My 2ch rig...

95Honda
95Honda Posts: 77
edited February 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Well, I figured I would share my 2ch rig, I just got done listening to some music, and I still think 2ch is the way to go....

I'm running a set of mains I designed and built using Focal 8V416Js and Ceretec 1 3/16" Ceramic domes. 1st order Series crossovers w/8 awg inductors and some nice caps. Subs are custom built RE Audio XXX18" drivers in large vented boxes tuned real low. Power for the mains is from a scratch built 100 wpc solid state amp (bottom left) and an Acurus A250 is handling the subs right now. Outlaw ICBM on the subs with an Adcom Preamp, cheap CD player that sounds good.... I built the rack to match the speakers.... It weighs 300 lbs by itself...

I shipped all this stuff to Germany where I live now, it sounds great in my new house. I think I'll pick up another A250 and run one on each sub soon enough and maybe build a tube preamp. That and get a decent CD/DVD player... But hell, sound is incredible already.... Picture doesn't do the system justice...

Last year I completely rebuilt a set of SDA SRSs..... I guess that makes me Polk worthy???
www.forceaudio.com .... We cut through the BS.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited February 2008
    Looks nice....don't those pictures on top of the subs vibrate off?
    That you in the wedding photo ?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2008
    I can't believe you made all that stuff! Absolutely gorgeous stuff man. I love the look. What kind of tweeter is that you are using?
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  • 95Honda
    95Honda Posts: 77
    edited February 2008
    Pictures don't move, sub cabinets are almost 400lbs each and don't vibrate. I used to have a pair of 2.8Kw amps on the subs, and they didn't move the pictures then either...

    Yep, those are our wedding photos, it may be my system, but still the wife's room...

    Tweeter is from Accuton, or Ceretc. It is supposed to be one of the best dynamic tweeters ever made. Ceramic dome, 350Hz Fs, and response well past 20Khz on axis...

    Pics of the amp build....
    www.forceaudio.com .... We cut through the BS.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2008
    Looks great!
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2008
    Are you an audio engineer by trade? I am truly impressed by your craftsmanship.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2008
    WOW, Looks outstanding, talk about being handy! Congratulations & enjoy!
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  • 95Honda
    95Honda Posts: 77
    edited February 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Are you an audio engineer by trade? I am truly impressed by your craftsmanship.

    No.

    But I worked for Audioprism for 5 years as head production manager (I built everything) Until I joined the Air Force in 97'. I have been a Radio Technician on Active Duty ever since. My wife and I live in Germany now and I still enjoy building audio..

    I have been at it a long time. I've built a least 200 speakers/subs and a so many amps/preamps/crossovers/power supplies I lost count.... It is an addicting hobby to say the least...

    I really like this site, you guys have some decent down to earth threads. Forceaudio is my site, I own it, much smaller site though...

    I made some posts on here a while back, but was deployed for a long time, now I am back into the swing of things...
    www.forceaudio.com .... We cut through the BS.
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  • jazzisnumberone
    jazzisnumberone Posts: 53
    edited February 2008
    Excellent work. Top notch..
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited February 2008
    The system looks nice and clean. Congrats.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2008
    Beautiful looking system. Enjoy!
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited February 2008
    Amen....damn nice looking setup and the fact that you can build your own stuff just lends even more to the fun of it all.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2008
    95Honda wrote: »
    Pictures don't move, sub cabinets are almost 400lbs each and don't vibrate. I used to have a pair of 2.8Kw amps on the subs, and they didn't move the pictures then either...

    Yep, those are our wedding photos, it may be my system, but still the wife's room...

    Tweeter is from Accuton, or Ceretc. It is supposed to be one of the best dynamic tweeters ever made. Ceramic dome, 350Hz Fs, and response well past 20Khz on axis...

    Pics of the amp build....

    Damn,I think I just peed my pants...sweeeeet lookin' gear
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  • 95Honda
    95Honda Posts: 77
    edited February 2008
    Thanks for the comments!

    I have been here in Germany for almost 5 months now and not found anyone else into audio really. There are a few guys into Car Stereo, I have already worked on some gear for them, but no strictly 2ch or even H/T guys...
    www.forceaudio.com .... We cut through the BS.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited February 2008
    Very impressive! Must admit that I'm quite jealous of your building abilities. One of my worst regrets is not sticking with the circuitry classes I was taking in college. I really enjoyed them, but was too anxious to get to work, and therefore went the way of the "future" where we just replace entire boards instead of chasing down component level issues. Oh well. Hind-sight...blah blah blah.

    Anyway congrats on a great looking system! Glad you're enjoying it.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2008
    Nice setup 95Honda! I live in Stuttgart for 7 years, loved it.
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