FrugelHorn XL

Just found someone who has done something very similar to what I propose.

Edited by Ash - 25 Oct 2015 at 5:19pm

Hi Ernie,
Yes I'm still using and enjoying them. As I mentioned they do need plenty of time to break in, the recommended low level signal for ~100hrs is a good start, but careful increase of volume for the first 50 hrs or so in the cabinets is also beneficial in my view. After quite a few more 10s of hours they really begin to loosen up and the bass develops nicely. In my room I found that considerably less stuffing was needed than the design suggests in the throat below the driver. I should like to remove some of the stuffing behind the drive unit to see what happens, but as this means removing the driver and reaching down the taper I keep putting it off. If building again I would have a removable panel or top to enable easier tweaking of the stuffing.
Let us know how you get on.

Happy building
Ian

The imaging is somewhat better defined and more stable. The apparent width of the soundstage sometimes goes beyond the speakers physical location, but I think this is more to do with the quality of the source/recording and amplification than just the speakers. The Bass does take time to develop, it is not earth shaking but does go quite deep, this is the area where experimenting with location and stuffing will pay dividends.
They will go loud, but be gentle at first, it will be better in the long run.
Black Ash, that is very 70s and not something that would suit our light and minimalist decor, or so I'm told by SWMBO!

Good to hear that you're pleased with them.
No doubt some extended listening sessions are to come, going back through those albums you haven't had out lately.

Happy Listening
Ian