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@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy Жыл бұрын
Darnit Danny, 😎 I've had these CST-1'S with crossovers upgraded, and your other recommended upgrades for nearly 3-years... I recently figured out properly positioned speakers and sub...🎶 Thank you Danny, although I'm an old man now, I've dreamed of this beautiful sound since I was a teenager. Using an Old Marantz 100w/ ch Stereo, Good speaker positioning, + SVS sb-1000 positioned well... = happy old man 👍 God bless you and yours. 🎶
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 10 ай бұрын
Upgraded from the old Marantz SR7002 receiver (100w/ch) to EMOTIVA XPA-DR1 Monoblock's (650w/ch), EMOTIVA XDA-3-DAC, and better speaker cables. Hearing this is helping me to understand what Danny talks about. This is like feeding NOS to the CST-1's. 🎶 😁 🎶
@anthixious
@anthixious 9 ай бұрын
@@AverageNiceGuy All the vids you post with these speakers sound amazing btw. Might still have a chance to buy a pair of these locally. Your pair has all upgraded caps and wiring?
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 9 ай бұрын
@@anthixious Correct, Caps and no-rez upgrade. I like them very much. There are better speakers, but all I've thought of, would be $1000 or much more of an increase in price. I'm tweaking sources, streamers, cables lately. The CST'1s are showing me all changes nicely. For the cost, I do not regret the speakers in any way. If you like a punch in the belly sound pressure.. Larger woofers are worth considering. These 5 inch woofers sound very nice, but they are not boxing gloves. The tweeters on these are brilliant. So nice that they do not drill holes in your ears. Upgraded caps helped clarity. No-rez helped cabinet resonation, that was not terrible, but I enjoy the no-rez neutral sound. The no-rez install is a pain, but I'm glad that I did it. The transmission design is very nice. I've tilted mine further up 3 inches in front to raise soundstage. Flexible plastic in the back. I'm using an SVS SB-1000 SUB, and running the CST-1'S full range lately. Positioning and tuning has helped. And, they are beautiful. Chat more if you like. I enjoy helping others. Maybe another way to communicate? Best wishes to you and yours.
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 9 ай бұрын
@@anthixious Hello, I thought that I replied to this earlier.. 🤔 Yes,, upgraded capacitors and no-rez. I have a video comparing before and after. If you want "punch in the belly" power, the small woofers won't do that like a 10-12 inch woofer. The ~"planar magnetic" tweeters are beautiful, smooth, detailed, and not fatiguing. The transmission line bass is nice. I'm recently using these full range, with an SVS SB-1000 subwoofer. I tilted them up 3 inches in the front to raise soundstage (braced in the back). I'm shopping for streaming options. I am not shopping for speakers. To better these CST-1's, i would need to spend a few thousand dollars.
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you my son, CST-1'S and upgrade kit have made this this old man happy 😎
@Nonsense62365
@Nonsense62365 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Piano Black Laquer Finish!
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 8 ай бұрын
Danny, I've had your upgraded CST-1's for about 3 years. I've upgraded DAC's, AMPS, and cables recently. The CST-1's continue to shine. 😎👍
@thomshere
@thomshere 4 жыл бұрын
Man…what a great site! Those really are beautiful speakers and I wish I could afford a pair right now! Thank you so much for all your excellent videos, products and advice!
@spooner1
@spooner1 3 жыл бұрын
I once owned Carnegie CST Speakers. Sure appear to be the model I owned. They were a spectacular buy. Was sorry when they stopped business and sorry when I sold them.
@jeffconley819
@jeffconley819 3 жыл бұрын
Geez only missed this by a year
@darieng619
@darieng619 3 жыл бұрын
I have the bookshelf and center versions of these speakers. They're awesome.
@martybousum1010
@martybousum1010 4 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased your Pedistale speakers for my home. I am more than happy with the purchase. I keep leaning forward in my recliner, saying WOW! Highly recommended! Fit, finish, sound as great as they look!
@peterirvine5417
@peterirvine5417 4 жыл бұрын
wow that is one gorgeous bargain priced speaker "pair". If only the US to Australian $$ conversion rate wasn't so bad for Aussie buyers. And of course freight charges. I've been following your channel for a while now and can't get enough.
@baruch1hashem
@baruch1hashem 4 жыл бұрын
My Av3 are still going strong over 10 years. I have the AV series for HT. It doesn't look pretty anymore but still works. Need another build, time to upgrade. Lots of good designs have come out of this man. Great to see you have a you tube channel.
@chuckwilliams999
@chuckwilliams999 4 жыл бұрын
I own a pair and been asking Danny to do a review on them. I love them. Thanks Danny
@greggcheap6208
@greggcheap6208 4 жыл бұрын
The boxes alone with a piano finish are worth the price you're asking! Add drivers and X-overs and the engineering and we are way ahead of most all big box speakers. Dan do you have a similar center channel speaker? Because that would be a nice start to a HT having the fronts all timbre matched!! 40hz, wow!! that is amazing!
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
They did have matching center channels, but they have already been sold out.
@greggcheap6208
@greggcheap6208 4 жыл бұрын
@@dannyrichie9743 perhaps a kit is in order ?
@peterirvine5417
@peterirvine5417 4 жыл бұрын
@@dannyrichie9743 do you have an alternative centre kit for DIY ??
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
@@peterirvine5417 If you can find a BG Neo 3 pdr tweeter with a deep back cup then I have in stock the rest of the kit to build out a N3S kit: gr-research.com/n3-1.aspx
@Bluegrassresale
@Bluegrassresale 2 жыл бұрын
I have a set of towers & bookshelves they Carnegie acoustics. Where is the best place to sell them at? They are in the original boxes still.
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, you guys cleaned us out. We blew through the whole inventory in three days.
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 4 жыл бұрын
Good deal, I'm glad I didn't wait any longer before ordering mine. Can I order an upgraded delivery truck driver so they get here sooner? :-)
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 4 жыл бұрын
I received them, I upgraded them, I am very impressed with them. Thank you 😎
@markphilpot4981
@markphilpot4981 4 жыл бұрын
That speaker is so fine. That cabinetry is top drawer. I know it will sound great especially with all your drivers, crossover parts and pads to put in. Already has tube connectors to? That’s a freaking great deal!
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 4 жыл бұрын
I've been very impressed with the the ones I've received, 😎
@MrHotcress
@MrHotcress 3 жыл бұрын
Wish I seen this earlier. They look great
@turiddu9
@turiddu9 4 жыл бұрын
How about a DIY loudspeaker kit including a flat pack unfinished box that goes 20-20K +-3dB with big magnet cast basket 10" woofer(s?) for under $3K? I think it could be done profitably and you'd be giving a nearly $10K retail speaker value just by taking out the distributor and retailer profit! You've gained the trust of the audio community and I think it would work, I'd buy a pair!
@azharzaidi3264
@azharzaidi3264 4 жыл бұрын
Salvatore Rossignolo I agree.
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
We've gotten away from large heavy drivers like 10" woofer and use smaller and faster drivers with more control. If you want to get really serious then here you go: gr-research.com/obseries.aspx
@mw4609
@mw4609 4 жыл бұрын
Tekton Double Impact - shipped and don't even have to build them yourself.
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
@@mw4609 Oddly I just heard from an owner of that speaker a few days ago. They are not all that happy with them and are asking about sending them in for an upgrade.
@mw4609
@mw4609 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe they didn't go with the factory upgrade, $300 for solid billet copper Cardas inputs (USA), mil-spec internal wiring, Mundorf or ClarityCap (depending upon real-time availability) within the tweeter section. Includes an oversized Jantzen or Erse Sledgehammer inductor (depending upon real-time availability) within the woofer section. That's what I have, along with $75 extra for both grills. They can tell if the DI's are upgrade version by the solid billet copper binding posts. Danny, you never answered about availability of AV123-style metal grills for the Xstatic?
@blasterman789
@blasterman789 4 жыл бұрын
So., when is Klipsch going to start selling upgrade kits for your speakers ?
@Newrecordday2013
@Newrecordday2013 4 жыл бұрын
blasterman789 man that was funny
@khunopie9159
@khunopie9159 4 жыл бұрын
How's the weather in Hell?
@ichigobankai2343
@ichigobankai2343 4 жыл бұрын
Klipsch is going to ask Danny to do it. LMAO
@thadboudreaux5692
@thadboudreaux5692 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still being wowed by these speakers
@bryanbassett2110
@bryanbassett2110 2 жыл бұрын
Is the X-Statik any different now than the $800 fully built AV123 speakers from a couple decades ago?
@cartofgiant
@cartofgiant 3 жыл бұрын
Love it Danny,,, if I didn’t have my Martin Logan’s I would pick them up...
@khunopie9159
@khunopie9159 4 жыл бұрын
Can I buy one of the taller speakers for 449.50 dollars? I don't need a pair because I listen in mono.
@waynepollard6879
@waynepollard6879 4 жыл бұрын
Why do you listen in mono ?
@khunopie9159
@khunopie9159 4 жыл бұрын
@@waynepollard6879 I have 1 ear in the middle of my forehead
@meohmy7793
@meohmy7793 4 жыл бұрын
@@khunopie9159 That was sarcastic and funny at the same time.
@manFromPeterborough
@manFromPeterborough 3 жыл бұрын
You can wire 2 together for mono
@milosevicbojan07
@milosevicbojan07 4 жыл бұрын
Is there a sound demo for any of the speakers?
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 4 жыл бұрын
CST's ordered today! With upgraded Capacitor's and No-rez! Woo-hoo new toyz 😎
@joeygonzo
@joeygonzo 4 жыл бұрын
how is the sound
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 4 жыл бұрын
@@joeygonzo I am very impressed. I finished the upgrades with sonicaps, and the no-rez internall insulation. Prior to these, the SVS-Ultra Bookshelves, and SVS SB-1000 subbwoofer, driven with a Marantz receiver, was the nicest system I had owned. These CST-1's have significantly better tweeters, and the bass response is so nice, I gave away the BIC-America sub that I thought they would need. These sound like they belong in a class of speaker that costs $2000 plus. The SVS-Ultra bookshelves sound like solid $1k. The waveguide and bandpass labyrinth, with the bass exiting the bottom rear is impressive. The beauty of sound coming out the front is very satisfying. There are some more professional writeups available on the internet (Carnegie CST-1's) but these are a little better with the sonicaps and no-rez. They are like a good wife, I don't even look at other speakers anymore. :0
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy Жыл бұрын
They are not $10,000+ speakers, but very nice if properly positioned with a sealed sub. Impressive tweeters. Towed in slighty, angled up slightly, lsealed sub in center... Carpeted room 20x20 ft, diagonal. I would need to spend several thousand dollars more for a better sound.
@casperpctech
@casperpctech 4 жыл бұрын
Could these be demoed locally in Wichita falls?
@CMBdecipleofChrist
@CMBdecipleofChrist 3 жыл бұрын
Please let me know if there is some chance you have any of these I can buy from y'all!
@PatrickSmith-zg9xl
@PatrickSmith-zg9xl 4 жыл бұрын
I am wondering what sound better.. the X-Static or these? I am ok at wood working.. not sure I could get this good of a finish, but I could do a respectable job.. so that doesn't bother me much.
@mw4609
@mw4609 4 жыл бұрын
@Danny Richie @Patrick Smith is right, this video beg's the question... which sound better Xstatic or N3/these?
@scottmackey4182
@scottmackey4182 4 жыл бұрын
Danny, you mentioned that the center channels have sold out. How many pairs of the towers do you have in stock still?
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
Oh about 20 something pairs maybe.
@TheMqyable
@TheMqyable 4 жыл бұрын
Why no measurments?
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
I have all the measurements. They look great. Do you want me to email them over to you?
@pennfootball71
@pennfootball71 4 жыл бұрын
How much would you charge extra to just fix them before you ship them and sort them out?
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not doing that right now. I just don't have the time for it, and it is too easy for the end user to do. You can do it.
@bazzvid
@bazzvid 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Danny ,could you do a vid on your battery psu setup please ?
4 жыл бұрын
Are these speakers sold out? I don’t see them on website.
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you guys cleaned us out.
4 жыл бұрын
@@dannyrichie9743 you should call up that Chinese company again and send them another batch to assemble. We need more.
@dilbyjones
@dilbyjones 4 жыл бұрын
I cannot say enough about transmission lines ! I have some I KNOW what you can get from them. For some reason it feels like They dint have problems with room boundaries. Is this the case
@JustinLoving
@JustinLoving 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if these will beat out my Vandersteen treo CT’s.
@vicg5323
@vicg5323 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Loving Vandersteen is awesome
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
I know where my money would be.
@Koru-Health
@Koru-Health 4 жыл бұрын
@@dannyrichie9743 How about a head to head with measurements. including distortion levels and waterfalls? That would be really interesting and potentially beneficial considering the Vandersteens are $9K.
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
I can provide all of that. But distortion measurements are not much more than catch phrase marketing. They are not a good measuring stick. See more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4S6o4duhtBqeMU And here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ7Gn5qImdJnock
@johnsweda2999
@johnsweda2999 4 жыл бұрын
Don't take the piss.. lol
@reflux1986
@reflux1986 4 жыл бұрын
Is that a pair of bookshelves I see in the background from the same manufacturer? Do you offer those as well?
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
No, different company.
@jogmas12
@jogmas12 4 жыл бұрын
Danny, please provide an up grade for the new Elac Debut DBR-62
@JosephTongret
@JosephTongret 4 жыл бұрын
Why? I read over at ASR that they measure incredibly well, and every review I can find seems to be overwhelmingly positive. Are there any particular faults or short comings in your opinion? I ask because I'm considering purchasing these myself. I have several speakers, but they just seem to be a real bargain at their price.
@joseestrella334
@joseestrella334 4 жыл бұрын
How about the original debut B6?
@danbalkey2580
@danbalkey2580 4 жыл бұрын
Yea that would be nice I have Elac 5 believe it a little to much low end . 2.1 stereo only think Iam moving on to svs ultras ? I just wanted to make sure if 500 extra worth it from up grading. Prime speaker sound really nice ???
@vicg5323
@vicg5323 4 жыл бұрын
How much does each one weigh and boxed dimensions?
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
70 pounds each. Boxes are about 52" by 22" by 18".
@nervouscough7115
@nervouscough7115 4 жыл бұрын
Is there a link which also includes specs?
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
It was based on this kit that we offered: gr-research.com/n3.aspx
@blueflame0003
@blueflame0003 4 жыл бұрын
How do i know what kit to buy?
@SANTA17
@SANTA17 4 жыл бұрын
i've been watching quite a few videos Danny, what are you thoughts on atmos, thx and such? and what kind of setup would you recommend for home theater? i've seen your kits also but didn't see how someone who is new to this (like super new but excited to learn) can put a great system together?
@unknownspectre
@unknownspectre 3 жыл бұрын
Im a super noob too, but I'm just jumping in with some PartsExpress DIY kits first... if that turns out well, I know I will eventually upgrade to GR Research
@ryane.deyette9409
@ryane.deyette9409 3 жыл бұрын
@@unknownspectre smart move! I'm a noob with this too. I think I'm going to copy your plan since I have never done any work like this before. Thanks! Looks like you are catching up on old videos too lol. I'm new to the channel so checking out all the good stuff I missed.
@Darklighter43
@Darklighter43 4 жыл бұрын
Can the Klipsch RF 82 first gen be upgraded? Thanks
@JRhifi
@JRhifi 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched about 6 episodes so far. I really like the way you go about things. Q? Do you take custom requests? Would you be able to offer an “upgrade” for an older pair (1985ish) of Vandersteen 2B’s ?
@andrewguscott76
@andrewguscott76 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how they compare to the bowers and Wilkins 702 s2. Think they might fail miserably
@akrocuba
@akrocuba 3 жыл бұрын
What is you opinion on Bose 701 and 301's?? I've had Bose for years and I think they have always sounded great and loud. I've also had Polk's and others over the years. Great vids! Beautiful speakers!
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy Жыл бұрын
2023, shined with Chemical Guys WAC21516 Blazin' Banana Spray Wax, now I need sunglasses for music in the dark! 😎
@johnharrigan8770
@johnharrigan8770 4 жыл бұрын
Back in the day my hobby was involvement in car systems for big exhibition center shows a friend who had amps, speakers etc made with his own brand name assembled originally in Taiwan then manufacturing moved to China the companies there were apparently so keen to meet delivery times they would not fit certain items and change component values at will. 25 years later another friend works with and imports hi end Chinese valve/tube amps they will have parts made in Japan as they understand consumer requirements. I don't know when these speakers were made. However your solution of cutting your losses and giving consumers a low price point is a win win; It's a shame what is obviously 95% of great speaker that was spoilt for "A ha'porth of tar"
@phrosda
@phrosda 4 жыл бұрын
I'm wishing this deal s available when I bought my rp8000f. I should have got this instead.
@ford1546
@ford1546 4 жыл бұрын
I watch the videos that you like bookshelf speakers well !? Not quite my thing. I like floor standing speaker!
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
We have those too.
@KevinBower-gy5be
@KevinBower-gy5be 4 жыл бұрын
You look like a young Jimmy Carter.
@justinandshelbie872
@justinandshelbie872 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Danny I’m wondering are SpeakON connectors a superior connection or should I stick to speaker cables for home audio? I have not heard much content on this, just wondering because I have seen many new amps have SpeakON connectors and XLR connectors. What are your thoughts?
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
We use the SpeakOn connectors on our servo subs, and for 200Hz and down, they're fine. Above that they give a lot up to tube connectors. Tube connectors sound cleaner.
@chriswelljack4910
@chriswelljack4910 4 жыл бұрын
Man I can't wait to see someone send in an emotiva t1 tower for upgrade to see what can be done i don't wanna be the one to do it lol .I notice they have iron core inductors in the crossover and now they made a change on the crossover and calling the speakers with the upgraded crossovers t1+
@MichelLinschoten
@MichelLinschoten 3 жыл бұрын
People are so hell bend about ferrite inductors, it's nothing bad at all. Can it be better sure, but you won't hear a super difference between a iron core or air gap unless it saturates . His modifications yield differences, because he actually plays with the crossover points
@arongatt
@arongatt 4 жыл бұрын
If I was in the state Il get these in a heartbeat
@ThOperator
@ThOperator 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah.. and then to get even worse how to get them in Europe? :)
@arongatt
@arongatt 4 жыл бұрын
Waldemar Haszlakiewicz thats why I said if I was in the states
@ThOperator
@ThOperator 4 жыл бұрын
@@arongatt Sorry, I thought you meant that you are in one of the remove state in usa. :) And yeah it's pretty shi...ty not been able to get something sweet as those speakers. :)
@danbalkey2580
@danbalkey2580 4 жыл бұрын
180.00 shipping wow that a lot
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
Or $1,100 a pair marked down from $2,000 a pair and includes free shipping. Still quite the bargain.
@danbalkey2580
@danbalkey2580 4 жыл бұрын
Danny Richie what sizes are the driver in these.
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
5.25" woofers.
@Geerladenlad
@Geerladenlad 4 жыл бұрын
Those sort of look like Eosone speakers.
@GregorMima
@GregorMima 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful speakers. Remind me of the higher end Heco.
@ford1546
@ford1546 4 жыл бұрын
you have to tell how to build crossover! what the different circuits do in detail
@Artcore103
@Artcore103 4 жыл бұрын
Dang these look awesome! I would pull the trigger right now, but I can't be satisfied with -3db at 40hz so I would need to add a subwoofer, and I don't have a source with a subwoofer output either... so I would need a source and a sub just to make these work for me =/. I've always been into DIY audio stuff but if you keep offering this kind of value, whether it's a price-slashed pre-made or a high value kit, I may have to think twice! I really love horns, but I've been dying to get some planar speakers. I'd love to see what Dannie could do with some horns, with his own kit!!! Something like the Geddes speakers, but even more full-range. I really want speakers that can do a solid -3db at 20-25hz so that no sub is needed. Even -3db at 30hz would be acceptable. The big Geddes speaker (15") looks incredible and I really want a pair but they're not tuned to really play that low, though perhaps it could be coaxed out of them idk. I don't want to integrate a sub. If I'm gonna drop a couple grand on speakers I don't want to have to drop another grand or two on a sub and then look at different source and amplifier candidates, since I prefer using budget audiophile 2-ch amplifier boards... just the board, psu sold separate, no case. It's the only way to get 200 watts of audiophile level audio for 300 bucks. www.connexelectronic.com (when I say 200 watts I mean into 8 ohms and not with a 1% thd figure, I mean a .02% or less distortion figure!) I've always liked big speakers, my speakers (custom made) have 15" jbl 2225H's and while they need some EQ to boost the bass they sure have no problem putting out tons of bass down to ~30hz. I'd say the mechanical/enclosure rolloff begins around 35hz, is still strong at 30hz, significantly down but usable at 25hz, and way down but audible and noticeably pressurizing the room and shaking things at 20hz. Thus they serve me well for movies and music at any volume. Regardless of the relative -3db point, since EQ can adjust for that in either case, those two little woofers just cant put out the spl 15"'s can, even with an awesome transmission line. But my god, I know the mids and highs would be so much sweeter than my already decent setup!
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
We have servo controlled woofers that will do anything you want them to do and then some. They even have high level inputs. So they will work with anything. Oh, and they play flat to 20Hz and stop on a dime. gr-research.com/diysubwooferkits.aspx And I have worked on horn speakers and high sensitivity models quite a bit. I have helped some guys straighten out their Geddes speakers too. They had a lot of resonance issues and needed crossover upgrades badly.
@chriswelljack4910
@chriswelljack4910 4 жыл бұрын
Ever heard of high level and level inputs?
@Artcore103
@Artcore103 4 жыл бұрын
@@chriswelljack4910 yes i have thanks, was always just skeptical of putting something else in the path from amp to speaker.
@chriswelljack4910
@chriswelljack4910 4 жыл бұрын
@@Artcore103 ok a good those are the best ways to hook up a sub for music that's why REL subs are so versatile they give hook ups for full range and lfe
@rothgartheviking858
@rothgartheviking858 4 жыл бұрын
You should demo them.
@DJWerkz
@DJWerkz 4 жыл бұрын
Would really like a pair of these and I am in Texas
@davehill9951
@davehill9951 4 жыл бұрын
I have a set of Mission m74i's. I like the sound but cones and high ends are now 12 years old. Let me know if you are familiar with the box's and let me know if its worth while upgrading the electronics and moving parts. This old guy from Canada is enjoying your video's
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
It is hard to say if they are worth it or not. Lots of upside potential for sure, but for what it may cost, verses starting over with a kit or something... Ah, not enough information yet to know. And good looking Nova.
@johnsweda2999
@johnsweda2999 4 жыл бұрын
searching for an hour can't find the crossover for that model. but it's a good speaker you don't need to change the drivers they are rubber surrounds, the only thing you might want to change is the electrolytic capacitors for metal film poly capacitors, of the same value make sure that all are balanced or at 1% or lower, and some natural wool fleece stuffing in the back try 20% possibly. Speak to to somebody who will have some experience with them I word first Call try WilmslowAudio in the UK, there's a place in the us madisound both of these companies will have vast knowledge and could advise you on crossover, and maybe one upgrade the tweeter that's the only driver I possibly would upgrade for scan speak or seas, but they'll be able to give you the right driver for your speaker. There's a forum called DIYaudio forum, there be somebody has done that crossover more than likely, very friendly knowledgeable chaps, about amplified speaker building somebody be able to advise you. Good luck. The easiest solution is to change those electrolytics they probably be blue non-polarized, I can't remember the make now of hand. you don't need soldering skills for crossovers some decent high-grade solder silver 60/40 to solder and a good iron 60 Watts. . Just write down the value of of the non polarised electrolytic capacitor values. Go somewhere like digikey or mouser or those companies I suggested, and try and get some metal film poly capacitors to replace them. Talk to those two companies first they might sell your complete crossover kit they probably make one for your speaker, or can put one together for you. If you take it on let me know how it goes, worth doing for that speaker 74i these speakers selling I don't think these are any better than what you've got.
@davehill9951
@davehill9951 4 жыл бұрын
@@dannyrichie9743 Thanks for the reply. the speakers still sound good but after all these years ya get a bit complacent with the sound. And technology has come a long way since ive owned these. Was just asking a viable question is all. And as for the Nova I built it from a shell. 509 ci and has ran a 10.2 @ 128mph on 10 inch tires and no bottle. Pretty quick street car. Have a good day!
@davehill9951
@davehill9951 4 жыл бұрын
@@johnsweda2999 Thanks for the reply John. Actually nice to have someone reply to a question on You tube, Doesn't happen to often. I will keep your suggestions in mind. Have a great day!
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
If you like the way they sound but would like to improve the clarity and detail levels then just upgrade value for value and start with the capacitors. Replace the inductors if they are iron core. If they are air core then they are okay. Then consider the wire and binding post. Maybe this will help: www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=137288.0
@lorddarphyve
@lorddarphyve 4 жыл бұрын
BOUGHT!! This is extremely similar to a speaker I was going to build anyway.
@carver400
@carver400 4 жыл бұрын
I WOULD NEVER CHANGE ANYTHING IN MY KLIPSCH SPEAKERS IF YOU THINK YOU NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING IN A KLIPSCH SPEAKER U R WASTING UR TIME AND MONEY DO BE A IDIOT USE A DECENT AMP AND U WILL NEED NOTHING ELSE
@cafe80s
@cafe80s 4 жыл бұрын
@@carver400 not true
@MichelLinschoten
@MichelLinschoten 3 жыл бұрын
@@carver400 hahahaha, you're so inexperienced
@InChristJesus87
@InChristJesus87 3 жыл бұрын
How do they sound?
@mikeleahy5283
@mikeleahy5283 4 жыл бұрын
Wonder what shipping to M.I. Would be.
@joelrunyan1608
@joelrunyan1608 3 жыл бұрын
I Almost bought a set. Pissed that I didn't
@parapobabam
@parapobabam 3 жыл бұрын
i can listen to you say "per-paaaiur" all day long.
@RealHIFIHelp
@RealHIFIHelp 3 жыл бұрын
It's insane what you guys in the US can sell HIFI gear for. Over here in Europe it costs at least 1.5 - 2x more.
@williamnaman3570
@williamnaman3570 4 жыл бұрын
With all that work you may as well build an X statik
@ford1546
@ford1546 4 жыл бұрын
why not 2 pcs. 8 inch speakers to get bigger sound in a relatively large box? you have a large box with little sound! or 1 pc. 6.5 inches and 10 inches in the sidewall.
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 11 ай бұрын
I will soon be feeding these things with a decent DAC, balanced differential to 650 watt Monoblock's 😮
@MickeyMishra
@MickeyMishra 4 жыл бұрын
I am THE captain of cheap skate. And even I know this is a Phenomenal deal. Has any ever tried to BUILD a Cabinet? Sure, it LOOKS easy right? Till You start to realize that all of a sudden? That "PROJECT" of yours becomes that thing you wished could hide behind some drapes? Yea.. I can fix any car. Make something Look Good? Only if a Woman is involved at the other end. :-) A nice finish on wood like that? I'm all Thumbs. There is NO WAY I can make something look that good fit and finish. Sometimes, its just better to just buy something that you can do some simple mods to make Fantastic, world class & one of a kind. This is that turn-key Speaker project I love to handle. May take a week to get all the work done to it to bring it to the level it was suppose to be as spec'ed, but its all simple stuff. Take your time, and you got one heck of a great pair of speakers. All done, and you don't need to be shy to show them off to friends and guests. That's a win win for anyone. And lets be real here. I have LOTS of tools. But just the cost of the Materials & Tools to make that cabinet would cost well over $1000 bucks. It's not like building a simple sub-woofer box. This is something you have displayed in the living room. Its the first thing people see. And to be honest? I have not seen anything like this in the big box stores. Its a home run if you ask me.
@kencohagen4967
@kencohagen4967 4 жыл бұрын
I refurbished a pair of no name speakers and they were awesome! Now, I just finished a pair of speakers my friend gave me and ended up using a subwoofer to get enough low end. They were a huge failure. My problem is exactly what he’s talking about here, no tooling and
@dougg1075
@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@altops4490
@altops4490 4 жыл бұрын
Hey guys if any of you want, I can perform any upgrades for you , pm me if I can be of service. I would only want to use the GRR kit parts to make it worth anyone's while.
@randylneisen4824
@randylneisen4824 3 жыл бұрын
Dang, missed the buy of the century
@mockingbirdanalog
@mockingbirdanalog 4 жыл бұрын
Danny, you look like one of the Beatles now. I got out my clippers and gave myself a "basic training" haircut. I'll start posting your stuff on my FB and try to drive some traffic. Take it easy, and cut your hair.
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
I know! I needed a hair cut before the whole Corona virus shut down. All the hair cutting places have been closed for about 4 or 5 weeks. And I need a hair cut. If it gets any worse my wife is going to get a hold of it, and then there is no telling what I will look like.
@mockingbirdanalog
@mockingbirdanalog 4 жыл бұрын
@@dannyrichie9743 Dude, your better half is creative. If she can do trim work and paint, she can cut your hair. I have faith in her. Tell her I said HI!
@chrisbarnhart2032
@chrisbarnhart2032 4 жыл бұрын
BUT.. . you will really show them their errors and they will finally get the GREAT sound that they were wanting in the first place,
@waynepollard6879
@waynepollard6879 4 жыл бұрын
Can not see a thing , but are the cabinets just painted m.d.f ?
@jwilson086
@jwilson086 4 жыл бұрын
Most likely, as are most speakers. MDF is an excellent material to use to build speakers. Hardwoods are not, as they resonate (think guitar or violin).
@ford1546
@ford1546 4 жыл бұрын
Why black glossy? To me it looks a bit cheap since a lot of cheap electronics have this. you also see scratches to finger marks easily? you do not see details in black. if you have amplifiers in the shelf then you must have a lot of light or you will see almost no details. semi-gloss is best and wood pattern!
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 4 жыл бұрын
I've got the fever! Email sent Thad I'm thinking that these will probably hold me over as I lean towards sending you my SVS Ultra bookshelves for an upgrade. I would also enjoy it, that after your upgrade.,that I ship the Ultras to New Record Day, if he might be willing to review them, before I get them back?
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good plan.
@AverageNiceGuy
@AverageNiceGuy 4 жыл бұрын
OK, game on!
@porkchopspapi5757
@porkchopspapi5757 4 жыл бұрын
I could swear that I read that B & G went out of business or quit making those drivers.
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
They sold out to Christy Digital. The drivers are still being made.
@porkchopspapi5757
@porkchopspapi5757 4 жыл бұрын
@@dannyrichie9743 Thanks
@antoniojoseandreomartinez9710
@antoniojoseandreomartinez9710 2 жыл бұрын
🙋👍❤️
@ford1546
@ford1546 4 жыл бұрын
If the speaker already has BENIC or other relatively good polyester or pomypropylene capacitor but the speaker has bad sound then the do not help to switch to expensive filter parts! then construction is wrong and not the quality of parts!
@joemeatball1080
@joemeatball1080 3 жыл бұрын
Ummm yummy Fried Chi Fi
@100db4
@100db4 4 жыл бұрын
Upgrade Kef r700
@Freedom89984
@Freedom89984 3 жыл бұрын
Did I hear you say polymere woofers? Plastic chassis from China? Omg.
@donbustoarigato2997
@donbustoarigato2997 4 жыл бұрын
Flat! Flat! Flat! What dat?
@chrisbarnhart2032
@chrisbarnhart2032 4 жыл бұрын
fkn CHINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dah....
@vinfreeman1602
@vinfreeman1602 4 жыл бұрын
599 and your on..
@maxlee6676
@maxlee6676 4 жыл бұрын
epic....
@benjaminpaulh5249
@benjaminpaulh5249 4 жыл бұрын
$899? but the drivers are the cheap version of your $29 driver (so even if it were your more optimum / expensive driver, @$2k original price, each driver is 1.45% of unit?
@dannyrichie9743
@dannyrichie9743 4 жыл бұрын
If you want a breakdown on what all the parts really sell for then it is all right here: gr-research.com/n3.aspx This model was based on our N3 kit.
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