Dr250's build Question

Post your build odyssey here.
Post Reply
Message
Author
slapaddict
Posts: 22
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:22 pm
Location: South Carolina

Dr250's build Question

#1 Post by slapaddict »

Hello all it has been a while since my last post
I have plans for T39,T48,T60 and dr250's. I've been reading the forums religiously and now ready to start my first build. First i'm constructing T60 slims and dr250's. As i look over the updated plans (march 2012) i notice that the 30 ohm resistor is not mentioned but only the 4 ohm on pg.35. The Old plans(pg33) do mention the 30 ohm resistor. Is this a change or a typo? :noob: I'm so excited to start making sawdust and see how they sound. going to start with one t60 and two dr250's....that sound about correct? Thanks for your time in advance.
Last edited by slapaddict on Sat May 04, 2013 7:23 am, edited 1 time in total.
David

Grant Bunter
Posts: 6912
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:12 am
Location: Ilfracombe Queensland Australia
Contact:

Re: Dr250's build Question

#2 Post by Grant Bunter »

The 30 ohm resistor is certainly in my March 12 plans and is included in my build:
http://billfitzmaurice.info/forum/viewt ... 30&t=18214
In my plans it's on page 34 under the heading "piezo high pass filter".

In my plans, page 35 begins with the construction details for the compression horn array.

Indoors (because you can wall or corner load), the usual ratio is 1:1 top to sub, outdoors, 1:2 top to sub (because outdoors you can't wall/corner load).

Hope this gets sorted out for you, enjoy your builds :)
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

slapaddict
Posts: 22
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:22 pm
Location: South Carolina

Re: Dr250's build Question

#3 Post by slapaddict »

Grant Thanx for the quick reply. My docs dont show the 30 ohm so i'll copy and paste from the old plans, that should do it. Is the only change in the dr250 new update(march 2012) the seperate tweeter array chamber? Oh and wonderful build :clap: I've went through it previously..... oh about 3 times just to get my feet wet. I'll look in my original email, maybe its my error with my ADHD fingers :lol: Gottcha on the 1:1 Indoors and 1:2 outdoors. Tops to subs. Guess i'll be building two of each to begin with then add two more t60's. :fingers:
David

slapaddict
Posts: 22
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:22 pm
Location: South Carolina

Re: Dr250's build Question

#4 Post by slapaddict »

Oh, Now I see its the same diagram showing, i was just looking for the words "The 4 and 30 ohm resistors are ten or twelve watt non-inductive, intended for crossover usage" Quoted from the old plans. The updated plans just relocating the 4ohm resistor to account for the increased sensitivity. :oops: Thanx Grant
David

User avatar
DJPhatman
Posts: 5411
Joined: Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:08 am
Location: Warren, MI
Contact:

Re: Dr250's build Question

#5 Post by DJPhatman »

slapaddict, since your plans are over a year old, ask for an updated set from Bill.

See this thread for more details.
I know money often seals the deal, but seriously, quality is an investment, not an expense... Grant Bunter
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice

Grant Bunter
Posts: 6912
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:12 am
Location: Ilfracombe Queensland Australia
Contact:

Re: Dr250's build Question

#6 Post by Grant Bunter »

slapaddict wrote:Is the only change in the dr250 new update(march 2012) the seperate tweeter array chamber?
Pretty much.
The horn throat component has a slightly different structure.
The ports in the new plans are up the top rather than down the bottom.
Also, the tweeter array doesn't need to be sealed as it is in it's own housing/module now.
slapaddict wrote:Oh and wonderful build :clap: I've went through it previously..... oh about 3 times just to get my feet wet.
Cheers :D
Last edited by Grant Bunter on Sat May 04, 2013 7:50 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

slapaddict
Posts: 22
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:22 pm
Location: South Carolina

Re: Dr250's build Question

#7 Post by slapaddict »

DJPhatman wrote:slapaddict, since your plans are over a year old, ask for an updated set from Bill.

See this thread for more details.
DjPhatman i just recently updated the dr250 plans thanx for the heads up.
Bill your the the best, How much better can it get! Love this forum.
David

Post Reply