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by jimbo7
Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:35 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Posting Photos
Replies: 7
Views: 108

Re: Posting Photos

I use imgur to post pics on forums. It doesn't shrink them down or require it to be potato quality from the dial-up age.
by jimbo7
Mon May 26, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: HT cabs: dye or stain?
Replies: 5
Views: 89

Re: HT cabs: dye or stain?

Keryn O'Shea wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 9:24 pm Could you stain the outer, flat black the woofer baffles....
I like that idea. When I Duratex, I put a few layers of flat black on first for easier coverage. I could always Duratex over the flat black if I don't like the results.
(this was supposed to be a winter project :? )
by jimbo7
Sun May 25, 2025 5:26 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: HT cabs: dye or stain?
Replies: 5
Views: 89

Re: HT cabs: dye or stain?

Anything that's at all opaque will show the wood filler. Do a piano black finish, layers of spray urethane or clear coat over a flat black base, rubbed out and polished. Thanks Bill, but that sounds like a lot of work for me. Maybe if there weren't 9 small baffle to deal with I'd try it. I was able...
by jimbo7
Sun May 25, 2025 10:08 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: HT cabs: dye or stain?
Replies: 5
Views: 89

HT cabs: dye or stain?

I've hit a wall with my HT build. I need to figure out what type of black finish to apply. I like the look of black speakers that show the wood grain if you look closely, but my woodworking skills are more the Duratex finish style. Currently I'm trying to fill the gaps and sand smooth the 9 driver b...
by jimbo7
Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:10 pm
Forum: Omni Bass/Key/PA Speakers
Topic: Problem with OTop12
Replies: 36
Views: 606

Re: Problem with OTop12

From the limited knowledge I know of electronics; sometimes old or bad parts can make strange noises.
by jimbo7
Fri Feb 07, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: Simplexx
Topic: Simplexx 15 Ported and Sealed?
Replies: 4
Views: 205

Re: Simplexx 15 Ported and Sealed?

Since the dimension are the same, I don't see why you couldn't made a second sealed baffle and screw it to the ported baffle. Or just some squares to cover the port. The only difference I see in sealed vs ported is the bracing.
by jimbo7
Tue Feb 04, 2025 8:36 pm
Forum: Simplexx
Topic: Simplexx 15 Ported and Sealed?
Replies: 4
Views: 205

Re: Simplexx 15 Ported and Sealed?

The plans go over sealed vs ported and what drivers he recommends. (I assume you don't have the plans yet)
by jimbo7
Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Discount on Crossover Parts at PE
Replies: 1
Views: 168

Re: Discount on Crossover Parts at PE

Thanks for reminding me about the crossovers I'll need to build soon.
by jimbo7
Wed Jan 22, 2025 10:18 pm
Forum: Tuba and Titan Pro-Sound Subwoofers
Topic: Trimming down an existing T30
Replies: 6
Views: 544

Re: Trimming down an existing T30

You'll need this:
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or this if you're cheap:
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by jimbo7
Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:09 pm
Forum: Home Theater Setup
Topic: Surrounds wiring options
Replies: 16
Views: 3667

Re: Surrounds wiring options

Update: No progress on hanging and wiring the surrounds so far. The holidays and other things have taking priority. But now have a fish tape and pole, and hopefully enough wiring for the job. I've decided to run 3 surround's wires up in the attic and the one on the kitchen wall will be run up from t...
by jimbo7
Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Can someone tell me this B.B. deal is too good to be true?
Replies: 1
Views: 251

Can someone tell me this B.B. deal is too good to be true?

FB Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ErEegefBu/

It's for 5'x5' 12mm BB for $25 a sheet. They say normally it's $40 a sheet but they have a lot to get rid of I guess. I paid $95 for a 5x5 sheet about 18 months ago.
by jimbo7
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Home Theater Setup
Topic: Surrounds wiring options
Replies: 16
Views: 3667

Re: Surrounds wiring options

I'm still considering my options to run wires through the walls. Drilling down into the basement then running them over and back up the wall would be the easiest. I'm thinking about pulling the baseboards to run wires behind them then up the wall. My thought is it'll prevent unsightly wires in the b...
by jimbo7
Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: Duratex application
Replies: 16
Views: 1631

Re: Duratex application

Seth wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 12:54 pm tasted like a hamster cage smells.
:lol:
by jimbo7
Tue Dec 03, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Rike's SLA and Tuba 18 for Home Theater Build Saga
Replies: 28
Views: 2721

Re: Rike's SLA and Tuba 18 for Home Theater Build Saga

I recommend you spend a little more on a sub driver. The MCM driver is fine, but I was tired of separating the cone from the surrounds. The Dayton DCS205-4 I put in my AT is way better, and only $10 more (holy $hit! I remember when the mcm's were $35!). I also second Antonz's recommendation of the T...
by jimbo7
Wed Nov 27, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Home Theater Setup
Topic: Surrounds wiring options
Replies: 16
Views: 3667

Re: Surrounds wiring options

Here's a quick and dirty sketchup of my living home theater setup. Not everything is perfectly to scale, but close enough to give you an idea what I'm working with. The TLAH's, SLA center, and S18 are not built yet. I have my SLA's and AT serving L&R and sub duty currently. Still deciding if I w...