Best ever deal for loudspeaker kits.
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I would suggest, go to tyre puncture shop and look for old tube from truck tyre. Take piece of it to cobbler. Cut required circle to be filled below driver. In place of rubber you can use felt too. Or if thickness is fixed then piece of 3mm veneer will do. Remaining space covered with driver installing foam tape. From me only last option worked fine for <1mm adjustments.
keith_correa
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I do not think you and I are speaking about the same "foam". I have used it before and it works well. Uneven compression is not a function of the material alone. The foam is closed cell and does provide an air tight seal.
Some tweeters are available with a thinner version of this on the back of the flange.
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madurai1974
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OK guys let me motivate the procastinators! 
Collating all the GR Research build threads:
Flash, Pune (for Omishra & Sachu888) Cabinet Build for Gr-Research X-LS Encore kit; 16/3/12
Ranjithv, Calicut; Cabinet Build For GR Group Buy Kits; 24/8/12
Surrealistix, Navi Mumbai; GR Research N3 Speakers and Servo Sub Build; 19/9/12
Magma, Mumbai; (for self and jls001) X-LS Encore Build from India; 20/9/12
Baswamin; Bangalore; GR Research OB7, N3S and AV1-RS build; 15/10/12
Rgn1, Bangalore; Cabinet build: GR Research XLS Encore, XCS Encore, SW12B + SA1 Subwoofer; 23/12/12
Josephjohnt, Bangalore; GR Research X-CS Build; 9/1/13
Exljp, Bangalore; GR Reasearch - X-SLS Encore Floor stander; 10/1/13
Sivakuru, Hyderabad: http://www.hifivision.com/diy/44834-gr-research-x-ls-encore-build.html; 24/6/13
Amitkumar, Bangalore; Need help/guidance to make cabinets for GR Research X-ls encore kit; 30/11/13
Collating all the GR Research build threads:
Flash, Pune (for Omishra & Sachu888) Cabinet Build for Gr-Research X-LS Encore kit; 16/3/12
Ranjithv, Calicut; Cabinet Build For GR Group Buy Kits; 24/8/12
Surrealistix, Navi Mumbai; GR Research N3 Speakers and Servo Sub Build; 19/9/12
Magma, Mumbai; (for self and jls001) X-LS Encore Build from India; 20/9/12
Baswamin; Bangalore; GR Research OB7, N3S and AV1-RS build; 15/10/12
Rgn1, Bangalore; Cabinet build: GR Research XLS Encore, XCS Encore, SW12B + SA1 Subwoofer; 23/12/12
Josephjohnt, Bangalore; GR Research X-CS Build; 9/1/13
Exljp, Bangalore; GR Reasearch - X-SLS Encore Floor stander; 10/1/13
Sivakuru, Hyderabad: http://www.hifivision.com/diy/44834-gr-research-x-ls-encore-build.html; 24/6/13
Amitkumar, Bangalore; Need help/guidance to make cabinets for GR Research X-ls encore kit; 30/11/13
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Good to know.
Did you take pics during the construction? If time permits, why not document in a build thread?alokkr72
New Member
Can anybody tell me from where i can getGR Research speakers; in india or online store. What is the cost of this kit. Specification of kt ie impedance of speaker gus please help
dheerajin
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Hi Captain,
If you know anyone who has not built the speaker or not using the same, then please tell me. I want to buy one for my second system.
If you know anyone who has not built the speaker or not using the same, then please tell me. I want to buy one for my second system.
OK guys let me motivate the procastinators!
Collating all the GR Research build threads:
Hey Dheeraj, that's the whole idea of reviving this comatose thread. But unfortunately, except a couple of members, no one is responding.
cganeshprabhu
New Member
Hi Captain,
Status is pending.
Waiting to see if someone is ready for a "group make" in Bangalore or in Chennai.
Thanks,
Ganesh
Status is pending.
Waiting to see if someone is ready for a "group make" in Bangalore or in Chennai.
Thanks,
Ganesh
As far as my build at Trivandrum is concerned, the progress is slower than snail's pace mainly due to work pressure as I'm catching up with more than two years' pending work at the new work place.
I'm pursuing with the local carpenter who was willing to help me out. Though he is already neck deep in work, he is likely to take it up shortly.
As regards group making at Chennai/ Bangalore, I came to know that the main carpenter working for a Chennai based manufacturer of hifi systems has moved out and working as a freelancer. If someone at Chennai is willing to pursue with him, I can get the contact details and pass it on.
I would suggest, divide the goal in 5 steps and work slowly. Decide who does what. Known and unknown of each goal could be targeted easily. May be many people (specialist for each task) could be located.
(Keep all pieces in water tight environment)
Goal 1. Get flat pack cut. Keep safe
Goal 2. Get holes done, backside prepared.
Goal 3. Pasting it together.
Goal 4. Getting it finished - veneer or color or polish.
Goal 5. Actual driver mounting.
Grill? I never able to find time for that.
Small goals could be achieved easily.
(Keep all pieces in water tight environment)
Goal 1. Get flat pack cut. Keep safe
Goal 2. Get holes done, backside prepared.
Goal 3. Pasting it together.
Goal 4. Getting it finished - veneer or color or polish.
Goal 5. Actual driver mounting.
Grill? I never able to find time for that.
Small goals could be achieved easily.
Om, you are a true blue DIYer whereas I'm a true blue DIFMer (Do it for me)
monosarkar
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Hi, I would like to join the group Build/ Sourcing. I havent gone thru the whole conversation, will do that tommorow. I am a novice but would like to try this speaker build session. We have a workshop in near our place and can try doing some wood work on weekends. I am near (Yashwantpur/ Mathikere / Malleshwaram in Bangalore sorry Bangaluru from today ;-))
After fixing my Tannoys, I'm now concentrating my efforts on making my 5.1 kit. I got hold of a carpenter who has quite an experience in making speaker boxes for theatres. I have few questions.
1. I've got a quote of 26K for the 5.1 kit complete with veneer and polishing. My role would be limited to general supervision, to catch mistakes if any, at the insepient stage so that it doesn't get escalated and amalgamated into the final product. Is this a reasonable price?
2. I intend to use rockwool instead of glasswool. I checked their website but unable to figure out which product of theirs should I ask for. I'd be glad if someone could guide me.
3. Moreover, my carpenter is only familiar with glasswool. Where in Trivandrum/Kerala could I source rockwool? Their website has not listed anyone in Kerala. Could someone provide me pointers?
I'd be obliged to have some replies.
1. I've got a quote of 26K for the 5.1 kit complete with veneer and polishing. My role would be limited to general supervision, to catch mistakes if any, at the insepient stage so that it doesn't get escalated and amalgamated into the final product. Is this a reasonable price?
2. I intend to use rockwool instead of glasswool. I checked their website but unable to figure out which product of theirs should I ask for. I'd be glad if someone could guide me.
3. Moreover, my carpenter is only familiar with glasswool. Where in Trivandrum/Kerala could I source rockwool? Their website has not listed anyone in Kerala. Could someone provide me pointers?
I'd be obliged to have some replies.
After fixing my Tannoys, I'm now concentrating my efforts on making my 5.1 kit. I got hold of a carpenter who has quite an experience in making speaker boxes for theatres. I have few questions.
1. I've got a quote of 26K for the 5.1 kit complete with veneer and polishing. My role would be limited to general supervision, to catch mistakes if any, at the insepient stage so that it doesn't get escalated and amalgamated into the final product. Is this a reasonable price?
2. I intend to use rockwool instead of glasswool. I checked their website but unable to figure out which product of theirs should I ask for. I'd be glad if someone could guide me.
3. Moreover, my carpenter is only familiar with glasswool. Where in Trivandrum/Kerala could I source rockwool? Their website has not listed anyone in Kerala. Could someone provide me pointers?
I'd be glad if I could get answers to the above.
1. I've got a quote of 26K for the 5.1 kit complete with veneer and polishing. My role would be limited to general supervision, to catch mistakes if any, at the insepient stage so that it doesn't get escalated and amalgamated into the final product. Is this a reasonable price?
2. I intend to use rockwool instead of glasswool. I checked their website but unable to figure out which product of theirs should I ask for. I'd be glad if someone could guide me.
3. Moreover, my carpenter is only familiar with glasswool. Where in Trivandrum/Kerala could I source rockwool? Their website has not listed anyone in Kerala. Could someone provide me pointers?
I'd be glad if I could get answers to the above.
Captain, cost wise it 26K for 5.1 look okay to higher side - considering all cutting, gluing and polishing. Also I assume it includes all internal linings and driver installation too. Only point is he cares about measurement accuracy and bracing. No "Chalta Hai" attitude! for 2 BS I paid 900 per box for only polish (inclusive material).
Rockwool is also same as glasswool, soundwise no problem.
Rockwool is also same as glasswool, soundwise no problem.
Labor cost in Kerala is twice as of Pune. A bit of bargaining is necessary.
However for accuracy a CNC cut is must. This is my personal opinion after doing two enclosures.
A beautiful, well-constructed speaker with class-leading soundstage, imaging and bass that is fast, deep, and precise.
