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derickveliz2 · 12-08-2010, 03:50 PM

I just got my self 20 pounds of MLV

Right on time!

D.

derickveliz2 · 12-09-2010, 02:11 AM

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A couple of shots of the PB amp next to the small Pioneer amp...

D.

derickveliz2 · 12-09-2010, 02:15 AM

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I wired the tweeters from the PB amp and started playing with them for aiming and location, what can I say...

You wouldn't believe me!

D.

derickveliz2 · 12-10-2010, 11:15 AM

I've been playing with the tweeters aiming and location, the L1v2 sound really good HPF it's at 5kHz and up.

But I can't stand "on Axis" aiming, is that some thing I fix with the EQ or is typical of this particular tweeter?

I'm going to install them on the "Sail Panels" to wide my stage as much as possible.

SQcomp, I know you are going to say... "Off Axis"!

Thank you,
D.

derickveliz2 · 12-12-2010, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derickveliz2

I've been playing with the tweeters aiming and location

But I can't stand "on Axis" aiming,

I'm going to install them on the "Sail Panels" to wide my stage as much as possible. SQcomp, I know you are going to say... "Off Axis"!
Thank you,
D.

By putting the tweeters in spheres I can aim them with the same angle of the Mids, without any problem and "on axis" it's not as bad as before, very interesting.

Diffractions after all do make a difference!

D.

derickveliz2 · 12-14-2010, 12:46 PM

Just for the reccord...

You guys know I was using a 10" bazooka with 400watts RMS from my old Pioneer Class D amp

When I put the PowerBass amp class A/B pushing 250watts RMS to the bazooka, the improvement was like day and night!

so even with less power new technology and by using a class A/B amp, it's way much better. and I'm happy!

D.

sickpuppy1 · 12-14-2010, 05:08 PM

But your still gonna put in the new sub, right?

derickveliz2 · 12-14-2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickpuppy1

But your still gonna put in the new sub, right?

YES!

D.

derickveliz2 · 12-16-2010, 01:19 AM

So we all know that resin aka MEK would melt the foam, so I added a layer of 5 minute epoxy to the foam spheres...

derickveliz2 · 12-16-2010, 01:24 AM

These are the spheres after the first layer of 5 minute epoxy...

Tomorrow I'll put a layer of MEK with a some fiberglass...

D.

cm_ls1 · 12-16-2010, 01:59 AM

nice one, that should eliminate alot of diffractions.... also a little tip if your going to have your tweeters up high - a dash mat , i know alot of people dont like the look of them , but for such a simple addition the benefits a great , just eliminates a major source of reflections ;), pitty we cant carpet the windshield also ....

derickveliz2 · 12-16-2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cm_ls1

nice one, that should eliminate alot of diffractions.... also a little tip if your going to have your tweeters up high - a dash mat , i know alot of people dont like the look of them , but for such a simple addition the benefits a great , just eliminates a major source of reflections ;), pitty we cant carpet the windshield also ....

Thanks!

DashMatt it's been there for a few month now, I even made a small report on how good / bad = looks and works (in this thread).

I have the Ltd. Edition and I'm happy with it! LINK

D.

derickveliz2 · 12-24-2010, 01:21 AM

Every body got sick at home )o:

It's been a hard week with everything going on!

I added a layer of Resin + MEK to the small spheres, it's cold we'll see how they look tomorrow.

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Feliz Navidad Everybody!

D.

_S7V7N_ · 12-24-2010, 02:45 AM

I've had the darn Flu as well, it's that time of the year = ( Hope the family feels better, and have a Merry X-mas Derick !

derickveliz2 · 12-24-2010, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _S7V7N_

I've had the darn Flu as well, it's that time of the year = ( Hope the family feels better, and have a Merry X-mas Derick !

Thank you!

D.

derickveliz2 · 12-29-2010, 01:14 AM

After all these festivities and family, I got a little chance to work on my hobby.

After the layer of 5 minute epoxy I did 2 layers of Resin, if it's stiff enough I'll take out the foam and reinforce the inside with fiberglass.

D.

derickveliz2 · 01-04-2011, 01:41 AM

Got the foam out the spheres (with Acetone)

The shell it's not very strong so I cut small strips of fiber glass and paste them inside the sphere with some spray glue, then added resin+MEK to reinforce the structure of the spheres.

I'm sorry my camera ran out of batteries so I used a point and shoot, I'll post the pictures soon...

D.

derickveliz2 · 01-04-2011, 02:26 AM

The spheres without foam!

Spheres with some Fiber Glass (I added more fiberglass as I was pouring the resin.

Looks ugly now, but the spheres should be very solid by tomorrow!

Next step is the add a wood baffle for the tweeter and match the spheres.

D.

12-08-2010, 03:50 PM	#1
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I just got my self 20 pounds of MLV Right on time! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

12-09-2010, 02:11 AM	#2
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	. A couple of shots of the PB amp next to the small Pioneer amp... D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

12-09-2010, 02:15 AM	#3
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	HAT L1v2 Tweeters are TOP NOTCH . I wired the tweeters from the PB amp and started playing with them for aiming and location, what can I say... You wouldn't believe me! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

12-10-2010, 11:15 AM	#4
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I've been playing with the tweeters aiming and location, the L1v2 sound really good HPF it's at 5kHz and up. But I can't stand "on Axis" aiming, is that some thing I fix with the EQ or is typical of this particular tweeter? I'm going to install them on the "Sail Panels" to wide my stage as much as possible. SQcomp, I know you are going to say... "Off Axis"! Thank you, D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

12-14-2010, 12:46 PM	#6
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Just for the reccord... You guys know I was using a 10" bazooka with 400watts RMS from my old Pioneer Class D amp When I put the PowerBass amp class A/B pushing 250watts RMS to the bazooka, the improvement was like day and night! so even with less power new technology and by using a class A/B amp, it's way much better. and I'm happy! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

12-14-2010, 05:08 PM	#7
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	But your still gonna put in the new sub, right? __________________

12-16-2010, 01:19 AM	#9
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	So we all know that resin aka MEK would melt the foam, so I added a layer of 5 minute epoxy to the foam spheres... __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

12-16-2010, 01:24 AM	#10
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	These are the spheres after the first layer of 5 minute epoxy... Tomorrow I'll put a layer of MEK with a some fiberglass... D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

12-16-2010, 01:59 AM	#11
cm_ls1 Drives: Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 28	nice one, that should eliminate alot of diffractions.... also a little tip if your going to have your tweeters up high - a dash mat , i know alot of people dont like the look of them , but for such a simple addition the benefits a great , just eliminates a major source of reflections ;), pitty we cant carpet the windshield also ....

12-24-2010, 01:21 AM	#13
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Every body got sick at home )o: It's been a hard week with everything going on! I added a layer of Resin + MEK to the small spheres, it's cold we'll see how they look tomorrow. . Feliz Navidad Everybody! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

12-24-2010, 02:45 AM	#14
_S7V7N_ Drives: Yaris 4 Door Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 805	I've had the darn Flu as well, it's that time of the year = ( Hope the family feels better, and have a Merry X-mas Derick ! __________________ Audio is under Construction Kenwood KDC-X794 Hifonics Zeus ZXI6.5C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component Speaker System - AUTOTEK ATX65CX 6.5-Inch Hifonics BXi 1210D - Crunch PowerZone P1400.4 (2)12 inch Kicker CVR's - 0 gauge from battery to Distribution block - 4 Gauge Power/Grounds to amps - Duralast Yellow Top - Big 3

12-29-2010, 01:14 AM	#16
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	After all these festivities and family, I got a little chance to work on my hobby. After the layer of 5 minute epoxy I did 2 layers of Resin, if it's stiff enough I'll take out the foam and reinforce the inside with fiberglass. D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

01-04-2011, 01:41 AM	#17
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Got the foam out the spheres (with Acetone) The shell it's not very strong so I cut small strips of fiber glass and paste them inside the sphere with some spray glue, then added resin+MEK to reinforce the structure of the spheres. I'm sorry my camera ran out of batteries so I used a point and shoot, I'll post the pictures soon... D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

01-04-2011, 02:26 AM	#18
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	The spheres without foam! Spheres with some Fiber Glass (I added more fiberglass as I was pouring the resin. Looks ugly now, but the spheres should be very solid by tomorrow! Next step is the add a wood baffle for the tweeter and match the spheres. D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

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