Jeff Bagby Tribute

Rick Craig · « **on:** 8 Apr 2020, 02:49 am »

Though I didn’t know Jeff Bagby that well he and I go way back to the Madisound BBS of the 90’s. Jeff participated in a DIY speaker event I hosted in 2000 and we later met a few times in person to discuss audio and speaker design. As some of you know reading this Jeff was a well-respected engineer in both the automotive and audio fields. His speaker design software is used my many people today and will continue to be a part of his legacy.

As a tribute to Jeff and his contributions to the speaker industry (both DIY and commercial) I’m working on a speaker design that will be used to help provide for his family. Details of the fundraising part are a work in progress but once everything is finalized I’ll post here as well on some of the audio forums. In keeping of the spirit of Jeff’s previous work this will be an open design for any DIY builder to construct.

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #1 on:** 8 Apr 2020, 11:49 am »

What an awesome gesture Rick! Thank you!

Best,
Anand.

richidoo · « **Reply #2 on:** 8 Apr 2020, 12:29 pm »

I'm in!

Thanks Rick

Rick Craig · « **Reply #3 on:** 8 Apr 2020, 02:07 pm »

We're going to have two options with an open-source kit that any DIY builder may construct. There will also be an assembled pair to raise funds for the family, possibly auctioned or raffled.

Peter J · « **Reply #4 on:** 8 Apr 2020, 02:20 pm »

Rick, if you figure out the auction or raffle thing for family, I might also donate a pair. Keep us posted as to progress.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #5 on:** 8 Apr 2020, 05:43 pm »

Quote from: Peter J on 8 Apr 2020, 02:20 pm

Rick, if you figure out the auction or raffle thing for family, I might also donate a pair. Keep us posted as to progress.

Great - let me know what you have in mind. Feel free to PM here or shoot me an email.

Carl V · « **Reply #6 on:** 8 Apr 2020, 11:20 pm »

Nice. Thank you.

uncola · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 Apr 2020, 05:00 pm »

can't wait to hear more about this design

Mike B. · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 Apr 2020, 06:18 pm »

Great idea Rick. Amazing how many members of the old Mad board went on to starting audio related businesses and contributing to the knowledge base on a much wider scale.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 Apr 2020, 10:08 pm »

Quote from: Mike B. on 21 Apr 2020, 06:18 pm

Great idea Rick. Amazing how many members of the old Mad board went on to starting audio related businesses and contributing to the knowledge base on a much wider scale.

True - that was a great collection of people. The test cabinet and drivers arrive here tomorrow. I'm looking forward to working on this project.

richidoo · « **Reply #10 on:** 6 May 2020, 03:37 am »

Article link courtesy poseidonsvoice...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/04/07/he-wore-superman-shirt-after-surviving-kidney-failure-he-couldnt-beat-coronavirus/

Rick Craig · « **Reply #11 on:** 7 May 2020, 07:23 pm »

Quote from: richidoo on 6 May 2020, 03:37 am

Article link courtesy poseidonsvoice...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/04/07/he-wore-superman-shirt-after-surviving-kidney-failure-he-couldnt-beat-coronavirus/

Thanks for linking that article Rich. When are audio meetings allowed?

richidoo · « **Reply #12 on:** 8 May 2020, 01:32 am »

Thanks to Anand

Quote from: Rick Craig on 7 May 2020, 07:23 pm

When are audio meetings allowed?

Soon!

How's Jeff's "Superman Speaker" coming along?

Rick Craig · « **Reply #13 on:** 8 May 2020, 11:42 am »

Quote from: richidoo on 8 May 2020, 01:32 am

Thanks to Anand

Soon!

How's Jeff's "Superman Speaker" coming along?

I'm finished with the crossover - just waiting on the cabinets. I would love to get your opinion on the sound.

richidoo · « **Reply #14 on:** 8 May 2020, 03:00 pm »

Anytime

mresseguie · « **Reply #15 on:** 8 May 2020, 03:49 pm »

Rick,

Thank you for doing this.

Can you share with us whether this is a two-way or three-way design?

Michael

Rick Craig · « **Reply #16 on:** 8 May 2020, 04:32 pm »

Quote from: mresseguie on 8 May 2020, 03:49 pm

Rick,

Thank you for doing this.

Can you share with us whether this is a two-way or three-way design?

Michael

It's a stand-mounted 3-way. Jeff had already designed many 2-ways and I wanted to avoid being repetitive.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 May 2020, 01:54 am »

Crossover boards before adding wiring and trimming the leads...

HT cOz · « **Reply #18 on:** 6 Jun 2020, 08:10 pm »

Jeff Bagby's passing has impacted the DIY Audio and Audio community in many ways. Rick has shared some of his thoughts and wanted to create a Tribute speaker for Jeff. Link to Tribute thread https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=169223.0 The proceeds through a speaker raffle of this build will be donated to the Bagby family. Kevin is a true artist and is able to use CAD and CNC to realize his vision. I found these images to be extremely impressive and wanted to share them with this group. They are posted on Facebook and I realize not everyone follows that platform.

So prepare to be amazed...

mresseguie · « **Reply #19 on:** 6 Jun 2020, 11:24 pm »

Call me amazed.

Has Rick announced how this raffle (or ???) will proceed?

Michael