some audio eye candy

gmorris
gmorris Posts: 1,179
edited May 2005 in Speakers
Here is my new Ascendant Audio Atlas 15. It just arrived.

It will be going into a 9 cubic foot Sonotube style sub, tuned to 20 Hz. I hope to start the build of this beast this weekend.
Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited May 2005
    pic 2
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited May 2005
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    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited May 2005
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    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2005
    WOW! Talk about over-built, that's awesome.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited May 2005
    I got the two atlas 12" subs on Tuesday. They weigh in at 23 pounds each. I will use one for my one house when we get it built this summer. I am going to build an enclosure and sell the other one in an install job I'm doing.

    If I could afford to, I'd keep them both.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited May 2005
    I finally hope to see for myself what all the fuss is about with 20-30 Hz bass sound effects in movies.

    I have one fear, that this monster will break out the two 60 year old storm windows in the basement that haven't been replaced yet. If they do blow out, it will give me a reason to get the glass block windows installed.
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by okiepolkie
    I got the two atlas 12" subs on Tuesday. They weigh in at 23 pounds each. I will use one for my one house when we get it built this summer. I am going to build an enclosure and sell the other one in an install job I'm doing.

    If I could afford to, I'd keep them both.

    I couldn't pass up the sale either.
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2005
    You guys are gonna luv those woofs. Got an Atlas 12 a couple months ago and it's damn near overkill for my room (13' x 20'). Very clean sound. Say "goodbye" to boominess.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited May 2005
    cool... I thought about picking one since they are on clearance but damn border fees would make it a little more than I think I want to spend. How would this compare to the driver in the svs pci series subs? (svs 12" ISD) If I bought one of these and found a good amp for it could it rival a SVS?

    Looking foward to seeing your project come together.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2005
    How would this compare to the driver in the svs pci series subs? (svs 12" ISD) If I bought one of these and found a good amp for it could it rival a SVS?
    Mine replaced the SVS 12" ISD. I considered it an upgrade, indeed.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited May 2005
    what sale doth thou speaketh of..?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited May 2005
    Closeout Sale
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited May 2005
    Thank you sir...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited May 2005
    damnit I think I might be buying myself another birthday present but only a month early this time :D ... I'm thinking I'll see if I can use the plate amp out of my Athena Sub 8 to power it until I can get something better. I would probalby stick it in a ported box tuned to 21 hz or something. Maybe a box like in pic but modified to right enclosure size... bah I can work that out later. Would I need to stuff it with polyfill or something ? I've never made an enclosure before...

    Now all I have to do is convince my mom to let me use her credit card to buy it since they don't take any other payments (don't have paypal)
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited May 2005
    PM sent to you Michael.

    Zach
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited May 2005
    Polyfill in a ported box can sometimes create problems due to the fill blowing around and getting balled up in front of ports. Sealed boxes work great with polyfill. I like to use rubber foam or thick felt as an internal box coating to tame some of the box resonance.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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