Custom Pillar Tweets ...
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Melting Slicks
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Custom Pillar Tweets ...
I just added this updated info to my "SOUND DEADENING & STEREO INSTALL (step-by-step):" sticky post at the top here:
Initially I used the pods that came with the Focal Performance tweeters, where at first they were loose and I used velcro to figure their proper placement on the pillars. That experiment divulged that about 1/4 of the way up the pillar was the best mounting spot. So then I screw-mounted those pods, and that looked okay, though they pointed a bit too directly at my ears (first 2 pix). I initially wanted to do custom molded pillar tweets - but hated the bulgy ones I had seen posted. But then I saw a forum member selling a custom molded set, so I bought those and installed them (3rd & 4th pix). The balance and stage seems just right and they point more at each other, so the highs are a touch more subtle. Love it ...
Initially I used the pods that came with the Focal Performance tweeters, where at first they were loose and I used velcro to figure their proper placement on the pillars. That experiment divulged that about 1/4 of the way up the pillar was the best mounting spot. So then I screw-mounted those pods, and that looked okay, though they pointed a bit too directly at my ears (first 2 pix). I initially wanted to do custom molded pillar tweets - but hated the bulgy ones I had seen posted. But then I saw a forum member selling a custom molded set, so I bought those and installed them (3rd & 4th pix). The balance and stage seems just right and they point more at each other, so the highs are a touch more subtle. Love it ...
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I had another set done by a local company but they stretched the vinyl a little bit, plus I decided to go with the Focal instead of Elemental Designs.
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Yes, they are Focal 165KR (K2). 
They sound great so far and I haven't actually had time to adjust everything properly.
Hopefully soon, I will take a trip down to visit Markcz and he will help me dial it in. I want to buy him a beer for all his help and advice he has given me about my audio project.
They sound great so far and I haven't actually had time to adjust everything properly.
Hopefully soon, I will take a trip down to visit Markcz and he will help me dial it in. I want to buy him a beer for all his help and advice he has given me about my audio project.
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I just added this updated info to my "SOUND DEADENING & STEREO INSTALL (step-by-step):" sticky post at the top here:
Initially I used the pods that came with the Focal Performance tweeters, where at first they were loose and I used velcro to figure their proper placement on the pillars. That experiment divulged that about 1/4 of the way up the pillar was the best mounting spot. So then I screw-mounted those pods, and that looked okay, though they pointed a bit too directly at my ears (first 2 pix). I initially wanted to do custom molded pillar tweets - but hated the bulgy ones I had seen posted. But then I saw a forum member selling a custom molded set, so I bought those and installed them (3rd & 4th pix). The balance and stage seems just right and they point more at each other, so the highs are a touch more subtle. Love it ...
Initially I used the pods that came with the Focal Performance tweeters, where at first they were loose and I used velcro to figure their proper placement on the pillars. That experiment divulged that about 1/4 of the way up the pillar was the best mounting spot. So then I screw-mounted those pods, and that looked okay, though they pointed a bit too directly at my ears (first 2 pix). I initially wanted to do custom molded pillar tweets - but hated the bulgy ones I had seen posted. But then I saw a forum member selling a custom molded set, so I bought those and installed them (3rd & 4th pix). The balance and stage seems just right and they point more at each other, so the highs are a touch more subtle. Love it ...
. Hope you are enjoying them.
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