The 1.2TL, Project Monolith

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  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 725
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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: LSi9s with VR3's Fortress modsPreamplifier: Parasound P5Amplifier: Parasound A23CDP: Pioneer DV-563ACables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 16,906
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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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,040
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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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,040
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    Getting ready for the journey

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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 125
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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?
    Keep up the top level craftsmanship!
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
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    Resting before their journey
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,479
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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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,040
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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.
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,097
    edited September 2021
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    ptrooper wrote: »
    Resting before their journey
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    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. :)

    Edit: They can be used again too.
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 125
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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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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
    edited September 2021
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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!
    JayCee wrote: »
    Will they travel air freight or over water? Estimated time?

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,040
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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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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,578
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    VR3 wrote: »
    Yeah we are clicking 450 per crate

    Gulp!!


    Well done sir!

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  • Reagan
    Reagan Posts: 116
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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
    Digital: Aurender N100H; Benchmark DAC1
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,040
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    The end of this chapter

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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,372
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    That's a lot of "Fragile" labels.

    :)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,040
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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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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,578
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    VR3 wrote: »
    I have a lack of faith in the human species... :/

    Do those gorillas know how to read?

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,040
    edited September 2021
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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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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
    edited September 2021
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    Come to Papa.
    Huge thank you to Vr3 for everything once again!
    There really is nothing he can't do!!
    VR3 wrote: »
    The end of this chapter

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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,479
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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...
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    Lloyds of Australia auction on Mad Max (2015) vehicles. Will be held this weekend:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx0Bq5YU4Ds&t=10s
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    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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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,372
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    Hope they get there by Christmas time...

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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
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    ETA dec 3
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,333
    edited September 2021
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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. ~
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,759
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    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!

    Congrats.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,040
    edited September 2021
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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.
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
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    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. :/
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,333
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    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. ~
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  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 542
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    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/JBL SDP-55
    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
    Display: Sony XBR85Z9G
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 4,702
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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.
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