VR3 DIY Fortress Mod + "Plus Edition"

[VR3]

Now... this will be interesting, this is approximately 2" taller than the final modification - I bound all four together at the end with a zip tie and there is a small amount of flex - once it is loaded up there should be hardly no flex and be AWESOME! :)

[VR3]

RTiA7 Bass/Midbass Network -

[VR3]

Tweeter network (most of it) put on top! :)

[eclypse]

That's nuts! haha

Hate to ask cause there so expensive but would one "Want" to mod there LSiM speakers?

Not something i'm looking to at the moment as its the eve before my new 5.1 set reaches me hehe. Obviously I want to get to know my new speakers first so I can hear the difference.. just something I want to know for the future later on down the line.

LSiM 705s, 703s and 706c.

[VR3]

The LSiM line is fantastic but I think everyone would agree modifications help almost any speaker in production today...

[eclypse]

Looking at there cut a way pic of the inside of the 705.. theres no room inside for the mod correct with the port thingy where it is? External only?

[VR3]

It would definitely be a speaker you would need to have in front of you to ensure a good fit...

[VR3]

RTiA7's brother, the mighty CSiA6, not quite finished yet... :)

[Drenis]

Wow... How heavy is that cap? Will it break off? LOL

[blairfrischx]

Yeah, that's officially the biggest cap I've ever seen in a crossover. That thing is MASSIVE!

Good looking stuff, Trey!

[Moose68Bash]

Trey,

First you demonstrated that you are tremendously gifted in organizing closets.

Now, your proving that you can build skyscrapers!

No end to your talent!

Well done, sir!

PS: What kind of beer is in that keg on top?

[VR3]

haha! That's Phil!

The beer keg is the infamous Clarity Cap SA :) (very large value)

[VR3]

I have a set of stock RTi10 here and I installed the RTiA7 Fortress Plus - yeah there is no contest.

I actually would be interested in hearing a set of RTi10 with RTIA7 crossovers - there are some minor changes in the networks, minor value changes...

Interesting experiment... :-P

[theta]

Wow - that mount that's taller than the Coke bottle is astonishing!

I went through building stacks for my A7s and A6 (thanks to you!) and thought THAT was huge. I have no clue how I could have shoved a bigger network into the A6!

[VR3]

Haha! It is very large, I was surprised how much mounting room is in the CSiA6 (I have the speaker here) - there is easily 11 or so inches of depth

[VR3]

Done pics!

[pitdogg2]

That ought to have some GREAT bass with that keg of dynamite on top

[VR3]

haha, that is a big cap!

[ZLTFUL]

I feel like I keep repeating myself but, does this cap make my board look big?

[Moose68Bash]

Trey,

Great work! Absolutely awesome.

What a project!

Phil

[VR3]

Thanks Phil!

This actually pushed the limits of my Fortress Plates but I walked away feeling comfortable going up to 10" of rod if need be. The overall stack is approximately 9.75" tall and it is a BRICK, solid as a rock! :)

[Toolfan66]

What size is that cap? I have a feeling I'm going to be shocked when I receive my MR 27 mfd..

[eclypse]

Pretty damn sexy! Now ya just need to find some glass or see through speakers so one can see them while playing hehe.

[VR3]

Hey Larry,
The 27uf MR is the same size as the 12uf MR so it is approximately 3" x 3.5" - not toooo terrible... :)

The SA cap up top is a 47uf

Thanks guys! :) Would be cool to mount these externally!

[gp4jesus]

WOW!! Beautiful work, Trey! If I wasn't goilng all active w/my system I'd be more than a little envious.

A side note: do I see a pair of one "model" XOs plus the 'A6 "beer keg" XO? Or am I missing something? Been taking advantage of the DT @ work to the tune of 55-60 hours a week plus, @ the moment, moving my large household.

Blessings to Trey & the modded XO's end user!
Tony

[VR3]

Thanks Tony! Much appreciated!

The A6 is the monster cap equipped crossover in the center! Good eye! :)