bernard991
Well-known member
I have been meaning to post this project for some time just had to make the time ...
in case anyone else was attempting to update a classic ML product
it all started when I purchased a pr that were a bit damaged , the top support bars had come apart , I rebuilt these with epoxy and brads then did the body work w/ a type of bondo .
Then I opened up the backs and had a peek inside ...the stock XO's were a shock to say the least and time had taken its toll on a few of the caps
I wondered how I could ever expect these spkrs to sound good with this type of stuff inside ?
I know some of you guys use an outboard unit like a Beringer ...but I don't have one and have even less experience
I decided to renew this crossover using the same values but with a higher quality of parts
proceeding I designed the layout on a piece of pine that fit the board after I moved the spkr terminals to the middle from the lower R side .
Using Obligato caps for the panels and Black Gate for the bass I rewired all the signal cable w/ DH lab silver sonic .
Buttoned it up and listened for awhile ...better...
the point where the panels cross to the woofer is now more difficult to detect , everything sounds smoother , more dynamic .
in case anyone else was attempting to update a classic ML product
it all started when I purchased a pr that were a bit damaged , the top support bars had come apart , I rebuilt these with epoxy and brads then did the body work w/ a type of bondo .
Then I opened up the backs and had a peek inside ...the stock XO's were a shock to say the least and time had taken its toll on a few of the caps
I wondered how I could ever expect these spkrs to sound good with this type of stuff inside ?
I know some of you guys use an outboard unit like a Beringer ...but I don't have one and have even less experience
I decided to renew this crossover using the same values but with a higher quality of parts
proceeding I designed the layout on a piece of pine that fit the board after I moved the spkr terminals to the middle from the lower R side .
Using Obligato caps for the panels and Black Gate for the bass I rewired all the signal cable w/ DH lab silver sonic .
Buttoned it up and listened for awhile ...better...
the point where the panels cross to the woofer is now more difficult to detect , everything sounds smoother , more dynamic .