Ebag4's V-1 Build

jtwrace · « **Reply #120 on:** 27 May 2010, 04:59 pm »

Quote from: crisp on 27 May 2010, 04:56 pm

Wish I could hear then!

You can! Send funds to www.gr-research.com

See how easy that was?

ebag4 · « **Reply #121 on:** 27 May 2010, 06:57 pm »

Here are a couple more pre-no-rez pics:

That should do it for pics until I get the no-rez and crossover cover completed.

Best,
Ed

drphoto · « **Reply #122 on:** 27 May 2010, 07:24 pm »

Ed, the smilie I posted was meant to convey "eyepopping".

Just wondering what you're using for wiring on the sub portion? (maybe it comes w/ the kit) Are you using a speakon connector like Tom?

Finally getting my H-frame subs together. I'm going w/ polyester resin with a topcoat of black truck bed liner spray, which will hopefully be a decent match for my Merlins. (and hopefully hide my piss poor woodworking skills.

ebag4 · « **Reply #123 on:** 27 May 2010, 07:31 pm »

Quote from: drphoto on 27 May 2010, 07:24 pm

Ed, the smilie I posted was meant to convey "eyepopping".

Just wondering what you're using for wiring on the sub portion? (maybe it comes w/ the kit) Are you using a speakon connector like Tom?

Finally getting my H-frame subs together. I'm going w/ polyester resin with a topcoat of black truck bed liner spray, which will hopefully be a decent match for my Merlins. (and hopefully hide my piss poor woodworking skills.

I was just messing with you Joe, I figured you meant something like that

.

The speakon connector for the speaker end and the male plug are in the kit, Danny recommended I just use the 2' of cable built into the amp, which I did. It is a bit difficult to see in the pic but the wiring is covered in carbon techflex.

I'm glad to hear you are making progress on your build, after I get the speakers completed and dialed in I will contact you to see if we can fnd a time to have you out to hear them.

Best,
Ed

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #124 on:** 28 May 2010, 04:21 am »

Ed...

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Chris, it was actually a comment that you made on AN after RMAF 09 that pushed me over the hump in decideing to build these. I had already been using the coax for a few months when I read your comment, I figured you have heard more than your share of good (and bad) speakers and you seemed to think pretty highly of Danny's SuperVs at RMAF, so cheers!

Cool....glad your happy....otherwise you'd be cursing me out....

So....yes, invite some people over for a listen when their done.

One point I'd like to make....in the past some have said that the V's were similar to the Linkwitz Orion speakers....they are not. The V's are a much better speaker...in every department.
Listen and compare.

Have fun Ed....

HAL · « **Reply #125 on:** 28 May 2010, 01:28 pm »

Another V club member! Having fun with them here!

I do like your cabinets much better!

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #126 on:** 28 May 2010, 03:03 pm »

Ed,

Those look wonderful. You are an artisan. I have a soft spot for hardwoods.

Anand.

ebag4 · « **Reply #127 on:** 28 May 2010, 03:59 pm »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 28 May 2010, 04:21 am

One point I'd like to make....in the past some have said that the V's were similar to the Linkwitz Orion speakers....they are not. The V's are a much better speaker...in every department.
Listen and compare.

I couldn't agree more about them being completely different speakers Chris. Some would say that because they look similar they are the same, using that logic all sealed box speakers are the same as are all ported speakers, ridiculous. I haven't heard the Orion but I will take your word that the V's are significantly better.

Quote from: HAL on 28 May 2010, 01:28 pm

Another V club member! Having fun with them here!

I do like your cabinets much better!

Thanks Hal, I'm having fun with these as well!

Quote from: poseidonsvoice on 28 May 2010, 03:03 pm

Ed,

Those look wonderful. You are an artisan. I have a soft spot for hardwoods.

Anand.

Thanks Anand. I really enjoyed working with the Maple, it is the first time in many years I have worked with something other than MDF. The smell when sawing Maple is much better than MDF as well!

I think "artisan" is overstating my abilities but I will take it for the compliment it is, thanks again.

Best,
Ed

HT cOz · « **Reply #128 on:** 29 May 2010, 12:46 am »

Ed simply awesome!!!

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #129 on:** 29 May 2010, 12:57 am »

Beautiful Ed, well done!

How many PMs have you had asking, "Can you build me some"?

Bob

ebag4 · « **Reply #130 on:** 29 May 2010, 01:25 am »

Quote from: HT cOz on 29 May 2010, 12:46 am

Ed simply awesome!!!

Quote from: Bob in St. Louis on 29 May 2010, 12:57 am

Beautiful Ed, well done!

How many PMs have you had asking, "Can you build me some"?

Bob

Thanks guys.

No request yet Bob. I can see my wife's face after I tell her I'm getting into another build, it wouldn't be good to be me at that point

!

Best,
Ed

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #131 on:** 29 May 2010, 01:38 am »

Tell her you'll give her 20% of the net. That might help.

Again, great job on the build Ed.

Bob

jdbrian · « **Reply #132 on:** 29 May 2010, 01:00 pm »

Wow!

Those look absolutely stunning!

Congratulations on a job well done.
I don't get this Orion business at all. The 2 speakers have very little in common, other than some basic design elements. I would really like to hear a set of these. Maybe some day I will make it to one of the shows where GR is demoing.

Happy Listening
Brian

ebag4 · « **Reply #133 on:** 29 May 2010, 04:41 pm »

Quote from: Bob in St. Louis on 29 May 2010, 01:38 am

Again, great job on the build Ed.

Bob

Quote from: stevenkelby on 29 May 2010, 02:29 am

Beautiful pair Ed, I hope mine look half as good when finished

Quote from: jdbrian on 29 May 2010, 01:00 pm

Wow!

Those look absolutely stunning! Congratulations on a job well done.

Happy Listening
Brian

Thanks guys, much appreiciated.

If we can take all of the Orion comments to a thread that is already dedicated to the subject I would appreciate it, it is here:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=73327.0

Thanks,
Ed

Danny Richie · « **Reply #134 on:** 29 May 2010, 06:09 pm »

Okay, after a little thread grooming....

Hey, nice looking speakers man.

danm · « **Reply #135 on:** 29 May 2010, 07:00 pm »

You should name these the GAP... Glorious Audio Penguins!!!

Russell Dawkins · « **Reply #136 on:** 29 May 2010, 07:09 pm »

I was thinking along the same lines - a couple of orange webbed feet out front and black "wings" - and maybe a little bow tie - and the illusion would be pretty complete.

Not sure about the beak, though.

ebag4 · « **Reply #137 on:** 29 May 2010, 07:58 pm »

Quote from: Danny on 29 May 2010, 06:09 pm

Okay, after a little thread grooming....

Hey, nice looking speakers man.

Thanks Danny, and thanks for playing barber too!

.

Quote from: danm on 29 May 2010, 07:00 pm

You should name these the GAP... Glorious Audio Penguins!!!

Quote from: Russell Dawkins on 29 May 2010, 07:09 pm

I was thinking along the same lines - a couple of orange webbed feet out front and black "wings" - and maybe a little bow tie - and the illusion would be pretty complete.

Not sure about the beak, though.

Not really the look I was going for but you guys aren't the first to mention it

.

Best,
Ed

ebag4 · « **Reply #138 on:** 29 May 2010, 10:35 pm »

These came out pretty well other than my ongoing tendancy to oversand, here are some pics!

That is felt between the cover and the speaker. A bit too much trouble for something that will basically never be seen

! I used a kerf cut to bend the MDF around the curve.

Best,
Ed

satfrat · « **Reply #139 on:** 29 May 2010, 10:54 pm »

Well at least Ed you spared no expense to supply us with plenty of high quality pictures of your most excellent work that can be seen by all.

Thanks!

Robin