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Post by Boomzilla on May 19, 2022 13:36:51 GMT -5
Publisher's guidance for artwork says:
Vector artwork in EPS format is preferred when available.
Otherwise, TIF with a minimum resolution of 600dpi is also acceptable.
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Post by leonski on May 19, 2022 22:59:23 GMT -5
AGreed. GOOD Drawings.
But? Isn't a roots-style 'blower' available public domain? Or do you need an 'original' work?
I think I would have SHOT myself trying to get these done in Sketchup!
EPS, eh? That's what I miss about photoshop. It'd open darn near any file / format you could find. Except that crap from Microsoft from years ago....
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Post by Boomzilla on May 20, 2022 17:58:04 GMT -5
There are plenty of public domain clips available on the internet, but…
The majority are “royalty free” only for personal use. By publishing such art in a commercial book, we’d essentially be selling that artwork for profit. For this reason, my publisher requires written permission for any non-original art. I’d have wasted far more time & effort chasing permissions than doing my own illustrations.
I did try to hire an engineer to do the drawings, but she lacked the artistic ability needed. I then tried to hire a commercial artist, but he lacked the required familiarity with industrial production equipment. Although I had some learning curve to overcome, and although I claim no particular artistic abilities, I eventually prevailed.
About half my diagrams, I created completely from scratch (like the Roots blower), and the other half I developed from photographs that my clients were generous enough to share with me (like the floating-roof tank cutaway).
All’s well that ends well!
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Post by leonski on May 20, 2022 18:02:06 GMT -5
Just my OPINION, but in this day and age, an engineer who could not do a satisfactory rendering?
Not on MY hire list.....
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Post by Boomzilla on May 20, 2022 18:15:14 GMT -5
Just my OPINION, but in this day and age, an engineer who could not do a satisfactory rendering? Not on MY hire list..... The “average” engineer graduating these days not only has mediocre graphics skills but also lacks technical writing abilities. I work with a broad variety of engineers (chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil). The most recent report I received from a P.E. was an entire printed page of text that contained but three massively run-on sentences. Sadly, this type of technical writing is becoming more common. It’s not unusual for me to see resumes with spelling and grammar errors. |
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Post by Boomzilla on May 21, 2022 14:49:00 GMT -5
I watched an (old) Andrew Robinson YouTube about his "10 best" speakers over the years. Thought I'd throw in my own faves... So in no particular order:
Klipsch La Scala (the original, not the oversized new ones) - These work best with tube amps. Fact. Yes, they're colored; No, they don't have bass any better than little wimpy bookshelf speakers; Yes, they're dead in the WAF sweepstakes, and No, they aren't cheap. But with the right tube amp, they'll bring tears to your eyes. They may not be accurate, but whatever they've got, you'll recognize it and realize that you just weren't getting it from any other speaker you've owned.
KEF 103.2 - Before KEF went AWOL with concentric drivers, the 103.2 was the model to have. They imaged! The speakers just disappeared & left a holographic soundstage, and that's what for.
Avalon Symbol - Like the KEF above, the Avalons just disappeared and left music all around the room. Amazing!
Revel F-30 - These big bruisers wanted power, but when fed with a high-current amp, wow!
Dahlquist DQ-10a - All the '70s reviews that trashed these speakers were listening with inadequate amps. These speakers want POWER and lots of current to boot. I played mine with an Adcom GFA-1 cube, and they sat up & sang. Wish I still had my pair.
Tekton Pendragon - I kind of wish I'd kept these too... Yes, there was a discontinuity where the crossover occurred, but they would sound dynamic at low levels, and then shake the rafters when asked to. Couldn't touch them for the price they sold (sell?) for.
Klipsch Cornwalls - Another speaker where the 15" woofer was crossed over to the midrange horn with an audible soft range in-between. Despite that, the relaxed bass and pleasant treble made these a winner.
Klipsch RP-600m bookshelf speakers - I own these now. Move them out in the room and they disappear like the KEFs mentioned above and the Avalon Symbols. Stupid transparent for the price. You can't go wrong.
Magnepan LRS - These need to be played above the level I normally listen at to "come alive." But when you crank them, they can surprise...
Definitive Technology BP series - Any of these throw an amazing soundstage due to their rear tweeters. Maybe not the flattest speakers on the market, but set them up right and your jaw will drop.
Now tomorrow, I might think of a different 10 to smile upon, but for now, I liked (and still like) all the above.
Boom
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Post by leonski on May 21, 2022 17:01:11 GMT -5
I see 3x Klipsch which is a 'tell'.....
But also? Maggies which is a little off your mark AS I SEE IT
The Dahlquist was an Aspirational speaker many years ago. As was the AR3a, and later the BRAUN (real ?German, at that point) Triamp.....LV1020//////
Me? I'd LOVE to auditon to own a pair of KLIPSCH Forte IV mkIV.
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Post by housetech on May 22, 2022 13:59:28 GMT -5
I really liked the AR 3a and would like to hear them again today. Are they as good as I remember? Needed power (sealed).
Rock on, Garth. JBL L100 pissed off the neighbors, I loved them.
Can't remember the models, but use to like old Klipsch a lot.
I find B&W over priced, but the $60k Nautilus...omg. 802D are very nice.
Listening to Robinson comment on different things he likes, figured out, I'm not a purist, don't need ruler flat. I like a little roll-off and warmer (that coming from a Monitor Audio fan, lol) Honestly I find "that British sound" appealing.
Monitor Audio GS20 ain't bad.
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Post by audiobill on May 22, 2022 15:14:43 GMT -5
“Ruler flat” is an anechoic measurement attribute. What matters most is in-room response, and for most people that means a 6db lift from 200 hz down to 20 hz, and a fall off of about 1db per octave from 1 khz out to 20 khz.
Look up “target or house curves” for more on this.
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Post by leonski on May 22, 2022 22:37:10 GMT -5
I really liked the AR 3a and would like to hear them again today. Are they as good as I remember? Needed power (sealed). Rock on, Garth. JBL L100 pissed off the neighbors, I loved them. Can't remember the models, but use to like old Klipsch a lot. I find B&W over priced, but the $60k Nautilus...omg. 802D are very nice. Listening to Robinson comment on different things he likes, figured out, I'm not a purist, don't need ruler flat. I like a little roll-off and warmer (that coming from a Monitor Audio fan, lol) Honestly I find "that British sound" appealing. Monitor Audio GS20 ain't bad. Brother had a pair of JBL 4311 which I think was the same as the L100 but for studio use. Me? I had PERFECT copy in the form of RSL 3600 studio monitors. A SoCal 'boutique' brand which found its way into more than a few studios. SAME 12" 3-way / white woofer / level control speaker. Box within fractions of an Inch and RSL used what I think was a Superior HF driver in the form of a 1" (give or take) dome tweeter with diffuser..... And House? At teh 60K$ price point, you have a LOT of stuff to choose from. I don't know for sure, but I'd expect Focal and Wilson to have some stuff there. Real competition. Even the 30 series Magnepan! |
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Post by audiobill on May 23, 2022 5:05:47 GMT -5
Magnepan 30.7s are only about $30k....
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Post by KeithL on May 23, 2022 8:49:28 GMT -5
That seems pretty normal...
You might want to look at a full-on vector drawing program like Adobe Illustrator if you plan to do this a lot. (Or Inkscape, which is free, and supposedly pretty decent, although I generally prefer Adobe apps in terms of overall usability.)
Publisher's guidance for artwork says: Vector artwork in EPS format is preferred when available. Otherwise, TIF with a minimum resolution of 600dpi is also acceptable. |
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Post by Boomzilla on May 23, 2022 11:21:51 GMT -5
That seems pretty normal...
You might want to look at a full-on vector drawing program like Adobe Illustrator if you plan to do this a lot. (Or Inkscape, which is free, and supposedly pretty decent, although I generally prefer Adobe apps in terms of overall usability.)
This was a one-time task. I used Photoshop Elements because I already owned it. Better programs are surely available, thanks, but I won’t need them. |
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Post by leonski on May 23, 2022 16:13:27 GMT -5
That seems pretty normal...
You might want to look at a full-on vector drawing program like Adobe Illustrator if you plan to do this a lot. (Or Inkscape, which is free, and supposedly pretty decent, although I generally prefer Adobe apps in terms of overall usability.)
Publisher's guidance for artwork says: Vector artwork in EPS format is preferred when available. Otherwise, TIF with a minimum resolution of 600dpi is also acceptable. Adobe 'monthly' model discourages the less than intense user......I wonder how much for 'the works' if you own a working business? |
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Post by leonski on May 23, 2022 16:15:27 GMT -5
Magnepan 30.7s are only about $30k.... Sure......Save the 30k and knockout a wall, add dedicated power and room treatments..... Save a couple grand for a 'weekend in Vegas' and see a show...... |
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Post by audiobill on May 23, 2022 17:49:55 GMT -5
Actually, a 30.7 ( with its four panels) price is less than twice the price of a 20.7 pair, which Absolute Sound has concluded betters anything under $100k.
Hmmmm, my wife loves my 3.6/r…..
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Post by leonski on May 23, 2022 19:18:07 GMT -5
I wouldn't even THINK of the 30s unless I had at least 400 square feet TO START. And than with a 10 foot ceiling for a 4000 cubic foot room..... Call it about 22x18. You'll also need at minimum a PAIR of pretty beefy subs and you may want to consider the DWM Mid-Bass panels, too..... Maybe 25x16? I wouldn't know WHERE to start with how many and how powerful an amp system to get. www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-15hmk2Dual.htmlCouple of THESE from HSU Research with 'variable' tuning..... You see where I'm headed? 30 grand for speakers and the OTHER 30 to finish the job! |
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Post by audiobill on May 24, 2022 5:51:15 GMT -5
And if you had 14,400 cubic feet, 630 wpc into 4 ohms and the budget?
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Post by leonski on May 24, 2022 18:29:27 GMT -5
I'd audition Klipsch Corner Horns and <100 watts per speaker.......Or some OTHER high sensitivity speaker. That's a big space! 14,400 Cubic Feet? Roughly 25x40 with a 14 foot ceiling? a HUGE space.... Still and all? Point remains. IF you had 60 grand floating around? Don't buy 60 large in speaker. Spread it around a little and even spend time and other assets ON THE ROOM.... I'd even squirrel away a couple grand for a couple days In Vegas and catch a good show or more...... And while I'm a big Magnepan fan? I'd be open to 'other'. And for the room you propose? Might even have to spend the Big Bucks on one of the REALLY Big OLED from LG or maybe a high-zoot projector....  ? |
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Post by leonski on May 24, 2022 18:30:40 GMT -5
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