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PostPosted: June 4th, 2016, 10:28 am 
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Went to Lowes and purchased an adjustable pipe cutter. Marked the stabilizer length for keeping the baffle vertical and cut off the excess pipe. Very easy to do after seeing a plumber do it awhile back with that style tool. The pipes, shot and tools cost about $85, so less than $43/stabilizer. Could have used a 1"x2"x8' piece of oak, but I like this look better.

Next add the lead shot to the pipe, seal and flatten the other end for mounting hole drilling.


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PostPosted: June 4th, 2016, 4:26 pm 
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In on consideration of the distance from planer and listening seat. I would make the angle adjustable from vertical to leaning forward toward the listener 1, 2 or 3 degrees.
I tried this with my maggies and it made a world of difference in the imaging. I am fairly close to my maggies just 8 feet


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PostPosted: June 4th, 2016, 10:37 pm 
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No angle needed with the beamformer. It is focused at the listening position at ear height.


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PostPosted: June 6th, 2016, 3:07 pm 
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Both pipes are now loaded with lead shot for counterweight.

Next is to seal the ends, bend the angles and drill the mounting holes.


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PostPosted: June 6th, 2016, 5:49 pm 
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Added the lead shot to the stabilizers today and closed the opposite end. The shot is now captive in the copper pipe.

Next is to bend the angles, drill the mounting holes and attach to the baffle.


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PostPosted: June 6th, 2016, 10:17 pm 
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Baffles completed and standing.

Next to wire up the Neo10 drivers and see how they measure.


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PostPosted: June 8th, 2016, 6:37 am 
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Speaker cables labeled and installation has started. Should be running today.

Then some measurements and crossover adjustments before Room EQ.


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PostPosted: June 8th, 2016, 4:33 pm 
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Good goin'! You're really moving along with this project!

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PostPosted: June 8th, 2016, 4:37 pm 
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Yes. The wiring of the planars is complete.

Next to check the wiring and then connect to the amp modules. Then try to not let any magic smoke out.


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PostPosted: June 8th, 2016, 10:19 pm 
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Baffles and servo subs setup.

Wiring is ongoing and will be completed tomorrow. Then on to measurements.


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