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Finally!!!!! Neutrik, Dreadnought, etc..

Toolfan66Toolfan66 Posts: 14,474
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Well it's been awhile since I have modded anything, and I have had all of this stuff for a year or better just sitting around..

I pulled my 1.2tl's out, and replaced my binding post plates, my Dreadnought, and finally made some MIT cables, I did this as I have wanted to use the Neutrik's that Jesse recommended when he did his. I of course built a case for myself when some of you had the group buy going on..

The Neutrik's are so much better then the binding posts, I love it...

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  • Toolfan66Toolfan66 Posts: 14,474
    I almost forgot what fun it is to solder, while listening to some tunes, and sipping on a drink...
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  • EndersShadowEndersShadow Posts: 17,087
    I'd expect nothing less than stellar build quality and execution from you Larry.

    Looking very nice!
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  • westmassguywestmassguy Posts: 6,627
    Very nice Larry, as usual.
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  • F1nutF1nut Posts: 44,506
    Oh yeah, real nice!

    Now, I see why you did the red faceplates on the Dreadnought B)
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  • MysteryMystery Posts: 2,462
    Looks like upgrade never ends. ;)

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  • ZLTFULZLTFUL Posts: 5,360
    Love the beautiful work Larry.
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  • JhaymanJhayman Posts: 1,555
    Excellent work Larry...
    Great Pics
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  • helipilotdoughelipilotdoug Posts: 1,226
    Outstanding job Larry!! Such wonderful attention to detail!
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  • GlennDogGlennDog Posts: 2,261
    SAAAAAWWEEEEEEEEEET
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  • scotvlscotvl Posts: 88
    Nice work man
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  • mantismantis Posts: 15,902
    Looks fun , great job
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  • MrBuhlMrBuhl Posts: 2,427
    love the red anodizing - that is really sharp!
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  • Toolfan66Toolfan66 Posts: 14,474
    Thanks guys, speakers are back up and running....
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  • voltzvoltz Posts: 5,423
    Awesome work as always! WTG Larry!
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  • ThortonThorton Posts: 1,282
    Wow, those look amazing. Nice work.
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  • headrottheadrott Posts: 5,490
    Just saw this thread. Looks great Larry!

    So what did the crossovers cost you? $3.00 to $4.00? $3.59 as a guess? Somewhere in that price range? :p
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  • schwarcwschwarcw Posts: 7,247
    Very Nice Larry!

    I did a similar mod. Scompracer mounted by Neutrik connectors similar to your on my SRS 2.3s with great results!

    Here is a pick:

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    Carl

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  • schwarcwschwarcw Posts: 7,247
    The Neutriks are a great addition! Nice solid connection. I am using Monster Reference "Z" wire for the interconnect cable
    Carl

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  • Moose68BashMoose68Bash Posts: 3,665
    Fantastic project, Larry!

    Beautifully done!
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  • oldmodmanoldmodman Posts: 745
    I will NEVER get tired of seeing the craftsmanship that is going into these speakers.

    I hope to be able to install some of these works of art in my set(s) someday too.
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