robster Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 O.K. I just got my Forte' 1's crossovers modified by DeanG. Should I rope caulk the horns,and or use dampening material,what kind? I did a search for past posts,but my brain is now hurting. Where do I find instructions on how to do so? and is it really worth the effort. Thanks so very much for all and any help. Cheers, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I tried rope caulk on my chorus 2s, and lost most of their sweet midrange. try it, Im sure it will kill your midrange also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Really subjective comment. i thought about doing this for a while. I was concerned about the same result a low volume. But with over 25 watts of nasty rock and roll they could be better. I do not like my Chorus IIs too loud. I think haveing the cosoover in the cabinet at high volumes is a detriment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I don't have Fortes, but do have Cornwalls and I did some rope caulking on the squawker. I didn't do all of it, I thought it took away some of the sound. With three different amps, I have found that the amount of rope caulk from the magnet towards the mouth of the horn varied from 2 - 4" on the squawker. You may have to try a few combinations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Why would you need to caulk a plastic/composite horn it certainly is not going to ring? No damping required here folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Anyone else think the term "rope caulking" sounds a tad kinky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Why would you need to caulk a plastic/composite horn it certainly is not going to ring? No damping required here folks! +++++++++++++++++++ It may not ring in the sense of a metal horn; but at higher SPL it would be inferred it would resonate. Either from the mid itself or from the woofer backwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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