longdrive03 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I got to think about using a pair of metal Victrola horns I have laying around in a two way system - ala Belle or LS. I know call me crazy. I realize I could just use the myriad of horns on the market but this intrigues me. I have no idea of the low cutoff on this horn but I would imagine it could get to 500Hz. Some will ask why in the heck are you even thinking about this. That is a good question and I wish I had a good answer. Probably have too much time on my hands. I'm either going to sell the horns (they have wooden shutter type horn extensions) otherwise. Any thoughts, criticisms, suggestions or donations to my build (just kiddin) are accepted. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Wouldn't take much to make an adapter and give it a go. You might be pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 JL, that's what I'm thinking/wishing. Wide throat on the horn and I need to measure but it's a least 2" or more. It would certainly be a conversation piece if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I have fallen in love with vintage lenses... really there are some extremely nice examples, specially by Western electric and some new manufacture that mimic old designs. I can see collecting them sometime in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I always wanted to make a wood throat i could put my iphone on as a cool little horn speaker for my phone 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Funny this topic should arise, just the other day i came across this site looking into some "BigBoys". http://www.silbatoneacoustics.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Schu Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Crazy arse Japanese... wait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 23, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 23, 2017 PWK collected all kinds of old horns, including WE. Including the one I posted above. Can't say for sure, but I think he would all for you experimenting with that horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 This is what I would do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 1/20/2017 at 11:14 AM, longdrive03 said: I know call me crazy. I'm going with that. I'm thinking most people who heard that thing live in 1928 agree with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, seti said: This is what I would do. By God that is the most innovative idea iv seen this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Seti, great idea. May try that. Have to do some fancy routing to match that baby up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 21 hours ago, longdrive03 said: Seti, great idea. May try that. Have to do some fancy routing to match that baby up. Those horns would be perfect for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 22 hours ago, longdrive03 said: Seti, great idea. May try that. Have to do some fancy routing to match that baby up. As i recall, retirement fills your days now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Quick and dirty, just hold your phone over the inlet and give it a listen LOL! Easy enough to make a transition/holder for your phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 19 minutes ago, JL Sargent said: Quick and dirty, just hold your phone over the inlet and give it a listen LOL! Easy enough to make a transition/holder for your phone. Yeah, build an interface to put your $600 Iphone onto that gigantic horn. Sounds real practical, great for parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 24, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 24, 2017 Who has a photo of PMK'S first speaker design? Headphones with paper tubes affixed to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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