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Another set of 4 pis - my first [message #36734] Mon, 03 June 2002 05:24 Go to next message
JLapaire is currently offline  JLapaire
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Gotta hand it to Wayne.

I had a lot of trouble believing that a 15" 2-way system could sound the way everybody said they did, but they surely do. All the sweetness of my tweaked Buschorn MK2s, and they may be as accurate or more so, I need lots more listening time. Of course they have more range and play much louder.

I went back and forth between WinISD and Wayne's PiAlign software, using his emailed box plans as a reference, to arrive at the box tuning. I mitered the panels, taped them together, glued them, then rolled them up a la Terry Cain because I couldn't think of any other way to hold all 8 sides together and straight. The sheen comes from 8 rubbed-in coats of Tung oil. No compound or wax yet. The horn flare is the PE el cheapo wrapped with Duct Seal. The port's in the back, which is finished like the fronts.
Many thanks to everyone who answered my questions over the last few months while I got geared up to do this project.

John

nice work [message #36735 is a reply to message #36734] Mon, 03 June 2002 05:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Zeno is currently offline  Zeno
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real nice work what did you use on the finishes? i love them
another fine job! [message #36737 is a reply to message #36734] Mon, 03 June 2002 07:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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John,

The 45'ed corners lend a vintage feel without being busy or antique. That makes the dark finish really work great IMO. Nice!

Thomas

Beautiful! [message #36738 is a reply to message #36734] Mon, 03 June 2002 08:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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What are the dimensions of your box? [message #36740 is a reply to message #36734] Mon, 03 June 2002 09:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Linc is currently offline  Linc
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I have been debating buildind a pair of 4PI's but the width of the cabints is too much. Do you know if your cabinet sounds much different than the specified desing?
thanks,
Linc
Re: What are the dimensions of your box? [message #36741 is a reply to message #36740] Mon, 03 June 2002 09:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JLapaire is currently offline  JLapaire
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Hi Linc, I think they turned out to be 49.5" x 23.5" x 13" outside, which is slightly smaller than the original. I imagine the sound is very similar to the Theater 4 pi on stands, but can't say for sure. Wayne has suggested that some playing with the numbers won't hurt anything as long as you get the tuning right and space things to avoid standing waves. The width was the bugger for me too.

John

Tung oil and elbow grease! (nt) [message #36742 is a reply to message #36735] Mon, 03 June 2002 09:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Pi logo will be the finishing touch (nt) [message #36743 is a reply to message #36738] Mon, 03 June 2002 10:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tell me your postal address and I'll send you some. [message #36744 is a reply to message #36743] Mon, 03 June 2002 10:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Drop me an E-Mail with your postal address and I'll mail you a couple decals. Also, tell me if you want black, silver or gold.

You've got a pair of great looking speakers!

Re: Another set of 4 pis - my first [message #36745 is a reply to message #36734] Mon, 03 June 2002 11:02 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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What woofer is that? And what HF driver?
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