Recent content by Quattro13

Thanks guys, I'm really proud of my first project and these speakers sound Amazing! The gloss black finish is not for the faint hearted,  but the hard work pays off when you see the final result!

Well Guys, it's taken me 6 years to complete these babies - but they are finally done and playing!! <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://s298.photobucket.com/user/Dewald1978/embed/slideshow/"></iframe>

I want to import some seas speaker drivers from madisound? Can anybody who has recently done similar imports give me some advise on what to look out for and how to go about it safely and as cost effective as possible so that I don't end up receiving damaged drivers or have to pay unnecessary...

Hi Guys, I haven't posted in awhile, but was hoping someone could tell give me some info on Seas Drivers? I use to get my seas drivers form Alex Dunn, but wanted to know since he left if anybody else has become the South African supplier? I am looking for : 2 x H1189 tweeters, 2 x H1141 Mid...

Would love to attend, But due to the fact that i'm in Langebaan i'll have to see what I can arrange!! Get back to ya ...

Hi Mervin I use the guys at eccosse, there prices are very good for the quality of product you get and they can make up whatever length you desire and also have a big range of products!! You can give Robert Gilmore a call @ 082 4965218, he's very helpfull and will sort you out quick.

Hi there and welcome!! All good advise from the rest of the guys,what's in your favour is that you have many options to play with - so take your time before rushing in and having to regret it later?? I'm also fairly new to this game, having only been a member for little under a year now - but I...

Some more pics of my speaker spikes(Onthe speaker this time)!!!

Will do gliding dutchman, thanks!! Spirits should deliver a similar result as will q20 difference is that turps and oil both cool and lubricate at the same time!! But each man to his own - i was just explaining what I prefer using ...

@ Byrd2 - I live in Langebaan(Western Cape) and i'm afraid Aluminium Does rust!! Not in the conventional sense but if its not anodized or sprayed with a clear laquer of sorts which protects it from salt and water it starts forming what we call "White rust". The salt and water starts attacking...

Thanks I used stainless steel cause its alot more tensile than aluminium. If i machined the spike from aluminium and put a load of about 50kg(aprox my speaker weight per speaker) on thoughs points the aluminium would bend and deform under the load cause its softer than stainless steel!! The...

Some more pics!!!

Hi guys Here are some pics of my custom made speaker spikes, I made the spikes and foot plates from stainless steel and the outriggers from aluminium which I polished after shaping!!

@ av Yes, it's a 5" mid and a 8" woofer!! Not that i'm an expert but in my opinion they sound great!! If your ever in Langebaan your welcome to pop in and have a listen? @ Timber I haven't heard any break up between though's, but maybe i just don't know what to listen for or the crossover...

Thanks timber!! Yes the tweeter is the 27tdfc or H1189 if you will. Please excuse the stupid question, i'm not that clued up with all the terms and fine details of speaker building yet - "What break up are you refering to?" Alex designed the crossovers for me so i'm sure he took that into...