NBPK402 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Are exchanging the Xilica for the Minidsp? I would think there would be a down grade to sq. What Exactly are the 2'x2' mehs for? Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk I am getting the 2 ddrc88ms for Dirac, and also to replace the Xilica...Chris Said they should be fine. I used the same models before when I had my JBLS and I never heard any difference when I moved to the Xilica.The 2x2 mehs will be for my surrounds...unless they sound as good as the current mehs, then they will move to the front. If they are moved to the front, I will be looking at building a pair of subs to go under them. Sent from my SM-T830 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Impressive space and project to undertake It's been a while..... Your space reminds me of the rooms in the Roman baths in Pompeii. Vaulted ceiling and the shape and placement of the window etc.... With the speakers pointed away from the windows, should be similar to the older theaters with the balcony, I always though the balcony had a better view and sound at the Uptown in DC, and others. Audio for Apocalypse Now was excellent first run..I have a loft about 8' behind the mlp.Sent from my SM-T830 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 I now have the Minidsp DDRC88A crossover/Dirac in place for my front 3 channels, and have the crossover settings transferred. I still need to install jacks on the rear of each speaker cabinet for the AmpCamp speaker hookups, and rewire the speakers internally. I am going to use banana jacks for the ACAs as it will avoid confusion down the road. On my left and right channels I am planning on putting the appropriate AmpCamp amp on top of each speaker... I am hoping it will not pass too much heat below the amp to the speaker cabinet as it is veneered. I will use the 4 wire Speakons for driving each woofer with its own amp. Sent from my SM-T830 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 I just got my copper plate installed for the MEHs.Sent from my SM-T830 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Today, a friend of mine helped me getvthe HT valances get done, and we love how it turned out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Ron, fantastic work. Waiting for my invite to cross the border 😀. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 You can always come down.Hopefully I will have a pair of the Mini MEHs done soon. I need to order 4 more woofers so I can compare 2 woofers vs 4 woofers.Sent from my SM-T830 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Let me know when it's done, would love to come down and hang out for the weekend or so. You are always welcome my way as well. You have my number I think... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Been a while so here is my update for the year so far... Purchased a Denafrips Pontus ii DAC, Lumin U1 Mini, and awaiting delivery on a Denafrips Athena preamp. I took a chance when I bought the Denafrips Pontus ii since my experience with a external DAC was not good (I had a IFI Signature DAC that sounded horrible). The Pontus started out sounding good and over the 1st month went to outstanding! The Pontus is a fully balanced Ladder DAC, and it sound the closest to vinyl I have ever heard tonally. Now the biggest thing is the noise floor is very low and it throws a holographic soundstage that must be heard to appreciate! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Update... The Athena arrived and even though it is a active no gain preamp it pushes my K402 MEHs to 95db on peaks @ 15' to the mlp with the volume set to 20 or lower! It also has increased the legibility of minute details. My wife and i are planning on moving to Portugal in the next year or two (more likely 2-3 years), and shipping the MEHs will be a big cost, so... Question: I am hoping to get 3 more MEHs completed hopefully by Xmas this year, and I am wondering if there would be any interest in the full size MEHs I have. Any buyer would need to pick them up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico which is a about a 10 hour drive from Texas. I am thinking $1k each including EV dh1a drivers, Emminence Kappa 15 woofers and the cabinets. Now the cabinets I am including free and they are each a bit different in shape and cabinet enclosure cf (also the center cabinet is in the best condition but has a big scratch on one of the short sides. The other 2 are in varying condition on the veneer). I will give complete pics of the exterior so you can see how they are, whenwe are ready to sell. This might give you a way to decide which way to go on dampening and size if you choose to make new cabinets. I would like to sell all 3 MEHs complete (minus the crossover) together and if someone was to purchase all 3, I will sell the 4th MEH horn only for $250 additional. All the horns are in good condition with a couple having some flaking of the laminating in the horn. I will also include 3 grills that I made for the MEHs. If anyone is interested and can make the trip down here and back, let me know. The drive down is pretty safe, but I highly recommend only driving during the day, and driving on toll roads or freeways. there is a place that is local that does home moves to and from Mexico and that might be a better option. You could always fly down here and then make arrangements to ship via cargo back to the USA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Yes man, more better for you possibly to do garage sale section here...if you want, that is. @NBPK402 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Yeah, I just figured I would post here and see if it sounded like a fair price and whether anyone would even think of going the distance to pick up. I will post later this year (in the garage section) once the small speakers are completed. @billybob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Wow Ron...move to Mexico..now to Portugal...living the dream 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Congrats one the next move. Can we expect Negatron 3 in the years to come? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 5:39 PM, babadono said: Wow Ron...move to Mexico..now to Portugal...living the dream Well that is retirement for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 hour ago, NBPK402 said: Well that is retirement for you. Yea a GOOD retirement it seems God Bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Khornukopia Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 4:39 PM, babadono said: Wow Ron...move to Mexico..now to Portugal...living the dream 2 hours ago, NBPK402 said: Well that is retirement for you. The ideal is to find your favorite vacation place, and live there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydukej Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 PM sent @NBPK402. With your current MEH cabinet construction, could these be placed horizontally? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 hour ago, haydukej said: PM sent @NBPK402. With your current MEH cabinet construction, could these be placed horizontally? The center one is horizontal... If you duplicated the cabinet for the left and right you could use horizontally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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