Dual 10" 550 opinions

[redbenjoe]

finally - a year later --got the two 550 side bars ( thanks blasterpunk )
plus the deck door -- not yet totally installed ( thanks fresh produce )
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need input about the side bars

1. see photo #3 --thats how its been all these months - with just the stainless cabinet vertical bars --
they look great to me
so - perhaps i should forget the ' official' 550 bars and leave it ' as -is ' ??

2. should i keep the stainless bars on there -
and install the 550 bars on the sides --as the photos show ? ( ie - use BOTH ) ??

3. eliminate the stainless bars - just intsall the 550 bars ?

4. if the stainless bars are gone --
then ...............
should the 550 bars be installed on the sides on the box ( as shown )

OR -- should the 550 bars be inserted into the front case -- exactly where the stainless bars are now ??
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btw --i wont trust that handle with the extra case weight plus 10 D cells -
so that strap WILL be installed ... under and around the case with secure OAK brackets

 

[floyd]

i like the bars on the sides better . also i would remove the other bars on the front.
just my opinion

 

[BoomboxLover48]

The way side bars are attached looks practical with the current design.
The top face rectangular trim in silver color which is covering the dials is hiding the good looks of the speaker rings. I'm sure the front steel bars in the front will not exist with the original bars.

 

[redbenjoe]

thanks -- so far ........

 

[Fatdog]

I call MF'n DIBS!!!

 

[redbenjoe]

that swell bobbo - - :spam:
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but what is your artistic opinion re the matter // decision in question here ?

and -- anybody else ?

 

[redbenjoe]

|-) |-) |-)
bump

 

[stormsven]

Love all
just - were are the LED VUs

 

[im_alan_partridge]

Ira, i think i actually prefer the original smaller front bars rather than the bigger side bars

On the subject of the handle, are you going to try and fit one that runs along the whole length of the top of the box, also how heavy is this monster going to be weighing in at when finished.

Looking good mate

 

[redbenjoe]

thanks alan --
the handle is the jvc m70 --i have often carried this around -- even with batteries --
my guess is the total weight is about 25 pounds --
perhaps similar to the high end // high power 3 piecers -

not sure if the wider handle will make it stronger ?

but i do know that the heavy duty 2" wide strap can yank it about with ease and security

 

[Alberto]

Ira, I like the bigger 550 roll bars on the side. Roll bars should extend pass the speaker grills so if the radio happens to fall on its face it will protect them from damage. I would remove the other three because from what I see in the photos the speakers extends beyond these bars so they serve no purpose.

 

[oldskool69]

I call MF'n DIBS!!!

Nobody work his wood like Ira does!

Looks great my friend!

 

[redbenjoe]

Ira, I like the bigger 550 roll bars on the side. Roll bars should extend pass the speaker grills so if the radio happens to fall on its face it will protect them from damage. I would remove the other three because from what I see in the photos the speakers extends beyond these bars so they serve no purpose.

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thanks alberto --
one funny thought ---these 10" grills are from real jvc 550 models -
and believe it or not --their thickness with the heavy steel mesh --plus their very pronounced convex curvature..
seem to make them even stronger than the ' protective' roll bars

 

[Alberto]

LOL!! I'm sure they are, but if you are going to install roll bars they should look like they are there to protect the speaker grills. Looking practical is the key.

 

[hemiguy2006]

LOL!! I'm sure they are, but if you are going to install roll bars they should look like they are there to protect the speaker grills. Looking practical is the key.

I was thinking the same thing!
Looking good Ira. How does it sound now with actual 10inch woofers installed now?
Those woofers look beefy

 

[redbenjoe]

thanks frank --
sounds bigger // better // deeper
and more solid than an m90

 

[redbenjoe]

slowly but slowly
this big sucker is getting ALL finished this week --
tonite - i whipped in the roll-bars
tomorrow is odds n ends n touch-up day ( unless its sunny and there is twa.. on the beach

 

[Cpl-Chronic]

VERY Impressive!!!! Love it!!!

DISCO that thing......




















just kidding...it looks awesome indeed!!!


Cheers,
Cpl

 

[redbenjoe]

thanks

 

[redbenjoe]

now have the correct RC 550 deck door --will pop that on later