David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
I built a pair Davids.... but I did "break the plans". They were built "straight" instead of having the anti-diffraction MTM section as per the plans. I used the recommended GR-Research Mids and Tweeters, but laid out modified. They also have removable grills and are trimmed with walnut. The MTM section has a removable motor board and the woofer port is now located on the front.
They sound amazing and I am overly pleased !
CH
They sound amazing and I am overly pleased !
CH
- Tuba HT 24"
- David Stereo Floorstanders (pr)
- AutoTuba 18"
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Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
The tapered look of the grill is pleasing to the eyes. Nice touch.
'bout time someone posted pics of Davids.
'bout time someone posted pics of Davids.
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Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
The inspiration for the grills came from an online restorer of vintage speakers.... CH
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Those are very very nice.
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Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
Wow those are very impressive.
Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
They look great. How big are the David's? Do you have a pic of them with something else in for scale?
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Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
nice speakers !! like the design .
i plan on building 2 of them also .
do you have any idea about what they cost you in materials and components ?
greetz ketoet
i plan on building 2 of them also .
do you have any idea about what they cost you in materials and components ?
greetz ketoet
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Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
Hello ketoet,
Attatched is a price list of what I spent on the David Speakers. Prices are US Dollars (plus tax). I am using a subwoofer amp and used it's built in crossover elements, so I only purchase a couple of capacitors for the crossover portion of the design.
CH
Attatched is a price list of what I spent on the David Speakers. Prices are US Dollars (plus tax). I am using a subwoofer amp and used it's built in crossover elements, so I only purchase a couple of capacitors for the crossover portion of the design.
CH
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thanks for the info
that's a very interesting price for such high quality speakers .
what parts did you use for the mtm section ?
greetz ketoet
that's a very interesting price for such high quality speakers .
what parts did you use for the mtm section ?
greetz ketoet
building BFM speakers isn't a hobby , it's an addiction
1 x THT
1 x autotuba
2 x dr250 melded
2 x wedgehorn 10
2 x tlah
1 x THT
1 x autotuba
2 x dr250 melded
2 x wedgehorn 10
2 x tlah
Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
Hello ketoet,
The Mids and Tweeters are from GR-Research..
http://gr-research.com/index.asp?PageAc ... ProdID=110
http://gr-research.com/index.asp?PageAc ... ProdID=109
The woofers are
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/55-2421 (often on sale for about $27.00 and free shipping. USA)
CH
The Mids and Tweeters are from GR-Research..
http://gr-research.com/index.asp?PageAc ... ProdID=110
http://gr-research.com/index.asp?PageAc ... ProdID=109
The woofers are
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/55-2421 (often on sale for about $27.00 and free shipping. USA)
CH
- Tuba HT 24"
- David Stereo Floorstanders (pr)
- AutoTuba 18"
- Pair of AutoTubas Upright Home Use
Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
Hello gilmour,
Picture with scale. Tuba Home Theater (24" wide version), model is 5'7", David Stereo Floorstander (mine is 50" tall, 17" wide, 17" deep with extra trim), AutoTuba (18" wide version).
CH
Picture with scale. Tuba Home Theater (24" wide version), model is 5'7", David Stereo Floorstander (mine is 50" tall, 17" wide, 17" deep with extra trim), AutoTuba (18" wide version).
CH
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Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
Nice work, how do they sound? Are these used with your THT and if yes, how were you planning to integrate them? Also why did you decide against the low diffraction face? Thanks..
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Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
Man I keep thinking of a reason for me to build some David's. Unfortunately I dont have the room but I am trying to make an excuse after seeing yours.
What amp are you using with these Davids?
What amp are you using with these Davids?
Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
Hello chrapladm,
The Davids can be wired up several ways.....
There is info and layout of the amp and wiring in this topic...
http://billfitzmaurice.info/forum/viewt ... =5&t=11421
CH
The Davids can be wired up several ways.....
There is info and layout of the amp and wiring in this topic...
http://billfitzmaurice.info/forum/viewt ... =5&t=11421
CH
- Tuba HT 24"
- David Stereo Floorstanders (pr)
- AutoTuba 18"
- Pair of AutoTubas Upright Home Use
Re: David Stereo Floorstanders... "I Broke The Plans"
Hello Drey,
I would also say they sound "too real".... They have startled me twice, I was playing Dave Koz, mostly instrumentals, and when a vocal started, I spun around to see who was in the room and during a movie there was the sound of a door opening and I thought someone was breaking in and my wife nearly had a heart attack.
So far I think the Davids sound much better that the THT and my stereo mains (vintage EPI 200's and EPI 100's). The Davids bass seems to be much more "musical" or "cleaner" than the THT and just as deep to my ear.
The aesthetics committee descided that. (wife approval committee)
CH
To me they sound "indescribably delicious" . The mids and highs are extremely clean and crisp and the bass thunders (with Davids you have the equivalent of 2 AutoTubas). I cannot find any flaw in the Davids.Nice work, how do they sound?
I would also say they sound "too real".... They have startled me twice, I was playing Dave Koz, mostly instrumentals, and when a vocal started, I spun around to see who was in the room and during a movie there was the sound of a door opening and I thought someone was breaking in and my wife nearly had a heart attack.
Have not tried that yet but might give it a try by using 2 subwoofer amps and setting the THT very low crossover so it will just produce the lowest ocatave or two.Are these used with your THT and if yes, how were you planning to integrate them?
So far I think the Davids sound much better that the THT and my stereo mains (vintage EPI 200's and EPI 100's). The Davids bass seems to be much more "musical" or "cleaner" than the THT and just as deep to my ear.
Also why did you decide against the low diffraction face?
The aesthetics committee descided that. (wife approval committee)
CH
- Tuba HT 24"
- David Stereo Floorstanders (pr)
- AutoTuba 18"
- Pair of AutoTubas Upright Home Use