2.3tl build!

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,607
in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Csa, mundorf resistors, Jantzen inductors

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- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    edited June 2021
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    Walnut substrate?
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,607
    It is a type of rosewood, grenadillo
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,607
    Drew, lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    They look even nicer in person! I cant wait to get the time to install these beauties. Thanks for your work.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Nice work indeed!
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    the wiring harnesses are also beautiful works of art
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,607
    Thank you!

    I totally forgot to take pics of the terminal plates, wiring etc
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    nearly done. Just waiting to get the steel semi rings for the mid woofers.
    RDO 198's with custom billet plates
    Custom VR3 crossover "as pictured earlier in this thread" with all new internal wiring
    Dynamat on all MW and passives
    Larry's rings installed and glued in "full set minus the mid woofers. Mids will get steel semi rings to help stiffen the front baffle
    These wnet from pretty good sounding with the stock crossover, to AMAZING sounding after these upgrades. I cant wait to hear them after I get the semi rings installed. Hard to believe it can get any better.

    Sorry for poor pics. I was busy with the install and I am not a good photographer.kjxs9331b3u7.jpg
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    edited August 2021
    also epoxied all the mids magnets, and did a very thorough cleaning on cabinets and all drivers.
    Plan to replace the front grill cloth on them soon too. The sides are in great condition and dont justify the pain of doing them.
    Thanks so much to the 3 top shelf craftsmen that made this possible by making the crossover/wiring harnesses, and the billet tweeter plates and MW semi rings "getting soon", and the Larry's rings sets. I didnt use the rings for the MW drivers, waiting on steel semi rings for those.

    Crossovers/wiring by VR3

    Billet tweeter plates and MW semi-rings by XSCHOP

    Larry's Backer rings by TOOLFORLIFEFAN
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,607
    Looks great!

    I would get a strap to secure the wiring just so it is not vibrating around and stuff
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    will do the strap. Good thinking.
    Lots of money and lots of time... worth every cent and minute spent!!! The more I listen to it, the better it sounds.
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
    Very nice. From experience...don't forget the tweeter and MW felts from Trey, too!
    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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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    What are the "felts" for or what do they do? I am all for improvements!
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
    edited August 2021
    hytekrednek wrote: »
    What are the "felts" for or what do they do? I am all for improvements!
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/193729/anti-diffraction-rings-for-tweeters/p1
    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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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,804
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    Nice work!

    Looking at this picture, is this how you have them setup? In the corner on an angle? Are they toed in also?
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    No, they were moved out and angled for me to work on. They are back to proper position now.
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    edited August 2021
    Also on the list... I need to get some flat head counter sunk screws for the mounting of the billet tweeter plates. Just used button heads as that is all I had on hand and could not find what I need locally. Will have to order them probably. USA made high quality screws are impossible to find locally.
    I do have some 8-32 security hex button heads I have considered swapping out for on the other drivers, but I hesitate because I do not know the quality level of these security hex screws and the ones I am using now are USA made high quality fasteners.
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    V3R Diffraction felts ordered for the 2.3tl's I cant wait to install and evaluate them. Based on others use of them, I expect a noticeable improvement.
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    FINALLY! The last 2 parts to my 2.3tl upgrade puzzle are in my possession! I got the V3R diffraction felts in, along with xschop's steel semi-rings for the mid woofers. Just have to find the time. The diffraction felts will be quickly done. The steel semi rings will take a while to do properly as there is lots of excess glue in the way that has to be removed.

    Then... I will start saving up to upgrade my receiver. Not sure yet, but PS Audio has my attention. Liking their streaming receiver thingy, but dang it is pricey!
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
    Way to go on the upgrades. You won't be disappointed when done.
    hytekrednek wrote: »
    Then... I will start saving up to upgrade my receiver. Not sure yet, but PS Audio has my attention. Liking their streaming receiver thingy, but dang it is pricey!

    Not sure what "streaming receiver thingy" you're talking about but I have a full PS Audio stack on my 1.2tl's (see my sig). Exceptional sound and zero regrets.
    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: 28,607
    edited April 2
    Seriously can't believe this was 3 years ago... Lol

    Dreadnought for Shaun!

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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: 127
    I can't believe it's been that long either!
    Dreadnought installed and working great! Thanks for another fine upgrade!
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    I am amazed at the difference the dreadnought made considering how good it sounded before. I was not sure if I wanted to get the dreadnought or not. I wasnt sure it would be worth it. I was wrong. I am very glad I decided to get it.
    Thanks for the fine dreadnought build!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,607
    Awesome! Glad to hear you are enjoying everything!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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