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Reference · 12-30-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DerrellB

Oh no. I forgot you was doing the Kef center build. I was wondering what did you do with the Kef Reference towers you built. Did those move to the theater?

No, they are in storage for now until the center is completed. Then I will set it up in the living room. They all will have a 6 1/2" uni-Q driver for mids and highs.

DerrellB · 12-30-2012, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reference

No, they are in storage for now until the center is completed. Then I will set it up in the living room. They all will have a 6 1/2" uni-Q driver for mids and highs.

Ok cool. Now all you need to build are gloss white subs with tc sounds drivers in them. lol

Reference · 12-30-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DerrellB

Ok cool. Now all you need to build are gloss white subs with tc sounds drivers in them. lol

I will build 2 ultimate subwoofers like Big Daddy in gloss white. But all that when I get bored again.

ManUtd · 12-30-2012, 01:55 AM

This is beyond amazing! Congrats for the accomplishment. Looking forward to seeing your subwoofer build.

sandman922 · 12-30-2012, 03:21 AM

simply amazing reference

BigAl87 · 12-30-2012, 03:29 AM

Ref. man

WOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOW

Truly Amazing, beautiful speakers man, very nice and they look better than the originals.

Almadacr · 12-30-2012, 03:31 AM

Congratulations Reference those speakers look gorgeous and the build quality is a kick ass one don't let anyone tell you otherwise . Congrats again you d'a man

Kali157 · 12-30-2012, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Reference

OK, here it goes. I made it happen. I created a wonderful pair of speakers. I could not be more happy with the end result. They sound like a piece of heaven. I don't even remember when i started this project. I think it took me about 6 month to complete it. It was a wonderful and very challenging project.
Enjoy the following shots. I hope you guys like it. Now i have a unique set of B&W 800D

I am quoting your post b/c those pics deserve to be on another page.

Wow Ref! Your skills are amazing. Got to tell you, I had high expectations after the first build, but you have surpassed them. Not an exaggeration. Wow, great job.

pentatonic · 12-30-2012, 06:37 AM

From the little experience I've had with 800D I don't think I've seen a finish so exquisite on them. They are stunners and yoy first impression is very positive, wwhich is way cool, Enjoy of your favorites again.

Henry T · 12-30-2012, 02:01 PM

Really well done. Yes having the right tools helps but the knowledge and patience to apply them is not common.

I hope you send pics to B&W im sure they would get a kick out of your project and be fully impressed.

Intamin · 12-30-2012, 06:40 PM

They turned out fantastic! They look awesome, and I hope they sound even better. Really impressive job on the build.

Reference · 12-30-2012, 08:02 PM

I thank you all for those nice comments. I could not be more happier. The outcome, visually and performance wise make me very proud. It was a long, hard road with a lot of challenges, but I was able to tackle them without major problems. Thanks again.

ZIPPO · 12-30-2012, 08:55 PM

Excellent job!

Decided on your next project yet? You should give something like this a try.
http://www.audioholics.com/news/edit...y-loudspeakers

Parts Express Speaker Design Competition

Reference · 12-30-2012, 09:37 PM

[QUOTE=ZIPPO;6933488]Excellent job!

Decided on your next project yet? You should give something like this a try.

Thanks,
I am pretty much done with tower speakers. I build 2 pairs and both of them are unique and perform super awesome for what they are. The B&W's beat my KEF Reference by a mile. Don't get me wrong, the KEF Ref are super performers but the B&W's just have the edge.
I am my own competition but it would be interesting what I could achieve if I would take part in a contest like this.
I am very lucky with what I have and would have never dreamed of having set up's like the ones I currently own.

solarrdadd · 12-30-2012, 09:44 PM

those speakers look incredible; you've done a great job!

what interconnects are you using to the amp and what speaker cables are you using to the speakers?

Reference · 12-30-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

those speakers look incredible; you've done a great job!

what interconnects are you using to the amp and what speaker cables are you using to the speakers?

Thanks, I am using KnuKonceptz Karma SS 8 gauge speaker wire and emotiva RCA interconnects. Once I upgrade the pre-amp, I will use balanced interconnects from emotiva.

DarylRSV4 · 12-30-2012, 10:23 PM

Incredible work Reference.

pentatonic · 12-30-2012, 10:36 PM

[quote=Reference;6933654]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

Excellent job!

Decided on your next project yet? You should give something like this a try.

Thanks,
I am pretty much done with tower speakers. I build 2 pairs and both of them are unique and perform super awesome for what they are. The B&W's beat my KEF Reference by a mile. Don't get me wrong, the KEF Ref are super performers but the B&W's just have the edge.
I am my own competition but it would be interesting what I could achieve if I would take part in a contest like this.
I am very lucky with what I have and would have never dreamed of having set up's like the ones I currently own.

Hey, unless the Reference-Daddy concept just found an outlet to have some fun now

spaceape · 12-30-2012, 10:37 PM

You should get work at B&W.

You really deserve all the praise possible. I've never seen any DIY more beautiful than this.

Take good care of yourself and have a great new year.

Reference · 12-30-2012, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarylRSV4

Incredible work Reference.

Thanks Daryl Now I can finally go and see the Hobbit.

[quote=pentatonic;6933927]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reference

Hey, unless the Reference-Daddy concept just found an outlet to have some fun now

It definitely would be interesting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaceape

You should get work at B&W.

You really deserve all the praise possible. I've never seen any DIY more beautiful than this.

Take good care of yourself and have a great new year.

Thanks Tommy, I am gad you liked it. I am very happy myself.

You All have a Happy New Year and I hope that all your plans come true.

12-30-2012, 01:55 AM	#204
ManUtd Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:632 PS3 collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Hardware reviews:5 Trading Score:3	This is beyond amazing! Congrats for the accomplishment. Looking forward to seeing your subwoofer build. Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss

12-30-2012, 03:21 AM	#205
sandman922 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2010 Location:florida Home Theater Gallery:33	simply amazing reference AUDIO UMC-1 EMOTIVA XPA3 XPA2 SPEAKERS STUDIO 100s V.5 CC590 ADP190S MINI MONITORS VIDEO SAMSUNG PLASMA 58 INCH OPPO BDP 93 GAMINING PS3 80GIG FATBOY RIP NOW PS3 SLIM 320 GIG SUBS SVS PB12NSD PARADIGM DSP3100 TURN TABLE - AUDIO-TECHNICA ATLP120 Grado Red1 CABLES L/R SPEAKERS- AUDIOQUEST ROCKET 33s

12-30-2012, 03:29 AM	#206
BigAl87 Contributor Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Corner Totem Ave. and Bryston Blvd, Arcam Shire Home Theater Gallery:111 Blu-ray collection:137 Hardware reviews:3	Ref. man WOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOWWOW Truly Amazing, beautiful speakers man, very nice and they look better than the originals. *Olivier* Panasonic TC-P55ST30 Oppo BDP-83, Arcam AVR400 Receiver, Arcam rDAC,Bryston 6B-SST Power Amp, Totem Forests L/R, Totem Model One Sig. Center, Totem Rainmakers Surrounds, TotemTress Speaker cables Nordost White Lightning Interconnects, Paradigm Sub15, Acco Accoustic Panels

12-30-2012, 08:02 PM	#212
Reference Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:272 Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:2	I thank you all for those nice comments. I could not be more happier. The outcome, visually and performance wise make me very proud. It was a long, hard road with a lot of challenges, but I was able to tackle them without major problems. Thanks again. *My KEF Reference, JVC RS-40 and SVS Home Theater!* Building 2 Tower Speakers for 2CH Setup

12-30-2012, 09:37 PM	#214
Reference Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:272 Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:2	[QUOTE=ZIPPO;6933488]Excellent job! Decided on your next project yet? You should give something like this a try. Thanks, I am pretty much done with tower speakers. I build 2 pairs and both of them are unique and perform super awesome for what they are. The B&W's beat my KEF Reference by a mile. Don't get me wrong, the KEF Ref are super performers but the B&W's just have the edge. I am my own competition but it would be interesting what I could achieve if I would take part in a contest like this. I am very lucky with what I have and would have never dreamed of having set up's like the ones I currently own. *My KEF Reference, JVC RS-40 and SVS Home Theater!* Building 2 Tower Speakers for 2CH Setup

12-30-2012, 03:31 AM	#207
Almadacr Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Montreal , Canada Home Theater Gallery:105 Blu-ray collection:365 DVD collection:4 PS3 collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:8 Hardware reviews:3	Congratulations Reference those speakers look gorgeous and the build quality is a kick ass one don't let anyone tell you otherwise . Congrats again you d'a man

12-30-2012, 06:37 AM	#209
pentatonic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:570 Blu-ray reviews:6 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:158	From the little experience I've had with 800D I don't think I've seen a finish so exquisite on them. They are stunners and yoy first impression is very positive, wwhich is way cool, Enjoy of your favorites again.

12-30-2012, 02:01 PM	#210
Henry T Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:60 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:14	Really well done. Yes having the right tools helps but the knowledge and patience to apply them is not common. I hope you send pics to B&W im sure they would get a kick out of your project and be fully impressed.

12-30-2012, 06:40 PM	#211
Intamin Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indianapolis Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:302	They turned out fantastic! They look awesome, and I hope they sound even better. Really impressive job on the build.

12-30-2012, 09:44 PM	#215
solarrdadd Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Alexandria, VA Home Theater Gallery:253 Blu-ray collection:689 PS3 collection:27 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Hardware reviews:11 Trading Score:108	those speakers look incredible; you've done a great job! what interconnects are you using to the amp and what speaker cables are you using to the speakers? 55" Sony SXRD KDS-A552000 1080P PS3 Slim & XBOX 360 Elite, Wii, iPhone5 64gb iPad4 64gb, AppleTV-hdmi, NAS-1tb, Oppo BDP-93 & 83 Blu-Ray Dedicated 20amp circuit!Emotiva XPA-5 & UPA-2 Amps, XDA-1DAC, Onkyo PR-SC5507P Pre/Pro; TX-NR525, TX-8050 Receivers Harmony 1, SB-Touch, Axiom Spkrs M80v3, VP180v3, QS8v3, QS4v3 M2v3, Front 3 Bi-Wired! Emotiva X-Ref 12 DSP Sub & Ultra Subs 12 & 10 - NY GIANTS!

12-30-2012, 10:23 PM	#217
DarylRSV4 Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:N. Burbs, Illinois Home Theater Gallery:14	Incredible work Reference. Sharp 745 70" TV Sony BDP-S790 Denon 3312 AVR, Emotiva XDA-2 Emotiva XPR-2,Emotiva XPA-3 Focal 726V,700CC,714V Power Sound Audio XV-15 Harmony One Monster HDP2500,Emotiva CMX6

12-30-2012, 10:37 PM	#219
spaceape Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:190	You should get work at B&W. You really deserve all the praise possible. I've never seen any DIY more beautiful than this. Take good care of yourself and have a great new year. PJ: JVC DLA-X30 (w/ DVDO iScan Duo, i1 Display Pro & Darbee DVP5000), Elite Spectrum 125" Speakers: B&W CMC2, 2x CM9, 2x CM5, 2x SVS SB12-NSD, 3x Clark TST209 Bluray Player: Denon DBP-4010UD AV Reciever/Amp: Denon AVR-4311 (w/ MultEQ Pro, FBQ1000 & Premium + Dayton EMM-6), Dayton SA240-B

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