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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2012, 11:57:00 PM »

Drilling plexi is a challenge. One way is to make sure you have an appropriate high speed drill with a very sharp bit. I usually tape over the spot that I plan on drilling too so that there are no shear edges. If you are not overly fixed on screwing it onto the panel, glue does a great job.

I more expensive but reliable option is to have someone like FPE make the windows for you too - they can cut any material you want and even etch onto plexi to - if you underlight the plexi window, whatever design is etched onto the window will light up

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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2012, 12:28:40 AM »

Awesome work!

I must admit that during this epic journey, I too have enjoyed meeting a great member of this community. For those of you who don't know Don...he is an awesome dude! It's been a blast looking at the progress over these past few weeks and can't wait to listen to it.

I promise to post my honest impressions once I get it.   :)


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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2012, 02:16:07 AM »

Drilling plexi is a challenge. One way is to make sure you have an appropriate high speed drill with a very sharp bit. I usually tape over the spot that I plan on drilling too so that there are no shear edges. If you are not overly fixed on screwing it onto the panel, glue does a great job.

I more expensive but reliable option is to have someone like FPE make the windows for you too - they can cut any material you want and even etch onto plexi to - if you underlight the plexi window, whatever design is etched onto the window will light up

..dB

Thanks a lot Don, I'm not set on screwing, I just wanted something that would be sturdy even if the amp had to be shipped or transported to meets.
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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2012, 07:11:22 PM »

Got this teaser pic..... :D



Very excited!  ;D
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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2012, 10:44:16 PM »

nice work Don!
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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2012, 04:10:57 PM »

Transplanted drivers from TDS-5M(russian HP-1 clone) into the PMB-80 enclosure. Don't worry if you have no clue what either of them is, these aren't exactly garden variety headphones.  ;)
TDS-5M drivers were chosen because they are of same size as pmb drivers and are reputed to have better bass. They also don't need much damping to sound good.




This is a 55mm ortho driver essentially 'hanging in air' to allow mixing of front & back waves. Micropore tape is applied on the 360 degree vent to ensure that the mating isn't too destructive for bass.PU foam ring is used to secure the driver on the baffle struts to prevent resonances.

The result is a headphone which has the best soundstage I have ever come across, very wide & deep & immersively holographic.People who believe that orthos can't do soundstage & air are in for a big surprise! 8)

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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2012, 04:15:49 PM »

Transplanted drivers from TDS-5M(russian HP-1 clone) into the PMB-80 enclosure. Don't worry if you have no clue what either of them is, these aren't exactly garden variety headphones.  ;)
TDS-5M drivers were chosen because they are of same size as pmb drivers and are reputed to have better bass. They also don't need much damping to sound good.




This is a 55mm ortho driver essentially 'hanging in air' to allow mixing of front & back waves. Micropore tape is applied on the 360 degree vent to ensure that the mating isn't too destructive for bass.PU foam ring is used to secure the driver on the baffle struts to prevent resonances.

The result is a headphone which has the best soundstage I have ever come across, very wide & deep & immersively holographic.People who believe that orthos can't do soundstage & air are in for a big surprise! 8)

Looks awesome! I want one!!!!!!
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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2012, 04:34:40 PM »

Impressive. I tried driver suspension in foam with SFI pucks before, mine turned out really bad. Glad yours turned out great! :D It proves that the concept is applicable to ortho drivers.
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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #18 on: June 14, 2012, 04:38:34 PM »

Is the concept proven with other technologies?  Does stax float their drivers in foam? 

Nice work Guru!  Does it still have deep bass with all that venting?
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Re: The "Frivolous DIY" Thread
« Reply #19 on: June 14, 2012, 04:55:49 PM »

Yep, deep bass is there. Great texture & impact as well though the quantity won't compare to NAD/LCD-2 but still respectable.

Don't know about staxens, but most dynamic headphones have vents. FWIR, HD800 driver is similarly suspended.
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