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Lakadian		#1 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 6:24:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Groups: Newbie Joined: 7/7/2012(UTC) Posts: 8		I just bought two subs from my local music store for $75. Not each. For both. I bought it because I'm building a couple of 2x10 bass guitar cabinets and was going to use the speakers. Then I decided to do a bit of research. I don't have a pic available, but I'm trying to figure out what I have. The control plate reads: Bob Carver's (this is actually in script) SUNFIRE LABORATORIES PROFESSIONAL I've searched pics online and other than the print it looks exactly like a "True Subwoofer Mk2" with a few exceptions. The entire cab is coated with a rough, durable textured finish, the power cable is hardwired in and the most notable difference I've seen when compared to ANY pics I've been able to track down are the two diagonal bars that run corner to corner in front of the speakers on each side. It has metal corner covers like you'd find on most pro-audio cabs or guitar cabs with a black finish. The bars are actually welded to the opposing corners. The weld is fantastic. I know this sounds like a ridiculous observation to make, but it was actually one of the first things that tipped me that what I had was worth looking into. So... What do I have here, gents? Is it old? If so, how old? Is it worth my while to sell the cabs and buy other 10's? Do I now own two fantastic, if rather short, end tables? I look forward to hearing your professional opinions. Thanks for your time!
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oldtexasdog		#2 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 8:55:25 AM(UTC)
Medals: Rank: TO-264 Member Groups: Member Joined: 10/7/2010(UTC) Posts: 3,157 Location: Texas Was thanked: 95 time(s) in 89 post(s) Gave Thanks: 82 times		Welcome to the forum. A Pic would be very helpfull. There are two holes in Daddy's head where all the money goes.
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TNRabbit		#3 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 12:04:53 PM(UTC)
Medals: Rank: TO-247 Member Groups: Member Joined: 1/14/2009(UTC) Posts: 2,770 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Was thanked: 223 time(s) in 172 post(s) Gave Thanks: 90 times		Welcome! I, too, am intrigued by what you've found. I've never heard of that particular configuration & would like to see pics..... TNRabbit My 5.1 & 2 Channel System: Sunfire Theater Grand-IV Processor Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature 400~7 Amplifier Carver SD/A-360 CDP Benchmark DAC-1 Digital-to-Analog Converter Sony Multi-Disc Player (SACD/DVD-A) Active bi-amping via Ashly crossover & 2 Rane PEQ-15 Parametric EQs Carver AL-III Main Speakers Sunfire CRS-3C Center Speaker Sunfire CRS-3 Surround Speakers Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer "elgrau" wrote: "You're a freak'in genius Herr Rabbit!" "martin1970" wrote: "Left to his own devices, Bob would probably build something that looked like a turd and sounded like the breath of angels."
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weitrhino		#4 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 1:50:37 PM(UTC)
Medals: Rank: TO-247L Member Groups: Search Party, Administration, Moderator Joined: 1/19/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,909 Location: North Carolina Was thanked: 173 time(s) in 157 post(s) Gave Thanks: 211 times		Main System:180 Tube Monoblocks, ALS Plats, Oppo BDP-93, TD-1400, TX-11b, Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp, C-9, Dual CS 505-1 Bedroom System: M500t, DTL-200, C-16, TX-11a In Reserve: Sunfire Ultimate Receiver, M500 MkII, AV-634 (2), TD-1440 Blue Mouth Promotions LLC Where the music matters most!
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SteveFord		#5 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 3:23:23 PM(UTC)
Medals: Rank: TO-264 Member Groups: Moderator, Administration Joined: 12/25/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,716 Was thanked: 218 time(s) in 182 post(s) Gave Thanks: 12 times		That sounds like they were thinking about going into DJ gear, doesn't it? Lots of old junk all over the place.
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Lakadian		#6 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 4:20:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Groups: Newbie Joined: 7/7/2012(UTC) Posts: 8		Perhaps now the thread is not "worthless" as you so eloquently suggested. Sorry to have wasted your time thus far. At any rate, does anyone have any suggestions now? By they way, notice that some moron couldn't throw a drop cloth over one of them before apparently spray painting something and got overspray on both speaker and crossbar.
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TNRabbit		#7 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 4:30:46 PM(UTC)
Medals: Rank: TO-247 Member Groups: Member Joined: 1/14/2009(UTC) Posts: 2,770 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Was thanked: 223 time(s) in 172 post(s) Gave Thanks: 90 times		I don't think weitrhino intended any disrespect. That's a common way (across the entire internet) to goad someone into posting pics on something of interest. You csan contact Sunfire (or perhaps Bill or Rita at Bob Carver Audio Repair) with the serial number & they should be able to give you the details. TNRabbit My 5.1 & 2 Channel System: Sunfire Theater Grand-IV Processor Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature 400~7 Amplifier Carver SD/A-360 CDP Benchmark DAC-1 Digital-to-Analog Converter Sony Multi-Disc Player (SACD/DVD-A) Active bi-amping via Ashly crossover & 2 Rane PEQ-15 Parametric EQs Carver AL-III Main Speakers Sunfire CRS-3C Center Speaker Sunfire CRS-3 Surround Speakers Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer "elgrau" wrote: "You're a freak'in genius Herr Rabbit!" "martin1970" wrote: "Left to his own devices, Bob would probably build something that looked like a turd and sounded like the breath of angels."
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Lakadian		#8 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 4:34:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Groups: Newbie Joined: 7/7/2012(UTC) Posts: 8		Oh, I know. My feelings weren't hurt or anything. lol I was just poking. sry
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SteveFord		#9 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 4:35:58 PM(UTC)
Medals: Rank: TO-264 Member Groups: Moderator, Administration Joined: 12/25/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,716 Was thanked: 218 time(s) in 182 post(s) Gave Thanks: 12 times		That's a new one on me - good find, though! Lots of old junk all over the place.
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DaveStL		#10 Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 4:45:46 PM(UTC)
Medals: Rank: TO-39 Member Groups: Member Joined: 3/22/2011(UTC) Posts: 490 Location: St Louis, MO Was thanked: 21 time(s) in 18 post(s) Gave Thanks: 24 times		Now that you mention it, these are on ebay right now: Dominator plate amp Dominator driver Dave --it's close enough for jazz....
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