HarleyMo Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Even though Ive reduced the pics size, it still takes a while to load so I created an additional post for the rest of them. Thanks for all your compliments guys. This one is all the pieces cut for the top sections: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Starting the oiling process. I used Watcos Danish oil (mahogony color). Didnt want poop brown, right Meagain. I liked the redish tint to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Componants, ready to put in K-77, K-55V, Bob Crites Woofer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 ALK Crossover installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Label I made up for them, Not sure I can in all good conscious call them klipschorns, just my humble attempt at immitation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 And finally the finished product. For the last several nights I have been going through my entire music collection. Everything that I have read about the Khorn is true. Crap recordings are almost unlistenable, and good recordings sound Fantastic. The word the always runs through my head is realism. Like sitting in the room with the musicians. But isnt that what we all strive for. The most realistic reproduction as possible. My favorate so far is Dianna Kraull Live in Paris, and that isnt really my most favorate style of music. My floyd sounds real good also (wall, dsotm, wish you were here, animals). The room I have them in now (upstairs family room) isnt the best room for them, its a bit narrow 15', but it is open with high ceilings so the sound does sound "big" which I like. My next project is building my listening/ht room in the basement, this is where these babies will ultimately live. Thanks again to the forum members for all their help. Questions welcome. Feel free to pm or email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 BEAUTIFUL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Absolutely stunning work! I could screw up a birdhouse. Me and wood do not get along. I have a ton of respect for folks that can do this kind of work, true craftsmanship for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyi Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 as nice as have ever seen - (I couldn't even make the label) what's the finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 All the wood that is showing is a 3/4 inch red oak plywood. The finish is a mahogony colored Watco Danish Oil with a couple coasts of Watco Satin Wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyi Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 thanks! - looks lots better than Bruce did on Monolith :^) fwiw here's a clear coat 15" ~reflex box done by a long distance buddy but cam makes it look like silver duct tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 25, 2006 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2006 Very nice and I love your choice of wood and color. If you can build that you could build almost anything, and you made it look easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Outstanding project! I'd like to try this one day. You did a bang up job![H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundbound Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 You did a GREAT job building those! They are BEAUTIFUL! Music is even better listened to with components you built yourself. Congratulations... Check out a cd called A Chill Out Tribute To Pink floyd. I've seen them used for 6.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Harley, who's plans did you use? Were they accurate or did they require any mods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemadeheresy Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Very nice looking set of speakers you have there. Am thinking of building a set for my self. Bought the speakerlab plans and have yet to finish acquiring all the parts. How would you rate the level of difficulty of the bass bins on a scale of 1 to 10? What type of plans did you use? Hope they sound as good as they look[H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinozz Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Beeeuuutiful! Well worth the time invested. They can't help but sound as good as they look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 I used the speakerlab plans as the main construction plans, and then used another set of plans to alter the speakerlab plans to have them look like the klipschorn. Again, BigdnFay was a huge help, hes a great guy. If you look at the speakerlab plans there are obvious differences in the top and bottom parts of the bass bin and also the support for the tailboard. I wanted mine to look like a klipschorn. So pieces were used from both plans. I can email you the other plan with the notes on them as to what to replace on the speakerlab plans. I think the most important part of the process is planning. I built these things I dont know how many times in my mind before even starting. Staring at the plans over and over, compairing measurements, making my own cut sheet diagrams with all the pieces. I even built them in a 3d modeler first to check the dimensions. By the time I started building I almost knew all the dimensions by heart. Obsession ? maybe, but it made the build go much smoother. Difficultly level, its hard to give it a number. Like I said, the saw I used made ALL the difference. All the cuts came out true, straight and accurate. I dont think I could have accomplished that on my table saw. Truthfully, the oiling and getting the finish right was a bigger job and took longer then the bass bin work. I cant even imagine the hassle I would have had if I tried to veneer them like others have done, my hat is off to those guys. Thanks again for all the compliments Harley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyMo Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Im suprised I havent had more comments. Hell, Toms DIY Belle thread was like 15 pages LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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