The 1.2TL, Project Monolith

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,631
edited April 2021 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Teaser shot, more details to follow

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- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,459
    Wow! I hope whoever these are for is putting them in their will.
    George / NJ

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    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,582
    That is bat ship crazy cool!
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    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,631
    edited April 2021
    All new wiring, supra rondo, neatly secure to the back wall and the runs to crossover are a shotgun configuration, 9 awg, gold disconnects

    Black hole 5 placed aside and back walls

    Xschop rings, glued
    Aluminum tweeter faceplates

    Hurricane nuts, glued elsewhere

    Resealed enclosure

    All drivers dynamatted, magnets glued

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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    Wow, incredible. Excellent work!
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Bravo.
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  • RandyCroissant
    RandyCroissant Posts: 475
    Wow!
    Yamaha RXA1030, Yamaha CD-S2100, Yamaha AS-2200, Bluesound node 2i
    Polk SDA2btl highly modded
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    Wish list SVS sub

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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,459
    Nice! Mr. Fabrication Award. I notice two things that interest me: You used your laser to engrave "polk audio" in a circular pattern on the billet aluminum bezels just like the RDO's?, and you oriented your Rob's Rings vertically instead of horizontally.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,631
    Thanks guys!

    The 1.2tl front baffle is pretty heavily braced as is so I didn't think much of the direction but I can definitely see the argument for running a certain direction.

    The crossover plate is 3/4 thick aluminum so that should aid in any horizontal concerns.

    I did etch the faceplates to mimic the stock text 😊
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Said it before, says it again.

    You got MAD skills!!!
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
    Very Very nice ,I likem allot.
    The more I think of the MW’s bracing running parralell with the new tweeter bezels and with the side of the cabinet I beleive the main vibes will be kept vertically and ctr of the MW’s!
    Really can’t wait to get my ears on them!
    How’s the wiring coming along Trey?





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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,459
    On these SRS variants is there a 45deg bevel on the front baffle when the grilles are taken off? Could you guys measure the width of the flat chamfered portion? Thanks!
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,434
    ptrooper wrote: »
    Very Very nice ,I likem allot.
    The more I think of the MW’s bracing running parralell with the new tweeter bezels and with the side of the cabinet I beleive the main vibes will be kept vertically and ctr of the MW’s!
    Really can’t wait to get my ears on them!
    How’s the wiring coming along Trey?





    These are yours?
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
    Yes, 6 months have passed allready since planning begun. Could be a couple more before they’r down under.
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    ptrooper wrote: »
    Very Very nice ,I likem allot.
    The more I think of the MW’s bracing running parralell with the new tweeter bezels and with the side of the cabinet I beleive the main vibes will be kept vertically and ctr of the MW’s!
    Really can’t wait to get my ears on them!
    How’s the wiring coming along Trey?





    These are yours?

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,631
    I'm currently designing a second piece for the Sda inductor, so a slight pause in forward production
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,582
    VR3 wrote: »
    I'm currently designing a second piece for the Sda inductor, so a slight pause in forward production

    There is a VERY fine line between genius and insanity... Just saying. :D
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 3,769
    Beautiful design and craftsmanship! Remarkable work!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,631
    Thank you! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,631
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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: 25,434
    Take a bow....
    Incredible!
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    It’s a shame they are hidden, that is art.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,582
    That's amazing! What did that thing cost @ptrooper? Were you like "Well I could buy a new corvette or upgrade the crossovers on the ol' 1.2TL's..."
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,631
    Thanks guys! It has been quite a project! Still a lot left to do :p
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,459
    Over the top awesomeness! Materials cost?
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,280
    Gardenstater wrote: »
    Over the top awesomeness! Materials cost?

    Like the old saying goes....can't afford it & you don't wanna know :D:D:D
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
    edited May 2021
    Yes,You really dont want to know the total cost but dont worry,i am sure Vr3 can build more !
    No corvette on the horizon but I am also currently having a walkinshaw cam,extractors and exhaust put into my ve Holden calais v ve wagon bringing 450 horses under the bonnet .I do beleive these vehicles are also sold in the States.
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  • invalid
    invalid Posts: 1,365
    Those look great.
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