X MTM Encore build

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Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #40 on: 12 Jan 2022, 04:05 am »
Hi all it’s been a while since I’ve posted any updates, but I’ve received the kit parts now
so I should have a good run from now on.
Here’s a few pix of my latest progress, I’ve drilled the 7/16 holes for the tube connectors and started laying out the parts on the board for the crossover.






« Last Edit: 13 Jan 2022, 09:54 am by Coreyportelli »

Hobbsmeerkat

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #41 on: 12 Jan 2022, 04:09 am »
Looking good!
(Remember to hide the parts values of the crossovers before posting, thanks!)

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #42 on: 13 Jan 2022, 08:40 am »
One crossover completed



« Last Edit: 13 Jan 2022, 11:16 am by Coreyportelli »

Hobbsmeerkat

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #43 on: 13 Jan 2022, 03:01 pm »
Very clean! :thumb:

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #44 on: 15 Jan 2022, 08:55 am »
Second crossover completed


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Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #45 on: 17 Jan 2022, 11:01 am »
Crossovers and polyfill fitted to the cabinets, I used some spray on contact adhesive to help hold the polyfill to the sides


kwhitman

Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #46 on: 18 Jan 2022, 01:31 am »
Excellent build!  They are going to look and sound great :thumb:

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #47 on: 18 Jan 2022, 07:04 am »
I have a question for anyone that has some knowledge on this kit.
The plans for this kit show the ports to be 3 1/2 inches long, but the ports supplied in the kit are over 4 1/2 inches long, I was wondering if I need to cut these down?

Hobbsmeerkat

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #48 on: 18 Jan 2022, 06:36 pm »
Danny says it's not necessary to cut them.
The longer tubes allow them to play lower, and shortening them will reduce that extension a little bit.

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #49 on: 19 Jan 2022, 02:57 am »
Danny says it's not necessary to cut them.
The longer tubes allow them to play lower, and shortening them will reduce that extension a little bit.
Thanks for the information, do you know Danny personally.

kwhitman

Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #50 on: 19 Jan 2022, 03:08 am »
Hobbs works for Danny.  If you call up GR Research you will probably talk to Hobbs :thumb:

Hobbsmeerkat

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #51 on: 19 Jan 2022, 03:16 am »
Danny has had a bit of a sore throat the last few days, so I've been manning the phones almost exclusively.
But if he's in the shop, he usually answers, if not then there's an 80% chance it'll be me. :P

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #52 on: 19 Jan 2022, 05:02 am »
Nice 👍

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #53 on: 19 Jan 2022, 08:15 am »
I used a 50mm Forstner bit to drill out the port holes, the port tube fit perfectly


Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #54 on: 19 Jan 2022, 08:21 am »
Excellent build!  They are going to look and sound great :thumb:
Thanks for your comment 👍

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #55 on: 25 Jan 2022, 11:41 am »
First cut made for the tweeter after doing some test cuts to adjust the diameter and depth of the cut





AlexH

Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #56 on: 25 Jan 2022, 02:03 pm »
Those are coming along nicely.

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #57 on: 26 Jan 2022, 11:10 am »
Thanks

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #58 on: 26 Jan 2022, 11:15 am »
Driver test fit into front baffle





« Last Edit: 28 Jan 2022, 09:48 pm by Coreyportelli »

Danny Richie

Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #59 on: 8 Feb 2022, 01:41 am »
Looks nice. If you can, round off the corners.