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In Reply to: RE: Got some herbies spike decoupling gliders...jury is still out. posted by Duster on January 29, 2015 at 15:42:20
I think that is an excellent idea, to try a low cost mock-up. Note that I have an M&K subwoofer (vintage always except CD), so the disadvantages of 18 AWG will not be apparent.
Dave
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That's a good point. The Spendor has semi-rigid enclosure walls (as I've read) which may help provide a natural-sounding transition from main loudspeakers to subwoofer for good integration. Let the M&K handle the bottom end like it wants to. I used to use an M&K subwoofer. It was a musical sounding animal, but competed with the main loudspeakers implemented at the time which needed an active crossover filter.
Back in the day, the M&K/ Spendor BC-1 was a popular combination. There is a synergy. I am also letting the Spendors run full range and rolling in the M&K very low. I lucked into both (on separate occasions) for a song.
I found some RadioShack 18ga that I had lying around in a sealed package, and I am pretty sure I have some plumbers tape too. I was going to try it with bare copper striped wires, to see what I think. I will probably add spades later. I have some RadioShack spades but they are crimp on. I don't think they would be good with solder.
Dave
If the spades you have will allow a very good crimp with 18 AWG solid core, try that method rather than use bare wire. The solder termination is just to ensure a secure interface with good conductivity.
I will take a look, and if not, I am sure I can find something that will or will solder. Do you like lead-free for this application? I need to get some for an amp I am working on, regardless.
Dave
I use Wonder Signature Leaded Solder. It's the reformulated old-school Wonder Solder that's easy to work with and sounds good to me.
See link:
Price is very reasonable for a pound. Thanks for the recommendation!
Dave
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