New Altec speaker boxes Part 2

[GM]

Greets!

No, nobody here has that I can recall, but there's a bunch of naive/ignorant folks who drop in on a HT forum thinking B@#$ budget or less and want one like they see in the glossy rags, at least WRT optimized room size/shape, screen size/type, speaker system, electronics, wiring, etc., which requires a wide range of knowledge to DIY and too many IMO don't want to take the time to do 'due diligence'.

Dunno what constitutes 'high end' beyond a narrow baffle, wood/construction/finish quality, five way binding posts, super flat FR with at least a 32-20 k BW.

Anyway, looking forward to your 'hardwood' reply.

GM

[bigjunglejim]

Hi Todd.
If Bill goes with your box, perhaps I can have them built for you folks. As you've read in this thread, the factory I'm using just opened a new shop with the latest, most high tech computer controled equipment available. The old shop was producing 5 1/2 complete restaurant interiors per day and the new shop will produce even more. All I need is the plans and I'll get you the prices and break points for your consideration.

OK people, any ideas as to what I should use on the 620 cabs to hold the grills in place? I sure never liked what Altec used on the Model 19. I've been thinking about velcro. Also, no one's responded about what kind of wire connectors I should use. Any tips for what insulation I should use? Also, I was thinking about lining everything but the baffle board. Your comments are welcome.

[Todd W. White]

Magnets - magnets hidden below the surface.

[bigjunglejim]

Hidden magnets to hold the grills on? Very trick. Imagine having to send in your magnets for recharging because you're grills keep falling off.

Although the magnets seem like a cool and innovative gimmick, I'm not sure the results are worth the extra expense.

The requirements for the grill holding apparatus:
1. must hold the grills in place on the cabinets
2. grills are held securely so there is no noise (i.e. buzzing etc.),
3. grills are able to be removed easily.

Screwed on magnets? That would work. Although, to hide the magnets under the surface would be hi tech and very cool.

[LICORNE]

There are several types that you can use most of them are made of plastics.
PRESSFIT GRILL GUIDES

This model stays tight even if not fully inserted.


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[bfish]

Originally posted by CONVERGENCE:
...This model stays tight even if not fully inserted....

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Got a phone number?

Just couldn't pass that one up.....

[gamalot]

PE # 329-045 Magnetic grill holders work great.
Very easy install, 3/8" fostner bit 3/16" deep and epoxy them in place.

Gary

[LICORNE]

These magnets look good and durable . Can always
be remaged if they get weak.

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[gamalot]

Why would they ever loose their charge? No power, no heat, they just hang around holding on to each other.
The magnetic catches on my kitchen cabinets are over 30 years old and doing just fine.

Gary

[MikeInNH]

Originally posted by gamalot:
Why would they ever loose their charge? No power, no heat, they just hang around holding on to each other.
The magnetic catches on my kitchen cabinets are over 30 years old and doing just fine.

Gary

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I was wondering the same thing...Now if you're constantly removing the grills (2-3 times a day)...they will probably wear out after 5-10 years.