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Hello, I will eventually build new boxes for the Forte ll knowing that I will not gain much other than nice looking enclosures.That's fine with me, I enjoy woodworking. RandyH000 brought up a good point about cabinet volume.Can I alter the dimensions of the box without changing internal volume? Will there be a change in SQ? If I remove the passive radiator and replace it by ports, would that affect SQ? Thanks

The topic does not seem to interest many.I guess I will put off the project since there doesn't seem to be any SQ gains.I will probably still proceed at a later date but for aesthetic reasons only. Thanks to the few who have contributed to this post.

Since I'm not getting many replies, I'll rephrase my question: I would like feedback from members who have built baltic birch boxes for speakers of any make and model and the effect that that one modification had on the SQ.

Hello, What I would like is feedback from members who have built baltic birch boxes for the Forte ll`s and the effect that that one modification had on the SQ. I might not have been clear in my original post.

Hello, I have recently finished a DIY fullrange speaker project and enjoyed it so much that I was thinking of building new enclosures for my modified Forte ll.I would like feedback from members who have done these mods. What I have done to the Forte ll's so far: * braced and sealed original enclosures. * damped magnets, woofer and passive radiator cage with Noico sound deadening material. * Crites upgraded crossovers and diaphragms. What I would like to do: * 3/4 inch Baltic Birch enclosures with 1 inch baffle. * 3 window braces. * not sure about damping yet. I will scrape this project if the gain that I`ll be getting is minimal. Any feedback or comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Hello, Has anybody done an A/B sonic comparison between a MDF enclosures and a BB enclosures? All this talk about durability is great but bottom line is sound quality.It would be interesting if DIZ can comment on the before and after sound differences with his Heresy. I have a set of Forte ll and thinking of redoing the enclosures out of BB but only if it improves SQ.

Considering my set-up, would bass traps work for me?

I've listened from my new position for about 6 hours yesterday and have concluded that the sound is definitely clearer. At first I perceived it as being bright since I was not used to all this clarity but as the hours passed that brightness was turn to clarity.I did not experience any fatigue from the 6 hour session and could have listened longer but it was getting late.Imaging hasn't changed, vocals are still dead center, obviously depending on the recording. So, I'm really happy with the results and glad I asked all those questions.Thanks again to all those who have replied and helped. Now I'm looking for a tube phono to get the tube feeling.

Thanks for all the advise but I`m still working on fine tuning my seating position.I was actually thinking of tubes lately and I might be convinced in getting a tube phono suchas a Croft RIAA. Do you think I will get the tube experience if I went tube phono and SS integrated amp?

Ok, so I moved my position back by 4' and I have gained some clarity. With the first LP I played I would describe the sound as a bit bright but then after a few more Lp's I realized that it's not brightness but rather clarity. I think the brightness I heard on the first Lp is the recording.The sound is not fatiguing therefore not bright. I'll put in more listening time over the weekend and will share my thoughts.

Only listened for an hour.I`ll get back to you once I get more time in...but it sounds promising(no pun intended)!!!

Ok, so your speakers are 1.5' wider apart than in my set-up and your are sitting a 15' from speaker. So if I back up, say, to 10', I should hear a difference. I'll try that tonight. Thanks

How far apart are your speakers? I can move back but a can't space my speakers wider.

I`ve read that putting acoustic panels in back of speakers will improve imaging and clarity.I'm I wrong to believe this? Are you saying that I shouldn't? What would you suggest? My speakers are 6' apart and I'm sitting 6' away from my speakers.My listening space is 9' wide and about 24' long in an irregular room.One side wall is finished with gypsum and a curtain at the reflection point and the other side is a shelve unit for storing my vinyl records.I have nothing on the ceiling. Imaging is dead center but sometimes, depending on the recording, it's slightly off.Is there anything I can do to improve this? BTW thanks to everyone who have replied.

I did mention in my last post that I will be putting acoustic foam behind the speakers.