prodj101 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Over the long weekend, I finally got around to putting the finishing touches on my DIY Proac Response 2.5's...What can I say but amazing? Though for home theatre I'd give the edge to the old RF-5's, due to the efficiency and sheer power, for music, hands down Proacs...They sound absolutely incredible. They don't look bad with the red maple either. Unfortunately as I'm typing this, I'm starting to think about upgrading my preamp and amp...oh well, what can you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPTORMAN Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Lucky you. Being content is one big word in this hobby. I'm still trying all kinds of things on my speaker placement to get the absolute best out of them. Dont' get me wrong they sound better than any of what I've heard before, but I know I can get them to sound even better. Room treatment maybe?? Who knows?? Here's what I got that replaced my Khorns--Edgarhorn Titan II. http://i2.tinypic.com/rhrccm.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
126mhz Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Your 2.5's look great. With them comes the satisfaction of having assembled them yourself. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Nice...very nice indeed. Especially when you've reached musical nirvana! Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Great looking speakers, looks like you did a great job, congrats. My I reccomend that you stop; visiting this forum, all audio equipment stores, viewing audio equipment mags and don't visit friends w/ audio equipment unless they just have a clock radio, etc. That is if you want to remain content. Are those bare walls? thats a no no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Sell the speakers, get a job, and move out of the basement. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Hey now, I'm only 17. I still have a little while before I become a true parasite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 One more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Great amp! Unmistakenly Mac, which one? What do you use for a source? Just kidding on the basement thing.... I lived there for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 It's a McIntosh MC-2105. I used to think it's 105 watts per channel was plenty, but with the proacs and their lowly 88 db sensitivity, I'm thinking not. I'll probably upgrade to something with a bit more authority sooner or later (though I do really like how the mac sounds). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 If you can get ahold of a 200 WPC McIntosh MC7200 relatively inexpensive, that would definately be one way to go. This way you'd still have that great Mac sound with a bit more power to boot! Unfortunantly, no McIntosh is cheap (there's always a catch)...[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranjith Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 prodj101, fantastic looking speakers! I've heard the factory 2.5s at a showroom, they're very musical. Do these contain the Scan-speak 18W and the D2010? Hows that 6 1/2' woofer? I hear its got good bass for its size in that proac-design. How does that 18W sound? I remember it being slightly soft but quite smooth. Nice job building those yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 They're actually 7 inch drivers, but all the other info is correct. The bass extension is exceptional. While they're obviously not as loud as RF-5's, they have better low end extension (I don't need a sub at all with them, except for things like pomps and pipes). They're a bit more laid back, but I kind of like that. I used better crossover components than those found in the factor models, so the mid and high detail is a little bit better. JT, thanks for mentioning the bigger old mcintosh amps...somehow I had completel yforgotten they existed [:$] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientdude Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Man it looks like you live in a dungeon or something...something out of Hostel...haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I'll betcha there's beer in that fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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