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ART Array Kits [message #32123] Mon, 11 December 2006 16:36 Go to next message
FredT is currently offline  FredT
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The ART array kits are now available at a discount from Parts Express. I believe the price will be about $278 versus the $360 regular price for the parts. To get yours, call Scott Placke at PE and tell him you are with the AudioRoundTable and wish to order the ART array kit.

Scott R Placke
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Parts Express Int'l Inc.
Phone: 1-866-366-4909 ext.108

Email me for the construction directions (Word file and gif drawings), enclosure drawings, parts list, crossover schematic, etc. I'll be glad to send this information to you even if you're not planning to build a pair but are just curious about them.

Scott and I did not discuss how long the discount will be available, so if you're serious about building a pair it's probably not a good idea to wait too long.


Re: ART Array Kits [message #32124 is a reply to message #32123] Tue, 12 December 2006 15:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Good work, Fred, thanks for putting this together!!!


Re: ART Array dimensions [message #32125 is a reply to message #32123] Tue, 12 December 2006 19:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Fred, just verifying that the dimensions on the drawing are inside cabinet dims?

Re: ART Array dimensions [message #32126 is a reply to message #32125] Wed, 13 December 2006 12:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The dimensions in the front panel drawing reflect the outside dimensions for the enclosure. The enclosure's outside dimensions are 10"W, 15"D, 64"H. These dimensions are achieved by using panels with the following dimensions: Front and back - 10" X 64". Sides - 13.5" X 64". Top, bottom, and all braces: 8.5" X 13.5".



Re: ART Array Kits [message #32127 is a reply to message #32123] Sat, 16 December 2006 10:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I hope Scott will run the deal for another month or so. Xmas with kids and inlaws coming just tapped me out. Maybe I can swing it before the free shipping ends on the 4th.

Re: ART Array Kits [message #32128 is a reply to message #32127] Sun, 17 December 2006 19:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I hope so too. I ordered a kit before the free shipping offer became available, and the shipping was only $27.74 to Houston, so even if you can't get your order in before the free shipping ends it's still a very good deal.

Re: ART Array Kits [message #32130 is a reply to message #32123] Thu, 21 December 2006 07:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hi Fred,

Perhaps we could put the document we worked on, together with the box design and crossover layout onto the GroupBuild Forums Projects area.

I'm not sure who does this, I assume you need permission from the moderator, etc.

Anyone else know?

Re: ART Array Kits [message #32132 is a reply to message #32130] Mon, 25 December 2006 05:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I usually FTP the plans to the ART Group Build "Projects" directory. Send them to me and I'll upload them right away.


ART Array Status [message #32133 is a reply to message #32123] Mon, 25 December 2006 14:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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So far I have responded to more than 20 requests for copies of the plans. For those who actually go ahead and build a pair, please let us know your reaction to their sound.

Also, I made a change to the tweeter crossover that I like. With the stock crossover I hear a bit of very high frequence grunge. Adding a 1.5 ohm non inductive resistor in series with the 10uF tweeter cap smooths this out quite a bit. Adding the resistor apparently has little effect on the lower treble, but it attenuates the high treble just a bit. The sound of decaying cymbals, etc, improves quite a bit.

Talked to Scott P today [message #32134 is a reply to message #32123] Thu, 04 January 2007 10:42 Go to previous message
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I ordered my kit today from Scott at Parts Express. Total cost was $285 + shipping which comes to $315. I asked Scott how long he would run the special deal and his comment was "forever". As long as we wanted and they had the parts it seems, which is cool.

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