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Message started by EdwardT on 10/18/21 at 14:12:22

Title: GR X-SLS build
Post by EdwardT on 10/18/21 at 14:12:22

Having built the bookshelf LS speaker this spring I wanted to try the tower version. I bought the upgraded kit with the best capacitors and resistors and a flat pack.

Title: Re: GR X-SLS build
Post by EdwardT on 10/18/21 at 14:14:11

I don’t have a lot of experience with mdf and a few flaws in the flat pack required some fettling:

Title: Re: GR X-SLS build
Post by EdwardT on 10/18/21 at 14:15:31

The bottom wasn't flush either.

Title: Re: GR X-SLS build
Post by EdwardT on 10/18/21 at 14:17:32

Both of those required a bit of hand planing with a block plane and sanding so the the veneer wouldn't show seams.

Title: Re: GR X-SLS build
Post by EdwardT on 10/18/21 at 14:19:27

Then it was so humid I had to delay finishing as the tung oil wouldn’t harden. When it finally dried the finish wasn’t great so I used three coats wipe on satin poly to even things up.

Title: Re: GR X-SLS build
Post by EdwardT on 10/18/21 at 14:20:45

All I have to do is change ends on my speaker cables and they’re ready for burning in.

Title: Re: GR X-SLS build
Post by Donnie on 10/18/21 at 17:05:45

Very nice!!

Title: Re: GR X-SLS build
Post by Geno on 10/19/21 at 01:46:02

Man, they are beautiful!

Title: Re: GR X-SLS build
Post by EdwardT on 10/19/21 at 15:59:46

They really do sound good, Danny Richie has a fine ear for tuning crossovers for the most pleasing result. Not so efficient, though, so I have a few upgrades to make in my signal chain as little Rachael isn’t up to pushing 87dB speakers into the loud zone. I'll just have to be patient while my current order works it’s way to the bench.