SDA CRS+ With an External Crossover Twist.... :-)

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 46,129
    That comparison won't last long.
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,543
    edited March 2016
    TennMan wrote: »
    Very impressive components and metal work. What improvements do you expect in the sound of the CRS+ without the components inside? I realize you will gain some volume inside the cabinet without the crossovers mounted in there but I thought the passive radiator was turned to the volume of the cabinet. Have you taken that into consideration?

    How big of an issue is that?
    What % volume is increased?
    Is there TS parameters etc... for the drivers and passive radiator?
    Stock crossovers components are tiny compared to the replacements so not much increased and even if it does, easy to add something if really want to test but Toolfan will know if it needs any further test once it's done.

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  • TennMan
    TennMan Posts: 1,143
    The difference in the volume may not be an issue at all. I don't know. More internal volume was the only thing I could see there was to gain by moving the crossovers outside the cabinet. I was just wondering how the extra volume would effect the sound.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 46,129
    Much to do about nothing. Considering that the 2B's use the exact same crossover and have a much larger internal volume there is no issue here.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,671
    Old crossover mounts are less than 2% of internal volume. Not an issue on TS parameters.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 6,752
    edited March 2016
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    Larry after you get them up n running - down the road' you could always add baffles inside the cabinets if it needs to be tame'd up/down some. (Could use brackets with multiple adjustable holes-so you can adjust them to where ya like it ) When doing my crs+tl'd David walked me through it & it did make a difference. Just a thought... Looking forward to end results & everything looks great
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,657
    wrote:
    Larry after you get them up n running - down the road' you could always add baffles inside the cabinets if it needs to be tame'd up/down some. (Could use brackets with multiple adjustable holes-so you can adjust them to where ya like it ) When doing my crs+tl'd David walked me through it & it did make a difference. Just a thought... Looking forward to end results & everything looks great

    I already have the BH5 cut for it.. B)
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  • TennMan
    TennMan Posts: 1,143
    F1nut wrote: »
    Much to do about nothing. Considering that the 2B's use the exact same crossover and have a much larger internal volume there is no issue here.
    Yes, but the 2B has a passive radiator designed for the larger volume cabinet.

    Consider the Monitor 10 versus the CRS+. They both use a 10" passive and basically the same tweeters and MWs but the M10 passive is a different model number. I think the reason for that is to compensate for the larger internal volume. I'm not being argumentative. I'm just throwing this out for the sake of discussion.

    • SDA 2BTL · Sonicaps · Mills resistors · RDO-198s · New gaskets · H-nuts · Erse inductors · BH5 · Dynamat
    • Crossover upgrades by westmassguy
    • Marantz 1504 AVR (front speaker pre-outs to Adcom 555)
    • Adcom GFA-555 amp · Upgrades & speaker protection added by OldmanSRS
    • Pioneer DV-610AV DVD/CD player
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,746
    Look gorgeous Larry
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    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
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    Cables: Speaker: Furez 10/2 with GLS Locking Banana Plugs
    Interconnect: Furez 10/2 with SpeakONs
    ICs: Custom Furez by Douglas Connections
    Den:
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    Wow! even Chuck Norris approves.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,657
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,746
    Looks great Larry. What kind of through bolts are you using to secure the air core inductor?
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
    Cables: Speaker: Furez 10/2 with GLS Locking Banana Plugs
    Interconnect: Furez 10/2 with SpeakONs
    ICs: Custom Furez by Douglas Connections
    Den:
    Bose 901 Series II Continentals Restored, Re-Built Equalizer with Elna Silmic IIs, Sonicaps, and Silver Mica Caps
    Carver CT-3 Pre, Carver C-500

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,657
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Looks great Larry. What kind of through bolts are you using to secure the air core inductor?

    Stainless, that's all Home Depot or Ace Hardware had, I might get some aluminum ones from McMaster Carr..

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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,746
    Stainless is fine
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
    Cables: Speaker: Furez 10/2 with GLS Locking Banana Plugs
    Interconnect: Furez 10/2 with SpeakONs
    ICs: Custom Furez by Douglas Connections
    Den:
    Bose 901 Series II Continentals Restored, Re-Built Equalizer with Elna Silmic IIs, Sonicaps, and Silver Mica Caps
    Carver CT-3 Pre, Carver C-500

    dhsspeakerservice.com/



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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,657
    Stands, and crossovers are done, now to work on the cabinets..
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  • pumpkinman
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    In a word " friggin' awesome"
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  • BlueBirdMusic
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    Magnificent!!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,657
    Ha, thanks guys!!! :)
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,856
    edited March 2016
    The addition of the BH5 pads will offset the original crossover cab volume change. Very nice work Larry!
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  • RandyCroissant
    RandyCroissant Posts: 459
    I would love to here those puppies when they a done deal freakin awesome. Hats off to you.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,657
    Okay,

    I am at a standstill here, I have everything done, but I would like to have the cabinets redone on the outside (veneer or something of that sort, PSA?) before I put these back together, and I can't seem to find a place in town to do it..

    I'm not afraid to learn how to do it especially the four sides but the face concerns me more than anything..

    Maybe just some black spray paint? If a person could find some.. LOL!!!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 46,129
    Are you asking about the wood trim around the bezel or about the bezel itself?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,657
    Yes, the bezel its self..
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 46,129
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Yes, the bezel its self..

    Is the black material damaged?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,746
    edited March 2016
    Parts Express carries several styles of Black PSA Backed Vinyl, and Tolex, which would need an adhesive to apply.
    http://www.parts-express.com/cat/cabinet-covering/310?N=19864+4294967118&Ne=10166&No=0&Nrpp=16&Nrs=collection()/record[endeca:matches(.,"P_PortalID","1")+and+endeca:matches(.,"P_Searchable","1")]&PortalID=1
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
    Cables: Speaker: Furez 10/2 with GLS Locking Banana Plugs
    Interconnect: Furez 10/2 with SpeakONs
    ICs: Custom Furez by Douglas Connections
    Den:
    Bose 901 Series II Continentals Restored, Re-Built Equalizer with Elna Silmic IIs, Sonicaps, and Silver Mica Caps
    Carver CT-3 Pre, Carver C-500

    dhsspeakerservice.com/



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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 7,682
    Larry you cease to amaze nice job.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,099
    Outstanding work Larry!!!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 14,657
    Thanks Guys!!!

    Jesse was kind enough to help me find a place to take my cabinets for a quote to get them redone in a veneer, I take them in Saturday, and they are close to my house..

    Fingers crossed.. ;)
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  • RandyCroissant
    RandyCroissant Posts: 459
    Can't wait to see the finished product
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    Polk CS350 LS x2
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    Sony 55" Bravia
    Wish list SVS sub

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