[DMurphy]

OK, so the BS22 mod uses the Vifa BC25... and not the DX25.  As mentioned by jmc207, you linked the DX25 over at AVS.

I guess I messed up.  Go figure.  They all look alike to me.  Sorry about that. 

[DaveC113]

I guess I messed up.  Go figure. They all look alike to me.  Sorry about that.

Tweeter racist! 

[raysracing]

I just hooked mine back up (and again had that holy crap moment when I started playing music through them) in a makeshift stereo/home theater set-up (miss mosh speakers, receiver, zip wire and the lot). 

I could have quite the cheap set up with the Dennis mods up front and my originals as my surrounds. How about sell 3?

[Wayner]

I just received my monthly Stereophile magazine, and the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR speakers won product of the year, voted on by the staff. Of course, that is the version "unmodified".

Wayner

[vlad335]

Just ordered the Vifa tweeters and two 4.0 caps. Going to do the small mod and eventually do the big one when more info available. ( Love modding speakers) As it stands I really like these speakers now hooked to my computer with a T-amp. so will see how it goes.

So let me see if I have this right. Clip one end of the .33 resistor, add the 4.0 cap inline with the tweets positive terminal and notch out on the box for one ear of the tweeter, right?

[Ryan45872]

Dennis Murphy,
What is the best way to get a hold of you to order a pair of the Pioneers?
Thanks
Ryan

[avahifi]

you can get ahold of Dennis Murphy at http://philharmonicaudio.com/
Frank Van Alstine

[zieglj01]

I have a pair of the prototype Murphy BS22 modded speakers, coming tomorrow. I will give
them a shake-down, and also compare them to his modded Cambridge S30 speakers.

[dlparker]

I have a pair of the prototype Murphy BS22 modded speakers, coming tomorrow. I will give
them a shake-down, and also compare them to his modded Cambridge S30 speakers.

I just ordered the Vifa tweets and 2 caps from PE. I'll post again after I've modded 'em and cranked 'em up.

[adydula]

ziegljo1,

Whats the pn at PE for the caps u ordered?

Thanks
Alex

[dlparker]

ziegljo1,

Whats the pn at PE for the caps u ordered?

Thanks
Alex

 027-330

[zieglj01]

ziegljo1,
Whats the pn at PE for the caps u ordered?
Thanks
Alex

Dennis did all the work himself on the modded Cambridge.

He is sending me the prototype BS22, for me to help evaluate them.

As far as crossover parts for the BS22 - contact him.

Thanks,
Jim Z

[DMurphy]

I just received my monthly Stereophile magazine, and the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR speakers won product of the year, voted on by the staff. Of course, that is the version "unmodified".

Wayner

Not quite.  The KEF LS50 finished first in the budget component category, and also won overall product of 2013.   The Pioneer 22 was an editors' choice.  BTW, have you heard my mod for the
LS50? 

[DMurphy]

027-330

That's certainly the cheapest way to go.  The cap I'm using is a poly (since Pioneer used a film cap in the tweeter circuit), and won't break the bank either:  http://www.parts-express.com/audyn-cap-q4-39uf-400v-mkp-metalized-polypropylene-foil-crossover-capacitor--027-113

[DMurphy]

I have a pair of the prototype Murphy BS22 modded speakers, coming tomorrow. I will give
them a shake-down, and also compare them to his modded Cambridge S30 speakers.

Thaty's kind of a funny comparison, since it's minly of academic interest--the S30 is being discontinued, and current units don't work well with my mod in any event.    Do you happen to have any 22's lying around?

[adydula]

The 4uf at PE, with pn 027-330 is a  4.0uF 100V Electrolytic Non-Polarized Crossover Capacitor.

Electrolytic?

Very inexpensive....why an electrolytic vs non - electrolytic??

Alex

Ooooops: Just saw Dennis post above for the 3.9 uf thats just a few bucks apiece, non - electrolytic.

A....

[DMurphy]

Just ordered the Vifa tweeters and two 4.0 caps. Going to do the small mod and eventually do the big one when more info available. ( Love modding speakers) As it stands I really like these speakers now hooked to my computer with a T-amp. so will see how it goes.

So let me see if I have this right. Clip one end of the .33 resistor, add the 4.0 cap inline with the tweets positive terminal and notch out on the box for one ear of the tweeter, right?

That would be a 33 ohm resistor--it's clearly marked on the board, so I'm sure you won't mess up.  And make sure that 4.0 cap comes after the crossover--don't put it before the crossover. 

[DMurphy]

That would be a 33 ohm resistor--it's clearly marked on the board, so I'm sure you won't mess up.  And make sure that 4.0 cap comes after the crossover--don't put it before the crossover.

I doubt that there is any audible difference, but you certainly can't go wrong with the poly. 

[adydula]

Vifa BC25TG15-04 1" Silk Dome Tweeter

Out of stock at PE until 12/12....

Wow you guys are starting a stampede!!

lol

Alex

[DMurphy]

Vifa BC25TG15-04 1" Silk Dome Tweeter

Out of stock at PE until 12/12....

Wow you guys are starting a stampede!!

lol

Alex

Ooops     Glad I got my order in on Monday.