The Observatory
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QUEST New Enclosures
Hi, all you courageous folks out there!
Strange things happen all the time - I was able to purchase panels, electronics and woofer plus plans for two (almost) new Quests. We had them mounted up - they sound good! The guy had started the project of dismantling his speakers and wanted to put the ingredients into new wood enclosures because he felt the ML wood treatment was not up to snuff (his opinion). Naturally, he threw the old wood away already .
I have the original dimensions of the QUEST (not ReQuest) but was wondering if somebody has already had some experience with building a new enclosure for them. In particular, the gentleman felt, it would benefit to add more space to the woofer (and different padding) and he thought the wood box was too flimsy and not nice with the black rubber stuff. He felt, I should use some beech or similar solid wood about 1.5" thick for the bass box.
It is peculiar that the electronics is mounted right inside the bass box. I would at least isolate it from the wooden box (like in the CLS II and Sequel II) and put it into a separate metal case to shield any stray signals.
Any suggestions for tweaks while everything is open and easy? My wood man is ready to tackle the job immediately. Thought I could add more improvements while I am with just speaker, electronics and panels.
Arthur
Hi, all you courageous folks out there!
Strange things happen all the time - I was able to purchase panels, electronics and woofer plus plans for two (almost) new Quests. We had them mounted up - they sound good! The guy had started the project of dismantling his speakers and wanted to put the ingredients into new wood enclosures because he felt the ML wood treatment was not up to snuff (his opinion). Naturally, he threw the old wood away already .
I have the original dimensions of the QUEST (not ReQuest) but was wondering if somebody has already had some experience with building a new enclosure for them. In particular, the gentleman felt, it would benefit to add more space to the woofer (and different padding) and he thought the wood box was too flimsy and not nice with the black rubber stuff. He felt, I should use some beech or similar solid wood about 1.5" thick for the bass box.
It is peculiar that the electronics is mounted right inside the bass box. I would at least isolate it from the wooden box (like in the CLS II and Sequel II) and put it into a separate metal case to shield any stray signals.
Any suggestions for tweaks while everything is open and easy? My wood man is ready to tackle the job immediately. Thought I could add more improvements while I am with just speaker, electronics and panels.
Arthur
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