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Run N. Gun · 12-15-07

Okay SoundX - enough suspense already...it be time for an update. What's the latest on how your son did in his fight and what have you done with your rig?

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon DUDE!

soundx98 · 12-15-07

Unfortunately he lost the match in Miama and was pretty depressed until they handed him the check.

(There is a new PlayStation 3 and HDTV in his crib now)

They paid for his flight and room for two nights and of course he got laid the night after the match.
(Lucky son of a soundx)

I just got back from Chicago and radodrill has been busy with school and some of his own projects.
(Jebus, less than two weeks until Christmas already.)

I sent a bunch of parts to him on Friday and we have been working on the design of the HDD LED assembly.

I "think" we have decided on a "name" for the rig.
Just doesn't seem right to be calling it the "Antec 900 Mod" any longer.
Anyone with an idea for a name, please don't hesitate to suggest it.

I am upgrading from the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speaker system to the Blue Sky "EXO" Studio Monitor system.
I've been very happy with the Klipsch for the last two years but the difference between the two systems is "night and day".
There is simply no comparison.
I was demoing them to some accounts in Chicago and the EXO will be an awesome addition to the rig.

radodrill and I have been doing a lot of planning.
The "radobase" final design, how to connect the base to the case, the plexi logo/HDD activity light in the center of the case, and whether an 8800GT will fit (it will with some reservations) are all coming together.
radodrill is in WV and I am in MN so we are doing this via e-mail.
Can't afford to make any mistakes with measurements.

I'll have some pics up of the BlueSky studio monitors tomorrow morning along with some additional info on the project's progress.

Run N. Gun · 12-15-07

Suh-weet!

Can't wait to see the finished base on that system. It's gonna rock fo sho!

Sorry to hear that your son lost his fight, glad he manged to get some bootay and some uber-gaming out of it. LOL!

soundx98 · 12-16-07

soundx98: Dude

radodrill: Sweet! LOL

soundx98: I think we need a "name" for this case mod.

radodrill: We could name it after you. How about "Dufus"?

soundx98: certainly has a nice ring to it, put I was thinking about something a little more techy.

radodrill: That dang Run N. Gun has already snagged "Fusion".
Maybe "Oldfaht900"

soundx98: Do me a favor and put your face real close to your monitor so I can biatch slap ya.

I'm serious, something with some meaning to it, like your "Rad GT".

radodrill: "IPinthenight"?

soundx98: put you face next to the monitor again

I think we should keep it short and simple.
Be very kewl if we could etch the name into the plexi we are going to use for the HDD LED.
So when you look through the 2-way Mirror it will "pulse" with the HDD activity.

radodrill: I got it, just 3 letters. "O-L-D"

soundx98: hehehe, or maybe "radodik"

We could mount the plexi between the Video Card and the TV Tuner card.
Puts it right at the center of the case.
(pours Geritol into wine glass)

So how about "SR-1".
(soundx98-radodrill-1st collaboration)
whataya think ?

radodrill: Sweet!

soundx98: LOL, "SR-1" is cantundastanian for "radodik", (the hyphen is silent)

radodrill: Did you just put on that sleeveless cardigan again?
I'm getting that "rustling" noise over my speakers.

soundx98: Oh Jebus, forgot to tell you about the Blue Sky Studio Monitors.
(These are probably illegal in West Virginia cause they cause hillbilly's to lose control of their colon)

radodrill:

mtbiker033 · 12-16-07

more pics please! you did a wonderful job on that case and your system in general. I use those promedia 2.1 and they are pretty darn good, those new speakers must be astounding.

+ rep

*prosser13* · 12-16-07

Haha, this has got to be one of my favourite worklogs on OCN

The work on the case is great - any chance you could go over how you mounted the window again? I've got some of the edging stuff and I need to have a play about with fitting acrylic, but I can't work out how to fill the "gap" I'm guessing the rubber edging must leave?

Any other readers think this deserves to be Showcased?

Say aye if you do!

*CyberDruid* · 12-16-07

Absolutely.

I'm not in West Virginia..but I did change my shorts after that last post...those speakers...

**radodrill** · 12-16-07

Quote:

Originally Posted by prosser13

Any other readers think this deserves to be Showcased?

Say aye if you do!

Agreed

I've been following it since it first started over at DIY-Street; in addition to the quality work, the updates are really hilarious :nod:

soundx98 · 12-16-07

Blue Sky International makes studio monitors.
Killer Studio monitors!

http://www.abluesky.com/asp/catalogu....asp?linkid=97

Sound has always been very important to me as I am "always" listening to music while on the PC.
I also watch TV, movies and game on it.
But unfortunately, high resolution PC speakers are few and far between.

I've been using the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers for a couple of years now.
Very happy with them for the price.
But almost all sub-sat systems I've listened to seem to have issues.
Highs are often shrill.
Vocals are colored.
Accurate bass is non-existent, usually "boomy" and ill defined.
yada yada yada

Stereo Imaging is almost always lacking.
Ie, I hear a left speaker, a right speaker, and a sub.
Often a "hole" in the lower mid-bass between the sats and sub that cause even more localization.

I heard the Blue Sky Media Desk about 6 months ago and was blown away.
http://www.abluesky.com/asp/catalogu...dcode=00012_51

The Media Desk was designed as Blue Sky's least expensive Studio Monitor system and targeted at Professional musicians, Game Developers, and Recording Studios for mix-down and editing.
I'm talking about extremely high quality drivers, "real" amplifiers - none of those "ILS" (If Lightning Strikes) wattage ratings, quality construction and attention to detail like beveled edges to prevent diffraction effects.
In a word "musical".

Now the top-of-the line Blue Sky "Big Blue" runs around $7500 for a 2.1 system and a tad under $16,000 for a 5.1 configuration.
And although they do offer lower priced systems such as the Sky One and Pro Desk, the Media Desk at $599 for 2.1 or around $1000 for a 5.1 sys was an incredible value.
I was lucky enough to evaluate the Media Desk for a month.
I gave serious thought to armed robbery, but in the end I realized it was still out of my price range. :sad:

Blue Sky must have heard my soft weeping at night and wails of despair because they have introduced their very affordable 2.1 system, the "EXO" at just $349.
It uses the same 8" Bass driver as the Media Desk, with smaller satellite's (3" drivers instead of 4"), but the all the other Blue Sky trademark qualities.

It's extremely well packed in a large (and heavy) carton.

The subwoofer enclosure is supplied with "spikes" to better couple the enclosure to your room and contains a 90W amp for the sub and two 35W amps for the sats.
160 watts of clean power.

look Ma, no "spring" terminals"

You can see the multi-pin DIN connector on the back where the desktop remote control "hub" plugs in, in the pic above.

The "hub" features XLR/ TRS inputs (for feed off a console or DAW), L/R RCA inputs (DVD or TV analog out), a 3.5mm stereo input for PCs or iPod, and a stereo headphone output (mutes the amplifiers).
The EXO is supplied with a 3.5mm stereo to RCA L/R cable.
The front panel has a very smooth feeling "gain" and "subwoofer" level control.

The satellite enclosures, like the sub, are made of an extremely dense MDF and covered with an attractive silver vinyl wrap.
They are designed to be angled slightly on the desktop (15 degrees) or can be mounted via the mic stand bolt hole on the rear.
Took some pics of both the EXO and Klipsch sats for comparison.
Although very similar in physical size, there is simply no sonic comparison here.
Blue Sky wins hands down.

The front of the sats uses a molded "rubber" material that is beveled on the edges.
Each sat contains a proprietary 3" driver and 1" soft-dome Neodymium tweeter with excellent dispersion.

The EXO sats aren't as deep as the Klipsch so I even gained a little desk space.

Listened to "gun-shots" for about two hours yesterday

Pulled every movie and game I had with weapons fire.
Amazing how different they can sound on the two systems.
I'm listening to the Eagles "Melbourne" DVD right now.
Man these puppies are sweet!

I know the "Guitar Center" stores carry the "EXO" system.
If you get a chance read some of the reviews on the Blue Sky site and then go give them a listen!

Digikid · 12-16-07

Very nice and professional work there bud!!!! I wish that I had your talent.

Good luck with your new mods!!!!

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