The 1.2TL, Project Monolith
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What an AMAZING build! I'm I missed a potential opportunity to get my ears on these. I'm really looking forward to hearing the owner of this wonderful pair of speakers thoughts on them. I will say that I have several pairs of speakers that I rotate in my main stereo BUT the pair that I listen to the most are my VR3 modded Lsi9s.2ch rig: Speakers: Magnepan LRS w/Magna Riser stands Preamplifier: Parasound P5 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
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HOLY CRAP!!!! WOW!!! How did I miss this thread!!!! Trey these are CRAZY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Well I am sure working on my kitchen the last few months got in the way!!! Fantastic work!!!! Congrats Trooper Man!!!
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Thank you guys! I appreciate it! It has been a great project that has been gratifying to do. 😁- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Getting ready for the journey
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very impressive work! Are they isolated from vibrations in any way? Maybe some rubber blocks under the speaker cabinets. In the spirit of your over the top build, I vote for pressure regulated air bags suspending the cabinets over the pallets.
I have heard shorting the drivers can help prevent damage during transport, but I dont fully understand why?
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Resting before their journey
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Will they travel air freight or over water? Estimated time?➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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hytekrednek wrote: »very impressive work! Are they isolated from vibrations in any way? Maybe some rubber blocks under the speaker cabinets. In the spirit of your over the top build, I vote for pressure regulated air bags suspending the cabinets over the pallets.
I have heard shorting the drivers can help prevent damage during transport, but I dont fully understand why?
Keep up the top level craftsmanship!
Thank you!
I used one inch memory foam for them to lay on to absorb shock.
The crossovers have hard foam behind each cap and the voids filled with paper.
Then I installed a metal strap vertically to clamp it down in front, should allow for no movement, in theory!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Resting before their journey
With the high cost of lumber, wouldn't two of these work.
Padding included.
Mark one Mom, one Dad.
Fed Ex surely wouldn't drop them.
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The casket idea is to die for! It is funny, but they are very similar in size.
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I was informed that they can't be flown due to their 200 kilo + each so its a lovely cruise with an ETA of 55 days!Will they travel air freight or over water? Estimated time?
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Yeah we are clicking 450 per crate- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Should have solemnly placed an Easter Lilly on each prior to closing.Speakers: Polk 1.2TL w/VR3 mods and Dreadnaught interconnects
Amplification: ARC Reference 110 w/KT150s; Cary Audio SLP-05 w/Ultimate Upgrade
Vinyl: VPI HW19 MK III (Heavily Modded); Origin Live Silver Tonearm; Hana ML Cart; Pete Riggle VTAF; VPI TNT Platter; SAMA; Iphono3
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The end of this chapter
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That's a lot of "Fragile" labels.
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I have a lack of faith in the human species...- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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I tried to find some without words and just pictures but no such luck 😢😢- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Come to Papa.
Huge thank you to Vr3 for everything once again!
There really is nothing he can't do!!The end of this chapter
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Hey @ptrooper, found you a new ride in case the word's out to intercept your shipment. Keeping w/the audio theme, methinks you should select this one, perchance, you have to fight for your monoliths at the port of entry. Starting bid of 1AUD...
Lloyds of Australia auction on Mad Max (2015) vehicles. Will be held this weekend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx0Bq5YU4Ds&t=10s
https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=25652&lid=3091593
➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬ -
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ETA dec 3
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As long as you have patiently waited for these things, I hope that they get off the ship without having to sit out at sea due to port issues. Keep us posted bro'.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
I cannot believe I missed all the updates.
Wow! That's a work of art, I can only imagine how they sound. Excellent work Trey!
Pray they make a safe journey, looks like they should!
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Thank you!
Easily one of the largest undertakings I have done. This one build spawned a multitude of side projects on top of the pick up and shipping
Quite an experience!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Thank you Tom. One Stork container ship has only just recently left the states and on its way to Port Said Egypt.
I keep having visions of container ships loosing their loads and when i looked into this, apparently thousands of containers are lost each year hahaha. -
Don't jinx yourself!
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
What? Those crates aren’t seaworthy and equipped with tracking beacons. 😀2 Channel
Pre:Bryston BP173
Amp:Bryston 14B3
Speakers: Golden Ear Triton Reference
Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDA-3, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
Display: Sony XBR65Z9F
Home Theater
Pre: Anthem AVM90
Amps: Parasound A31, A51x2
Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
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I came prowling back over here 'round midnight and had to chime in here....
If I don't build any custom Polk parts ever again (GLWT), I can say that this undertaking and execution is the apex of all builds.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.