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coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68056] Sat, 04 June 2011 08:49 Go to next message
smokarz is currently offline  smokarz
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hi all, coming from a klipsch background and got rid of all my klipsch speakers (RF3, KG5.2s, Cornwalls). while i love the cornwalls, they just have too much of a footprint and was difficult to integrate into an home theater setup.

i am now in the process of building a 2-way heresy clone (mr bob crites cs-1). before i heard of the pi speakers, i had looked at the ewaves and statement designs before settling on the 2-way heresy clones.

any one that listened to both klipsch and pi speakers (particular the 4 pi) offer some comments regarding the acoustic differences/similarities?

also, is there a sealed 4pi design? i also looked at another member's build where he used dual round ports instead of the rectangular port in the original design?

and finally, wayne may i have the 4pi plan? thanks

Re: coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68057 is a reply to message #68056] Sat, 04 June 2011 08:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
smokarz is currently offline  smokarz
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oh, another question.

how much power are folks feeding 4pi speakers?

i have an Emotiva UPA-7 125w that i used to drive my klipsch cornwalls. since they are highly efficient, i supposed the 4pi doesn't need much more juice than that to get to very loud level?
Re: coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68058 is a reply to message #68057] Sat, 04 June 2011 09:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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You've got mail!

People are running four π speakers with a variety of power amps ranging from flea-power 2 watt SET amps to 600 watt prosound amps. I recommend at least 10 watts, but more than 100 watts for home hifi is overkill.

Also recommend multisubs. More on that and on the overall π Speakers design philisophy in the whitepaper below:
Re: coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68059 is a reply to message #68058] Sat, 04 June 2011 09:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
smokarz is currently offline  smokarz
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thanks wayne, i am building 4 15" sealed subs based on the MFW-15 driver. so i think i got the lfe covered in my smallish ht room (1900cf).
Re: coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68060 is a reply to message #68059] Sat, 04 June 2011 09:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Excellent, setup properly, that will make an ideal system.

Re: coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68063 is a reply to message #68060] Sat, 04 June 2011 10:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
smokarz is currently offline  smokarz
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hi wayne, could you offer some insight into a sealed 4pi vs ported 4pi? i suppose i would be loosing some of the lower extension?
Re: coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68066 is a reply to message #68056] Sat, 04 June 2011 12:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I used to have Heresys and I use 4Pi s now with upgrade option drivers. No comparison. The Pi speaker is vastly superior. Less distortion, better frequency response, in any metric, it's much better.

The 4 Pi has narrower directivity due to the 15" woofer. If that is a concern for you consider the 12" woofer model, 3 Pi.

The Heresys radiate everywhere due to diffraction from the inset drivers, I assume. You want to take advantage of the controlled directivity the Pi speakers offer. I have not heard the Crites CS1.

That's my HOP.




smokarz wrote on Sat, 04 June 2011 08:49
hi all, coming from a klipsch background and got rid of all my klipsch speakers (RF3, KG5.2s, Cornwalls). while i love the cornwalls, they just have too much of a footprint and was difficult to integrate into an home theater setup.

i am now in the process of building a 2-way heresy clone (mr bob crites cs-1). before i heard of the pi speakers, i had looked at the ewaves and statement designs before settling on the 2-way heresy clones.

any one that listened to both klipsch and pi speakers (particular the 4 pi) offer some comments regarding the acoustic differences/similarities?

also, is there a sealed 4pi design? i also looked at another member's build where he used dual round ports instead of the rectangular port in the original design?

and finally, wayne may i have the 4pi plan? thanks



Re: coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68067 is a reply to message #68066] Sat, 04 June 2011 14:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
smokarz is currently offline  smokarz
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thanks rider,

from the several builders out there, the CS1 supposed to sound much better than the stock Heresy. bigger horn, better driver, etc.

i would still love to build a pair of 4pi for A/B comparison, and hopefully have a a trio of 4pi for the front stage and the CS1 for surrounds.
Re: coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68069 is a reply to message #68067] Sat, 04 June 2011 19:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bill Epstein is currently offline  Bill Epstein
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smokarz wrote on Sat, 04 June 2011 15:00
a trio of 4pi for the front stage and the CS1 for surrounds.


Oooh, I get chills thinking about a trio of 4Pis upfront in a Home Theatre. In addition to all the usual boom, snarl and sizzle, the dialogues gonna be sooo crystal clear!
Re: coming from klipsch.....plan request! [message #68104 is a reply to message #68069] Wed, 08 June 2011 17:28 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
smokarz is currently offline  smokarz
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is it just me or there is not panel cut sizes on the 4pi plan? do you just go off based on the external dimension given?
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