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EPI-Center

EPI-Center

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yeah, they could have been perfect but they're not. I had to cut out a new grill and it is not perfectly straight. I did finally learn to get the veneer to match.

These are Huw Powell's tweets which are all kind of articulate, if you're a fan of the JBL titanium tweets or the Boston Lynnfield you'll love these tweets as they are incredibly detailed. Have had some moments hearing things in songs for the first time. Also installed the back plate from Huw, it has a Bennic cap which needs to finish breaking in. This project took me a long time to get to and was pretty fun.
 

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I too am interested in where you got those "green" surrounds. Are they the softer ones like what originally came on the Genesis speakers?
 
very nice work, but why did you replace the tweeters? sounds like you like the replacements though, so I guess I answered my own question.
 
I got the grill fabric at joanne's, it was hard to find...it might be one shade heavier than the original but with the improved tweeter trust me, there are no problems hearing the highs.

I decided to go w/ the new tweets because that's what Genesis was developing at the time of their demise and I wanted to experience some truly "updated" Genesis.

I think next maybe I will do some box mods...like a brace or some dynamat type stuff inside. I want to shut off the box resonance but allow the passive to breathe.
 
cube-tube said:
I too am interested in where you got those "green" surrounds. Are they the softer ones like what originally came on the Genesis speakers?
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I did a lot of experiments on surrounds and I felt like leather shoe dye allowed them to remain their elasticity while absorbing a little color...I felt this color was pretty close to original spec...
 
EPI-Center said:
I decided to go w/ the new tweets because that's what Genesis was developing at the time of their demise and I wanted to experience some truly "updated" Genesis.

I think next maybe I will do some box mods...like a brace or some dynamat type stuff inside. I want to shut off the box resonance but allow the passive to breathe.
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I like the finish what they started idea (new tweet). I wanted to redo the baffel on mine, put the tweet at the top, felt on the baffel board, brace them, and dynamat would be cool to. Get the most out of them. Never did anything with mine. :no: I do ahve a nice set of EV interface 3s which are cool, nice tweet / passive like those but in semi chezy boxes and vinyl. I have some real nice veneer T100 RS speakers (tall skinny) that might get re-purposed :thmbsp:
 
I've got some EPI A-240's that I'm going to start working on. I have been debating on whether to buy the replacement tweeters from Huw or keep the originals. Sounds like you like his replacements. I was leaning on keeping the originals, but now maybe not. I do like the color choice for the cabinets. Nice job!
 
EPI-Center said:
I did a lot of experiments on surrounds and I felt like leather shoe dye allowed them to remain their elasticity while absorbing a little color...I felt this color was pretty close to original spec...
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Did you treat the foam before or after you did the refoam?
 
I have always wondered if it was worth replacing the tweeters in my 210's with the aluminum tweeters Huw has .
 
EPI-Center said:
oh I really like those later tweeters....IMO I think they are a bit clearer than the really early versions...although I've heard they're easier to fry, I've never fried one.

those look like the T/E tweets
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Which ones are easier to fry: The red ringed EPI or Huw's replacement?
 
Boto said:
Which ones are easier to fry: The red ringed EPI or Huw's replacement?
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I read somewhere that the red EPI's can melt, although I've never seen it. I think the red and blue EPI tweets sound better than their earlier offerings, that may be psychological but I had some older wooden m150s at the same time as some 100's and thought the 100's were much clearer.


I think Huw's site says something about the new tweet not having the same power handling as the older ones. I'm positive it's clearer, I think it should be matched w/ warmer gear though, bad recordings on these tweets really come through, but great ones are truly awesome. I know it sounds cliche but I have heard things on the new tweets on recordings that I've never heard before. Incredibly revealing.
 
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