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[kexodusc]

I just saw the speakerbuilder.net is back up and running. What a great site!
You're right...he didn't answer my e-mail either.
I'm curious to know if the Yammie RX-V1400 would drive them alright. I don't want to have to replace that also.
Thanks

If you build the "amp friendly" version with the revised xo there'll be no problem. Truth be told, I doubt either version would pose any threat to that receiver... I drove 4 ohm MTM's for a few weeks with mine before...err..."upgraded"...

Unless you drive them to incredible volumes, it'll be fine...if you're really nervous, select the "4 ohm" setting on the receiver and Yamaha's protection circuitry should limit its output anyway.

[hmmmm]

Well, I decided to go with the Eros MK11 and have the cabinents cut however...
I keep finding threads saying that the tweeter is "outdated," too bright and outperformed by lower cost tweeters. I haven't cut the holes yet or bought the parts. Now I'm being indecisive!
Any thoughts?

Oh, anyone know what a tweeter pod is?

[kexodusc]

Well, I decided to go with the Eros MK11 and have the cabinents cut however...
I keep finding threads saying that the tweeter is "outdated," too bright and outperformed by lower cost tweeters. I haven't cut the holes yet or bought the parts. Now I'm being indecisive!
Any thoughts?

Oh, anyone know what a tweeter pod is?

Relax. The Scan-Speak is definitely not the best value in tweeters. But I dare anyone to tell me definitevely what is.

Truth is, it sounds very, very good. Much better than a lot of tweeters I've heard. It's quality is top notch, each unit performs very similarly, and when it's outperformed by other tweeters costing less money, we're taking by a few % points here, not night and day sounds.
In fact, I'm guessing many people would still prefer the 2905 to a lot of other offerings. It's not a bad tweeter, even if there are cheaper, newer models.

One of the nice things about it is it's quality...top notch, and it needs very few components to be used in a crossover - that saves money right there.

Don't think of it in terms of the cost of the tweeter, but instead, the cost of the design. That design has been built by many, and survived many a critical ear in the past 4 or 5 years. Value wise, it's still up there with many other offerings and will sound great!!!

I still think it's an excellent design to build.

If you still have a bit of indecision, the cabinets could be salvaged and an MTM with some Dayton Reference drivers or Seas aluminum drivers could probably fit...It migth even save $100 -$150 in parts. Though I doubt it will sound better, maybe as good though...maybe not. I have absolutely no doubt you'll be happy with the EROS MKII. It still holds it's own as a good design today.

[hmmmm]

Whew,
I appreciate the response. It must be that time of the month I'm second guessing everything and I'm quite emotional. JK