|
|
Post by antonio on Apr 13, 2021 2:35:32 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 13, 2021 10:04:28 GMT
Thanks , couple of things I need to sort before deciding on what stands. I am going to put a plinth underneath to house the xovers, not sure how high yet , about 10 cm probably.
|
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 13, 2021 20:28:14 GMT
Some more listening tonight, the bass is starting to kick in and they are starting to sound seriously nice. One of the reasons I got the RFC xovers is that Paul's custom inductors for the bass circuit improve the drivers bass response and I think its starting to show. 🙂 At the time I could afford those or better caps but not both, a wise choice (his words).
Don't know what the specs are but the FB monos are driving them effortlessly, only about 1/3 on the volume control and they are moving a good bit of air!
|
|
Bigman80
Grandmaster
The HiFi Bear/Audioaddicts/Bigbottle Owner
Posts: 16,398
|
Post by Bigman80 on Apr 13, 2021 20:50:32 GMT
Some more listening tonight, the bass is starting to kick in and they are starting to sound seriously nice. One of the reasons I got the RFC xovers is that Paul's custom inductors for the bass circuit improve the drivers bass response and I think its starting to show. 🙂 At the time I could afford those or better caps but not both, a wise choice (his words). Don't know what the specs are but the FB monos are driving them effortlessly, only about 1/3 on the volume control and they are moving a good bit of air! This all sounds Very positive. |
|
|
|
Post by macca on Apr 14, 2021 6:36:56 GMT
Eaton Legacy have 89dB sensitivity so with two of them you'll get 89db at two metres away with 1 watt of power. Plenty of headroom even with a very low power amplifier unless you like to listen at crazy levels.
I've always found the better the system the less you have to crank it up for it to be 'satisfying.'
|
|
|
|
Post by macca on Apr 14, 2021 6:39:54 GMT
by way of comparison a hoover at 1 meter is 80dB - and it's a logarithmic scale, so 89dB is properly loud.
|
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 14, 2021 20:34:49 GMT
A bit more tonight , I have thought for a good while that my speakers were holding back the best bits of the my TT , cart and BB3 and these are certainly proving that right. Enjoining them so much I might not get around to finishing them lol  Just need to sort out the bottom plinth to hold the xovers and then some stands to get them at a better height. I should have done this years ago, well 4 to be exact.... |
|
Bigman80
Grandmaster
The HiFi Bear/Audioaddicts/Bigbottle Owner
Posts: 16,398
|
Post by Bigman80 on Apr 14, 2021 21:36:41 GMT
A bit more tonight , I have thought for a good while that my speakers were holding back the best bits of the my TT , cart and BB3 and these are certainly proving that right. Enjoining them so much I might not get around to finishing them lol Just need to sort out the bottom plinth to hold the xovers and then some stands to get them at a better height. I should have done this years ago, well 4 to be exact.... We've all got/had that one bit that has been neglected. Those Tannoys are certainly looking like a success and I'd definitely get them finished if I were you. |
|
|
|
Post by antonio on Apr 15, 2021 1:09:19 GMT
Kill two birds with one stone, cardboard box to put the x-overs in, stand speaker on top and you're done.  |
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 15, 2021 9:10:50 GMT
Kill two birds with one stone, cardboard box to put the x-overs in, stand speaker on top and you're done. Hah, yeah might have to get super strong cardboard though! I have found some stands that should do the job for a reasonable price so just have to finish the cabs to get the correct height. |
|
|
|
Post by antonio on Apr 15, 2021 11:48:36 GMT
Pleased you have found some stands, not always as easy as it seem.
|
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 15, 2021 12:23:05 GMT
|
|
Bigman80
Grandmaster
The HiFi Bear/Audioaddicts/Bigbottle Owner
Posts: 16,398
|
Post by Bigman80 on Apr 15, 2021 21:17:48 GMT
They look nice! Local to me too. |
|
|
|
Post by antonio on Apr 16, 2021 1:19:25 GMT
I like em  Guess they would make them to any height you needed. |
|
|
|
Post by macca on Apr 16, 2021 7:05:20 GMT
Some useful info in this thread re Tannoy height and position pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/new-v-old-tannoy-speakers.248253/page-4You don't need or want the tweeter at ear height and toed in towards you. Slightly off=axis is better. Plus the higher you raise them up the more bass you will lose. Worth listening to Cooky about this stuff, he knows Tannoys inside out. I went to his house to collect my drivers and crossovers, he had massive Tannoys in one room and massive JBLs (that he built himself) in the other. |
|
Bigman80
Grandmaster
The HiFi Bear/Audioaddicts/Bigbottle Owner
Posts: 16,398
|
Post by Bigman80 on Apr 16, 2021 7:21:32 GMT
Some useful info in this thread re Tannoy height and position pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/new-v-old-tannoy-speakers.248253/page-4You don't need or want the tweeter at ear height and toed in towards you. Slightly off=axis is better. Plus the higher you raise them up the more bass you will lose. Worth listening to Cooky about this stuff, he knows Tannoys inside out. I went to his house to collect my drivers and crossovers, he had massive Tannoys in one room and massive JBLs (that he built himself) in the other. Any news on yours? |
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 16, 2021 9:12:56 GMT
Some useful info in this thread re Tannoy height and position pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/new-v-old-tannoy-speakers.248253/page-4You don't need or want the tweeter at ear height and toed in towards you. Slightly off=axis is better. Plus the higher you raise them up the more bass you will lose. Worth listening to Cooky about this stuff, he knows Tannoys inside out. I went to his house to collect my drivers and crossovers, he had massive Tannoys in one room and massive JBLs (that he built himself) in the other. Thanks that's interesting reading. Think Ill play around with some piles of bricks/books befpre deciding on the best height to my ears. |
|
|
|
Post by macca on Apr 16, 2021 10:11:23 GMT
Some useful info in this thread re Tannoy height and position pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/new-v-old-tannoy-speakers.248253/page-4You don't need or want the tweeter at ear height and toed in towards you. Slightly off=axis is better. Plus the higher you raise them up the more bass you will lose. Worth listening to Cooky about this stuff, he knows Tannoys inside out. I went to his house to collect my drivers and crossovers, he had massive Tannoys in one room and massive JBLs (that he built himself) in the other. Any news on yours? Covid-related delays. One day, maybe |
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 16, 2021 16:44:14 GMT
Run a subwoofer test tone app through them today out of curiosity, starts to tails off at 40 hz and can hear a very faint noise at 30 hz . So not too bad.
|
|
|
|
Post by macca on Apr 16, 2021 17:11:38 GMT
Pretty good that is.
I always say if it will play flat down to 40hz in room then you're golden. You're guaranteed those satisfying lows.
|
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 17, 2021 8:41:08 GMT
I just need to try them with a bit more height, looks for bricks.....
|
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 17, 2021 10:31:47 GMT
Actually I just need to buy another subwoofer 🤣  |
|
Bigman80
Grandmaster
The HiFi Bear/Audioaddicts/Bigbottle Owner
Posts: 16,398
|
Post by Bigman80 on Apr 18, 2021 11:40:20 GMT
Actually I just need to buy another subwoofer 🤣 Hahaha.... looking nice though. The absence of Tannoy from mynlistbof "speakers heard" is quite shocking to be honest. macca needs to hurry up and get his. He's close enough for me to invite myself over 🤣 |
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on Apr 18, 2021 13:47:45 GMT
Stick a pair on the end of your croft and I reckon you'll be sorted.
|
|
Bigman80
Grandmaster
The HiFi Bear/Audioaddicts/Bigbottle Owner
Posts: 16,398
|
Post by Bigman80 on Apr 18, 2021 14:37:11 GMT
Stick a pair on the end of your croft and I reckon you'll be sorted. Not a bad shout |
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on May 4, 2021 12:40:30 GMT
Got some finishing touches today, now I need to finish them! 😄 From a guy on Lenco Heaven who produces badges plaques etc. Made of brass and cheaper than a set of plastic originals.  |
|
Bigman80
Grandmaster
The HiFi Bear/Audioaddicts/Bigbottle Owner
Posts: 16,398
|
Post by Bigman80 on May 4, 2021 13:00:41 GMT
Got some finishing touches today, now I need to finish them! 😄 From a guy on Lenco Heaven who produces badges plaques etc. Made of brass and cheaper than a set of plastic originals. They look very cool |
|
|
|
Post by antonio on May 4, 2021 14:00:42 GMT
I'll second that, nice.
|
|
|
|
Post by electronumpty on May 4, 2021 14:48:04 GMT
Thanks , wanted a set witht he lighting bolts but didn't want to pay north of 50 quid for a vintage plastic pair!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 8, 2021 15:30:04 GMT
Hi mate, cracking build! Also doing a wee DIY of my own right now. do you have any contact details you could send me for the guy who makes the badges? Would love a set of these plus maybe some plaques depending on what he does. Cheers, Peter.
|
|
