Most fun I have had in a long time!

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,732
in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Not done but too excited not to post a pic or two!

1.2tl crossover. The V arrangement in the tweeter network allowed for almost no jumper leads, was excellent!

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- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Very nice presentation and layout. Looks like a LOT of hard work that you made look easy. Those custom boards are trick.
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,304
    You are the MASTER!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Will the crossover be visible once installed?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    Nope! Mounts right on the front crossover plate! 😜

    Thanks guys!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Got it.

    Hopefully the recipient of these is a forum member so we can get some before/after listening impressions.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Did you use a stain on the wood to get it to look like that?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    The main board is a wood species called "Chakte Viga" and the connector pieces are mounted in mahogany

    All just have a simple clear coat
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,156
    Do those grow in NC??? :D I've watched that 'Swamp Loggers' show, but didn't see them harvesting any of that. ;)

    Someday we can say, "I knew Trey before he got famous...before his work was on display in the Guggenheim."
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,598
    Super sweet! Too bad the end result is hidden. I'd have had you build one with a 3/8" thick lexan plate so you can see the awesomeness!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2021
    Unfortunately lexan can not be cut with a laser! Otherwise that would be sweet! I could use acrylic but acrylic can literally split into pieces, nothing like doing a build and then have it split in half!

    Thanks guys! Dunno about being in the guggenheim hahhaa
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    jdjohn wrote: »
    Do those grow in NC??? :D I've watched that 'Swamp Loggers' show, but didn't see them harvesting any of that. ;)

    Someday we can say, "I knew Trey before he got famous...before his work was on display in the Guggenheim."

    Apparently in South America they use those trees for fence post untreated and last 100 years? Go figure. Beautiful wood though, cuts great with the laser. Smoke pours out the exhaust like a chimney out the sid eof my house! I tape all of the seams of my printer before I hit the magical blue button though so it stays fresh inside with no smell!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    I don't like it.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    😢
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    Hot damn Trey, you do good work. Rock on with your bad self.
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  • Faustin
    Faustin Posts: 1,149
    Very, very nice.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    Gorgeous nice job
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    Really nice man, great job
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,196
    Sean is going to be very happy when he gets these dawn undah!!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2021
    Thanks guys!

    These are not for Sean, these are based off some of the parts that were in the speakers.

    Seans build will be massive lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Can't imagine what the Monoliths' boards will emerge as. >:)
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    Im excited to see the caps in person!!

    Should be about this size...

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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    WHOA!!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    All done! 😊

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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,200
    That is a thing of beauty! 🤩

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    Alea jacta est!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    Still don't like it😉🙃😉
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  • invalid
    invalid Posts: 1,371
    VR3 wrote: »
    Im excited to see the caps in person!!

    Should be about this size...

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    Those must be the Duelund cast caps, those are supposed to sound awesome. I don't think too many people get ears on those, being they cost so much money.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited March 2021
    Thanks guys!

    Im still sad @pitdogg2 hehe

    I can't wait until they arrive, I think we have been waiting... 5 months?? But I've been told they would be here this month
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RandyCroissant
    RandyCroissant Posts: 475
    Phenomenal
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  • tomcurren
    tomcurren Posts: 3
    VR3 wrote: »
    The main board is a wood species called "Chakte Viga" and the connector pieces are mounted in mahogany

    All just have a simple clear coat

    Thanks for the information <3
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