Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
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Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
Hello, I am currently using two SLAs for my TV which plays movies, TV shows, and music. They sounds great....but would the TLAHs sound better? I'm ~12-13' from speaker to listening position and the room is 33' front to back. Or should I stick with the SLAs and build a center speaker? Finally, can SLAs go on the wall like TLAHs can? It would help my WAF situation. Thanks!
Joe
PS does TLAH stand for transmission line array (at) home?
Joe
PS does TLAH stand for transmission line array (at) home?
Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
Unless your goal is to build the ultimate home theater, I'd stick with the SLA and build the center and surrounds. The angled TLAH would be nice hung up in the corners, but as far as sound I don't think you'll ever max out your SLA's and still stay married. I just don't see it worth building new cabs. Someone prove me wrong!
Also, what do you have for the low-end?
Also, what do you have for the low-end?
BFM builds:
XF212
T24 BP102 24"
2x SLA's 6-5" mids, 9- gt-302's
2x AT 14" MCM 55-2421
TrT 5" MCM 55-2421
AT 18" JBL GTO804
2x OT12 flat array
2x SLA Pro 2-Alpha 6's 2-Goldwoods
2x T39 24" 3012lf
Simplex 10 BP102
XF212
T24 BP102 24"
2x SLA's 6-5" mids, 9- gt-302's
2x AT 14" MCM 55-2421
TrT 5" MCM 55-2421
AT 18" JBL GTO804
2x OT12 flat array
2x SLA Pro 2-Alpha 6's 2-Goldwoods
2x T39 24" 3012lf
Simplex 10 BP102
Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
From the sales pageFastskiguy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 5:47 pm PS does TLAH stand for transmission line array (at) home?
"The TLAH combines the features of line array, transmission line and horn-loaded enclosures..."
Transmission Line Array Horn is my best guess.
Build in process - 2 WH6, one Alpha 6a loaded, one PRV Audio 6MB250-NDY loaded
Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
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If your bottom end is covered appropriately, I can't see a TLAH being worth the trouble being as you already have SLA's.
You can easily wall mount the SLA's. Google "French Cleat"
What configuration are your SLA's?
Build in process - 2 WH6, one Alpha 6a loaded, one PRV Audio 6MB250-NDY loaded
Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
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Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
Build a center and surrounds. There's no reason why you can't wall hand SLA.
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Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
For low end we have one of these
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Au ... Co-295-518
In this
https://www.diysoundgroup.com/flat-pack ... ofers.html
And we have the two slas and the sub right now. The sla center would be pretty fun to build….that and stick the R and L speakers on the wall and we’d be set. Even if a compelling argument is presented for the tlah….the center channel should probably come first. Thanks!
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Au ... Co-295-518
In this
https://www.diysoundgroup.com/flat-pack ... ofers.html
And we have the two slas and the sub right now. The sla center would be pretty fun to build….that and stick the R and L speakers on the wall and we’d be set. Even if a compelling argument is presented for the tlah….the center channel should probably come first. Thanks!
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Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
SLA mains, center channel and surrounds all hung on French cleats. Dual Table Tubas long style sitting vertical for the low end.
Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
You could build a Simplex 18 with that!Fastskiguy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 11:10 pm For low end we have one of these
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Au ... Co-295-518
Hey Dale, are your surrounds built per the plans? My copy shows them firing straight up at the ceiling.
BFM builds:
XF212
T24 BP102 24"
2x SLA's 6-5" mids, 9- gt-302's
2x AT 14" MCM 55-2421
TrT 5" MCM 55-2421
AT 18" JBL GTO804
2x OT12 flat array
2x SLA Pro 2-Alpha 6's 2-Goldwoods
2x T39 24" 3012lf
Simplex 10 BP102
XF212
T24 BP102 24"
2x SLA's 6-5" mids, 9- gt-302's
2x AT 14" MCM 55-2421
TrT 5" MCM 55-2421
AT 18" JBL GTO804
2x OT12 flat array
2x SLA Pro 2-Alpha 6's 2-Goldwoods
2x T39 24" 3012lf
Simplex 10 BP102
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Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
My own take, two mid bass and two tweeters. I have 8 foot ceilings, so good dispersion mounted about a foot down. They sound great.Hey Dale, are your surrounds built per the plans? My copy shows them firing straight up at the ceiling.
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Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
That’s great! I’ll give it a shot!Dale Hammer wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 2:02 pm SLA mains, center channel and surrounds all hung on French cleats. Dual Table Tubas long style sitting vertical for the low end.
Are the vertical table tubas in the table tuba plans or are those something you came up with yourself?
Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
From the info/sales page
AlsoMeasuring 15 inches high and 60 inches long, use the Long Style version if the WAF dictates a rectangular shape. Or stand it on end next to the wall or in a corner when floor space is at a premium. Or toss some cushions on it and use it as a combination sub and couch. It's the same TT sound, only the shape has changed.
The Table Tuba, Table Tuba Long Style, Small Table Tuba and Small Table Tuba Long Style are separate plans. You must specify the exact version you want when ordering.
Build in process - 2 WH6, one Alpha 6a loaded, one PRV Audio 6MB250-NDY loaded
Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
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Re: Should I build TLAH or SLA for TV/Movie/Music?
Gotcha, thanks!Seth wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 8:52 am From the info/sales pageAlsoMeasuring 15 inches high and 60 inches long, use the Long Style version if the WAF dictates a rectangular shape. Or stand it on end next to the wall or in a corner when floor space is at a premium. Or toss some cushions on it and use it as a combination sub and couch. It's the same TT sound, only the shape has changed.The Table Tuba, Table Tuba Long Style, Small Table Tuba and Small Table Tuba Long Style are separate plans. You must specify the exact version you want when ordering.
Joe