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Title: Lii Audio W-15 Plus baffle update Post by Randy in Caintuck on 07/24/21 at 17:51:02 Until now, I have been building the baffles for the Lii Audio W-15 bass driver in two versions ..... the original version which is 7/8" thick and the "Plus" version which is 1 1/2" thick. Because of the weight of the driver, I was configuring both for front driver mounting. However, the more I looked at the Plus baffles I was building for the other Lii Audio drivers, the more I was tempted to make a pair configured for rear mounted drivers with a roundover on the front of the baffle. When an order came in for a pair of Red oak / Sapele Betsy Plus baffles and a matching (but reversed hardwood) W-15 Plus baffle, it seemed like the time to see how this would work. If it didn't, I would have some very nice wood for the fireplace this winter ..... ![]() Here are the results ..... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I purchased some 1 1/2" long truss head wood screws and they are keeping the driver on the W-15 baffle firmly anchored ..... ![]() Larger photos here, here, here, here and here. Happy listening, Randy |
Title: Re: Lii Audio W-15 Plus baffle update Post by Geno on 07/24/21 at 18:50:12 Very nice, Randy! I really don’t think that the title “Hillbilly Wood Butcher” can be used any longer. I think that you have moved to the next level - “Beverly Hillbilly Wood Worker” :D No really, it has been a cool journey watching how the open baffles have evolved and improved over the last few years. Congratulations and very best, Geno |
Title: Re: Lii Audio W-15 Plus baffle update Post by Randy in Caintuck on 07/25/21 at 00:02:51 Hi Geno, Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement ..... ![]() Every new baffle (or pair of baffles) that I build now is a true labor of love. The positive feedback I am receiving from customers is very gratifying. Shipping on new orders is now at four to six weeks, because I refuse to rush through a project. I am almost caught up on current orders and have plans to work with some new hardwood varieties as time allows. Now, if the grass would just stop growing ..... ![]() Best wishes and happy listening, Randy |
Title: Re: Lii Audio W-15 Plus baffle update Post by CJinArcadia on 07/26/21 at 03:19:43 Those look great Randy. And I like how you were able match the grain on the right and left sides of both Betsy panels. . Nicely done! Chris |
Title: Re: Lii Audio W-15 Plus baffle update Post by Randy in Caintuck on 07/26/21 at 17:10:14 Hi Chris, Thank you so much ..... ![]() I try to do this with all of the speakers I build ..... but sometimes the lumber does not cooperate ..... ![]() Best wishes, Randy |
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