Grounded Soundsystem

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   Here is the Grounded sound system. First outing with the new kick bin. Although it was hardly an outing because the party was at my place

We have:

2 x MTH-4654 loaded with B&C 18NW100 powered by AM1600 bridged (1600w @ 4ohms)

1 x MKB-230 loaded with 18sound 12mb600 off AM1600 (800w @ 4 ohms)

2 x AT professional MH-01 with 18sound 12mb600 and radian 2" 760NEOPB
powered by AT professional M2000 (1000w a side @ 8ohms) plenty headroom there.

Processing is Klark Technic EQ and in this photo is a borrowed Behringer crossover. We have had 2 BSS FDS-380 power supplies fail on us in the last 6 months, strange.
Crossover points are 85hz and 190hz

We have been running the tapped horns and tops for about 6 months and have been really impressed with the quality of sound. Its amazing where a few quality components can get you.

The first run with the kick bin sounded great though we not able to turn it up past about -18. Kick sounds really strong and tight.

The cabs we built are all from free wood and pretty roughly cut. Next step is double the size and build everything again with proper, good wood. Baltic Birch is really hard to get (and $200+ a sheet) in Australia someone recommended hoop pine, not sure how to proceed here yet.
Already have 2 more tops and driver for kick, saving up for some more 18NW100's then we're away.

This is me, Massive, and my partner in crime the BFG

The plans came from Marc O on hornplans.free.fr    thanks Marc

https://soundcloud.com/massifsound

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Masssive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 23 January 2013 Location: Sydney Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote Masssive Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Grounded Soundsystem Posted: 29 January 2013 at 2:22am
	Here is the Grounded sound system. First outing with the new kick bin. Although it was hardly an outing because the party was at my place We have: 2 x MTH-4654 loaded with B&C 18NW100 powered by AM1600 bridged (1600w @ 4ohms) 1 x MKB-230 loaded with 18sound 12mb600 off AM1600 (800w @ 4 ohms) 2 x AT professional MH-01 with 18sound 12mb600 and radian 2" 760NEOPB powered by AT professional M2000 (1000w a side @ 8ohms) plenty headroom there. Processing is Klark Technic EQ and in this photo is a borrowed Behringer crossover. We have had 2 BSS FDS-380 power supplies fail on us in the last 6 months, strange. Crossover points are 85hz and 190hz We have been running the tapped horns and tops for about 6 months and have been really impressed with the quality of sound. Its amazing where a few quality components can get you. The first run with the kick bin sounded great though we not able to turn it up past about -18. Kick sounds really strong and tight. The cabs we built are all from free wood and pretty roughly cut. Next step is double the size and build everything again with proper, good wood. Baltic Birch is really hard to get (and $200+ a sheet) in Australia someone recommended hoop pine, not sure how to proceed here yet. Already have 2 more tops and driver for kick, saving up for some more 18NW100's then we're away. This is me, Massive, and my partner in crime the BFG The plans came from Marc O on hornplans.free.fr thanks Marc https://soundcloud.com/massifsound

Keen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Young Croc Joined: 30 May 2011 Location: Brisbane, Aus Status: Offline Points: 1271	Post Options Post Reply Quote Keen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 January 2013 at 2:54am
	Very nice looking system Grounded Diggin the lighting and nature strip!

Masssive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 23 January 2013 Location: Sydney Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote Masssive Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 January 2013 at 3:53am
	thanks keen, I see you're in Brissy, do you do parties up there, we should hook up

bitSmasher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 23 June 2012 Location: Melbourne Status: Offline Points: 2302	Post Options Post Reply Quote bitSmasher Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 January 2013 at 6:47am
	Brightly coloured cable snake!

willy.gray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 27 July 2010 Status: Offline Points: 141	Post Options Post Reply Quote willy.gray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 January 2013 at 2:32pm
	Are the grills cloth or fabric on your subs?

Masssive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 23 January 2013 Location: Sydney Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote Masssive Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 January 2013 at 11:11pm
	Not cloth, nor fabric. They are the bottom of a plastic bread crate. They are actually quite rigid, i haven't heard any rattling yet. They serve any purpose towards bracing the horn mouth though. Interestingly the dimensions are perfect for the horn mouth. I guess its because they are designed to be able to fit 4 across a truck, as are the subs.

willy.gray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 27 July 2010 Status: Offline Points: 141	Post Options Post Reply Quote willy.gray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 January 2013 at 12:21am
	Thats brilliant, funny how back lighting can make such a common pattern so appealing.

b grade Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Young Croc Joined: 05 October 2012 Location: Portland OR USA Status: Offline Points: 1333	Post Options Post Reply Quote b grade Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 January 2013 at 12:55am
	Those bread tray grill covers are pure awesome.