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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,883
    dudeman said:
    Haha. I did that at same thing last fall. I still don't have the setup finished. I'm waiting on an equipment rack that is apparently more difficult to build than a space shuttle. 

    Anyway, good luck with the move. I hope it's as uneventful as possible. 
    Waht is the rack?  I'm in the market for something new.  

    I actually don't mind tearing down and rebuilding.  Gives me a chance to re-organize the wires that get jacked up over time.  Although moving sucks
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,161
    It's a custom deal from a local carpenter/furniture builder. It was supposed to be done a week after I talked to the builder but it's been several. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,161
    Finally got the Vega's finished. Recapped crossovers, refoamed woofers, reinforced cabinet bracing, replaced crappy midrange drivers, sealed speaker mounting and crossover plate holes and reblacked and waxed all mounting screws. 

    Man that took a long time. Here's a couple pics of some of the process: 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,883
    Are they all the original CV drivers?  If so, were they difficult to find?
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,161
    The woofers and tweeters are original, the mids had been replaced by the previous owner with cheap aftermarket drivers. I had a pair of good quality spares that were a good match, TS parameters-wise so I put them in. 

    Original speakers can be found from secondary sources but CV doesn't support the VS-120 anymore. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,161
    I gave up on the custom rack for now and just bought one from Best Buy.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    ^^^^^^^^ Looks groovy!
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,161
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,161

    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,161

    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    ^^^^^^ Even better! Congrats!
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,451
    Speaker stands, what is everybody using?

    For big floor standing speakers.  I see some nice walnut ones for sale on ebay, but thinking of making my own.
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,883
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Speaker stands, what is everybody using?

    For big floor standing speakers.  I see some nice walnut ones for sale on ebay, but thinking of making my own.
    I'm confused.  You are going to put stands under floor standing speakers?
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,451
    mrussel1 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Speaker stands, what is everybody using?

    For big floor standing speakers.  I see some nice walnut ones for sale on ebay, but thinking of making my own.
    I'm confused.  You are going to put stands under floor standing speakers?
    Yes.  The speakers should be on an angle so the sound comes at you better.

    See these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-Solid-Walnut-Speaker-Stands-made-for-Pioneer-HPM-100-Speakers-/132281399893?hash=item1ecc95fa55:g:3KkAAOSw-3FZD9bV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,161
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    ^^^^^^ Even better! Congrats!
    Thanks man. It was a lot of fun putting together. None of the equipment worked properly when I got it so it's extra rewarding that everything works, sounds great and cost next to nothing. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,161
    Before I would buy or build stands, I would experiment by sticking books or magazines under the front of the speakers to determine how much tilt you prefer. 

    Tilting your speakers back can have a profound effect on your listening experience. It's not always an improvement though. The size of the room, distance between speakers, distance to your listening chair, ceiling height, room furnishings etc. all contribute to the overall performance of your speakers. 

    Good luck with whatever you decide. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    mrussel1 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Speaker stands, what is everybody using?

    For big floor standing speakers.  I see some nice walnut ones for sale on ebay, but thinking of making my own.
    I'm confused.  You are going to put stands under floor standing speakers?
    Yes, I did put my Pioneer HPM 60 on stands.  It really sounds awesome!


    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,451
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    mrussel1 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Speaker stands, what is everybody using?

    For big floor standing speakers.  I see some nice walnut ones for sale on ebay, but thinking of making my own.
    I'm confused.  You are going to put stands under floor standing speakers?
    Yes, I did put my Pioneer HPM 60 on stands.  It really sounds awesome!


    You ever think of angling them up?  I've tread up on placement and toyed around with mine and there is a considerable difference when you have them angled towards your ears.  In a nice chair in center I'm sure you get a nice sound.

    Nice setup.  Pioneer SX?
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    Yes
    tempo_n_groove said:
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    mrussel1 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Speaker stands, what is everybody using?

    For big floor standing speakers.  I see some nice walnut ones for sale on ebay, but thinking of making my own.
    I'm confused.  You are going to put stands under floor standing speakers?
    Yes, I did put my Pioneer HPM 60 on stands.  It really sounds awesome!


    You ever think of angling them up?  I've tread up on placement and toyed around with mine and there is a considerable difference when you have them angled towards your ears.  In a nice chair in center I'm sure you get a nice sound.

    Nice setup.  Pioneer SX?
    Yes, Pioneer SX 950 and Pioneer PL-570 turntable. Thanks!
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,007
    Uturn orbit turntable
    kanto yumi speakers
    kanto sub8 woofer
    about 150 records (most in this shot) 

    speakers have stands they just had to be moved temporarily 
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