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I hesitated (hestiatated?) a few days too long to order from MCM...they show a 90 day back-order on the 55-2981 drivers. I received all other needed components from Parts Express. Thankfully all is not lost...I will likely fill at least most of that waiting time finishing a pair of FH3's.Pete
Well I guess use the most paint splattered, splintered,stained junk you can find as a safeguard. Building and finishing the baffles is the most time consuming part of the build.
Has anyone tried the Hestia OB with either 2 of the 10" woofers or a 15" so as to get more SPL.Thanks from a newbie.
Thanks for replying to my post. I tend to listen to rock and blues and sometimes it is fun to listen to it a little louder than usual so that is why I asked about either a larger driver or multiples. I currently have a pair of Speakerlab Cornerhorns which of course have plenty of bass and pack quite a wallop. Will open baffles have any where near the bass? Or should I be thinking of a sealed sub to go with the OB? Thanks.
Ed,The "Hestia's" I have been working on are not quite finished yet, but last week I got to the point were I was able to connect to an amp and achieved "first sound". Connected to my model 912 Pioneer solid sate receiver and in my 15x17 bedroom they sound AWESOME! ... Very nice design you created...thanks for sharing! I have moved them to a larger "Bonus Room", were I can comfortably keep them a few feet out from the wall...they will be part of another system being put together. Before removing from the bedroom, I enjoyed listening to their large, well-rounded sound and after several hours of listening didn't want to stop. I find them well balanced, with plenty of bass (and I do Like bass). With the exception of adding 6 inches distance between the MCM Mid and the Dayton Woofer, I kept your original version's configuration.I will attach a few pics when this pair is completed. Earlier this evening I epoxied magnets into the Hestia grills...grills are the only items remaining. Pete
Matevana, I just saw that the mcm 10 inch woofer is not available until the end of June. You have mentioned a possible 12 inch sabstitute, would the crossover stay the same or would it require changes? Did you have a chance to hear it? Thank you