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AudioKinesis Cabs Part VI...

#8,461
Dee-man said:
Here's a thought just for kicks - has anyone had a TC Changeling made - that is, instead of the rear-firing tweeter, using the 3" mid (or whatever the Changeling uses)? Kind of a TC/Hathor hybrid, or a tall 1203C with the butt cheeks instead of the mid driver. Any thoughts or impressions?

(This is much more interesting than doing my taxes, so please chime in early and often.)
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I have no plans to do that, as imo the voicing of the 3" cone differs considerably from the voicing of the horn & compression driver. I'd rather the secondary mid/high source be voiced like the primary one, so that the bass player is hearing a good approximation of what he's sending towards the audience.

But there is the Thunderchild 112AF ("acoustic friendly"), with a rear-firing tweeter; and I'm also doing a version with an up-firing tweeter (Thunderchild 112UFT), which is probably a closer approximation of the Hathor concept, with some upper mids and highs being aimed upwards. Future TC112AF's and the TC112UFT will have some level-adjustability for the rear-firing or up-fiirng tweeter.
 
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landry.bass said:
Not that I dislike the aesthetic of the AK cabs, but is it an option to get them with a grill covering the entire front? I know that would add a few pounds, but that wouldn't bother me too much.

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Specifically in regards to the Hathor cabs.
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I think that would effect the size, price, and weight in a negative way. I love the 'pooch' grille!
 
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landry.bass said:
...is it an option to get them with a grill covering the entire front?

Specifically in regards to the Hathor cabs.
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Not at this time, and probably not in the future.

The thing that I am shortest on is time, and I don't want to make a change that will add to the time it takes me.

The Hathor 1203 has never had a price increase, and that probably won't last forever, but I'd like to drag it out as long as I can.
 
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DukeLeJeune said:
Not at this time, and probably not in the future.

The thing that I am shortest on is time, and I don't want to make a change that will add to the time it takes me.

The Hathor 1203 has never had a price increase, and that probably won't last forever, but I'd like to drag it out as long as I can.
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Good to know, and thanks for the reply. I can appreciate the value of your time.
 
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DukeLeJeune said:
Not at this time, and probably not in the future.

The thing that I am shortest on is time, and I don't want to make a change that will add to the time it takes me.

The Hathor 1203 has never had a price increase, and that probably won't last forever, but I'd like to drag it out as long as I can.
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Another reason to say “thanks Duke”.
 
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Playing with a new group last night, I had yet another, "that's a lot lighter than I was expecting" moment from the guitar player that offered to help me load out. When I said I had spent considerable effort searching for a portable cab the sax player added, "and it sounds good, too".

I'm sure the changelings and up-fires* and talls, etc are great but the 1203 is the perfect grab and go bass cab. And a bargain.

*this should be fire-up so you could get the FU option:p
 
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wave rider said:
no frills, down to business, finely tuned precision tools for your musical expression.
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To my eye there is a bit of NASA/aeronautical engineering inspiration in Duke's design approach...everything earns its way into the design and not an extra inch or pound is there if it doesn't absolutely need to be. He chose his design targets with care and the only compromises are in areas where things may look different, but they get the job done fine when it comes to achieving the design goals.

I actually like the look of the cabs now that I've owned one for a while, and every time I look at it I'm reminded of the the unnecessary size and weight that Duke eliminated and saved me from carrying with his unusual design...and then the cab looks even better! :)
 
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Al Kraft said:
... every time I look at it I'm reminded of the unnecessary size and weight that Duke eliminated and saved me from carrying...
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Not to mention how much lighter I made your wallet!!
 
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DukeLeJeune said:
Not to mention how much lighter I made your wallet!!
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Giving up hard earned cash for a product that is well-engineered and well-built is nowhere near the burden I feel when I give up cash for stuff that was supposed to be high quality and missed the mark. Your gear is under-priced for the performance and quality it delivers Duke...not a complaint mind you...and I think all AK owners would agree!
 
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Al Kraft said:
Your gear is under-priced for the performance and quality it delivers Duke...not a complaint mind you.
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Thank you very much, Al. And I especially appreciate the aeronautical engineering comparison in your previous post, as I'm an old aerospace-engineering-wannabe who kept flunking Calculus.
 
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DukeLeJeune said:
Thank you very much, Al. And I especially appreciate the aeronautical engineering comparison in your previous post, as I'm an old aerospace-engineering-wannabe who kept flunking Calculus.
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To heck with the calculus Duke, your engineering isn't lacking a thing! In any event, with your wicked skills in cab design, even if you had become an aerospace engineer you'd have probably ended up designing custom sound systems for high end luxury jets. :thumbsup:
 
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@DukeLeJeune (or anyone who might know) does Audiokinesis have a showroom in Princeton? I could make a trip up there the next time I'm in Dallas.

p.s. I tried to direct message you but your mailbox says it's full.
 
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Drucifer said:
@DukeLeJeune (or anyone who might know) does Audiokinesis have a showroom in Princeton? I could make a trip up there the next time I'm in Dallas.

p.s. I tried to direct message you but your mailbox says it's full.
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I could be wrong, but I don't even think AudioKinesis has a showroom in Duke's living room...but he'd probably be okay if you stopped by as long as you call ahead and bring beer. :)
 
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