013
    If you haven't installed any yet, I would highly suggest installing spikes on you 1.2TL's too. It'll improve the imaging and bass response. Also a must do. Congratulations on having installed Larry's rings and finishing the corsoovers. As Larry said, you should do the inductors as well. Talk to Trey (VR3) and he will get you set for the inductors.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited October 2013
    Nice work, and very nice setup, very clean. After those Sonicaps "burn-in" completely, you'll love them even more.
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  • GaryW
    GaryW Posts: 60
    edited October 2013
    headrott wrote: »
    If you haven't installed any yet, I would highly suggest installing spikes on you 1.2TL's too. It'll improve the imaging and bass response. Also a must do. Congratulations on having installed Larry's rings and finishing the corsoovers. As Larry said, you should do the inductors as well. Talk to Trey (VR3) and he will get you set for the inductors.

    I will look into spikes.

    Gary
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited October 2013
    I do have them further from the wall

    Why? It looks like you had them at 6 inches, which is in the ideal range.

    As mentioned, spikes are a must do.

    Enjoy!
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  • GaryW
    GaryW Posts: 60
    edited October 2013
    They are 9inches away from the wall.

    Gary
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    edited October 2013
    Well done and good listening!
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  • heartystatue
    heartystatue Posts: 329
    edited October 2013
    Very clean set up. I had Trey do mine and a huge sound quality difference. I agree get the inductors. Don't know what wires yoir using but I will confirm that they make a difference. Enjoy your work and happy listening.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited October 2013
    They are 9inches away from the wall.

    Of course, every room is different, but most find 5 to 6 inches results in the best bass response. A half inch one way or the other makes ALL the difference in the world.
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