It's time for the Ergo IIIR

[Old Valve Git]

I've used these in the past

http://www.soundcare.no/products.htm

Speakers look great btw!

 

[cutting42]

I used these spikes in the Ergo IIIR build and the matching floor protectors when they were temporarily situated on wooden floors.

They look lovely, need to try and find a supplier, where did you get yours from?

 

[cutting42]

How about something like these: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...0001&campid=5338728743&icep_item=313015681895

The speakers weigh so much, I would worry about them tearing the mounting screws out. Even the versions with a full bar across are a bit doubtful.

 

[Cereal Killer]

Custom Design make something similar for Neat Acoustics to these http://speakerfeet.com/images/full_view/Outriggers_4_Sizes_side.jpg but out of 12mm mild steel and PPC textured Black.
Might be worth a call, ask for Paul (the owner).

 

[paulski]

They look lovely, need to try and find a supplier, where did you get yours from?

I got them from Audio Affair, they’re not cheap but beautifully made.

 

[Pete MB&D]

I would turn some nice walnut floor protectors.

Pete

 

[James]

Spikes onto indented floor protectors would be your best bet for stability and strength. But given they are hefty things to lug about, I'd suggest a felt pad at each corner in the near term to sort out their preferred locations. Those alone may be sufficient for stability. The E-IIIR mass won't need much coupling to the floor to oppose the movement of the woofer with impunity.

 

[orangeart]

They have (eventually) turned out real nice. Well done.

 

[cutting42]

Finishing touches before I lug them into the house:

M12 inserts, really fabulous quality and very solid fixings as befits a heavy cabinet. Spike as recommended above and will have floor protectors as well.

I did a test fitting and found it hard to keep the insert going in straight so I used the drill press to hold its position and studding with a nut or two to drive it in. Twisting force by a spanner, not the drill in case you wondered.

 

[paulski]

Those are looking gorgeous! Where are you at with the crossovers?

 

[cutting42]

Those are looking gorgeous! Where are you at with the crossovers?

All done and built, in fact you can see them in the background about the size of a Linn Kan

 

[paulski]

All done and built, in fact you can see them in the background about the size of a Linn Kan

Ah, yes! They look a little like my Ergo IXs although those are in Cherry. You’re close to firing these up then....

 

[jagdesign]

They're looking awesome. Can we see some pics of your workshop?

 

[James]

Oh, the anticipation. They look fabulous. Just don't give yourself a hernia lugging them into the room. I recommend fitting the drivers - especially the woofer - in situ. The recess makes a handy lugging handle at just the right height.

 

[cutting42]

Oh, the anticipation. They look fabulous. Just don't give yourself a hernia lugging them into the room. I recommend fitting the drivers - especially the woofer - in situ. The recess makes a handy lugging handle at just the right height.

Yes, I learnt that with Bemused's cabs !

 

[cutting42]

They're looking awesome. Can we see some pics of your workshop?

Thank you and yes of course, I will take some new ones as it is a bit clearer currently but this is an reasonable one of the left end

and the lathe

 

[cutting42]

The outside

and the extractor cupboard on the end

 

[cutting42]

The other end of the wksp with wood stores and mobile kit

More storage and where I usually sharpen stuff

Anyone need some free speaker stuffing?

Drivers time has nearly arrived

 

[jagdesign]

well jel - looks like a lovely place to hunker down and isolate!

 

[cutting42]

well jel - looks like a lovely place to hunker down and isolate!

It sure is, keeping me sane at times although work is pretty busy as well so struggling to get down here at the moment.