my new 604 cabinets I'm building.

[voice of the theater]

Dangit...my next project was to cut down a redwood with a rubber hatchet too. Yeah I know, technically my camera has stereo microphones in it but their right next to each other so basically useless. I don't think Rango has anything to do with jungle book as far as I know.... But maybe your right. Tomorrow is payday so I'm going to get some more stuff for the speakers. will update when I have something of value to contribute.

I was kidding about Jungle Book -- that's why I put "(kidding)" and the winking smiley after my comment. I'm sure it has nothing to do with Rango...... Looking forward to the update on your speakers.....

I haven't seen that movie (RANGO). It's a remake of "Jungle Book", right? I love that song "The Bear Necessities" you should show that clip next time! (kidding)

[cradeldorf]

Ok yesterday I did the backs up with 3/4 x 15 inch gaps on both sides...45 sq inches of port total,
sounded pretty good. Then today I put 6 of those 1 5/8 x 8 x 16 patio paver blocks in the bottom of both speakers. That brought the mids up considerably and the lows down and solid. Really sweet sounding now. Grills next.

EDIT: I put together a vid to let you hear them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-6Yzm48d04

[cradeldorf]

Ok Grills are in...I might fiddle with a few tuning changes like making the slots in the back an inch wide instead of 3/4 just to see how that sounds but other that that, I think They're done.

[juniper]

Cradeldorf, Great thread!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!! Very cool that these actually look like something that altec would have made!!!!

[GM]

Nicely done, though the distorted picture makes it look like a widescreen RPTV.

GM

[bowtie427ss]

If you put a false grill in the lower portion covering the baffle, they'd look like giant upside down model 15's.

Very handsome build!

How about some Altec badges to support the team?

[Altec Best]

How about some Altec badges to support the team?

That's what I'm putting on mine ! I got a nice shiny set !

@Cradeldorf Very Nice ! You do great work with your woodworking !


Great Job !

[cradeldorf]

If you put a false grill in the lower portion covering the baffle, they'd look like giant upside down model 15's.

Very handsome build!

How about some Altec badges to support the team?

I actually have been thinking something like that. I want vintage looking ones though since my 604's are 1954 and a 1964. I'll check Flea bay.
I like the looks of these but clearly cheap knockoffs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Alte...item1e681a1b08

[juniper]

Nicely done, though the distorted picture makes it look like a widescreen RPTV.

GM

That's funny!!!!!

[voice of the theater]

Those are really beautiful--great job--glad to hear that they also sound as nice as they look!