New Super-V model (that is going to the show) with pics!

Danny Richie · « **on:** 28 Sep 2009, 02:00 pm »

Again I am guarantying our room to be one of the best sounding rooms at the show and I guarantee no room or any other speaker to have better sounding bass response.

The kit cost for this version using the P-Audio BM12-CX38 driver will be $2,495.

Yes I modified the compression driver. It is not really a compression driver any more. It is open backed and now completely open baffle from 20Hz to 20kHz. And each speaker has a pair of our SW-12-16FR servo controlled subs in open baffle.

These cabinets were made by Eric (Eargasm). That's a Grey died birds eye Maple in the center of the side panels. Side panels are 1.25" thick and all of the inside around the subs are lined with No Rez.

Fatcat · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 02:08 pm »

Good Lord those are pretty! I wish I could go to the show and listen to them first hand. Oh well, I guess I will have to live vicariously through any of the attendees who post impressions. Excellent work Danny and good luck at the show.

Best.......Carlo.

stevenkelby · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 02:09 pm »

Wow Danny, that looks spectacular. Love what you guys did with the xovers! What did you do with the sub amps, seperate boxes?

ebag4 · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 02:27 pm »

Looks great Danny!

It appears you reduced the height with the elimination of the original rear firing tweeter, did you add additional tilt to the previous 3 degrees? Are the revised plans available?

Best,
Ed

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 02:29 pm »

Very nice Danny....looking forward to hearing them....

Will the "Big Blues" also be making the trip to RMAF again ? Thanks...

Danny Richie · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 02:35 pm »

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Love what you guys did with the xovers!

I figured people at the show might want to see what is there.

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What did you do with the sub amps, separate boxes?

Separate enclosure behind the speaker.

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It appears you reduced the height with the elimination of the original rear firing tweeter,

The height is suppose to be the same. Eric inadvertently made them a little shorter.

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did you add additional tilt to the previous 3 degrees?

I added a footer for the front spikes that tilts it back a little.

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Will the "Big Blues" also be making the trip to RMAF again ?

Not this time. I'll be using a totally off the grid system from Dodd Audio. Tube amps and a tube pre-amp all battery powered. And man, do they sound good!

bluemike · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 02:58 pm »

looking good
Can Gary's new batter amps handle those speakers ?

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 03:06 pm »

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I'll be using a totally off the grid system from Dodd Audio. Tube amps and a tube pre-amp all battery powered. And man, do they sound good!

Good...Captain Humble/Jeff mentioned to me that he heard them at Gary's place....should be a nice match with the speakers....I can't wait....looking good !!!

Danny Richie · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 03:30 pm »

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Can Gary's new batter amps handle those speakers ?

These speakers have 97db sensitivity. Gary's new 15 watt, battery powered, stereo tube amp, drove them to concert levels (Easily!).

Bemopti123 · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 04:05 pm »

Looks like the Darth Vader of speakers, and if that is not coincidence, I bet they will kick everyone's but 's. Sounds like a passive version of Emerald, with better sound and incredible finish.

2bigears · « **Reply #10 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 04:37 pm »

sounds like your very sure with all those bold quarantees.i hope you have a lot of kits ready,i know i want one........

woofersus · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 04:40 pm »

Wow, those are going to be awesome! One more thing to look forward to hearing this weekend. The challenge may be to go listen to anything else.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 04:43 pm »

Nice looking speakers Danny. Personal opinion of course but I like 'em better with the grills on. With Gary's gear being off the grid, it should also be a dead quiet system. Best of luck at the show!

jtwrace · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 04:46 pm »

Quote from: ebag4 on 28 Sep 2009, 02:27 pm

Are the revised plans available?
Best,
Ed

Are there any plans for the enclosure available? Would love to see them.

HT cOz · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 04:47 pm »

A new dream speaker is born.

What kind of front end will they be played with at the show?

Hank · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 05:06 pm »

Danny, they look great - very unique cabinet work by Eargasm. Have a great show -wish I were going.

TomS · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 05:17 pm »

Great looking speakers Danny! Wish I could come this year to see and hear them but it's not gonna happen.

So, the difference is the coax drivers? Is the V using BM12CXA and the Super-V is BM12CX38?

ebag4 · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 05:29 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 28 Sep 2009, 04:46 pm

Quote from: ebag4 on 28 Sep 2009, 02:27 pm
Are the revised plans available?
Best,
Ed

Are there any plans for the enclosure available? Would love to see them.

Here is a link to the original plans:
http://www.gr-research.com/pdf/paudiobox.pdf

Based on Danny's earlier responses it sounds as if the plans are basically the same minus the rear firing tweeter and a slightly larger cutout for the P-audio unit.

Best,
Ed

Danny Richie · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 05:59 pm »

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Here is a link to the original plans:
http://www.gr-research.com/pdf/paudiobox.pdf

Based on Danny's earlier responses it sounds as if the plans are basically the same minus the rear firing tweeter and a slightly larger cutout for the P-audio unit.

Ed nailed it.

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sounds like your very sure with all those bold quarantees.

I'm pretty confident.

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Personal opinion of course but I like 'em better with the grills on.

Me too.

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Is the V using and the Super-V is BM12CX38?

Yep. V-1 uses the BM12CXA. V-2 (Venuette) uses the BM8CXA, and the Super-V uses BM12CX38.

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What kind of front end will they be played with at the show?

Gary Dodd's new batter power tube amp and pre-amp will be delivering the goods, and I think, setting a new standard for everything else to have to catch up to.

HT cOz · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 Sep 2009, 06:12 pm »

What source(s) will you be using?