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Tell me everything about the 4 pi bass reflex Theater Series. [message #40917]

Wed, 09 April 2003 16:04

kenratboy
Messages: 3
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

I am interested in the speaker, and no offence to the pi speaker web site, but it doesn't tell me $#!t about the speaker.

I would love to see some pictures of the speaker and have someone tell me what they think about it. Questions:

-Is the broken down (to be assembled) cabinet included?
-Does the speaker use 5-way binding posts?
-Would be be hard to get it finished in black?

Thanks for the help! I am really considering going with a pair, but I need to learn about them.

Kenneth.

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Re: Tell me everything about the 4 pi bass reflex Theater Series. [message #40918 is a reply to message #40917]

Wed, 09 April 2003 16:17

wasteh202
Messages: 137
Registered: May 2009

Master

I think this site answers more questions than a lot of other sites. You just need to find your way around.

If you still can't find out what you want you will find that Wayne Parham is probably the most helpful guy that you will find.

You will also find out as much or more from those whom have built or purchase the Theater 4's... do a search and you will get educated.

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answers [message #40919 is a reply to message #40917]

Wed, 09 April 2003 16:51

Sam P.
Messages: 307
Registered: May 2009

Grand Master

cabinets FINISHED are available, the price listed is for EACH complete SINGLE speaker (or kit to build ONE). Kits DO NOT include cabinet, but do include the drivers, internal wiring harness, the crossover as applicable. and the binding post cup.
The "PI spec" binding post set is PE # 260-309, requiring a rectangular cutout. Personally I use the PE # 260-311 cause it mounts in a round 3" hole saw cutout, very quck and neat. The knurling is "cosmetic only", the surface takes a good grip to tighten the posts, btw.
If you buy finished speakers, Wayne's cabinet maker probably can do whatever finish you want. Most 4 Pi Theater owners I've seen here were DIY, and some awesome ones at that. Building them yourself is the best way to go, lot's of help here if you go that route.
Most of the Pi guys are going to be in Lima for the weekend, don't feel ignored if nobody is hanging around here for the next few days. Sam

hey, I think the above is correct, but don't whine if I am wrong :)

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Re: Tell me everything about the 4 pi bass reflex Theater Series. [message #40920 is a reply to message #40917]

Wed, 09 April 2003 17:35

gonefishin
Messages: 48
Registered: May 2009

Baron

This Pi board has to be one of the more helpful boards on Al Gore's internet!

seriously tho...all you have to do is either search the archives...watch and read others threads...or ask a question. This Pi group is almost always quick to respond...and this includes Wayne (who seems to be online almos the entire day...hmmm...get some sleep!)

I am not a Pi owner...but I have still learned a bunch from these guys. They are always willing to help a person out. Thanks!

enjoy the music!

click here to see my system

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Re: Tell me everything about the 4 pi bass reflex Theater Series. [message #40927 is a reply to message #40917]

Wed, 09 April 2003 23:15

Wayne Parham
Messages: 18726
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

Kits include the speaker drivers, the connector panel, hook up wires, "π" logo decal and a printed copy of the plans. For larger speakers that incorporate a compression tweeter and crossover network, kits also include the crossover, tweeter compensation cable assembly, Zobel woofer damper, and all cable assemblies are completed and ready to install. Every kit containing a compression driver also includes the horn flare and the bolts to mount the driver to the horn.

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How much would a black finish cost? [message #40929 is a reply to message #40927]

Thu, 10 April 2003 11:59

kenratboy
Messages: 3
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

As in, maybe the standard oak finish, but instead of being finished in a "woody" color, being finished in a black stain (or paint, or whayever you use) so that the grain would show and not look fake and cheap.

I would hope it would be as simple as it would seem to me.

Some of the custom jobs are AWESOME on those Pi's.

It's either some Klipsch RF-3's or these, still thinking.

With proper amplification, how many dB's do you think I would get in a 13' X 13'6 X 9' room?

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Re: DB's [message #40936 is a reply to message #40929]

Fri, 11 April 2003 07:52

Rider
Messages: 43
Registered: May 2009

Baron

Hi Kenratboy (interesting, I'm sure there's a story here)

With a 13 x 13 room and Pi 4's the question isn't going to be the number of db's. With very little amplification you won't be staying in the room. These speakers are HIGH EFFICIENCY so it doesn't take a lot of watts to fill a room at all.

The different components used (eg. can use Emminence, JBL, or figure your own out) tends to be related to quality, not volume so much. With the JBL components in PI 4's, or high end Emminence these are officially loud, and great sounding.

The adventure begins. Good luck.

Grant.

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