DR-200-250 A/B

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Re: DR-200-250 A/B

#106 Post by Spire »

DJPhatman wrote:Spire, it is much more doable, just very time consuming! The build process has been changed, making it a little easier to build. But it has many steps, so it is still time consuming.
chillhuman wrote:Spire,

I am in the middle of a DR200 build. They are not simple. I spend a lot of time scratching my head, reading that section of the plans, flipping ahead to see how it all fits together, and rereading that section of the plans. I have just finished the horn / baffle part. Based on the plans, it looks like the most difficult part of the build. However, when I set them on a flat surface, they sit flush and tilt just like they ought to. So far I am about 12 hours into it and have just finished milestone 1. I (and this is just me now!) would not attempt to build these cabs without a panel cutting jig and a table saw, however. Even though the plans say it can be done, I think it would take a very skilled craftsman to build DR200's with a circular saw and end up w/ all 10 fingers in the end. <b>However</b>, please don't let me discourage you. Patience, and measuring 3 times, and reading the plans and visualizing before you cut will lead you to success.

I have built the T39 (x2) which sound awesome. The omnitop plans look like the same degree of difficulty and were a build that I could handle for my first really difficult woodworking project.
thanks for the responces. Yeah, im going in on this project with a friend and his dad is a pretty experienced wood worker, although id still like to do as much as i can.

also, could anyone comment on the build cost of a DR200? First we're building 2 T30's, then later probably 2 more and 4 DR200's.

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Re: DR-200-250 A/B

#107 Post by LelandCrooks »

In the $200 range.
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Re: DR-200-250 A/B

#108 Post by RubiconProSound »

Spire,
John (Kaptain John) and I are both in Sacramento and have built the DR series (250's) I'll be starting on my 200's in the next month. Feel free to contact me for help...I also have T30's.

I take it you know Billy Lane and a few others in the Sac D&B scene?
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Re: DR-200-250 A/B

#109 Post by Muchobass »

Are there any threads comparing DR250 to the OmniTop 12's ?

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#110 Post by Bruce Weldy »

Muchobass wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:34 pm Are there any threads comparing DR250 to the OmniTop 12's ?
Holy Moly! That's an old thread.

I don't remember ever seeing one. There are charts you can look at with some comparisons....not sure if that particular one is there or not. Just go to the board index and look for SPL Charts.

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Re: DR-200-250 A/B

#111 Post by Grey Owl »

Nice clear review; thanks.
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Re: DR-200-250 A/B

#112 Post by Seth »

Of all the zombie threads that occur every so often, this is my favorite. I always enjoy revisiting and reading it again. IMO, it's darn near sticky status worthy.
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Re: DR-200-250 A/B

#113 Post by Chris_Allen »

Muchobass wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:34 pm Are there any threads comparing DR250 to the OmniTop 12's ?
I don't recall any over the years, but do recall the OT12 and the DR200 being very similar (once EQ flattened). In reference to this thread, if you treat the DR200 as a OT12, you should get the answers you may be looking for, otherwise, just start a new thread and we'll just start throwing information in the form of experience and data at you!
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