Emile Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just got some RF-3 from a member ... OK; just the horns, woofers and crossovers. Trying to put them in a vintage stereo cabinet, but have some space constraints - plus one of the woofers is ripped Anyone has any clue how "bad" it would be just to run with "one" woofer per side. Woofers are 8 ohms and crossover has woofer "1" and "2" ... so no problem there (i think). Many thanks, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windashine Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 this is a 20 second sketch using the dang mouse, sorry it comes out looking like a four year old with a crayon, but I just wanted to mention you have all this room below the base of the console, to add part of a speaker enclosure, and make it into a console leg, albeit a hair wider lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 17 minutes ago, windashine said: this is a 20 second sketch using the dang mouse, Haha ... thanks! Yes, that was my original thought But, as we try to do it we're running into minor problems (BTW think your sketch looked pretty good ) Problem is the motor-board(about 7" tall) is attached to the front "slats." If I remove it I will never be able to get it back together So, was going to put a horn on this board and put the double 8" woofers on the bottom. Might work on "this" side, but the "other" side is much smaller ... horn will not align with dual woofers. So; thought about "just one woofer." Thanks a lot, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windashine Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I'm thinking The Klipsch company chose 2 speakers for the 3 way crossover design, and I'm not sure of the correct way to theorize this effectively, hence the drawing reflects a single modest 12" woofer installation... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windashine Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 No Rush, but I'm an seriously considering turning the build of a new shop bench, into a console.... I sold my 2x4 bench last week, and have a few designs for a wall cabinet with drawers inside, mounted on oak leg's, with a 2" curly maple top... which could house a 12 1/2" deep Marantz 2010, but I feel the pain you have with trimming the motor board for a larger diameter RF-3 set-up, which further correlated into a discussion with a bartender over here in Texas. So, have you considered... wait, no, I mean Have you seen, no wait another second, I don't want to mention another speaker maker, but have you thought about making a unique speaker, unlike anything, out of brass, so you look at the next step, and consider a used "sousaphone" tuba, extending from each side.... (remember the RCA puppy listening to the first record player).... there's a few more details to be worked out which could be promising.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 13 hours ago, windashine said: So, have you considered... a used "sousaphone" tuba, extending from each side.... (remember the RCA puppy listening to the first record player).... there's a few more details to be worked out which could be promising.... Haha, Awesome idea! But, still struggling with my box ... will keep you updated Regards, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 What about super glue or something else similar for the ripped woofer that will never been seen? I'm sure sans that one woofer, nominal impedance will change. Tap it with a multimeter and see so you know what you are working with. I think shoe goo may be another alternative if it is not be seen I highly doubt it matters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 On 8/27/2018 at 1:10 PM, Westcoastdrums said: What about super glue or something else similar for the ripped woofer Thanks! Yes; pretty sure that will work ... just want to be sure the "rip" doesn't get any bigger But ... @teaman is sending me the horns/woofers from bookshelf SB3 speakers. About the same xo frequency .. maybe I can "mix and match." Haha ... one RF3 horn, one RF3 woofer and one SB3 woofer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 You may... I would use what you have and repair it. Clearly your klipsch fetish may never be satisfied (believe me when I say I understand that). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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