Exotica 3's customized to the max

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #80 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 02:21 am »

Let's see how bad an iPad photo comes out here:

jtwrace · « **Reply #81 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 02:27 am »

Just about as bad as one can imagine.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #82 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 02:36 am »

Quote from: jtwrace on 7 Nov 2014, 02:27 am

Just about as bad as one can imagine.

Yup

DMurphy · « **Reply #83 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 03:01 am »

That's bad. Can you say "Nikon"?

SCompRacer · « **Reply #84 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 03:25 am »

I dunno, that's a pretty kewl effect on the sides of speakers. I thought they were solid white on the sides.

sfox7076 · « **Reply #85 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 03:56 am »

I am pretty sure Bigfoot is in the back of those pictures...

srb · « **Reply #86 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 03:59 am »

I've certainly seen better pictures from an iPhone. Is there a Newspaper/Newsprint effect setting I don't know about or is it a result of very low available light?

Steve

JerryM · « **Reply #87 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 04:01 am »

Quote from: sfox7076 on 7 Nov 2014, 03:56 am

I am pretty sure Bigfoot is in the back of those pictures...

Bigfoot: The Audiophile

Here we go!

kingdeezie · « **Reply #88 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 04:03 am »

BRM,

I see that you have a rack directly behind the speaker. Are you noticing any deleterious effects from that? I have a similar looking audio rack that takes up a large amount of the width of the room. I keep wondering if it is something I am going to have to replace or not when my E3s arrive.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #89 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 02:36 pm »

Beautiful speakers Pete. I really like the choice of finishes. Im sure they sound fantastic as Jim's speakers always do.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #90 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 09:46 pm »

Quote from: Bill Baker on 7 Nov 2014, 02:36 pm

Beautiful speakers Pete. I really like the choice of finishes. Im sure they sound fantastic as Jim's speakers always do.

Thanks Bill!

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #91 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 09:49 pm »

Quote from: kingdeezie on 7 Nov 2014, 04:03 am

BRM,

I see that you have a rack directly behind the speaker. Are you noticing any deleterious effects from that? I have a similar looking audio rack that takes up a large amount of the width of the room. I keep wondering if it is something I am going to have to replace or not when my E3s arrive.

Can't say it is a problem. The shelf is 24" deep and the speaker backs are 11 inches from it. The way I look at it is sound will blow right through the open cavities so it is invisible to the speaker performance. Certainly no bass build up due to the shelves.

Eventually I will run some sweeps which should be interesting with these beasts.

jtwrace · « **Reply #92 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 09:56 pm »

Quote from: Bill Baker on 7 Nov 2014, 02:36 pm

Beautiful speakers Pete. I really like the choice of finishes. Im sure they sound fantastic as Jim's speakers always do.

Blast from the past! Where have you been!?!?!!

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #93 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 10:33 pm »

Overdue, in-process, photos. Have to clean up the one power cord mess in the front tomorrow.

The Acoustic Revive is quite the unit. It came with a base that is filled with quartz crystals. It seems to energize the sound.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #94 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 10:36 pm »

For some reason I only bought 2 right angle connectors before the build so I bought 2 more this week and rewired the connection between top and bottom to get to the look I was after. And of course I wired them with solid silver wire in teflon tubing!

jtwrace · « **Reply #95 on:** 7 Nov 2014, 10:37 pm »

Quote from: Big Red Machine on 7 Nov 2014, 10:36 pm

And of course I wired them with solid silver wire in teflon tubing!

What wire did you use in the cabinet?

TJHUB · « **Reply #96 on:** 8 Nov 2014, 12:34 am »

Pete,

I've let this thread run long enough so that I don't feel bad about finally taking my shot at you.

I'm so happy you finally gave in and realized that subwoofers are the only way to go for music. I know you had the cabinets separated only to further the actual feel of speakers with separate subwoofers. Nice work!

Welcome to the dark side.

Now you can remove that "blasphemy" comment.

On a serious note, congrats on the new speakers. Sounds like they might be more than what you hoped for.

chargedmr2 · « **Reply #97 on:** 8 Nov 2014, 02:29 am »

They look good in there. Will you be replacing the cushion on your chair with one that is copper colored? That would be my only suggestion

charmerci · « **Reply #98 on:** 8 Nov 2014, 09:39 am »

As much as I like AVA, have you thought about letting Jim borrow your DAC/pre/amp for his next show to show off his Exoticas?

Btw, I think the blue cushion goes well your TRL (he says with a lisp)!

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #99 on:** 8 Nov 2014, 02:09 pm »

Quote from: TJHUB on 8 Nov 2014, 12:34 am

Pete,

I've let this thread run long enough so that I don't feel bad about finally taking my shot at you.

I'm so happy you finally gave in and realized that subwoofers are the only way to go for music. I know you had the cabinets separated only to further the actual feel of speakers with separate subwoofers. Nice work! Welcome to the dark side. Now you can remove that "blasphemy" comment.

On a serious note, congrats on the new speakers. Sounds like they might be more than what you hoped for.

This is a full range speaker with puny 8 inch woofers, not giant 15 inch subwoofers. Please.....

Still not a blasphemer!