The Monolith open baffle planar array

HAL · September 06, 2018, 07:38:05 PM

Got both of The Monoliths running today and will be doing listening trials over the next few days.

HAL · September 08, 2018, 02:07:03 PM

The Monoliths are sounding very good and still some measurements to go.

These will be going to CAF2018 after getting the finish done.

Nick B · September 08, 2018, 02:52:51 PM

Quote from: HAL on September 08, 2018, 02:07:03 PM
The Monoliths are sounding very good and still some measurements to go.

These will be going to CAF2018 after getting the finish done.

Just curious...how much of a break in is involved with these?

HAL · September 08, 2018, 08:06:21 PM

I will let you know when they have more time on them. Sounds good with only a few hours on them so far.

HAL · October 02, 2018, 08:53:08 AM

Took about 50 hours of play to get the planars and woofers to sound their best.

Luckily a lot of that was music and not just test signals!

The Monoliths speakers for CAF2018 are this set, so will be ready for the first day.

Waiting on the finish to be completed.

Nick B · October 02, 2018, 09:26:50 AM

Quote from: HAL on October 02, 2018, 08:53:08 AM
Took about 50 hours of play to get the planars and woofers to sound their best.

Luckily a lot of that was music and not just test signals!

The Monoliths speakers for CAF2018 are this set, so will be ready for the first day.

Waiting on the finish to be completed.

Congrats 👍

HAL · October 04, 2018, 04:24:28 PM

First picture of The Monoliths open baffle planar top after finishing. I like it!

HAL · October 13, 2018, 12:19:34 PM

The modular servo subs and HX300 amp cabinets are finished and ready to get the drivers, amps and wiring installed.

Also got a nice front picture of the open baffle top before Jay packed them and now on the way.

HAL · October 15, 2018, 11:05:36 AM

Servo subs ready for check-out.

rollo · October 15, 2018, 12:58:54 PM

Looking great Hal.

charles

HAL · October 15, 2018, 01:35:43 PM

Charles,
Thanks. See you at CAF.

HAL · October 18, 2018, 09:17:18 AM

The Monoliths in final form for CAF2018.

System is wired and getting ready to do some listening.

HAL · November 10, 2018, 06:26:32 AM

Greg Weaver for EnjoyTheMusic.com got to stop by at CAF2018 for a listen. Here is his show report section with The Monoliths.

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/Capital_Audiofest_2018/page3.htm

P.I. · November 10, 2018, 12:43:15 PM

Quote from: HAL on November 10, 2018, 06:26:32 AM
Greg Weaver for EnjoyTheMusic.com got to stop by at CAF2018 for a listen. Here is his show report section with The Monoliths.

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/Capital_Audiofest_2018/page3.htm

great review, Rich! Good onya'.

HAL · November 10, 2018, 01:46:34 PM

Thanks Dave!

It was a team effort!

doug s, you should have heard the GTA room this year. The two OB 6x12's were actually working correctly this time! They fixed the problem they had last year. I have the same OB 6x12's in my listening room that I built and now they sound the same. They did not last year.