Whats would the average shipping cost for be for the big ones minus subs? I'm in 27613, but an approx. cost is good enough.
Guessing on the weight, but I think I am close. Looks like about $32.00
Two more questions... would someone who buys these kits now be able drop in the XBL drivers when they become available? If so, how would you structure the deal?
I am still not sure if the new XBL drivers will be drop in replacements. It's my hope but may not be likely. This design keeps any of the drivers from being worked very hard at all. So in this application I think the XBL motor will not yield the advantages of other designs. As is these things are too good to mess with.
1) Will the smaller (non sub) version be available for a limited time through you directly as well? If so, when?
It will also be made available for a limited time. I can't say yet when.
2) How do you compare this design to the LS-6/LS-9? Any timing on those models?
That's a tough one to call at this point. I have finished the open baffle design. I have not completed the LS series models or listened to them yet.
Is the center that was mentioned a "standard" horizontal center channel than can be put on the floor (under my projection screen)?
The center will be primarily designed for system using projectors. It will be on its side and stand mounted.
Does the center also have the open sides (open top/bottom if it's horizontal)?
It will have an open top and bottom with a single woofer on each side.
If so, how much space is needed above / below to allow it to “breathe”?
The appropriate stand will allow for that. I am even thinking of aiming the port to fire down towards the floor so that distance from the rear wall will be less of an issue. The stand will allow the whole bottom end to be open and to breath nicely.
Same question for the mains...how far away from the side wall do they need to be placed for optimal performance.
That will really depend on the room size.
Would a couple of the A/V-1RS go well as a surround channels with these for the mains?
Yes they would. In fact, a A/V-1RS type design using the Neo 3 pdr tweeter is in the works for the commercial line.
Does this deal include the BH5 (or other damping materials)? (I assume not, as BH5 alone could cost 100-200 per speaker.)
It does not. What I'd recommend is No Rez at only $38. a sheet. 4 sheets might do it for you.
Regarding Al's views on shipping.... Finished enclosures are too heavy to be shipped via UPS and I'd be afraid to use them with these too. They will need to be well packed in a nice create to protect them and there is some cost involved in that.
Carl, These could be built as separate enclosures but I really don't see the need. The front and back baffles run the full length of the enclosure and if you look closely at some of the pics of the open baffle area you will see that there is an addition strip of MDF that runs the full length of the open baffle area. This gives it added strength.
I would like to order a pair in kit form , What should I do ?
Call to order them. I can send the kit in two separate boxes using USPS. The shipping won't be that bad to Canada. Figure it to be one box of about 48lbs and one at 36lbs. That should get it close.
Is the horizontal center a very close sonic match to the vertical units?
It will be exactly the same. The center section will be identical but it will have one less woofer on each end.
I've currently got a horizontal center and vertical towers across the front of a home theater, with same drivers and crossovers (Tyler Acoustic Linbrook SuperTowers), but still find it "distracting" when music pans and I hear the different "spectrum" across the units. (Suspect part of it is a height issue, as the center line of the Center, at 32" off the floor, is about a foot lower than the center line of the towers.)
It sounds like much of that can be the difference in height of the units. This will be a little less of an issue with open baffle speakers. They get away from the "this speaker is right here, and the other speaker is right there" type of sound.
Leaving out for Christmas now and can't really respond until Monday. Have a great holiday everyone.
