avguytx Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, Got_Horns said: Where would I find the specs for sealed volume and such? I'm sure there is a sweet spot on size for these drivers. Just build them with the same internal volume of space as they are right now with the passive radiators. If you would rather them be ported, go with the cabinet size, ports, etc., as the Tangent T-4000. I wouldn't try to reinvent the wheel with the cabinets....they will definitely sound better with a more solid cabinet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, Got_Horns said: Where would I find the specs for sealed volume and such? I'm sure there is a sweet spot on size for these drivers. Measure the cabs taking the thickness of the panels into consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 @Got_Horns the Tangent 500 are the easiest cabs to re-enforce being particle board which is straight as an arrow for laminating 1/2 or 3/8 inch panels on the inside , and the cost is peanuts, there is nothing wrong with the T 500 , except the panels are thinner than 3/4 inch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, avguytx said: I wouldn't try to reinvent the wheel with the cabinets....they will definitely sound better with a more solid cabinet. I agree but I did run into this issue with my Fortes and Chorus speakers. I was going to go crazy bracing them and them decided not to brace at all as they might lose some bass if really braced. These are not my main speakers so I can go with their 'classic sound' rather than perfection which I have elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 minute ago, OO1 said: @Got_Horns the Tangent 500 are the easiest cabs to re-enforce being particle board which is straight as an arrow for laminating 1/2 or 3/8 inch panels on the inside , and the cost is peanuts, there is nothing wrong with the T 500 , except the panels are thinner than 3/4 inch Just go 1/2 or 3/4 veneered ply. They would look cool with 1.25 to 1.4" or so borders (walls) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Or just duplicate Forte I cabinets and take into consideration for the space that bracing takes up. It doesn't take a ton of bracing to make a big difference and especially with better and thicker cabinets out of Baltic Birch or MDF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 @Got_Horns I sent you a PM. Check it, you won't regret it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Horns Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, tigerwoodKhorns said: @Got_Horns I sent you a PM. Check it, you won't regret it. I got it. Speakers are like dogs. If I had the space. I would take all of them. Good find though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Horns Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 hour ago, OO1 said: @Got_Horns the Tangent 500 are the easiest cabs to re-enforce being particle board which is straight as an arrow for laminating 1/2 or 3/8 inch panels on the inside , and the cost is peanuts, there is nothing wrong with the T 500 , except the panels are thinner than 3/4 inch What's the difference from t500-5000s? I'm nervous.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Got_Horns said: What's the difference from t500-5000s? I'm nervous.... T 5000 is 14 lbs heavier , pretty close to a Forte 2 /4 Ohms woofer /better tweeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winglet Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, OO1 said: T 5000 is 14 lbs heavier , pretty close to a Forte 2 /4 Ohms woofer /better tweeter Closer to a Forte 1. Still has the k701 mid.. T#00 https://d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-specsheets/Tangent-100-series.pdf T#000 https://d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/files/Tangent-1000-series-brochure.pdf 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Horns Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, OO1 said: T 5000 is 14 lbs heavier , pretty close to a Forte 2 /4 Ohms woofer /better tweeter Do you think it was a good buy? Even being the t500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winglet Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Got_Horns said: Do you think it was a good buy? Even being the t500? I think so. Parts alone are worth multiples of what you paid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, winglet said: T500 T500 , is a Heresy II in a larger cabinet , not bad at all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Horns Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, OO1 said: T500 , is a Heresy II in a larger cabinet , not bad at all I've been listening to them for a few hours. I like them a lot. More lively then the kg4.5s. very detailed highs, but much more upfront with them. My only complaint would be the bass could be more substantial and forward. It mixes well with my 15" sub. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 31 minutes ago, Got_Horns said: My only complaint would be the bass could be more substantial and forward. after a while , you wont even notice it , give it a week or so , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Horns Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 54 minutes ago, OO1 said: after a while , you wont even notice it , give it a week or so , I just EQd them.... very happy now. Considering they are near field and never had any work done to them. And the cabinets are crap. Lots of potential and upside, me thinks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 @Got_HornsPosted 4 hours ago I just EQd them.... very happy now. Considering they are near field and never had any work done to them. And the cabinets are crap. Lots of potential and upside, me thinks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Got_Horns said: Do you think it was a good buy? Even being the t500? Yes ...the 500 is basically the same in size/weight. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Horns Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 6 hours ago, billybob said: Yes ...the 500 is basically the same in size/weight. Congrats! The drivers are the important part. It looks like the t5000 had slightly better? I don't know. My ears are happy with them regardless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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