Basszilla MTM Experiment

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Offline cmcdonnell

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on: May 03, 2015, 06:54:27 AM
I built Basszilla Platinum speakers.  I has two pair to Fostex Sigma 168 speakers and used them in a MTM configuration with the Aurum Cantus G3si tweeters.  I had to do a couple changes to the crossover to adjust for the impeadance change from using two midtrange drivers.  I use a NTH X1 crossover for the bass to midrange crossover.  Using Paramours with 2A3 tubes  the speakers can play at more than realistic volume levels.  The sound is fantastic.  I moved them to the number one spot replacing Magnapan 1.6q powered by a Class A solid state amp. 
I modeled the baffles from the original plans using the design of the Infinity RS models.  Attached are pics.  I am a believer in the Basszilla approach.  The sound is fast and airy with good imaging.  I have never been able to find a satisfying efficient speaker before this. 

Chuck



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Reply #1 on: May 03, 2015, 11:17:57 AM
Don't know if that was set up just for the photos, but the sound will clean up and get better resolved if you move the amp off of the woofer cabinet.

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Reply #2 on: May 25, 2015, 03:31:44 PM
Thanks Doc.
I appreciate that you read all of the posts on your site.  I have relocated the amps to floor with maple platforms and rubber and cork isolation feet.  There is better focus. 

Chuck