X-LS Encores in poured concrete cabinets.

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Danny Richie


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Re: X-LS Encores in poured concrete cabinets.
« Reply #1 on: 25 Aug 2025, 05:49 pm »
Saw that this morning. Be cool if Ron could get those in his shed for a demo or comparison to his encores.

Early B.

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« Reply #2 on: 25 Aug 2025, 05:55 pm »
This is so cool!

Kurtamus

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« Reply #3 on: 25 Aug 2025, 06:22 pm »
Surprised to see he didn't use tube connectors or NoRez.

SlushPuppy

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« Reply #4 on: 25 Aug 2025, 06:44 pm »
Those look incredible!

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« Reply #5 on: 25 Aug 2025, 07:20 pm »
I don’t believe I’ve ever seen X-LS Encores in concrete or stone for that matter, pretty stinkin neat project here!

Danny Richie

Re: X-LS Encores in poured concrete cabinets.
« Reply #6 on: 25 Aug 2025, 08:27 pm »
Surprised to see he didn't use tube connectors or NoRez.

Yeah, he had some binding posts and didn't realize that it would be giving up some performance by using them.

He specializes in making things out of concrete and not in speaker design. 

czechm8

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« Reply #7 on: 25 Aug 2025, 09:02 pm »
That's awesome!

KTS

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« Reply #8 on: 26 Aug 2025, 12:14 am »
Wow! +1 on getting them to Ron for a comparison. People’s creativity is awesome, it never crossed my mind! Super cool though.

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« Reply #9 on: 26 Aug 2025, 01:35 am »
Very cool!

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« Reply #10 on: 26 Aug 2025, 03:04 am »
I was sorry to hear is having issues with his shed

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« Reply #11 on: 26 Aug 2025, 10:28 pm »
Do any of you recall a speaker company called "Rauna of Sweden"? They use enclosures made of concrete and were very well reviewed but they didn't look as nice as what the guy in the video came up with but they also didn't have access to 3D printing either.

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« Reply #12 on: 28 Aug 2025, 10:41 pm »
While not concrete, Roy Johnson (RIP) at the now defunct Green Mountain Audio used granite dust mixed with resin, and poured into bespoke molds. You can still find photos of his speakers online. Even his small 2-ways were extremely heavy.

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Re: X-LS Encores in poured concrete cabinets.
« Reply #13 on: 31 Aug 2025, 12:00 am »
I've thought of making enclosures out of a stiff material such as glass, stone, or granite.  But I've wondered if it is even worth it, as MDF has it's own damping characteristics that may make it better than stiff materials.  But I wonder if you could use that one material for damping, what's it called?? yes-rez, maybe-rez?   :dunno:

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Re: X-LS Encores in poured concrete cabinets.
« Reply #14 on: Yesterday at 07:09 pm »
I really enjoyed this video. I am always amazed by highly skilled workers in any industry. His attention to detail in the planning, execution, and mold-making were highly enjoyable.  An many ways, I am often more interested in the methods and processes than the end project.

I would trust that man to build me anything he claimed to be capable of, knowing that if it was outside of his expertise, he would either figure it out, or would be upfront with his own limitations but would not commit beyond his capabilities, which are all valuable traits.

Thanks Danny for sharing and giving him a voice

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