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Suggestions for Tubes ? [message #50403]

Thu, 21 December 2006 14:36

Steve H
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Registered: May 2009

Esquire

All,
I was suggested towards your site; which I must say is quite impressive. However, I am wondering what would be suggested for a mid-powered (17w or so..) EL84 tube amp (A version of the DIY ST35...).
The Theater 4pi came recommended; any others ? Musically, I listen to a WIDE range of stuff so something all around, perhaps leaning towards the jazz/guitar side of things would be great.
The only other consideration would be size. I just cannot have something HUGE; as it is an office after all. The 2pi towers might work though, as long as their footprint isn't too wide.

Thanks a bunch,
Steve

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Re: Suggestions for Tubes ? [message #50405 is a reply to message #50403]

Thu, 21 December 2006 16:57

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

With 17 watts on tap, any model in the π line will work just fine. You have plenty of power!

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Re: Suggestions for Tubes ? [message #50407 is a reply to message #50405]

Thu, 21 December 2006 19:29

Steve H
Messages: 7
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

Mr. Parham,
Thanks so much for the quick reply. So, then can you give me a brief rough exterior dimension of the 2pi Towers ? While I don't want to get into the 'which is better than what' sort of thing; what is the general consensus on the towers vs. theater 3pi ? (I just think that a 15" of the 4pi theater would just be too large to be somewhat inconspicuous in my office...)

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Re: Suggestions for Tubes ? [message #50408 is a reply to message #50407]

Thu, 21 December 2006 20:56

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

The tower two π cabinet is 46" x 16" x 13". It's capable of higher treble extension but the Theater three π is a little more sensitive and capable of greater dynamic range. Both will sound great with 17 watts of clean power.

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Re: Suggestions for Tubes ? [message #50410 is a reply to message #50408]

Fri, 22 December 2006 11:08

Steve H
Messages: 7
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

Mr. Parham,
Thanks for the info. Would it be possible for you to email me the plans for the 3pi ? It seems like this may be the way to go (Office and desk space be damned !)

Thanks a bunch,
Steve

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Re: Suggestions for Tubes ? [message #50411 is a reply to message #50410]

Fri, 22 December 2006 17:20

j.luis cruz .
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Registered: May 2009

Master

Hy .Wayne .Could tell me the major difference betwwen the Theater 3 & 4 .thanks

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You've got mail! [message #50421 is a reply to message #50410]

Mon, 25 December 2006 04:18

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

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Theater Series [message #50422 is a reply to message #50411]

Mon, 25 December 2006 04:29

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

The four π uses a larger midwoofer than the three π and has a much larger box. Both bass systems have relatively high Q drivers in a slightly overdamped alignment and both use the same tweeter. They're similar in many respects, but the three π needs a little more power than the four π, both because of sensitivity and electrical damping.

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