Rick Ruiz Audio
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Arylic S10+ VS WiiM Mini - And the S10+ Takes the Budget Streamer Crown!
The new Arylic S10+ is an amazing Streamer at a rock bottom price. I don't think you could make one cheaper. While It doesn't have as robust companion app, If you are a casual streamer, the S10+ might just make sense for the savings over the WiiM Mini.
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DACs:
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Topping D50iii : rebrand.ly/D50III
Topping D70 Pro Sabre : rebrand.ly/D70ProSabre
Topping D70 Pro Octo : rebrand.ly/D70ProOcto
Topping D90iii ...
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The NiceHCK DB2 IEMs - Pretty Nice for the Price!
Просмотров 180День назад
For the price, The NiceHCK DB2 is an easy recommend for what they are. An energetic and fun although not "audiophile" in ear monitor. Easy to drive and lots of style. I'd like to thank @NiceHCK for providing the review sample. Get it here: NiceHCK DB2: amzn.to/4c0w6DK And here's a link to my DIY Speaker overview video: ruclips.net/video/R14ijt2VPMk/видео.htmlsi=3wERRqMkIEx6fT-N DACs: SMSL SU-1 ...
About My Custom DIY Speakers
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.День назад
Hey everyone. This video is for the people who have asked about my speakers. They are based off of Joseph Crowes Sabourin Design. Thanks for watching! You can see his Sabourin Plans here: josephcrowe.com/products/sabourin-speaker-system-no-1309 And the super-tweeter horn here: josephcrowe.com/blogs/news/custom-horn-no-1702-for-lcy-k100-ribbon-tweeter Sign up for a Free 30 day trial of ROON here...
Topping D90iii Review - Dual Sabre DACs - True Flagship Sound
Просмотров 83921 день назад
The Topping D90iii Sabre DAC is are recording engineers dream. It gives you back exactly what you give it. Super clean and accurate with tremendous BASS control. I'd like to thank ‪@aposaudio for providing a review sample. Get it here: Topping D90iii Sabre : rebrand.ly/D90iiiSabre Other DACs: SMSL SU-1 : rebrand.ly/SU-1 SMSL DO100 Pro : amzn.to/3VQnkU3 Topping D50iii : rebrand.ly/D50III Topping...
SMSL A200 with Infineon Digital Amplifier
Просмотров 787Месяц назад
I was very surprised by the sound quality of this SMSL A200 Integrated Amplifier. Enough power for my system, and with the tonal characteristics that i particularly love. It might not be for everyone, but I love it! Infineon MA12070P x2 30w x 2 @ 8 Ω 70w x2 @ 4 Ω I'd like to thank @aposaudio for providing a review sample. Get it here: SMSL A200 : rebrand.ly/SMSL-A200 DACs: SMSL SU-1 : rebrand.l...
FX Audio L07 Amplifier Review
Просмотров 431Месяц назад
The Infineon chip based, FX Audio L07 Power/Integrated Amplifier is a different flavor from all the Texas Instrument based Mini Amps, with a slightly dryer tone, and a decent price-point as well, it might be a good alternative option. I'd like to thank @hificollege5450 for providing a review sample. Get it here: FX Audio L07 : rebrand.ly/FXL07 FX Audio Tube 05 : rebrand.ly/Tube05 SMSL SU-1 : re...
SMSL DO100 PRO VS Topping D50iii. Spoiler: I think it's a draw.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Месяц назад
Hey everyone, I just got the SMSL DO100 Pro in and I have to say, i think it's another great product. In my opinion, well worth the asking price. It's basically a Topping D50iii in a larger box with internal power supply and an extra input: HDMI ARC. You do lose the 12v trigger out and the ability to try different power supplies, but at this price, I highly recommend either of these DACs. Get t...
Samtronic SM-600 vs Arylic B50 and B50 SE Bluetooth Amplifiers
Просмотров 437Месяц назад
The Samtronic SM-600 Bluetooth Amplifier isn't perfect, but for the price, it does fit a need. Sounds great (for its price) at modest volumes, but has limited output. HDMI ARC is a great feature for this type of Amp and i think this it the SM600's best feature, in combination with its price of course. A little more value than the Acylic B50 and B50SE Find it here: Samtronic SM-600 : amzn.to/3Xr...
Hifiman EF600 Headphone Amp and R2R DAC Review
Просмотров 258Месяц назад
Although I'm not the primary customer for the Hifiman EF600, I can say that it's a great sounding unit with plenty of power in the headphone section. Its R2R DAC can also sound beautiful as a stand alone DAC for your main Stereo system. I don't know if I would pay the original $799, but at $649 it's definitely tempting. I want to thank@aposaudio for loaning me this unit for evaluation. Visit Ap...
Thrift Store Technics SB LX30 Speakers get a DIY Crossover Upgrade
Просмотров 275Месяц назад
I picked these 1995ish Technics SB LX30 2-way speakers at a thrift store for $32 and spent another $75 in parts to upcycle these and get a more than decent sound! If you're interested in learning more about speaker and crossover design, check out this link: www.udemy.com/course/loudspeaker-engineering-how-to-design-speaker-crossovers/ And give @AudioJudgement a subscribe. And check out his webs...
Just Add Bluetooth with the KGUSS BL01 Bluetooth Receiver. Upgrade your Vintage audio gear.
Просмотров 1062 месяца назад
The KGUSS BL01 is a small, sturdy and well build Bluetooth receiver. At under $50, it's a great way to add Bluetooth to an older integrated amp or A/V receiver. If you have a slightly larger budget, at $90, I would go with a WiiM Mini. But the KGUSS keeps the spending low if you need a simple solution. Better sound quality can still be achieved at the $230 price-point with the Topping D50iii. I...
New Value King DAC! The Topping D50iii is my new recco!
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
I think I've found my new entry level DAC to recommend to music lovers. The Topping D50iii DELIVERS! I'd like to thank my good friend Diana for stopping by to give us her impressions of the D50iii. Diana manages music artists and is a professional musician herself and has been in the industry for many years. I want to thank @aposaudio for loaning me this unit for evaluation. Visit Apos Audio he...
Topping D50iii Sound Demo ft. Reyna Tropical - Cartagena
Просмотров 2262 месяца назад
I think I've found my new entry level DAC to recommend to music lovers. The Topping D50iii DELIVERS! On this Sound Demo, we compare SMSL SU-1, Douk Audio U8 and Topping D50iii. The sound is much less noticeable here on RUclips than in person but you can get a sense of how the D50iii reproduces higher frequencies. I'd like to thank my good friend Diana for stopping by to give us her impressions ...
xDuoo XD05 Pro - Portable and Powerful. And a decent DAC
Просмотров 4502 месяца назад
xDuoo XD05 Pro - Portable and Powerful. And a decent DAC
Douk Audio T7 EQ Review - The Value Keeps Coming!
Просмотров 9402 месяца назад
Douk Audio T7 EQ Review - The Value Keeps Coming!
xDuoo TA 26S Headphone Amp Review
Просмотров 3932 месяца назад
xDuoo TA 26S Headphone Amp Review
SMSL SD9 Review - I don't know about this one.
Просмотров 5112 месяца назад
SMSL SD9 Review - I don't know about this one.
DIY crossover upgrade on a garage sale Yamaha AP4400M
Просмотров 5813 месяца назад
DIY crossover upgrade on a garage sale Yamaha AP4400M
Topping A70 Pro Headphone Amp and Pre Amplifier Review: Sounds great on audio setups or headphones.
Просмотров 8883 месяца назад
Topping A70 Pro Headphone Amp and Pre Amplifier Review: Sounds great on audio setups or headphones.
Topping D70 Pro Sabre Review - Detail and clarity in spades ♠️♠️♠️
Просмотров 9923 месяца назад
Topping D70 Pro Sabre Review - Detail and clarity in spades ♠️♠️♠️
Neohipo ET30 Speaker and Amp switcher Review - And it has VU meters!
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
Neohipo ET30 Speaker and Amp switcher Review - And it has VU meters!
Fiio FT3 Headphone Review 🎧🔥❤️‍🔥
Просмотров 2154 месяца назад
Fiio FT3 Headphone Review 🎧🔥❤️‍🔥
Douk Audio H7 Gets Upgraded to H7 Pro Stereo Amplifier. More Power, More Value! Douk H7 Pro Review
Просмотров 5714 месяца назад
Douk Audio H7 Gets Upgraded to H7 Pro Stereo Amplifier. More Power, More Value! Douk H7 Pro Review
Douk Audio H7 Pro Part 2 - Sound Demos
Просмотров 3084 месяца назад
Douk Audio H7 Pro Part 2 - Sound Demos
Topping D70 Pro Octo. Part 2 - Sound Demos
Просмотров 6705 месяцев назад
Topping D70 Pro Octo. Part 2 - Sound Demos
Best DAC under $1000? The Topping D70 Pro Octo could be it. Part 1 - Review
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Best DAC under $1000? The Topping D70 Pro Octo could be it. Part 1 - Review
Ampapa A1 Part 2 - Sound Demos from Vinyl Playback
Просмотров 1845 месяцев назад
Ampapa A1 Part 2 - Sound Demos from Vinyl Playback
Ampapa A1 - More than a Phono Preamp!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Ampapa A1 - More than a Phono Preamp!

Комментарии

  • @Douglas_Blake_579
    @Douglas_Blake_579 2 дня назад

    Hi Rick .... A question, for you .... I bought an Su-1 for use with Windows 10 ... Man was that a mistake. It sounded like crap, didn't work at first and required special drivers that killed my control over playback volume. So, If I pick up an fx03 and plug it into a usb port on a windows 10 pc, what should I expect? Does it work plug and play without extra drivers? What sample sizes does it provide? What sample speeds does it provide? Thanks....

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio День назад

      Hey Doug, That's strange about the SU-1. I tested on windows 11 Pro and didn't have any problems. Windows found the driver automatically. But the problem with using with PCs is going to be the noise from the computer itself and that will vary on every PC. Also make sure you're using a good quality USB C cable. As for the FX03, I've just tested by plugging it into my Windows 11 Pro PC and it recognized the DAC right away and installed/chose the best driver. Under System/Sounds/Properties, Windows labeled it as Headphones/DAC-FX03. But you can rename to whatever you want. Windows set the format to 2 channel, 32 bit, 48kHz. But you can also change this to whatever you want, up to 32 bit, 384kHz. Then on your playback software you'll want to make sure it's in "exclusive mode", or any setting that might give the app total control of the DAC. This is a windows thing and not a fault of the DAC itself. I use TIDAL and ROON and those apps do control the output settings of the DAC. I hope this is useful 👍

    • @Douglas_Blake_579
      @Douglas_Blake_579 День назад

      @@RickRuizAudio Thank you for the reply. I'm very aware of "Exclusive Mode" in the WASAPI software. I use it continuously when listening. Here's the thing ... I use the computer as an HTPC, running the show from a wireless keyboard. I control volume and L/R balance from the keyboard, as well as some DSP functions in FFDShow. The amplifier volume control is on the far side of the room and normally set to my maximum listening level. With the SU-1 as soon as I put it into "exclusive" mode (for bit exact playback) I lose all control over the volume and balance... everything jumps to full blast. I also have a D2-Mini DAC that does not do this. I reliably get perfect results with it in "Exclusive Mode". The keyboard still runs the show. After WASAPI going back to WDM Shared mode to retain keyboard control is a real disappointment. That digital "sheen" caused by resampling just kills the whole thing for me. I was hoping the FX03 wouldn't do that.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio День назад

      @@Douglas_Blake_579 Awe man! That's a tough one then, Doug. I don't know if the FX03 would be any better then. I guess you would have to set the resolution on Windows to match the file played every time. Have you already purchased a FX03?

    • @Douglas_Blake_579
      @Douglas_Blake_579 День назад

      @@RickRuizAudio Not yet. I'm first going to see if I can reconfigure my music player (MPC-BE) to work with my wireless keyboard.... then see what that gets me. What I don't know for sure is if it's USB Audio2 or the DAC itself that is blocking the Windows volume controls. Looks like I'm in for a rather interesting evening....

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio День назад

      @@Douglas_Blake_579 send me an email at rickruiz@duck.com Please.

  • @quikspecv4d
    @quikspecv4d 2 дня назад

    Was the midrange driver sharing the same cabinet as the woofer?

  • @russunknown
    @russunknown 3 дня назад

    who sings this song?

  • @LiquidAudio
    @LiquidAudio 3 дня назад

    Mate, good on you for having a go and building a great pair of speakers. What others think doesn't matter, you enjoy them and that does! Thanks for sharing.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 3 дня назад

      Thank you. I appreciate the support 🙏

  • @adsph
    @adsph 3 дня назад

    What a nice build. Well done. Forget the negative people. Keep what you are doing. I built open baffles first time this year. They are great. Simple crossover design. Gosh they sound good.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 3 дня назад

      Thanks Chris! I appreciate the support 👍

  • @dungysphincter7974
    @dungysphincter7974 4 дня назад

    I agree 100% on your review of this product. However, I believe you can make big improvements to the T7 EQ. I opened the Douk Audio T7 EQ and it has 15 swappable op-amps. I only peeked inside. I seen that the op-amps have the state of Texas stamped on them. I believe they are Ti NE5532p op-amps. If so, they could be swapped out with the Burson V5i dual discrete op-amps, and/or the Sparkos SS3602 dual discrete op-amps. Which should make a marked improvement of the audio character of the device.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 4 дня назад

      Hey Dungy. Thanks for watching. Yeah, I agree with you as well. You can upgrade just about anything if you want to spend the extra money.

  • @OldGuyHifi
    @OldGuyHifi 5 дней назад

    Very interesting comparison. I do like the "all outputs are live" feature. I learned a thing or two. Thanks so much.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 5 дней назад

      Thanks Ed! I appreciate you watching 👍

    • @OldGuyHifi
      @OldGuyHifi 5 дней назад

      @@RickRuizAudio I appreciate a through review.

  • @monicamedina1144
    @monicamedina1144 5 дней назад

    excelente trabajo, muy honesto y claro

  • @KajottR
    @KajottR 5 дней назад

    Please take a look at the Fiio K11 R2R DAC. High End for affordable Price with this Streamers!

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 5 дней назад

      Hi Johannes, yeah, I'm curious about that one. I didn't like the original K11 with the single CS chip. I found it lacking detail. But I'm very interested in the K11 R2R. I'll try to get one soon 👍 and thanks for watching

  • @user-kp4hz8yu2o
    @user-kp4hz8yu2o 5 дней назад

    Try headphone next time. Much more controlled environment

  • @BungDho
    @BungDho 7 дней назад

    nice

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 6 дней назад

      Thanks for watching 👍

    • @BungDho
      @BungDho 6 дней назад

      @@RickRuizAudio 🔥🔥

  • @NateTurnage
    @NateTurnage 8 дней назад

    Thanks for the step by step. Sounds like you really made a difference with those speakers. Did you add any foam or poly fill before you closed them up?

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 8 дней назад

      Hey Nate. Thanks for watching. No, I didn't add poly fill. The drivers aren't very strong and I figured the internal volume was large enough. I probably could have added some extra corner bracing but again, this speaker isn't made for cranking up, or at least I wouldn't. So up to around 75dB it's good enough. 👍

  • @ccdccd8615
    @ccdccd8615 8 дней назад

    I’m probably preaching to the choir here, but there are levels of DIY. The first level is a kit like one made by GR-Research or CSS Audio that offers a flat pack option. The second level is building off plans, whether by a kit company like GR-Research or by someone like Joseph Crowe. Woodworking skills are required if you are building the cabinets yourself, but at least you can (in most cases) be confident that you are building a speaker that someone has previously built, tested and found to be to their liking. If you are lucky, there might even be reviews posted by people who have previously built the speaker. If you go with an established name, you will probably end up with a good speaker, though it may not be to your personal preferences. The third level (in ascending levels of complexity and challenge) is modifications to those plans. The greater the modification, the more you are entering the territory of unanticipated complications. I made relatively minor changes. Basically, I wanted better bass response than Project 1695 offered for two reasons. First, open baffle speakers need big drivers to have good bass response because there is no cabinet reinforcement of bass in an OB speaker. I wanted as close to a full range speaker as possible so I decided to have two 15” woofers per side instead of one per side. Additionally, I decided to bi-amp the speaker so I could get the most out of the woofers. Simple change. Right? Not as simple as it seems. The original design was to simply invert Project 1695 and do a WMTMW speaker. There were several issues with this. The first issue was size. This would be a speaker nearly 6’ tall and I wasn’t crazy about a speaker that big. The next issue was cost as this added around $1,000 to the cost of the drivers. The 3rd issue is that really want your woofers close to the floor and not have issues that could arise from reflections off the floor and the ceiling. The final issue is attenuation. The plans had the resister value for attenuating a single 10” midrange with the horn, not dual 10” drivers. JC estimated the resistor value for the dual 10” drivers, but he never built, tested or listened to that configuration. For all of these reasons, I went with MTWW as my configuration. Now I had to worry about other issues. Even moving the 10” midrange above the horn, fitting two 15” drivers under the horn raised the center horn height higher than would be ideal (around. 35”). After consulting with JC, we decided that the center could be as high as 40” without running into problems because of the superior dispersion provided by the horn. The next big issue was support/vibration. Project 1695 was carved out of 3.25” solid wood. The thickest butcher block I could easily find was 1.75”. Now, I have two 15” woofers that have to be placed close together to keep my horn from being too high up AND I have vibration of two 15” woofers. My solution (for now) is adding two layers of MDF to reinforce the woofer portion of the baffle and help control vibration. The thickness is now 3.25” around the woofers. Hopefully, that will be sufficient. My point is that even minor modifications to established plans can quickly get you into the area of unanticipated issues/complications. I have huge respect for anyone who makes significant changes to a speaker plan as you have done, Rick, and even greater respect for those of you who opt for level 4, a clean slate design.

  • @bbfoto7248
    @bbfoto7248 8 дней назад

    Wow. The Crossover points that Yamaha chose for these are crazy, in addition to absolutely no filtering on the woofer! Just goes to show how much all of these types of speakers are made to hit a low manufacturing cost and price point first and foremost...especially seeing the extremely cheap (15¢) single, tiny electrolytic caps they used! Just from casual listening, I would want to pad down that tweeter At Least another -3dB, and probably closer to -6dB. YMMV But your experiment demonstrates that really great sound CAN be achieved even when using really inexpensive drivers in a cheap cabinet IF proper crossovers are used. I doubt any of the drivers used in this speaker cost more that $5 wholesale from the OEM. This is exactly what Danny Richie at GR Research specializes in...making his cheap drivers work well together by using decent Crossovers and good enclosure/baffle design (for the most part) in order to maximize his profits. SMDH at Yamaha for this one. Cheers

  • @antoniiocaluso1071
    @antoniiocaluso1071 9 дней назад

    thank!!! question, plz: how to repurpose Peavey pro sound speakers? after the pandemic closed clubs, there's a zillion of 'em wasting in storage! I've a dozen :-0

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 9 дней назад

      Are they passive or active? The problem with some Pro Audio is usually the noise floor. I have some JBL 612s and their built-in amps are noisy. They're great for a party, but for sure not high end sound. I hear their new 700 series are better in that respect. I'm not sure about Peavy though. If they're passive, then maybe you could do some upgrades. Or if you get them cheap, cheap, and have better amps, you could always bypass the amps.

    • @bbfoto7248
      @bbfoto7248 8 дней назад

      @antoniiocaluso1071 What Model # are your Peavy speakers?

  • @antoniiocaluso1071
    @antoniiocaluso1071 9 дней назад

    nice! but...really, your NOT going to add grillage to protect the near-floor cones? huh?... have you experimented with "exciters"? yet :-)))

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 9 дней назад

      No, no grills for me. My kids are grown and I don't have pets. They'll be fine. I've heard exciters but I've never played with them.

  • @kevindeem7174
    @kevindeem7174 9 дней назад

    Very nice! Beautiful speakers, love the crossovers components choices

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 9 дней назад

      Thanks Kevin. I appreciate it! And thanks for watching 👍

  • @ccdccd8615
    @ccdccd8615 9 дней назад

    Just stumbled across your channel. I am also building a speaker based on a Troy Crowe design. In this instance, it is Project 1695, which is a 2.5 way open baffle (OB) design. Like you, I did not have enough sense to just build the speaker according to the plans and had to consult with TC regarding the changes. The original design is a TMW where the tweeter is a compression horn mounted to a custom 8.9” horn, a 10” midrange and a 15” woofer. A 15” woofer would be more than sufficient in most configurations…except OB. I decided to use dual 15” woofers per side. Because of this, the midrange had to be located above the tweeter because there was now no room under the tweeter. I also decided to bi-amp. This allows me to separately power the woofers. Now I can use a higher power Class D amp on the woofers while using a low powered tube or Class A amp for the tweeter and midrange. The changes have resulted in a speaker that looks very different from Project 1695 while not being different in important aspects. For example, the crossover is the same except that the portion of the passive crossover for the woofer has been deleted. Also, the amount of attenuation needed to match the horn with the midrange remains the same. I had JC provide the horn plus rear cover for the compression driver. Unlike you, my woodworking skills are not rudimentary, they are non-existent so I am having someone else build the speaker. The resulting speaker is a MTWW that is around 5 feet tall and around 2 feet wide around the woofers. All drivers are the same as the original JC plans so no further changes to the crossover are needed. The speaker is made from 1.75” Baltic birch butcher block and reinforced with 2 sheets of MDF around the woofers. I have high hopes that these will be my “end game” speakers. Look forward to getting them and then start the process of pairing them with electronics that would work best for them as well as room treatments. I have a room in my house that can serve as a dedicated listening room so I have more leeway in treating the room than I normally would. Always good to see another person who went down the DIY rabbit hole!

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 9 дней назад

      Very cool. That speaker sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing and please update us when you get them in!

    • @ccdccd8615
      @ccdccd8615 9 дней назад

      @@RickRuizAudio Will do! BTW, the compression horn is SB Acoustics ROSSO-65CDN-T compression driver, the 10” driver is the Scan Speak Classic 10” paper cone driver and the 15” drivers are the SB Bianco Open Baffle woofers. Crossover parts are minimal (4 parts) and are made by Goertz and Mundorf. Basically, you need a couple of resistors to attenuate the horn to match the midrange driver and a cap to keep the horn from destroying itself by playing too low. Midrange is a bit of overstatement as the 10” driver only plays from 1200 hz to 200hz and is only there to improve upper bass performance (300-600 hz range). Would love to share pics of the speaker and crossover once completed.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 9 дней назад

      @@ccdccd8615 nice. Yeah, please do email some pictures over when you get them. Where are you located, if you don't mind me asking?

    • @ccdccd8615
      @ccdccd8615 8 дней назад

      @@RickRuizAudio Greater Washington, DC area. Unfortunately, we are on opposite coasts.

  • @bpalpha
    @bpalpha 9 дней назад

    I made a mistake and bought some replacement woofers that were less sensitive than the tweeters. Would a different crossover fix this issue? Subbed to your channel. I'm also not impressed with all the judging going on in the audiophile world.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 9 дней назад

      Hey! Thanks for watching. I don't think that's really a mistake. A lot of times the tweeter is more sensitive. As long as they will cross nicely you'll be ok. The fix is usually an L-pad or single resistor on the tweeter network to attenuate the highs 👍

    • @bpalpha
      @bpalpha 9 дней назад

      @@RickRuizAudio Yes, I actually posted my issue on an audio advice forum. The L-pad option seems complicated and it is poo-poo'd by audiophiles I guess. What I have is a pair of Infinity SS 2003s with Dayton Audio classic DC200-8s mating to the Infinity procell tweeters. The woofers are rated at 87db and the tweets are 90! I would like to know what resistor value I'd need. These are excellent speakers. I'd also like to kick the person in the pants who sold me these as "tested/working" as I refoamed the original woofers only to find out one was dead.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 9 дней назад

      @@bpalpha lol. I think the L-pad that "audiophiles" dislike are the ones with a knob attenuator. A regular L-pad is a resistor in series and one in parallel. This gives you the resistance and attenuation like the single series resistor but with less effects on the impedance. Or at least that's my understanding. Just use some good resistors. 10 watt non-magnetic. Calculating the value is another story.

  • @JohnSmith-zl8rz
    @JohnSmith-zl8rz 9 дней назад

    Good for Klipsch RP-500M II ?

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 9 дней назад

      Hey John. Sure. Those are 92dB sensitive. You still might want a small sub to fill in the last octave. Those claims to go down to 50Hz. That sounds like a stretch. Maybe with more power. But with the Rekkr I think you'll have beautiful highs and mid bass. Just not rumble.

  • @tedroybal5231
    @tedroybal5231 10 дней назад

    Rick, you owe no one any apologies. Awesome work. I have just received the woofers for my diy build. Agree with your choices 100%. I also bought plans from Joseph Crowe. I hope mine come out as good as yours. Thank you for your videos.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 10 дней назад

      Thanks Ted! I appreciate your support! I hope yours come out awesome 👍 and thanks for watching.

    • @tedroybal5231
      @tedroybal5231 9 дней назад

      It's kind of funny that I'm building the same speaker, but 100% open baffle.

  • @NosEL34
    @NosEL34 10 дней назад

    👍 Awesome. Good 4 U!!

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 10 дней назад

      Thanks Frank! I appreciate the support 👍

  • @michaelwright1602
    @michaelwright1602 10 дней назад

    This thing ROCKS! I have two ISPs in the house, Verizon and Xfinity. I bought three of these ifi devices, both networks got one at the router, and Katy bar the door! Both networks and video streamers are now much faster, and one troublesome box is much more stable, with fewer freezes on troublesome channels. Worth every penny!

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 10 дней назад

      Yeah, they aren't for every system. But when they work they're great! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @toddlucas1062
    @toddlucas1062 10 дней назад

    I love these kinds of projects, Frankensteining your way from an initial conception to something that actually works for you. If you find yourself needing to fill a bigger room or just needing those higher levels you mention it might distort at now, you can always just add another of the GRS planars up top to increase power handling capabilities (not to mention vertical sweet spot) and move to a different woofer on the bottom. Of course, in that case, you'll more than likely need to revamp the crossover to accomodate, so OPPORTUNITY. Seriously, though, if you're keeping to the same room, I really doubt you'd ever NEED to change anything. That's more of a WANT thing, for folk like us, right?

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 10 дней назад

      Lol, seriously Todd. I've aready considered a 2nd Planar and placing them MTM above the bass. But yeah, in this space they aren't needed. I usually listen at 75dB, but in my youth, when house parties were a thing, I would have used a folded horn for the bass!! Thanks for the support and thanks for watching! 👍

    • @toddlucas1062
      @toddlucas1062 10 дней назад

      @@RickRuizAudio Mmmm, overkill. Personally I'm and open baffle fanatic, so I'm alway thinking in those terms to get decent bass. My personal rig were I DIY all my stuff is a nearfield desktop arranged in a corner. I have 2 15" woofers driven in stereo by a pair of subwoofer amps. Your current stuff seems pretty mellow for me for a whole living room ;-p

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 10 дней назад

      @@toddlucas1062 lol. I'm a mellow guy 😎

  • @bartvanransbeeck1341
    @bartvanransbeeck1341 10 дней назад

    Top honoust project, thanks for sharing

  • @CarlVanDoren61
    @CarlVanDoren61 11 дней назад

    Used market low cost approach 😮

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Sure. If you can find some used speakers and reuse the drivers. 👍

  • @Bigirondoug
    @Bigirondoug 11 дней назад

    Those who can't, hate. Excellent job, thanks for sharing.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Thanks Doug. I appreciate it 👍

  • @flashhog01
    @flashhog01 11 дней назад

    Great video, looks like it was a great project and terrific learning experience. Thanks!

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Lots of fun too! Thank you 🙏 and thanks for watching 👍

  • @BostonMike68
    @BostonMike68 11 дней назад

    I'm also really interested in how the mid sounds. I have always been curious about planners . Maybe you can make a little cover out of plexiglass to keep the dust off . BTW have you ever used xsim for crossover simulation?

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Yeah Mike, I use XSIM to get my starting point. Then tweak the crossover with measurements and then buy ear.

  • @BostonMike68
    @BostonMike68 11 дней назад

    Thanks Rick! Thanks for the detailed video..I wouldn't hide that crossover either. I have a pair of 10" Dayton ds still in the boxes that I need to use eventually. Thanks again and looking forward for your next video!

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Thanks Mike. I appreciate it! 👍

  • @oliverbeard7912
    @oliverbeard7912 11 дней назад

    Good stuff. It's satisfying building your own.Knowing your objectives is useful,but a little experimentation is part of the fun. Thanks for sharing and happy listening.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Thanks Oliver. I appreciate your support, and thanks for watching 👍

  • @phatjbl
    @phatjbl 11 дней назад

    Yes parts do make a difference. Drivers cabinet and crossover parts plus design. It's your money and your taste. Everyone would do it slightly differently due to taste their budget and experience. Also if the designer lives with someone else ...what they are willing to look at and live with. Multiple amps and an active crossover are worth a look. Like what you have built by the way. Enjoy the music.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Thank you for the support and for watching the video! 🙏

  • @Rocker6969
    @Rocker6969 11 дней назад

    Have you tried the super tweeter open baffle just like your Tweeter? You might like the sound when giving it room to breathe.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      I don't think this this particular ribbon super tweeter can be used Open Baffle. I think I would need another set to fire backwards at the front wall out of phase. But please let me know if I'm wrong. Maybe the 3" planar magnetic (the copy of the Neo3) could be used Open Baffle.

  • @rvaillant
    @rvaillant 11 дней назад

    Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I was hoping to hear a sound clip. For those wondering, they most likely sound like these, although I am using a NEO 10 crossed over at 400 hz. Still would be the same open sound. ruclips.net/video/BqzB6JkDBA8/видео.html

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Thanks Ron. I appreciate it! Yeah, I think it would be close to the 10. Except for the cut off at 10kHz. The sound was great running as 2 way crossed at 500, but then I added the super tweeter and it adds a whole other level of dimension. Very cool video! Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @rochcoulombe2248
    @rochcoulombe2248 11 дней назад

    👍 very nice diy

  • @alexw890
    @alexw890 11 дней назад

    Very cool build man! This is a great example of the reiterative nature of speaker design. You never, ever end up with what you initially plan for. I like your humble approach and I’m also a parts guy and a fan of GR. Also, I’ve used both the BG Neos and the GRS and there really is no comparison. BG’s have a much smoother response. I hope this is in the realm of helpful information like you say up front.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Thanks Alex. I appreciate it. Yeah, I hear the BGs are sweet. I think their stronger flux might control the foil better. I'd love to get my hands on a pair but not at $300 each right now. maybe if I find a deal. For the xo, I started with the design that Joseph Crowe provided then dropped everything into XSIM and made small changes, then built with cheap caps and measured and got as close as I knew how to, and then changed to better parts to the final ones I used. I wanted to use a better cap on the initial Bandpass but my budget didn't allow for it. I was already $4k in. But i'd love to upgrade a set of 22uF Axon to Jantzen Superiors and keep the 0.1uF Miflex bypass caps. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it 👍

    • @alexw890
      @alexw890 11 дней назад

      @@RickRuizAudio I should clarify I’ve only used the smaller Neo 3’s which are only $100. That’s a similar approach to how I do crossovers. Lots of parts on hand and trial and error with measurements. I get a starting point from xsim after taking my raw driver measurements. Then I’ll use Xsim to get an idea what part I want to start with to make a particular change to the response.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      @@alexw890 Nice. Ahh, yeah, the Neo3 is a better price. I know GR does use that one on their NX series.

  • @alfredoj1349
    @alfredoj1349 11 дней назад

    Dude forget about the internet trolls, amazing speakers and great execution. Props to you

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Thank you Al!! I appreciate it, and thanks for watching 👍

  • @larrygaines7462
    @larrygaines7462 11 дней назад

    I design, from source to ear ,diy, and poverty budget. Lol @ most . Open baffle 2in duo on top, love the depth and sound field. ribbon ,beston are great sparkle. My mid bass is 70hz up to 600hz. Carbon fiber Kevlar 8 in the midrange to 5k. Ribbons 5k up. 70hz down dual dayton 18's@ 500watt. Got monoblock tpa3255 s @ 48vdc. To the 8 ohm towers about 200+ watts each. Best in over 500 systems I have constructed. I'm retired pro.. I like your stuff, I sold all mine. This one I keep for me.20hz to 20k @

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Very cool. Thanks for sharing, Larry. I'm also thinking of plugging the port on the bass cabinets to shift rolloff from 31hz to approx 65hz and the fill bottom with GR Research's Servo Sub. Just gotta save my pennies. 👍

  • @318ishonk
    @318ishonk 11 дней назад

    Also a user / DIYer of Joseph Crowe's designs here. I had built the No. 1815 (15" bass + ES600 horn) and after trying the passive XO I went for an active variant with Hypex Fusion modules. Those correct the low bass region und thus I get 25Hz-20kHz from a big two-way. I built the 3d printed horns for that planar driver as well but haven't done much with it yet. Interesting that you prefer them without horn for better (wider?) soundstaging. Will give that a try some day.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Yeah, that ES600 is nice! Just to make it clear tho, I never heard that planar as a horn. My woodworking limits. But as a dipole I really love the soundstage. I saw a video update where Joseph removes the back cover of the large horn and he remarks that he liked the sound better as well. You just get that very pleasant 1st reflection (when at 3 to 4 feet) from the front wall. Maybe the horn would have sounded better, maybe one day I'll give it a crack again if I get a table saw. Try them with and without the 3D horn and let me know! I'm interested to know as well! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. If you're ever in the LA area, let me know and you can swing by to listen to these 👍

  • @emmet7208
    @emmet7208 11 дней назад

    Great job, I bet they'll hold their own against some pricy competition!

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 11 дней назад

      Thanks Emmett! And Yes, they definitely do! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @jedpetersen3806
    @jedpetersen3806 12 дней назад

    Haters only hate because they can't relate! It's an awesome build 👏

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 12 дней назад

      Thank you Jed. I appreciate your support 🙏

  • @psyphonyxaudio
    @psyphonyxaudio 12 дней назад

    Im subscribing because of the lisp =) Kudos on making your own .. and knowing what it takes. =) Thanks for sharing.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 12 дней назад

      Lol. Thanks for the support. I appreciate it! And thanks for the follow 🙏

    • @psyphonyxaudio
      @psyphonyxaudio 12 дней назад

      @@RickRuizAudio - =) .. Im a bit of a joker ... mind my sarcasm. It's all in support.. yes. =) Great speakers.. nice presentation of your process. Glad to see you are happy with them. Keep it up!

  • @DSW-kt1fp
    @DSW-kt1fp 12 дней назад

    for 2 classes fantastic job

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 12 дней назад

      Thank you so much! And I appreciate your support! 🙏

  • @kevindillinger3699
    @kevindillinger3699 12 дней назад

    What GR-Research speakers did you build and how do these compare.

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 12 дней назад

      I build the XLS Encores. The XLS's don't really compare to something of the size of the Joseph Crowe's. The XLSs sound natural and beautiful but only go down to 65ish Hz. And the highs while also very nice, not at the detail level of the ribbon tweeter. But the XLS are very holographic. Imaging and soundstage really shine and if you have a small space, they're wonderful. Especially for the price.

  • @PhilJohnston
    @PhilJohnston 12 дней назад

    Great job on both the speakers and your video. We will silence those internet trolls with positivity. Now I just need to get my hands on a set of the xls encores. Dreams!

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 12 дней назад

      Thanks so much Phil! I appreciate your support and kind words. Thanks for watching!

  • @chrisdraper1976
    @chrisdraper1976 12 дней назад

    Great video. My thoughts on building speakers are to have fun building them and enjoying the music after all the work you put into it. Time for me to dream up my next pair. Thanks for sharing

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 12 дней назад

      Thanks Chris! I feel the exact same way! I appreciate the support! 🙏

  • @user-ty1id5fx7q
    @user-ty1id5fx7q 13 дней назад

    Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 13 дней назад

      Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

  • @HyunilXY
    @HyunilXY 14 дней назад

    Could you compare Su-1 and ps200 ?

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 14 дней назад

      I will soon. I have a PS200 on the way!! Thanks for watching!

  • @Tho76mas
    @Tho76mas 14 дней назад

    Hi Rick, any update on the repair? Did you get them fixed?

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 14 дней назад

      Yeah. I got them fixed. $150 each. 😟. They aren't in sound path so my tech upgraded w Vishays caps.

  • @Jil8840
    @Jil8840 15 дней назад

    I assume that you can connect a turntable on the dvd input, correct??

    • @RickRuizAudio
      @RickRuizAudio 14 дней назад

      If your turntable has a built in Phono Pre, then yes. If not, you'll need a phono preamp.