Building (2) High End Tower Speakers - Page 12 - Blu-ray Forum

darkpoet25 · 12-30-2012, 11:35 PM

The thing that stands out to me the most is the contrast between the red and blue carbon fiber. Very nice indeed. Are those B&W drivers and tweeters you are using?

Slec · 12-30-2012, 11:36 PM

Allow me to pile on, these are just amazing. How many man hours do you think you have in the project over the last 6 months? Thanks so much for sharing your work, simply brilliant!

PS3-Playb3yond · 12-30-2012, 11:41 PM

Simply AWESOME! I want them.

It's so well built that even after providing the build pics, I still can't believe you made these!

Enjoy!!!

rpatt · 12-31-2012, 12:21 AM

Another amazing turnout. Congratulations.

B.Hulk · 12-31-2012, 06:06 PM

Just incredible. These turned out better than the original R2's. I realy like the red carbon fiber finish on the base.

mangosta · 12-31-2012, 11:33 PM

Comrade, you are worthy of each and every one of the compliment that they have made you, so there is not too much to say already, congratulation, your work is a pleasure for the eye and thank you for sharing it.

Reference · 01-02-2013, 04:14 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re7rfVk-bHA

Thanks again for all those nice words. I put a little slideshow together. I think its pretty interesting to watch it all over again and see how this speaker was build! It's a little long but for me it really flys by quick! Enjoy!!

Remo · 01-02-2013, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re7rfVk-bHA

Thanks again for all those nice words. I put a little slideshow together. I think its pretty interesting to watch it all over again and see how this speaker was build! It's a little long but for me it really flys by quick! Enjoy!!

12:34 of pure AWESOME!!!!!!

The background music was pleasing as well

Josh · 01-02-2013, 11:56 AM

Looks great! I was surprised that you completed these over the holiday. What's next?

JJ · 01-02-2013, 12:36 PM

Fantastic, Ref. Absolutely fantastic.

rpatt · 01-02-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re7rfVk-bHA

Thanks again for all those nice words. I put a little slideshow together. I think its pretty interesting to watch it all over again and see how this speaker was build! It's a little long but for me it really flys by quick! Enjoy!!

Great presentation. What is the music?

Reference · 01-02-2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo

12:34 of pure AWESOME!!!!!!

The background music was pleasing as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

Looks great! I was surprised that you completed these over the holiday. What's next?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ

Fantastic, Ref. Absolutely fantastic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpatt

Great presentation. What is the music?

Thanks,
The music is from Pachelbel (canon in D). It's very relaxing and i get never tired of it no matter how often i hear it. It's something classical for some classic speakers.

Next on the list is to finish my center speaker and after that i want to build some subwoofers. Finally something easy.

B.Hulk · 01-02-2013, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reference

Thanks,
The music is from Pachelbel (canon in D). It's very relaxing and i get never tired of it no matter how often i hear it. It's something classical for some classic speakers.

Next on the list is to finish my center speaker and after that i want to build some subwoofers. Finally something easy.

Please tell me your building this

RBFC · 01-05-2013, 04:54 PM

Absolutely beautiful! I have one of the last pairs of 801Ds that were sold, and also use the HTM1D center channel. The finish on your speakers is gorgeous! The center channel would be a crowning touch for this system. It's been a pleasure to watch your project to completion.

Lee

DangeRuss · 01-06-2013, 12:34 PM

Jhayman · 01-06-2013, 06:15 PM

That is INCREDIBLE Craftsmanship...
I am in Love with You..lol

Blu-Benny · 01-06-2013, 06:33 PM

awesome work again man!!!

Jhayman · 01-08-2013, 01:24 AM

Sorry if this has been asked already I have looked at the whole thread but did not see what I want to ask..
Sorry but can you give us a cost break down, how many man hours and parts cost for this project..
like you did on the Kef's..
Again Awesome work Love it all..
Thank You for sharing

TKurata · 01-08-2013, 02:24 PM

Truly amazing stuff...inspiring!

prerich · 01-17-2013, 03:23 PM

Being the type of guy I am, I MUST appalud Reference even further. He should have been a Cryptologist, becaused the amount of analyitical work he put into this project is astounding.

I've used the internet to back track his steps and they are mind boggling!! Exact CAD drawings, plans, specs, right down to optional resistors on the B&W 800D2 - It's amazing that he completed this project in the short amount of time that he did (considering all of the work he put into it). This is not the work of an amature, Ref is a true craftsman, and a pretty good gatherer of intelligence. Thats a Bravo Zulu coming from me!!!!

12-30-2012, 11:35 PM	#221
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:197 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews: 4	The thing that stands out to me the most is the contrast between the red and blue carbon fiber. Very nice indeed. Are those B&W drivers and tweeters you are using? Cliff Sharp LC-42SB45U PS3 160GB Yamaha RX-A700 Monster Power HTS-1000 Ascend Acoustics CBM-170SE's, CMT-340SEC(coming soon HTM-200's for surround) Athena Technologies AS-B1's Velodyne VX-11

12-30-2012, 11:41 PM	#223
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Simply AWESOME! I want them. It's so well built that even after providing the build pics, I still can't believe you made these! Enjoy!!! Playstation 3 Games FS & FT

12-31-2012, 12:21 AM	#224
rpatt Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:54 Blu-ray reviews:1 Hardware reviews:1	Another amazing turnout. Congratulations. Mancave Man Two Channel Yamaha: CX-1000, B-6, T-85, CDX-5000, YP-D8, Cambridge Audio: 640P, Oppo: BDP-83, Klipsch: Klipschorns Modded with ALK Universal Crossovers & Crites CT-125 Tweeters. Home Theater Panasonic: PT-AE7000U, Elite: TE106HW2, Samsung: LN52B750, Marantz: AV7005, Emotiva: XPA-2, XPA-3, Oppo: BDP-93, Toshiba: HD-A35, Velodyne: SMS-1, JBL Synthesis: PT800 (4), PC600, PS1400 (2), HTPS400 (4)

12-31-2012, 06:06 PM	#225
B.Hulk Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2010 Location:"Empire" State Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:10	Just incredible. These turned out better than the original R2's. I realy like the red carbon fiber finish on the base. Emotiva UMC-1 (Pre/Pro) - Emotiva UPA-1 x3 UPA-2 (Power Amplifiers) - OPPO BDP-103 (Blu-ray Player) Paradigm Reference Studio 100 v.5 (Floor Standing Speakers) - Paradigm Reference Studio CC-690 v.5 (Center Speaker) - Paradigm Reference Studio ADP-590 (Surround Speakers) Seaton Subnersive HP (Subwoofer) - Panasonic PT-AE2000U (Projector) - Elite Screens (106" Fixed Frame) Belkin PureAV PF60 - Harmony 1100 (remote) Last edited by B.Hulk; 12-31-2012 at 06:37 PM.

12-31-2012, 11:33 PM	#226
mangosta Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Quito, Ecuador Home Theater Gallery:214 Blu-ray collection:320 Hardware reviews:1	Comrade, you are worthy of each and every one of the compliment that they have made you, so there is not too much to say already, congratulation, your work is a pleasure for the eye and thank you for sharing it. mangosta "NVLLA SCIENTIA MELIOR MVSICA ANIMAE HARMONIA" Home Theater Gallery My Home Theater Video

12-30-2012, 11:36 PM	#222
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hampton Roads, VA Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 PS3 collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:7 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:15	Allow me to pile on, these are just amazing. How many man hours do you think you have in the project over the last 6 months? Thanks so much for sharing your work, simply brilliant!

01-02-2013, 04:14 AM	#227
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	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re7rfVk-bHA Thanks again for all those nice words. I put a little slideshow together. I think its pretty interesting to watch it all over again and see how this speaker was build! It's a little long but for me it really flys by quick! Enjoy!! *My KEF Reference, JVC RS-40 and SVS Home Theater!* Building 2 Tower Speakers for 2CH Setup

01-02-2013, 11:56 AM	#229
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:340 PS3 collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:13 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:28	Looks great! I was surprised that you completed these over the holiday. What's next? SUPER POWER NINJA TURBO NEO ULTRA HYPER MEGA MULTI ALPHA META EXTRA UBER PREFIX COMBO!

01-02-2013, 12:36 PM	#230
JJ Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:115 Blu-ray collection:397 PS3 collection:24 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:49	Fantastic, Ref. Absolutely fantastic. ███ ♠ - I didn't say that. Lee Majors did. ================ Sonus Faber - Pioneer Elite - Epik - Emotiva - Sony Orbis non Sufficit

01-05-2013, 04:54 PM	#234
RBFC Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NM	Absolutely beautiful! I have one of the last pairs of 801Ds that were sold, and also use the HTM1D center channel. The finish on your speakers is gorgeous! The center channel would be a crowning touch for this system. It's been a pleasure to watch your project to completion. Lee

01-06-2013, 12:34 PM	#235
DangeRuss Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:The "Boogie Down" Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:242 DVD collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Hardware reviews:11	Visuals by...... Panasonic~ Oppo Audio by... DUAL~ Grado ~ Yamaha Harman/Kardon~ Acoustic Research SVS

01-06-2013, 06:15 PM	#236
Jhayman Member Member since:Aug 2012	That is INCREDIBLE Craftsmanship... I am in Love with You..lol Paradigm Studio 100's V5 Piano Gloss , CC-690, S5 Surrounds,Yamaha RX-A2000 AVR,Emotiva XPA-5 Amp Panasonic TC-P60S30,2 Jamo A3sub.3 Technics SL-1200MK2PK/Ortofon 2M Blue Pro-Ject Debut Carbon/Ortofon 2M Red Pro-Ject Phono Box S Belikn PF-60,Belkin PF-30,Panasonic BDT100 Sony PS3,Yamaha CDC655,LG Nas storage box

01-06-2013, 06:33 PM	#237
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin PSNetwork: Blu-Benny Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:318 DVD collection:139 PS3 collection:28 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:116	awesome work again man!!! Blu-Benny’s 7.2 HT @ a Glance: Display: Panasonic TC-P50U2 • Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR818 • Blu-Ray Player: Panasonic DMP-BD65 • Gaming: PS3 Slim 160 gb • Center Channel: JBL LC2 • Fronts: JBL L890 • Mid’s & Rears: JBL L810 • Subs: JBL Venue SUB12 (x2) "Jarvis... sometimes you gotta run before you can walk!"

01-08-2013, 01:24 AM	#238
Jhayman Member Member since:Aug 2012	Sorry if this has been asked already I have looked at the whole thread but did not see what I want to ask.. Sorry but can you give us a cost break down, how many man hours and parts cost for this project.. like you did on the Kef's.. Again Awesome work Love it all.. Thank You for sharing Paradigm Studio 100's V5 Piano Gloss , CC-690, S5 Surrounds,Yamaha RX-A2000 AVR,Emotiva XPA-5 Amp Panasonic TC-P60S30,2 Jamo A3sub.3 Technics SL-1200MK2PK/Ortofon 2M Blue Pro-Ject Debut Carbon/Ortofon 2M Red Pro-Ject Phono Box S Belikn PF-60,Belkin PF-30,Panasonic BDT100 Sony PS3,Yamaha CDC655,LG Nas storage box

01-08-2013, 02:24 PM	#239
TKurata Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	Truly amazing stuff...inspiring!

01-17-2013, 03:23 PM	#240
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Being the type of guy I am, I *MUST* appalud Reference even further. He should have been a Cryptologist, becaused the amount of analyitical work he put into this project is astounding. I've used the internet to back track his steps and they are mind boggling!! Exact CAD drawings, plans, specs, right down to optional resistors on the B&W 800D2 - It's amazing that he completed this project in the short amount of time that he did (considering all of the work he put into it). This is not the work of an amature, Ref is a true craftsman, and a pretty good gatherer of intelligence. Thats a Bravo Zulu coming from me!!!! Klipsch Cornwall L/R, Klipsch Heresy center, Definitive Technology BP2's (x4) rear, Wharfedale sw380 Subs (x2),Atlantic Technologh PBM 352 THX subs (x2), 2-8 inch transmission line Subs (rear), Yamaha power Amps mx830 (x2), Adcom 5503 3 channel power amp, Behringer EP4000 Power amp, BD HTPC with Asus Essence ST + H6, Da-lite 16:9 106" Screen, BenQ 3D Projector, Phillips 42 inch HDTV.

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