Finished Pics Of The Rebuild...Finally

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,732
edited March 2006 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Yep, one speaker is FINALLY done.

3 coats of truck bed liner...

6 coats of clear
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited February 2006
    those lsi15's need to go on a diet...wtf are u feeding them?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    Haha... it does look like a LSi15 on steroids eh?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2006
    great job Sid...

    You definately have skills son..!

    how do they sound ?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    Sound?

    They sound the same (overall) the bass is ALOT tighter than before, and due to that, the 60hz hump they have is more pronounced than before...

    The high end is more detailed and defined, I think its more so due to them being mirror imaged now...

    They sound better to me.... Im all out of mods though unless I switch out the internal wiring (which I plan to do one day! ;)

    Ive already rebuilt the enclosures...fully modded the xovers with a modified tweeter network... binding post... all thats left is the internal wiring! hehe

    and thanks!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited February 2006
    Must be a teenager thing, but the truck bed liner REALLY reminds me of acne... :p

    Looks good, man.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2006
    wait till ya see what he does to the bed of his new truck..!
    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)

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    Haha, thankfully* the bed has a liner in it already.... hehe

    Oh yeah...

    This enclosure is INERT..it dosnt vibrate AT ALL...

    The only reason it vibrates is a subwoofer is... 1 foot away...lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2006
    Looks great, Sid. Well done.
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited February 2006
    The other speaker must feel naked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Dont you have any
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited February 2006
    Am I the only one that thinks that thing looks fugly?

    Maybe it's just the flash, but that looks like a heinous finish to have sitting anywhere other than in a garage.

    Sorry Sid, nothin personal........
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    BP10B4.jpg
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
    edited February 2006
    The face we all know and love and the future owner of Sid's Atomic Speaker Company. :)

    Good job, Trey!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,193
    edited February 2006
    Nice job Sid !
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    Thanks! I appreciate the comments! :)

    Heres a pic without my noggin...

    BP10B3.jpg
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited February 2006
    Looks like something out of the La Brea tar pits. ;)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    Thanks Dragon.........I think... *ponders* ;)

    Side Panel Time...

    BP10B5.jpg

    BP10B6.jpg

    BP10B7.jpg
    I had really high expectations with this panel, I loved the way the knots looked, all that. But I was dissapointed when certain parts of the panel were splotchy for some reason...

    BP10B8.jpg

    This was my favorite of the four, that white stripe is gorgeous, I wish they all had it...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    I sent pictures and info to Def Tech on my rebuild... crossover and enclosure.

    Im interested in what they say... or dont say... ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2006
    I agree; that white stripe looks phenomenal. And, it will be interesting to see what Chet has to say!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
    edited February 2006
    It's cedar, which is a very oily wood. You have to seal it with wax free shellac before any other clear coat is applied to avoid the splotchy issues. I told you to call me first, eh!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    I completely forgot... ugh
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited February 2006
    Looks really good Sid.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2006
    Congrats! Binding Post in the front seems weird though, or are there speakers on both sides?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2006
    Good job bubba, big question, how do you like the improvements?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    They are bipolar towers. Front and Rear array.

    The rear has the port and post.

    I like the improvement, the enclosures are 100% inert and the mirror imaging really helps with staging and definition... the new enclosure really cleans up the bass as well.

    Thanks for the comments! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited February 2006
    brettw22 wrote:
    Am I the only one that thinks that thing looks fugly?

    Maybe it's just the flash, but that looks like a heinous finish to have sitting anywhere other than in a garage.

    Sorry Sid, nothin personal........
    I'm with you 110% brett. Looks ugly, doesn't match the now gorgeous side panels (sexy and slick meets rough and ugly). Sure I'm sure it helped the SQ but I wouldn't put those in a pitch black room in my house. Just opinions though...
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    It seems to be 70/30 - like/hate it. I personally like it alot...

    Id be curious to see if you guys that do hate it (and admit it) - would still hate it if you saw it in person. Because like all things, the pictures dont quite do it.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Pablo
    Pablo Posts: 723
    edited February 2006
    I'm kind of 50/50 on it. I really love the wood, but not sure how I feel about a bumpy black finish. But you probably would sway me if I saw them in person. (either way, they look very professional).
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  • maggiefan
    maggiefan Posts: 223
    edited February 2006
    Nice job Sid. I think the finish is just one of those things that won't photograph well, I'm sure it looks better in person. The flash can have that effect, it tends to make the texture look more rough that it is. Hope this makes sense. :confused:
    Larry
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited February 2006
    The flash highlights every "grit" on the truck bed liner...

    In person, only the top portion reflecting off the light has that "sparkle" - where as the rest is a jet black.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited March 2006
    For me, visually or not, that texture is not something that I'd ever want on something that I'd have inside my house doing what they'd be doing......to each their own though.
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