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Waveguide mistake [message #98192]

Wed, 01 January 2025 12:24

Soulman
Messages: 16
Registered: December 2024

Chancellor

I think I've made a mistake.

I'd like to build a pair of 3 or 4 Pi speakers and was looking in to freight forwarders to make the cost of a pair of h290c waveguides more affordable when I spotted these on eBay and hit "buy now". I've since noticed the lack of a "c" in the description and can see they're different to the ones Wayne supplies. Will they work or do I need to bite the bullet and buy direct from Wayne? I'm in the UK by the way.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335566456738

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Re: Waveguide mistake [message #98194 is a reply to message #98192]

Wed, 01 January 2025 13:53

Wayne Parham
Messages: 18877
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

That's the old Eminence H290 radial horn. It's a good horn, but our H290C waveguide is definitely an upgrade.

Check it out:

H290C Horn/Waveguide

I think it's worth selling the Eminence horns and getting some of our waveguide/horns.

In for a penny, in for a pound. Very Happy

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Re: Waveguide mistake [message #98201 is a reply to message #98194]

Thu, 02 January 2025 05:42

Soulman
Messages: 16
Registered: December 2024

Chancellor

I can't decide between the 3Pi and 4Pi, it's easier to get the Eminence Delta pro 12 and B&C 12plb100 in the uk than it is the JBL 2226h. Is there much in it between the three woofers once they're in the respective cabinets?

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Re: Waveguide mistake [message #98202 is a reply to message #98201]

Thu, 02 January 2025 09:29

Wayne Parham
Messages: 18877
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

The three Pi with the B&C woofer is pretty much equivalent to the four Pi with the JBL woofer. I have both, personally, in my home and love them both.

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Re: Waveguide mistake [message #98204 is a reply to message #98202]

Thu, 02 January 2025 11:17

Soulman
Messages: 16
Registered: December 2024

Chancellor

Thanks for the explanation about speakers and your website. I'll order waveguides and bare PCBs and go the easier route of the 3 Pi.

Could I get the plans for the 3 Pi please

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