[JYabbz]

According to Luke at Turbulent Labs, the exact measurement for press fitting a magnum driver is 45.6mm and a depth of 9mm. This should be the same for any grado driver as well. I find it easiest to get it to 45mm and hand sand to fit. Hope that helps

 
Thanks man, really appreciated it.

 

[hemipowered007]

According to Luke at Turbulent Labs, the exact measurement for press fitting a magnum driver is 45.6mm and a depth of 9mm. This should be the same for any grado driver as well. I find it easiest to get it to 45mm and hand sand to fit. Hope that helps

 That is absolutely the best way, the only problem is accommodating(or trying to) for shrinkage or expansion. Mine were press fit 2 weeks ago, now they are a little loose. BUT, i didn't seal or use anything on them, just bare wood. I believe one should apply the finish to the "close" dimensions, on the smaller side possibly, then let them cure and "settle" for a few days, Then go back and sand to press fit. Anyone with more experience please chime in. Im going to make another set soon, but i really like the sound of bare untreated limba so far,i don't know if danish oil will alter the sound or not,

 

[Levictus]

 That is absolutely the best way, the only problem is accommodating(or trying to) for shrinkage or expansion. Mine were press fit 2 weeks ago, now they are a little loose. BUT, i didn't seal or use anything on them, just bare wood. I believe one should apply the finish to the "close" dimensions, on the smaller side possibly, then let them cure and "settle" for a few days, Then go back and sand to press fit. Anyone with more experience please chime in. Im going to make another set soon, but i really like the sound of bare untreated limba so far,i don't know if danish oil will alter the sound or not,

You should go for this:
http://t.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-Qt-Clear-Shellac-Traditional-Finish-and-Sealer-00304H/100203332/
Awesome stuff! Wax free shellac won't soak too far into the wood like the Danish oil and gives a great finish with a couple coats. This is what thelostmidrange recommended to me. I use it on the outside and leave the insides naked.

 

[hemipowered007]

Ya I have some shellac in the garage as well. I'm still under the impression that coat after coat even on the outside may be coloring the sound. But hell, who am I kidding I probably won't be able to tell.

 

[indieroll]

Does anyone know how quick turbulent labs sends their drivers? I ordered almost a week and a half ago, living in USA.

 

[fleasbaby]

The drivers take about 3 weeks to arrive...I live in Southern California.

 

[SJWorne]

Slightly off topic from magnums, but has anyone got the dimensions of the vibro cups?  Or would anyone be kind enough to draw me up something with them all on? 

 

 

[chiman]

The drivers take about 3 weeks to arrive...I live in Southern California.

Do they email you when they ship them or a tracking number?
Thanks.

 

[fleasbaby]

Usually...but I forgot to mention, they were on sabbatical until 12/09/2013. I ordered a headband a while back and Jin let me know they would only ship on the ninth...
 
Maybe you should drop him a line and ask?

 

[chiman]

Yes I emailed them how long it takes. But no reply, that was a while ago.
I'll try again.
Thanks.

 

[indieroll]

I can confirm the 9th was the day they shipped mine. I received an email with a tracking number for the headband. I think they don't usually send out the tracking number for their other products from what I'm reading in the FAQ.

 

[fleasbaby]

Funnily enough, mine had a note on the envelope stating that if undelivered the package was to be returned to [insert German address here]. Very odd...didn't notice that the first time I ordered a pair.

 

[indieroll]

What pads/mods would you say you would get a great sound signature for the most amount of genres? HD 414s? Flats? Looking for decent bass response with a slight tame highs.

 

[fleasbaby]

Apparently the drivers were designed with the L-Cush in mind, but my latest build sounded artificially hollow and thin with them. I can only assume this is because they are press-fit this time instead of snugly mounted using foam strips. Fixed the problem by going to flats though. Next stop: TTVJ flats probably, just to see...

 

[rikaldrey]

Hi guys. I'm really curious as to how these perform against higher end Grado's, with MS pro's in terms of detail, separation, and neutrality? If hadn't bought it I would've taken the magnum route. Maybe my next buy if they do compare well in those areas plus the fact they have their own signature, so I can keep them both.