The Ugly Duckling Open Baffle...

Altec Open Baffles, etc.

The Ugly Duckling Open Baffle...

Postby arnoldc » Wed Jan 26, 2005 8:55 am

NO MORE! :)

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Courtesy of vintage_dog ;)
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Postby mozilla » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:05 am

Yan ba yung sayo?! What a transformation!
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Postby dogears » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:31 am

Pumangit tuloy yung driver :lol:
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Postby Audioboy » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:32 am

bilis nagawa ah! nice finish.
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Postby mozilla » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:33 am

Parang mas madulas lumabas yung sound ngayon.. :D
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Postby T-Rex » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:39 am

Did the sound change :?:
Maslumutong ba yung tunog :?:

You've got a good looking OB there :o
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Postby ichabod » Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:10 am

Rosewood look! Nice. Maybe a grill to go with when it's not playing to increase WAF.
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Postby arnoldc » Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:38 am

this was custom made by francis. i am one of the lucky guys to enjoy such craftsmanship.

the sonics signature of the 2459A did not change, which is what i am expecting.

yup, pumangit lalo yung buong kwarto dahil dito :lol:
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Postby vintage_dog » Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:50 am

this cabinet was made by a professional carpenter and finisher whom i hired to work at home. special automotive paint used with multiple gloss coats. export-grade marine plywood with special solid mahogony reinforcement on the top...

all sides (including back panel) are finished in rosewood....
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Postby dogears » Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:29 pm

bos francis, malamang kontratahin na yan ni prof to give his room a new look na rin :lol:
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Postby marty_e » Thu Jan 27, 2005 9:49 am

Had a short but sweet experience with a similar pair last night. The one of VD had accent on the cabinet that matched well with his chosen furniture. It looked like chinese lacquered antique with a black stripe going down the middle. Kulang na lang pearl inlay. :lol: The finish was flawless and quite a sight to behold. Maganda, pulido.

More compelling that the aesthetics was the sound coming out of it. On the 2 watt Tono Personal, the pair was truly involving and showed no propensity for ear fatigue whatsoever. It's easy to be distracted by all the beautiful equipment and furniture at VD's place but while the music was playing, even as background music, you find yourself drawn back to it. Midrange was full and rich while bass was ample but not overpowering. And this is with a coffee table right infront of it. Placement seemed undemanding as VD moved it a bit and still, the sound was as involving. Francis, what was the second amp you hooked up, btw?

One thing I like about it is di swapang. Even as audiophiles find it generally ok for 3 grown men to squeeze into a 2 seater sofa :? and try to crowd the 'sweet spot', these pair offered off-axis response that was still enjoyable. There was no need for us 3 to be in a semi-group hug to get the full effect. For speaker drivers that are nearly on the floor, the sound was still HUGE.

Have yet to hear ArnoldC's with the Champion/Sigma duo and some ROCK!!!

I swear there must be something in them brownies... Thanks Francis!!!

P.S. Arnold, if post OT please move as you see fit.
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Postby ichabod » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:05 am

Yes, these speakers are not sweet spot conscious. I can even listen from the side sofa beside one speaker and manage to get a clear perspective still. Can't say the same thing with my other speakers including that notorious small wonder.
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Postby amandarae » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:09 am

Wheewww 8) Alrighty then :)

Mapipilitan kang pagandahin ang listening room mo niyan!

Congrats and keep the updates coming!
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Postby BonD » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:23 am

Sir Congrats! :) Ganda ganda...gusto ko matutunan yung ganyang finish. .pano ba yan? :?
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Postby arnoldc » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:37 am

marty_e wrote:Have yet to hear ArnoldC's with the Champion/Sigma duo and some ROCK!!!
you're welcome to bring you rock records and let's play it on my system ;)
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Postby Jon Agner » Thu Jan 27, 2005 1:24 pm

Ganda na tunog, ganda pa finish!!! Congrats :-)
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Postby vintage_dog » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:32 pm

Handyman wrote:Sir Congrats! :) Ganda ganda...gusto ko matutunan yung ganyang finish. .pano ba yan? :?


hoy bon! ikaw pa! kayang kaya mo yan!

well, my painter/finisher did it all. i have no clue on how to do it. i just supervised him lalo na sa shade nung rosewood.
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Postby qguy » Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:49 am

pang OB pala ang 403a..hehehe I tried the same driver in a horn enclosure...pangit ang labas......I have got to hear this one...
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Postby BonD » Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:54 am

vintage_dog wrote:
Handyman wrote:Sir Congrats! :) Ganda ganda...gusto ko matutunan yung ganyang finish. .pano ba yan? :?


hoy bon! ikaw pa! kayang kaya mo yan!

well, my painter/finisher did it all. i have no clue on how to do it. i just supervised him lalo na sa shade nung rosewood.


Bakit yung binili kong rosewood na Zar woodstain hindi mapula...anong brand ang ginamit ninyo dyan?
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Postby vintage_dog » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:51 am

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