by Paul | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
First job is to test the voice coils. In the case of this image, I am testing the LF voicecoil which should measure about 5.4 Ohms +/- 0.2 Ohms DCR. Little point in buying new foam surrounds if the voicecoil has been damaged. Once the cone is removed a more thorough...
by Paul | Jun 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are well published and disturbing facts and figures about the detrimental effects of fine dust created in woodworking, as well as the dangers of un-treated solder fumes. Whilst already aware of these things and taking precautions, the review of safety procedures...
by Paul | May 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Reference Fidelity Components Privacy Notice Reference Fidelity Components (RFC) provides acoustic engineering and bespoke manufacturing and refurbishment services for discerning individuals. The personal data RFC collects enables them to deliver the services that...
by Paul | Nov 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
You’ll see many variations for loudspeaker cabinets, including vented (and ported), transmission lines, aperiodic , horn loaded and sealed boxes. This article attempts to describe some of the benefits of ported loudspeaker enclosures, dispelling some myths and...
by Paul | Jun 2, 2015 | Loudspeaker Refurbishment
Here, we have a brief overview of the complete restoration and upgrading of a legendary pair of JBL4311 loudspeakers. These, reportedly, have sold more pairs world-wide than any other loudspeaker, and whilst these are an original pair fro the early 1970s (they first...
by Paul | Jun 2, 2015 | Loudspeaker Refurbishment
This is an example of recent loudspeaker refurbishment and upgrading work undertaken by RFC. This pair of Impulse H2s arrived very much the worse for wear! Problems with this pair (drivers already removed) included: Damaged Mid drivers Damaged mid horns All...
by Paul | Oct 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
RFC’s brief report from this year’s National Audio Show at Whittlebury: RFC was delighted to be providing our Reference Rhapsody Loudspeakers for the Albarry Music Room at this year’s NAS at Whittlebury. This year was our first year exhibiting and...
by Paul | Jul 19, 2014 | Building The Reference Rhapsody Loudspeakers
The final instalment in this series of articles.Following completion of cabinet construction, completion works for the Reference Rhapsody loudspeakers includes timber surface finishing, fitting of crossovers, ports, drivers and internal wiring. Here, the cabinets...
by Paul | Jul 16, 2014 | Building The Reference Rhapsody Loudspeakers
If you’ve been following the posts thus far, you’ll see parts of the Reference rhapsody loudspeakers gradually taking shape. Here we have progress on the stands which now have had their gold plated adjustable feet epoxy glued into place. One stand has...
by Paul | Jul 10, 2014 | Building The Reference Rhapsody Loudspeakers
Continued. Our Hifi News pages continues to detail progress on the build of one of our Reference Fidelity Components’ Reference Rhapsody Loudspeakers. CNC machining of the main speaker cabinet Panels results in precision cuts to ensure that everything...
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