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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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thats craftsmanship I love the spacer, JDMjim I would buy a pair but I'm getting rid of my XB soon
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Last time. Is $50 for 2 spacers or 4?
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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2 rings. the tweeter mounts are there cuz we thought we would try it out. a pair of mounts is $50 parts and labor to build them.
Old Jun 18, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SCI_TC_GUY
all I'm saying is ANYONE with a jigsaw or router/jasper jig can make these for about $10 from MDF... you'll not get any vibration/unwanted frequency resonance as long as they're mounted securely.... eD's baffles are $20/pair and I'll guarantee they will be as solid as any other mount.... topic dropped, I'm done..
MDF/Birch > plastic.

All four pieces for mine were made from a $1.99 MDF shelf from Home Depot. Everyone is correct, you are paying for labor. I have a couple of hours into mine. If they are $20, the eD made ones are a steal.

OT, but thats why I had eD make my last two enclosures. I have made many a box in my time, but nowadays it just doesn't pay to go get the MDF/measure/cut/sand/glue/staple/go buy a terminal cup etc. Design it online and it just arrives. You can go "as is" or carpet/paint as needed.

Time is money!
Old Jun 18, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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I couldn't find the baffles from eD on the site. Do you have a link? Also, how do I mount aftermarket tweeters? Do I need to make baffles for those, too?

Tanakasan, did you get my PM? About the cut-outs?
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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A little tough to find on their site, but hands down the best deal going when it comes to baffles for the xB. I plan to order a set myself for the wife's xB once we get the eDi6000 components and the NINe.4 amp.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/scionxb.php

That reminds me... I need to hit up Chris about the stickers he never sent me.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sliphorn
Tanakasan, did you get my PM? About the cut-outs?
Have sent them three times. First time, bounced back. Second time seemed like it went OK-no "Mailer Daemon". The last time (just now) to the new email addy you PM'd. Let me know if they arrive!

Not sure wassup. Maybe I send you just the drawing files and you can d/l the shareware proggie if it does not make it this time!
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Thanks for all the attempts. We'll get it right this time, I'm sure. I PMed you 3 addresses this time. Just send the files, and I'll get the proggie. No biggie. Thanks so much for your help!
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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Oh yeah, someone help me out. What is:

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I feel like it's appropriate to use right now. Explain it to me in detail. That's how lame I am. I really don't know...
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Weird. I've always seen it in places where people were giving praise to someone for doing or saying something cool. Interesting. CRAZY!
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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Ok, what baffles were good because I need some. It wasent clear which ones to buy.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by mat18
Ok, what baffles were good because I need some. It wasent clear which ones to buy.
http://www.edesignaudio.com/scionxb.php

those are the least expensive and as good or better than any baffles you'll find
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Good info SCI_TC_GUY!



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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Is this it ( midrange baffles )- $25.00 - I thought the mid would be like a 4inch
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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The midrange are for the front doors and are $25.00, the tweeters are $15.00, this is a steal if you do not have simple woodworking tools.


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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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are they 6 1/2
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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Doors are 6-1/2", stock tweets are like 2~3". I'll have to measure again.

The stock tweeter location will take up to 4" w/o mods for the most part. My tweets have a 4" faceplate, 2" deep magnet thats 3" diameter and they fit.
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