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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #75 on: September 06, 2018, 07:38:05 PM »
Got both of The Monoliths running today and will be doing listening trials over the next few days.


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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #76 on: September 08, 2018, 02:07:03 PM »
The Monoliths are sounding very good and still some measurements to go.

These will be going to CAF2018 after getting the finish done.


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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #77 on: September 08, 2018, 02:52:51 PM »
The Monoliths are sounding very good and still some measurements to go.

These will be going to CAF2018 after getting the finish done.

Just curious...how much of a break in is involved with these?
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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #78 on: September 08, 2018, 08:06:21 PM »
I will let you know when they have more time on them.   Sounds good with only a few hours on them so far. 


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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #79 on: October 02, 2018, 08:53:08 AM »
Took about 50 hours of play to get the planars and woofers to sound their best. 

Luckily a lot of that was music and not just test signals! :)

The Monoliths speakers for CAF2018 are this set, so will be ready for the first day. 

Waiting on the finish to be completed. 

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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #80 on: October 02, 2018, 09:26:50 AM »
Took about 50 hours of play to get the planars and woofers to sound their best. 

Luckily a lot of that was music and not just test signals! :)

The Monoliths speakers for CAF2018 are this set, so will be ready for the first day. 

Waiting on the finish to be completed.

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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #81 on: October 04, 2018, 04:24:28 PM »
First picture of The Monoliths open baffle planar top after finishing.  I like it! :)




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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #82 on: October 13, 2018, 12:19:34 PM »
The modular servo subs and HX300 amp cabinets are finished and ready to get the drivers, amps and wiring installed.

Also got a nice front picture of the open baffle top before Jay packed them and now on the way.

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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #83 on: October 15, 2018, 11:05:36 AM »
Servo subs ready for check-out.   


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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #84 on: October 15, 2018, 12:58:54 PM »
Looking great Hal.

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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #85 on: October 15, 2018, 01:35:43 PM »
Charles,
Thanks.  See you at CAF.

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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #86 on: October 18, 2018, 09:17:18 AM »
The Monoliths in final form for CAF2018.

System is wired and getting ready to do some listening.


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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #87 on: November 10, 2018, 06:26:32 AM »
Greg Weaver for EnjoyTheMusic.com got to stop by at CAF2018 for a listen.  Here is his show report section with The Monoliths.

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/Capital_Audiofest_2018/page3.htm

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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #88 on: November 10, 2018, 12:43:15 PM »
Greg Weaver for EnjoyTheMusic.com got to stop by at CAF2018 for a listen.  Here is his show report section with The Monoliths.

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/Capital_Audiofest_2018/page3.htm
great review, Rich!  Good onya’.   :thumb:
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Re: The Monolith open baffle planar array
« Reply #89 on: November 10, 2018, 01:46:34 PM »
Thanks Dave!

It was a team effort! :)

doug s, you should have heard the GTA room this year.  The two OB 6x12's were actually working correctly this time!  They fixed the problem they had last year.  I have the same OB 6x12's in my listening room that I built and now they sound the same.  They did not last year.