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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Richard Curious in what amps you are using to push the ?DQ subs? ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of richard adelberg ? Two subs, lp1, restoration , two sub amps... equals how much in dollars? ? I bet I have 1k in two subs, lp1, sub amps . So I have that set up running through one speaker outlet b. Then a Polk 12@ 300 w via speaker c. I can compare. Even with polk set at 60hz and less then half vol it produces far deeper, louder, and tighter bass ?for 459.00 ? I¡¯m a purest so I like to use dahlquist system but dollar for dollar the 65 yrs progress renders the factory system inferior sound wise. ? I also redid the dq10 xo with clarity caps and mills resistors. That made a sig improvement to the mid and high end. Less grating to my ears. Parts cost about 250.00 to redo both.? ? On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 9:53 AM Dave Smith <soldershack@...> wrote:
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
Each mans ears are diff. I wish my two subs 500.00, lp1 375.00, two sub amps sounded better then the powered Polk! That would make me more happy ! They are both hooked up so I can alternate and compare. So far the Polk blows the DQ setup away. As for blending... the DQ setup blends better but nowhere near the lower tunes or the volume. To me with such a bright top end the mains need the bass to balance out. I¡¯ll keep switch as it¡¯s just a button on and off? On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 1:52 PM whovous <phillipanderson@...> wrote:
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýYears ago I tried mating my DQ10s with a Polk sub (retail ~$1K, paid ~$400).? It just never sounded right to me.? The bass clearly went a lot deeper, but it just didn¡¯t match. ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of EP3
Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 10:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DahlquistSpeakers] DQ LP1 and DQ-1w ? I want to weigh in. I¡¯m running 2 pairs of DQ-10s, 2 DQ-1w¡¯s through a LP-1 powered by 2 MC2205 for the DQ-10s and 2 MC2100 McIntosh amps. All of which have been professionally recapped to spec. |
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
Dave - what you describe here is exactly my system ( 2 10's,? 2 DQ 1W's one their sides puts the 10's at a great listening level, and an LP1). I'm using two Hafler DH500's to power the 10's, and an Adcom 555 (the orignal Nelson Pass design, not later versions) for the subs. Why these amps? They were cheap and are good. Plain and simple. I don't require more.?
If I que up the last track from Hans Zimmers "The Dark Knight" and turn it up, the entire neighborhood trembles in fear. |
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Re: Has Anyone Used GR-Research To Analyze/recommend Upgrades To DQ-10s?
I have three sets of Bozak symphonies .? The dq10¡¯s now have better mid and high end, and powered sub equal or better bass too. Bozaks mint ones can be had for 1k. I¡¯ve spent prob 2k , reforming woofer, upgrading xo¡¯s, recapping mx1, lp1, two subs, sub power amps etc..I use a 200 wpc Mac for both speakers. I¡¯m afraid to push them over 85 dB because no idea where I can find replacements for mids, tweeter or mid woofers which surrounds crack..( I keep them lubricated). So I have tons of backup Bozak drivers. Have to decide if to find another dahlquist setup or just be happy with Bozaks as I have been since 1970¡¯s? On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 11:19 AM EP3 <ep90472@...> wrote: Supposed to be Regnar? |
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Re: Has Anyone Used GR-Research To Analyze/recommend Upgrades To DQ-10s?
Don¡¯t do it! There are plenty of online discussions about the DQ-10. As well as upgrade recommendations. Refoam surrounds if needed, recap and replace resistors. You will have to go with the electrolytic for the 80uf unless you have somewhere to mount a beer can. It¡¯s not a difficult restoration. If you don¡¯t feel comfortable, Reynard does an excellent job but you will pay for it. Bottom line to the DQ-10 in my opinion is that if you bring it back to specks you will never regret the time or the money. Hope this helps?
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
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-------- Original message -------- From: richard adelberg <richardadelberg@...> Date: 6/5/20 7:23 AM (GMT-08:00) Subject: Re: [DahlquistSpeakers] DQ LP1 and DQ-1w mailto:llerouxaudio@... This guy has all the knowledge and diagrams for upgrades of lp1. He¡¯s very willing to share and explain? On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 10:20 AM William Meyer <williammeyer.c@...> wrote:
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
Durs Koenig
Hi Dave,
I love your idea of setting the DQ-10's on top of the DQ-1W's.
May I trouble you for a picture of your speakers please?
Durs Koenig
Forestville, CA
On June 5, 2020 at 6:53 AM Dave Smith <soldershack@...> wrote: ? |
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
mailto:llerouxaudio@... This guy has all the knowledge and diagrams for upgrades of lp1. He¡¯s very willing to share and explain? On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 10:20 AM William Meyer <williammeyer.c@...> wrote:
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýThat sound like a plan. I have the sub and amp already. The LP1 didnt cost me much, I'm very comfortable changing out ICs (I'll put in sockets first), quality capacitors, and metallic resistors - to me the selection of the op amp is the long pole in the tent. Do you have the part number for the Burr-Brown op amps? I've got the technical skills to change them, the issue for me centers around selecting the correct op amps especially in light of the limited capability of the LP1 transformer. Thx Will Sent from my Galaxy Tab? A -------- Original message -------- From: Dave Smith <soldershack@...> Date: 6/5/20 6:53 AM (GMT-08:00) Subject: Re: [DahlquistSpeakers] DQ LP1 and DQ-1w |
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
I want to weigh in. I¡¯m running 2 pairs of DQ-10s, 2 DQ-1w¡¯s through a LP-1 powered by 2 MC2205 for the DQ-10s and 2 MC2100 McIntosh amps. All of which have been professionally recapped to spec.
When I listen I couldn¡¯t be happier with the sound. The quality of the sound is incomparable I tried B&W powered 12¡±, went back to the Dahlquist. The ability to fine tune the sound of any recording using the LP-1 and the richness of the overall sound is, to my ears, wonderful. If you decide to go with the recap it won¡¯t take long for you to say money well spent. |
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
Two subs, lp1, restoration , two sub amps... equals how much in dollars? I bet I have 1k in two subs, lp1, sub amps . So I have that set up running through one speaker outlet b. Then a Polk 12@ 300 w via speaker c. I can compare. Even with polk set at 60hz and less then half vol it produces far deeper, louder, and tighter bass ?for 459.00 I¡¯m a purest so I like to use dahlquist system but dollar for dollar the 65 yrs progress renders the factory system inferior sound wise. I also redid the dq10 xo with clarity caps and mills resistors. That made a sig improvement to the mid and high end. Less grating to my ears. Parts cost about 250.00 to redo both.? On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 9:53 AM Dave Smith <soldershack@...> wrote: I've had great results by simply replacing the electrolytic capacitors in the 30+ year old LP-1 with nice new Sprague audio quality capacitors. It's easy to do if you can desolder and solder PC boards. I also put Burr-Brown opamps in. My system uses a pair of WOPL 700b amps. I blow a fuse now and then but I get couch shaking bass that's tight and clean. I sit my two DQ-1W's on their sides and use them to support my DQ-10's instead of the original speaker stands. It's the best sounding stereo system I've ever heard...I'm coming up on 68 years old and I've got my system done. |
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
I've had great results by simply replacing the electrolytic capacitors in the 30+ year old LP-1 with nice new Sprague audio quality capacitors. It's easy to do if you can desolder and solder PC boards. I also put Burr-Brown opamps in. My system uses a pair of WOPL 700b amps. I blow a fuse now and then but I get couch shaking bass that's tight and clean. I sit my two DQ-1W's on their sides and use them to support my DQ-10's instead of the original speaker stands. It's the best sounding stereo system I've ever heard...I'm coming up on 68 years old and I've got my system done.
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
Nope not implying that at all. The mx1 only drives one sub. The lp1 provides so much more like two subs, freq crossover selection and vol levels. I properly redone lp1 is superior to mx1. My point was neither the mx1 or lp1 used with dahlquist subs can¡¯t come close to the powered subs by good manufactures. I¡¯ve spent 1000.00 on two dahlquist subs, mx1 recapped, lp1 redone...and in the end I sell all the DQ subs and xo because a single Polk 12¡± 300w sub adds deeper,tighter bass at a fraction of the cost.? On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 5:22 PM w e <sky27709@...> wrote: I can't decipher the majority of your reply, but you can't possibly be serious in saying that two MX-1's are equal to (much less better) than the LP-1!!! |
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Re: DQ LP1 and DQ-1w
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