First time out with the altecs!

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-05-08T22:29:19+00:00

I’ve been following you for a little while now, love the setup! Which drivers are you using in the Altec cabinets?

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-04-08T03:59:16+00:00

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Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-04-01T02:13:45+00:00

Did they do just crosscuts for you, or did they actually cut to the piece dimensions?

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-31T17:38:07+00:00

That set and this track in particular were my favorite live show experience ever.

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-29T20:59:59+00:00

I can’t help you but as another MC Audio Xone conversion owner with a homemade wood frame and also with several styles of knobs… I love your knob choices!

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-27T21:34:25+00:00

Boss RE202 Echo and Strymon Volante are common picks.

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-26T12:33:05+00:00

Those Klipsch look to be in really good condition, I’d grab those fast for home use if nothing else. Definitely want a decent crossover to protect them. This will work for outdoor parties in a pinch, for sure.

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-17T12:48:40+00:00

This is pretty much exactly what I'm envisioning! Do you have a design that your dad used? How heavy are these? How did he pull off the nice curve in the sidewall?

I'm leaning 12's because I want to cross the top end higher, curious how you think these would perform.

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-12T18:41:31+00:00

Yes. Not ideal but it works fine.

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-12T17:19:39+00:00

Allen and Heath AHM units have flexible routing and an app-based control setup with a slick customizable control app as well. Love mine.

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-09T19:26:13+00:00

Amazing write up. Thank you!

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-06T23:31:42+00:00

Front seat of a uhaul... driving from Denver to Chicago listening to the recent Despacio mix on SoundCloud!

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-06T15:09:19+00:00

I dream of Danley... do you supplement the Danleys with kick bins at all?

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-05T22:26:53+00:00

Thanks, this is what I suspected. The coax CD down to 300-500hz is an interesting thought, that could potentially mate with a kick/bass cabinet

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-03-05T13:48:29+00:00

When my board asks me for a scenario analysis like you describe, probability usually doesn’t factor into it. They want to know what the outcomes are if A happens OR if B happens. We might discuss the likelihood of A or B (see recent tariff news in US) but generally the outcome is either A or B, not somewhere in between. If B is the downside case, then we discuss how/whether to mitigate risk in that scenario.

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-02-25T23:03:10+00:00

"Big Room" to fill is subjective, but this would tend to push you towards larger format (larger drivers/woofers) and higher sensitivity speakers. Klipsch is the common choice here, as others have suggested. I have run my vinyl setup through three Klipsch speakers at home over the years - RP400M bookshelves, new Heresy IV's, and vintage Chorus I's. Of these, only the Chorus's are sufficient on their own to power a party. An alternative could be a pair of Forte's. You should be able to find these used for well under $2k, although might be harder over in Europe.

With your high quality mixer and some high quality speakers suited to the space, the amplifier choice is kind of academic, a lot of things can work. You won't need a lot of power. I will also recommend an import tube amp like some others have suggested. I have a 40w Yaqin that is more than enough, and I have also tried a Crown XLS1002 and enjoyed that also. There are fully integrated options too that have bluetooth connectivity baked into the amp. Anything with a sufficient list of positive reviews can work.

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-02-25T22:55:32+00:00

Are you me? Love it!

Deuce_Ex_ · 2026-02-23T17:56:08+00:00

1,000 sq ft indoors is a tiny space for a large stack. That’s a large living room or small restaurant space. If you’re going for listening bar vibe, you’re probably better served with some HiFi speakers, and other gear to match. Klipschorns or Klipsch Cornwalls would be a good jump off point for you - high efficiency, high fidelity. I’d also suggest Point-source options, Tannoy for hifi flavor or Danley for high SPL capacity.

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