# Latest

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## [IowaDIY 2026](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/iowadiy-2026/672)

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**Author:** [@jr-mac](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/jr-mac)\
**Replies:** 151\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/iowadiy-2026/672 "2026-10-25T14:18:47Z")

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We are scheduled for October 16th and 17th in our usual venue. Personally I plan to be there around dinner time the Thursday before. We’ll post more info as we go.

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## ["Board to death", InDIYana 2027 Theme announcement](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/board-to-death-indiyana-2027-theme-announcement/743)

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**Author:** [@Wolf](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Wolf)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/board-to-death-indiyana-2027-theme-announcement/743 "2026-10-25T04:45:54Z")

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It was an easy and quick decision for next year’s theme. I perused the old list compiled a few years ago on MAC1 and then consulted 3-4 attendees for clarity, just to make sure this wasn’t too easy, but I feel it is stil…

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## [What have I been up to](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/what-have-i-been-up-to/846)

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**Author:** [@R-Carpenter](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/R-Carpenter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/what-have-i-been-up-to/846 "2026-10-23T10:38:53Z")

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Hi All. Haven’t post much as I am finally transitioning from Win7 to Win11 pc. 7 still has all my CNC and 3d modeling software and it was my main machine. It is outdated for everything else but CNC soft runs excellent. …

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## [“New” build - Dave Ellis “Pop-Ellis”](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/new-build-dave-ellis-pop-ellis/434)

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**Author:** [@Getdadams](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Getdadams)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/new-build-dave-ellis-pop-ellis/434 "2026-10-23T00:22:24Z")

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Finally getting around to completing a project I started back in 2019 when I bought the drivers for Dave’s design. Dave discussed this design back in 2005 on AudioCircle and provided me with his design documentation. Som…

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## [Digital (and analog) audio cable connections - best practices](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/digital-and-analog-audio-cable-connections-best-practices/772)

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**Author:** [@4thtry](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/4thtry)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/digital-and-analog-audio-cable-connections-best-practices/772 "2026-10-21T14:31:56Z")

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The idea here is to discuss best practices for connecting a high end digital preamp or CD/DVD player to a digital, DSP based loudspeaker system. What type of cables to use and why? What is the difference between a mon…

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## [Cheap - driver hoard needs to go](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/cheap-driver-hoard-needs-to-go/795)

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**Author:** [@jr-mac](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/jr-mac)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/cheap-driver-hoard-needs-to-go/795 "2026-10-20T18:12:21Z")

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Initially will deliver to Iowa next month, will consider shipping stuff after the event. I have too much stuff, I have paralysis considering which projects to pursue so I absolutely have to downsize in order to move on. …

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## [Great drivers that I'm bringing to Iowa to sell cheap](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/great-drivers-that-im-bringing-to-iowa-to-sell-cheap/798)

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**Author:** [@PWRRYD](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/PWRRYD)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/great-drivers-that-im-bringing-to-iowa-to-sell-cheap/798 "2026-10-19T14:29:15Z")

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If anyone wants to claim dibs on any of these ahead of time: Qty 2 - Peerless 830-883 - new - $60 (sold to Ron E) Qty 4 - Tang Band W3-1364SA - used - $10 each Qty 6 - Tymphany TC9FD18-08 - used - $5…

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## [Hello All!](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/hello-all/835)

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**Author:** [@Mark65](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Mark65)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/hello-all/835 "2026-10-19T02:42:06Z")

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Just joined up today, but many of you know me from the old PE board. And obviously many of you don’t. I’m a pretty good guy, with some decent designs under my belt, but I’ll never call myself an expert, as I have MUCH to…

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## [Your first 'proper' stereo system?](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/your-first-proper-stereo-system/285)

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**Author:** [@Hobi](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Hobi)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/your-first-proper-stereo-system/285 "2026-10-18T20:22:55Z")

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Interested to know where people started their journey. Apart from an awful 2 watt system with plastic speakers, ceramic cartridge and rim drive turntable/’amp’ all in one, my first system was from “Encel Stereo” now go…

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## [DIY Inspires and Torments](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/diy-inspires-and-torments/837)

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**Author:** [@Maynardg](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Maynardg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/diy-inspires-and-torments/837 "2026-10-18T20:12:00Z")

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DIY Iowa rekindled the itch. Noodling on possibilities for the coming year. I’ve been at this 25+ years, what’s one more? Anyone have experience with the Dayton SPA250DSP or SPA500DSP? Share please. Thanks!

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## [Another " Because she let me"](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/another-because-she-let-me/822)

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**Author:** [@Eggguy](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Eggguy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/another-because-she-let-me/822 "2026-10-17T19:21:48Z")

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So being a very frugal guy, such are some of you. I try to use what I have. In this case what I was given at Grand Rapids. Thanks to Ken and Madisound, four Eminence alpha lite 16 Ohm 6.5 mids and 2 scan speak partially …

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## [Unnamed Random Morel Bookshelf Build](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/unnamed-random-morel-bookshelf-build/828)

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**Author:** [@Mattp](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Mattp)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/unnamed-random-morel-bookshelf-build/828 "2026-10-17T17:22:28Z")

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I’m building something almost every week but I rarely post any of them (usually work related or uninteresting) but I figured I would share this one. From my stash: Morel TiCW 638Nd Morel CAT 308 mounted to a Visaton W…

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## [IowaDIY 2026 Auction (No-reserve, all proceeds going to MAC)](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/iowadiy-2026-auction-no-reserve-all-proceeds-going-to-mac/736)

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**Author:** [@tajanes](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/tajanes)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/iowadiy-2026-auction-no-reserve-all-proceeds-going-to-mac/736 "2026-10-17T12:26:00Z")

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The following are being put up for auction (~closing shortly after lunch Saturday at the show) with all proceeds going to MAC. I understand MAC has a PayPal account, thinking good old cash works as well. If you see somet…

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## [Price of wood in 2026](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/price-of-wood-in-2026/831)

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**Author:** [@raddon](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/raddon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/price-of-wood-in-2026/831 "2026-10-16T20:57:05Z")

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Needed 2 sheets of 1/4 BB ply and went to my local wood porn store. The “good old boys” are never happy to see me, they want commercial guys buying many thousands of $$ orders. 2 sheets 1/4" Baltic Birch 60"x60" = $120 …

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## [Multicomp PRO MP011860 5" aluminum cone, plastic dustcap ferrite mid-woofer with copper pole cap](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/multicomp-pro-mp011860-5-aluminum-cone-plastic-dustcap-ferrite-mid-woofer-with-copper-pole-cap/821)

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**Author:** [@tktran303](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/tktran303)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/multicomp-pro-mp011860-5-aluminum-cone-plastic-dustcap-ferrite-mid-woofer-with-copper-pole-cap/821 "2026-10-15T13:29:29Z")

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This is a plastic dust cap that moves with the cone. No under spider venting, small pole vent. Despite a geometric x-max of “only” 4.4mm, the spider is quite large, with 11 corrugations. Here is the free a…

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## [Dayton Ultimax UM12-22 WTB](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/dayton-ultimax-um12-22-wtb/761)

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**Author:** [@6thplanet](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/6thplanet)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/dayton-ultimax-um12-22-wtb/761 "2026-10-15T10:37:14Z")

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Well crap. I killed one. :face\_with\_symbols\_on\_mouth: Anyone have one of the original ones? The only place that seems to have a couple is Amazon…at $332!!!

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## [Waveguide and Horn Design, AKABAK tutorial with Austin](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/waveguide-and-horn-design-akabak-tutorial-with-austin/829)

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**Author:** [@AJM](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/AJM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/waveguide-and-horn-design-akabak-tutorial-with-austin/829 "2026-10-15T01:49:54Z")

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Hello All! Nice to meet several of you at the GR get together this year! I know many are interested in designing waveguides, and I wanted to show my method for simulating in AKABAK simply and easily. I’ve made videos on …

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## [Seven snails a snailing](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/seven-snails-a-snailing/818)

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**Author:** [@Eggguy](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Eggguy)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/seven-snails-a-snailing/818 "2026-10-12T03:08:00Z")

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My cousin in Louisiana asked me to make four of what we call snail bots. He already has one of my originals and he wants to give one to each of his kids for Christmas. We are vacationing together with our wives in S. Car…

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## [WHY? . . . (do we build speakers) . .](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/why-do-we-build-speakers/766)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_Lee](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Steve_Lee)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/why-do-we-build-speakers/766 "2026-10-12T02:00:24Z")

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Is it something about it that satisfies your creativity, your quest for knowledge, pride of accomplishment or seeking truth in a sea of subjectivity?

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## [OB Vans](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/ob-vans/716)

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**Author:** [@tajanes](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/tajanes)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/ob-vans/716 "2026-10-12T01:38:36Z")

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Not sure yet what for the name, but this thread: OB Wans build II, OB Vans, Sons of OB Wan ???, with the 5in beyma coaxial / 10 and 12in 1.5 way woofer build (vs the dual 12s for the OB Wans). Fully covered ~ Vanderste…

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## [The Rubies](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/the-rubies/733)

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**Author:** [@ScottS](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/ScottS)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/the-rubies/733 "2026-10-10T20:23:38Z")

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Coming this fall. This project could wind up as “how to pay too much for the Chachos” - but parts are on hand and I have some reclaimed redwood siding from my parents old house that needs a new purpose. A baffle was cu…

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## [Whatcha bringing to Iowa preview?](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/whatcha-bringing-to-iowa-preview/780)

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**Author:** [@PWRRYD](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/PWRRYD)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/whatcha-bringing-to-iowa-preview/780 "2026-10-10T12:34:57Z")

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Instead of derailing technodanvan’s threads again (sorry man) I decided to start this new thread. I plan to bring my original pair of Chachos so we can have some fun beating on them and comparing them to Scott’s new pro…

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## [Arcam ST5 - will donate proceeds](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/arcam-st5-will-donate-proceeds/580)

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**Author:** [@Crumbs](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/Crumbs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/arcam-st5-will-donate-proceeds/580 "2026-10-09T22:32:28Z")

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Selling Arcam ST5 won in raffle at Axpona. Open to offers but please consider all proceeds will be donated to Operation Food Search. Why? I read the manual, realized it isn’t my thing (I’ll keep using computer + fiber to…

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## [I won't be able to make it this year](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/i-wont-be-able-to-make-it-this-year/819)

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**Author:** [@jabmuh54](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/jabmuh54)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/i-wont-be-able-to-make-it-this-year/819 "2026-10-09T21:24:11Z")

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I hurt my back at work and won’t be able to make it this Year. I am so disappointed.

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## [New Products Thread](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/new-products-thread/75)

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**Author:** [@a4eaudio](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/a4eaudio)\
**Replies:** 149\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/new-products-thread/75 "2026-10-06T10:31:38Z")

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Epique Tweeter!

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## [Kits and other things I could bring to IowaDIY 2026](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/kits-and-other-things-i-could-bring-to-iowadiy-2026/773)

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**Author:** [@technodanvan](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/technodanvan)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/kits-and-other-things-i-could-bring-to-iowadiy-2026/773 "2026-10-06T01:21:38Z")

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I have some kits I purchased when Meniscus closed shop that I’m not sure I’ll be making. I could salvage the individual drivers for something else of course, but I had the crossovers upgraded and made for me at the time.…

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## [It's happening.... again](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/its-happening-again/720)

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**Author:** [@6thplanet](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/6thplanet)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/its-happening-again/720 "2026-10-05T10:39:41Z")

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Well it’s a few weeks since the PE gathering and the bug has bitten. I’ve been wanting to do the coax thing for years and after a brief chat with the coax king, Mr Jones, it’s happening. I have been holding out for an R…

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## [Montreal rocker Sass Jordan is dead at 63](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/montreal-rocker-sass-jordan-is-dead-at-63/816)

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**Author:** [@LingGowa](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/LingGowa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/montreal-rocker-sass-jordan-is-dead-at-63/816 "2026-10-04T17:02:20Z")

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RIP

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## [A New Technique for performing Loudspeaker Groundplane Measurements Announced in online Whitepaper](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/a-new-technique-for-performing-loudspeaker-groundplane-measurements-announced-in-online-whitepaper/815)

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**Author:** [@CharlieLaub](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/CharlieLaub)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/a-new-technique-for-performing-loudspeaker-groundplane-measurements-announced-in-online-whitepaper/815 "2026-10-04T06:17:16Z")

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In case this news does not reach you via another forum… I have just completed a whitepaper on groundplane measurements for loudspeakers. This reviews existing techniques and presents a new one that I recently developed.…

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## [Getting Ready for Iowa Maybe?](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/getting-ready-for-iowa-maybe/719)

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**Author:** [@technodanvan](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/u/technodanvan)\
**Replies:** 92\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://discourse.midwestaudio.club/t/getting-ready-for-iowa-maybe/719 "2026-10-02T02:56:53Z")

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I’m trying to put something together for Iowa. I might bring a 3D printed Mechano23 with me just for grins but I would prefer to have something that was wholly my own design and I’m totally running out of time. Long sto…

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