Thanks F1 nut....

Braddles
Braddles Posts: 228
edited May 2009 in Vintage Speakers
Finally got to upgrade the crossovers on the monitor 12's.

Thanks Jesse for your help!:D:D:D

Still have to hot glue yet and i also got some new cables to run from the xo to the drivers but i couldnt wait any longer to see what they sounded like.


Not the most pro job you've ever seen but it works.:)

Thanks again jesse for sending your help half way around the world.

Brad
2 Channel
Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
Power Cord - Tunami GPX
CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    Jesse is the man!
    "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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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2009
    He is now International, instead of Nationwide. :D
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    F1 has been international for ages....he's roughly 1000 years old.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,830
    edited May 2009
    You're welcome Brad, enjoy!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    For those who haven't met him, here's a picture.

    viktor-photo_375x317.png
    "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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2009
    Face wrote: »
    For those who haven't met him, here's a picture.

    viktor-photo_375x317.png

    The resemblance is scary. Jesse have much nicer hair.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,894
    edited May 2009
    Is that a cape he's wearing ?


    Braddles, I'm sure F1 didn't ask for anything in return for his help (Yeah, he's one of THOSE type of people), but ..... I bet he'd get a big kick out of a .... hmmmm .... pet koala bear. I imagine they fit quite nicely in a UPS/Fedex box. Couple of carrots for the inflight trip, couple of air holes in the side, and ....... Yes, that's a swell idea. ;)
    Sal Palooza
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited May 2009
    I think he's drinking some Merlot.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2009
    Nice job on the 12s. I can't wait to hear how to they sound to you.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2009
    Polkersince85 wrote: »
    I think he's drinking some Merlot.

    He,he,, Who was that masked man,, with the platinum caps:cool:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited May 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Nice job on the 12s. I can't wait to hear how to they sound to you.

    First impressions are that they seem more controlled than before. Maybe a little bit too much. Seem to have lost some of the upper mids / lower highs.
    More "polite" sound is a good description.
    A more subdued sound than im used to. Soundstage a bit wider and further back as are vocals.

    Will let them run in for a while and see if they liven up a little.

    Is this normal? I thought they would be a tad bright to start with if anything.
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2009
    They take a real long time to burn in. When ever I do work for Polkies I ask the to refrain from posting till they have time on them. Jesse is top notch.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited May 2009
    I got these from War Audio here in Perth Australia. The guy who runs the place builds his own hi end speakers and uses them and said they were pretty good for the money. Any feedback from over there? Have i used the wrong brand?
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited May 2009
    I think that Jesse is the Stig
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    I believe Axon caps are made by Solen.
    "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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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited May 2009
    Face wrote: »
    I believe Axon caps are made by Solen.
    Close,Axon and Solen are manufactured by SCR in France.
    Testing
    Testing
    Testing
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited May 2009
    GV#27 wrote: »
    Close,Axon and Solen are manufactured by SCR in France.

    Are they a good thing? Or could i have got better for the same price?
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    Some like them, others don't. They can be considered a little harsh with some tweeters. Other caps in that price range are Dayton/Bennic and Claritycap SA's.
    "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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