vnzbd Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Has anyone ever removed /sealed the passive of a Chorus II and ported it like the Chorus I? Maybe due to damaged Passives, I am considering due to proper wall spacing for the passive. I belive you would lose about 6 hz due to the specs, db unknown. They have the same size cabinet and same woofer. Just wondering! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo171 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Has anyone ever removed /sealed the passive of a Chorus II and ported it like the Chorus I? Maybe due to damaged Passives, I am considering due to proper wall spacing for the passive. I belive you would lose about 6 hz due to the specs, db unknown. They have the same size cabinet and same woofer. Just wondering! Thanks. It's just not about the bass. Which the II does go lower. The II's also have a totally different midrange driver and horn. The II's just need to be about 6" to a foot away from the wall to get good bass. If your passives are damaged, they can be reconed. Lot less hassle than sealing and porting a II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Has anyone ever removed /sealed the passive of a Chorus II and ported it like the Chorus I? Maybe due to damaged Passives, I am considering due to proper wall spacing for the passive. I belive you would lose about 6 hz due to the specs, db unknown. They have the same size cabinet and same woofer. Just wondering! Thanks. It's just not about the bass. Which the II does go lower. The II's also have a totally different midrange driver and horn. The II's just need to be about 6" to a foot away from the wall to get good bass. If your passives are damaged, they can be reconed. Lot less hassle than sealing and porting a II. Not to mention the change in $ value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnzbd Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have found that the sound better in my room about 18" from the wall but then they stick out too far. At the 6" mark the bass is a little muddy. I would view the different mids/horn as a plus for the II. The port could be put into the cover of the passive so that no cutting of the cabinet would be needed and the passive could be replaced when wanted.... Thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo171 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have found that the sound better in my room about 18" from the wall but then they stick out too far. At the 6" mark the bass is a little muddy. I would view the different mids/horn as a plus for the II. The port could be put into the cover of the passive so that no cutting of the cabinet would be needed and the passive could be replaced when wanted.... Thanks for the input! If you remove the passive and put the ports in the rear, you will have the same problem with wall placement. With the ports in the front, it doesn't matter with the distance concerning the rear wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 the space reason is why I want 1 of each: Chorus AND Chorus II... I have found that the sound better in my room about 18" from the wall but then they stick out too far. At the 6" mark the bass is a little muddy. I would view the different mids/horn as a plus for the II. The port could be put into the cover of the passive so that no cutting of the cabinet would be needed and the passive could be replaced when wanted.... Thanks for the input! If you remove the passive and put the ports in the rear, you will have the same problem with wall placement. With the ports in the front, it doesn't matter with the distance concerning the rear wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 The port could be put into the cover of the passive so that no cutting of the cabinet would be needed and the passive could be replaced when wanted.... I've pointed this out before, and it makes a lot of sense to me. You could change the port size to tune it slightly lower while you are at it, to match the passive tuning.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Has anyone ever removed /sealed the passive of a Chorus II and ported it like the Chorus I? Maybe due to damaged Passives, I am considering due to proper wall spacing for the passive. I belive you would lose about 6 hz due to the specs, db unknown. They have the same size cabinet and same woofer. Just wondering! Thanks. IMHO this would be a major mistake ! The Chorus I is no match for the Chorus II . What receiver or amp/preamp combo are you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo171 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 The 2 speakers are tuned differently. If I were you, I would sell the Chorus II and buy a set of Chorus's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnzbd Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 I don't recall ever seeing a set on the original Chorus comming for sale in south FL, I don't believe that I have even heard a set before. I think that I would miss the CII's mid........ Anyway, just a thought..... Thanks again for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 no reason you cannot vent a pair of Chorus ll to work with the passive replaced by plywood blanks. As said already you will have to place them on the front if you you want to get around the front wall loading issues. I would not sell your speakers. Best regards Moray James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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