MEH Synergy Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 So where can I get me a pair in California of THTs for $1000? 🤔. I already have a Crown k2 sitting around collecting dust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 The cool thing about the THTLP is that if you stand it upright and put it in a corner the footprint is only 15X18 and isn't quite so 'elephant in the room'. Well, it is actually......but I keep telling myself it looks just fine because hey, when you have bass this kick ***.....Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 hours ago, SWL said: Are using them with a Mini-dsp? Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk Nope. Just straight from my receiver to a Crown X1000 amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Shiva said: If I were closer, I would probably grab the other two, or at least one of them. What are you powering them with? A Crown X1000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 37 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said: So where can I get me a pair in California of THTs for $1000? 🤔. I already have a Crown k2 sitting around collecting dust. So, the question is, what is comparable that one can more easily find in the wild? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Shiva said: So, the question is, what is comparable that one can more easily find in the wild? That is almost always the question regardless of the search 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, Shiva said: So, the question is, what is comparable that one can more easily find in the wild? BFM builder page. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 From my limited design knowledge Horn length = lower frequencies To get into the subwoofer range 20-300 Hz requires a horn length of what ? 8 feet ? Then the question of which geometry for which type of space and application. In addition to lots of carpentry, the multi-fold horns likely have their own set of trade offs. And substantial engineering challenges to minimize reflections, absorption and deflection and it's own set of resonant distortion. Not sure if these are correct speaker parameter terms. If I ever score a Barn and refirb it to my dream living space, Horn loaded theater subs are definitely on the table. Maybe a decommissioned Church or theater would work too. I had an acquaintance who purchased a decommissioned 9 room school house in the country 35 years ago, complete with a gymnasium. Got it for next to nothing like $50K. Took the Office for his apartment, used several of the classrooms as workshops and had one for his motorcycles. Fred was an aircraft Mechanic and very handy with repairing any kind of machinery. One motorcycle project, he used an aircraft supercharger on a Honda, 3 or 4 cylinder, motorcycle that he spent months beefing up so it could take the boost. Asked about it's performance, Fred said that he needed a couple of stiff drinks before enabling the supercharger. Probably moved the bike from 4-1 weight to HP, down to 2-3 ratio. You can barely control 4-1 when you roll the throttle back. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I must say, I am still fascinated reading about IB set-ups, though I have not heard one as of yet. Some years ago, I did listen to a sub with a 24" driver from Deep Sea sound at an audio show. I was fairly impressed. It wasn't even loud in the room and my pants were flapping. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Shiva said: I must say, I am still fascinated reading about IB set-ups, though I have not heard one as of yet. Some years ago, I did listen to a sub with a 24" driver from Deep Sea sound at an audio show. I was fairly impressed. It wasn't even loud in the room and my pants were flapping. 👍 1950s War of the Worlds on theater horns is fantastic. There are 2 competing restorations on the market. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, jason str said: BFM builder page. I tried that and reach out to one in proximity to me with no response. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 40 minutes ago, Shiva said: I must say, I am still fascinated reading about IB set-ups, though I have not heard one as of yet. Cult of the Infinitely Baffled Not very active any more, but still lots of good information there. Lots of cone area can be substituted for horn loading; even PWK admitted that. He also pointed-out that many problems come along with that solution. But for the very limited bandwidth of a subwoofer, it may be viable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Bubo said: From my limited design knowledge Horn length = lower frequencies To get into the subwoofer range 20-300 Hz requires a horn length of what ? 8 feet? I believe with the size THT I have the horn length is approximately 13 feet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Westcoastdrums said: I tried that and reach out to one in proximity to me with no response. Wish I could help. I'm up to my neck in audio road blocks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, jason str said: Wish I could help. I'm up to my neck in audio road blocks as well. I know you build. You are far free me. Wish, you could as well. What I have now is much more than adequate and satisfying. I would upgrade if I found the right deal certainly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 5 hours ago, SWL said: The cool thing about the THTLP is that if you stand it upright and put it in a corner the footprint is only 15X18 and isn't quite so 'elephant in the room'. Well, it is actually......but I keep telling myself it looks just fine because hey, when you have bass this kick ***..... Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk Haha, elephant in the room is right! I have mine 19" from the wall behind them so they stick out almost 5 feet into the room! 😅 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Haha, elephant in the room is right! I have mine 19" from the wall behind them so they stick out almost 5 feet into the room! [emoji28]Ahh.....but you hardly notice em, right?[emoji39]Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 2 hours ago, SWL said: Ahh.....but you hardly notice em, right? Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk My wife came home from being gone all weekend and I had her come down to the basement to show her. She just shook her head and said "Why??" 🤣 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Yer not alone wuzzer.....Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 They make Heresys look like tiny bookshelf speakers! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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