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Rope caulking Forte's?

Last post 11-01-2004 10:26 AM by Audio Flynn. 6 replies.
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  • 10-30-2004 4:33 AM

    • robster
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    Rope caulking Forte's?

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    O.K. I just got my Forte' 1's crossovers modified by DeanG. Should I rope caulk the horns,and or use dampening material,what kind? I did a search for past posts,but my brain is now hurting. Where do I find instructions on how to do so? and is it really worth the effort.
    Thanks so very much for all and any help.
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  • 10-30-2004 4:56 AM In reply to

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    Re: Rope caulking Forte's?

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    I tried rope caulk on my chorus 2s, and lost most of their sweet midrange. try it, Im sure it will kill your midrange also.
    Robert Kohler, SW Florida

  • 10-30-2004 8:12 AM In reply to

    Re: Rope caulking Forte's?

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    Really subjective comment.


    i thought about doing this for a while.

    I was concerned about the same result a low volume.

    But with over 25 watts of nasty rock and roll they could be better.

    I do not like my Chorus IIs too loud.

    I think haveing the cosoover in the cabinet at high volumes is a detriment.
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  • 10-30-2004 9:13 AM In reply to

    Re: Rope caulking Forte's?

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    I don't have Fortes, but do have Cornwalls and I did some rope caulking on the squawker. I didn't do all of it, I thought it took away some of the sound. With three different amps, I have found that the amount of rope caulk from the magnet towards the mouth of the horn varied from 2 - 4" on the squawker. You may have to try a few combinations.
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  • 11-01-2004 7:57 AM In reply to

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    Why would you need to caulk a plastic/composite horn it certainly is not going to ring? No damping required here folks!
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  • 11-01-2004 8:09 AM In reply to

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    Re: Rope caulking Forte's?

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    Anyone else think the term "rope caulking" sounds a tad kinky?
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  • 11-01-2004 10:26 AM In reply to

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    Why would you need to caulk a plastic/composite horn it certainly is not going to ring? No damping required here folks!

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    It may not ring in the sense of a metal horn; but at higher SPL it would be inferred it would resonate.

    Either from the mid itself or from the woofer backwave.
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