camross Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I am planning on building the new CNO -Grande from Troels Gravesen. I was looking at the DTQWT but after a slightly smaller foot print, the prices for the two kits I believe are quite similar. My main question is has anyone built or heard one of the CNO kits? I have a full workshop and large bed CNC so plan on building all the cabinets and will be seeking some help to solder up all the crossovers. If any one else is interested in the same kit, I will be happy to share Dwgs and cut cabinets on the CNC. http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/CNO-GRANDE.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiya Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 What about having a crack at these ones - slightly larger footprint and would sound awesome http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/The-Loudspeaker.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wozza_Lee Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 'slightly larger' lols 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camross Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 10 hours ago, hiya said: What about having a crack at these ones - slightly larger footprint and would sound awesome http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/The-Loudspeaker.htm Thanks very helpful just slightly larger that my current speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewantsmoore Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 13/11/2019 at 3:09 PM, camross said: My main question is has anyone built or heard one of the CNO kits? I had a play with the nexel drivers used. If the cabinet is the right height for you, and bass output is enough, then I'm sure you won't be disappointed. TG does great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9X Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Good grief, he knows how to charge for xovers*. As well as the overpriced and unnecessary bootique caps, you have to pony up to buy PTFE silver plated wire and gold terminal strips. Plus pay the additional shipping and duties to here. Fair dinkum. * I know I've b*tched about it before, but I'd never read the full parts list, just assumed it was L/C/R components only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9X Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 14/11/2019 at 10:00 PM, hiya said: What about having a crack at these ones - slightly larger footprint and would sound awesome http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/The-Loudspeaker.htm Better drivers, but not his best implementation. If you're over 40 the Fostex are likely a massive waste of money. You could easily source your own drivers and implement it actively for less than his kit price. On 15/11/2019 at 8:35 AM, camross said: just slightly larger that my current speakers. About the same size as my old surrounds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 13/11/2019 at 5:09 AM, camross said: My main question is has anyone built or heard one of the CNO kits? yep, I have CNO-25, what would you like to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camross Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 22/11/2019 at 8:07 AM, kukynas said: yep, I have CNO-25, what would you like to know? Have you been happy with the sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 very happy, have them almost 5 years and so far best sounding speakers I've had, but I have smallish size room (18m2) so don't need big speakers... clear, natural sounding speakers which disappear in the space with pinpoint imaging, give them good crossover and electronics feeding them and you have excellent sounding system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDR Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Did you ever build them, I am thinking the same and am interested in your impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theok Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) I too am now Interested in the Seas CNO Grande. Anyone here build them and your impressions? I can source drivers from Wes components here in Sydney. But this is a closed kit with no.published crossover component values. May try to convince Jantzen Audio to sell me only the crossover kit. Not holding my breath though. They like to sell you the complete kit only. Edited September 29, 2020 by theok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell66 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 1:54 PM, theok said: I too am now Interested in the Seas CNO Grande. Anyone here build them and your impressions? I can source drivers from Wes components here in Sydney. But this is a closed kit with no.published crossover component values. May try to convince Jantzen Audio to sell me only the crossover kit. Not holding my breath though. They like to sell you the complete kit only. No they don't. They are happy to sell just the crossover. All the prices are listed separately so you can see exactly what they will cost They even seperate it for level one, two and three builds if available and then will well you just the upgrade parts later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell66 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I don't actually have the CNO speakers, i have the Jentzen Seas ER, I think they are called. Which would be a driver level down from these. Using a bigger cabinet and larger bass driver. I can upgrade to these drivers later if I wish. So I can't help with the sound of these, only to say my speakers are amazing, i would happily compare them to anything at any price and know i would still be happy with mine. He calls himself DIY but he is not really, you have to think driver companies get him to build speakers for them so they can show there drivers off at shows. They would not do that if there were better options. I bet these speakers would sound better than mine without the absolute full range, but then add two subs and your done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theok Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, russell66 said: No they don't. They are happy to sell just the crossover. All the prices are listed separately so you can see exactly what they will cost They even seperate it for level one, two and three builds if available and then will well you just the upgrade parts later. Ok. Thats good to know. I may just pull the trigger on these. Cant go wrong with Troels designs being a pro speaker designer and one of the best out there. Edited October 4, 2020 by theok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camross Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 On 30/07/2020 at 5:13 AM, DJDR said: Did you ever build them, I am thinking the same and am interested in your impressions. No I ended up building the DTQWT-Mk111 instead link below: https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/messenger/457536/?tab=comments#comment-1871501 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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