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  • Re: Everybus photos
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:49:12 -0500
    ...Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:04:12 -0400 > > Electronic keyboards are no better, since these are usually acoustic > jams in the middle of a...
  • Re: Looks like a Westie...
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:41:17 -0400
    ...Karl <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > > > Steven, we now have a new acoustical ducting for that heater which drops > > the sound level emitted from the...
  • Re: upgrading door speakers
    Historical mailing list - Carl Cobb
    Fri, 18 May 2001 16:52:01 -0700
    ...excellent speakers > in the doors of your vanagon: > > I used Boston Acoustic CX4 speakers, I removed the original grills and cut > the cover right...
  • Re: [T2] BOTC 2009 Is over and done... Here are some numbers for you.
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:26:59 -0400
    ...t say I ever imagined playing Rage Against the Machine on acoustic > guitars - but damn that was pretty cool. > > We hit Toronto on the...
  • Re: speaking of POLO
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 01:32:51 +0100
    ...One other example is the US speaker factory Boston Acoustics, they have the name Boston as their TM, maybe the city pays them for...
  • Misc. Parts FS / Free + SC
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Tue, 10 Aug 1999 13:33:28 -0400
    ...Fixable by some creative, industrious soul who wants to have an all-original VW. -- 4 Stock 4" Speakers - Acoustically not the greatest, but they...
  • Re: Engine bay sound dampening
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 2 May 2007 07:32:15 -0700
    ...I thought I'd ask > a targeted question to y'all before acting on this. > I was wondering if a acoustical dampening carpet pad...
  • Free Vanagon??
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jul 1995 21:00:25 -0500
    ...While looking for vintage acoustic musical instruments, we found a friend of ours, but didn't know he lived there. He owned the music...
  • Re: Stereo Wiring
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 2 Sep 1997 03:01:16 UT
    ...I recently installed an after market Sony CD Head Unit, Boston Acoustic 4" speakers, Sub-Woofer and an Amplifier. Wired everything up and it...
  • Re: speakers for stock enclosures
    Historical mailing list - Paul Terry
    Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:44:41 -0500
    ...go steeper than that there are severe problems both electrically and acoustically if I understand crossover theory correctly. This all may be b.s...
  • 90 Wesfalia for sale
    Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
    Sun, 19 Dec 1999 19:52:20 -0500
    ...1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia, 133k miles, white, alloys, power windows & locks, cruise, 10 disk sony cd changer, 4 boston acoustic speakers up front (with...
  • Great Wiper Blades
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:00:37 -0500
    ...Enhanced aero-acoustics for low wind noise . User-friendly lock/unlock provided by unique blade attachment . Ultra flat blade for improved driver visibility To...
  • Re: Vanagon, Rear speaker enclosures- I have them!
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Fri, 3 Oct 2008 15:51:46 -0700
    ...The Boston Acoustics (doped paper cone, butyl surround) in my van are 13 years old, and still going strong - well, as strong as a...
  • Re: undercoating body work
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:02:20 -0700
    ...Wish I had gone with > the acoustic paint instead. Is the undercoating a > hazard in terms of flammability or vapors now that > it is...
  • Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:20:51 -0700
    ...Previous owner did that on my '86 syncro, Boston acoustic speakers, crossover boxes on each side tucked into air channel just forward of door...
  • FS 90 gl weekender and 82 westy
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 22:25:13 EST
    ...new kenwood stereo with new front boston acoustic speakers and new rear kenwood speakers. poptop in great shape. all camping stuff works great with...
  • Re: Suggestions for internet access on the road? (Sort-of Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
    Tue, 30 May 2000 20:01:43 -0700
    ...Or, you can get an acoustic coupler (what! no way!:), hello direct sells them still. good quality, ought to work with a cell phone...
  • Re: 90 Carat doorspeakers
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 30 Jun 2002 08:39:00 -0500
    ...Will repalce the CX4 Boston Acoustics soon with something else(they werein the stock front and rear loc.). By moving the 6" ers down...
  • Re: unique Westy floor covering?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Thu, 9 May 2002 12:27:19 -0400
    ...Hardwood floors" in their Westy? > > > > > > not sue what pergo is , but acoustically, wood is actually a good > transmitter of sound and vibration, i would...
  • Re: Sound deadening
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 24 May 2015 14:29:57 -0700
    ...The acoustician in me needs numbers, man! -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 05/24/2015 11:07...
  • Re: Speaker/Amp Recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:24:32 -0500
    ...Boston Acoustics are really good too and so are MB Quart. Compare the efficiency of the speakers as for each 3 db of efficiency...
  • Re: undercoating body work (MSDS)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 17:39:17 -0700
    ...Wish I had gone with > the acoustic paint instead. Is the undercoating a > hazard in terms of flammability or vapors now that > it is...
  • Re: 68: What is this damnable noise???
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Apr 96 16:29 CST
    ...A substantial minority think that it is a large flat surface vibrating and making an acoustic chamber of the inside of the bus. Then...
  • Re: advice for 6.5" speakers in front doors
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:23:55 -0500
    ...I'm not sure which line of speakers Best Buy considers their best, but I doubt they sell Focal, MB Quart, or Boston Acoustics...
  • Re: subject Re: Vanagon, Rear speaker enclosures- I have them!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 3 Oct 2008 18:49:42 -0700
    ...The Boston Acoustics (doped paper cone, > butyl surround) in my van are 13 years old, and still going strong - > well, as strong as a...
  • Re: [T2] BOTC 2009 Is over and done... Here are some numbers for you.
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:06:10 -0400
    ...t say I ever imagined playing Rage Against the Machine on acoustic >> guitars - but damn that was pretty cool. >> >> We hit Toronto on the...
  • Re: unique Westy floor covering?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Thu, 9 May 2002 14:08:32 EDT
    ...Hardwood floors" in their Westy? > > not sue what pergo is , but acoustically, wood is actually a good transmitter of sound and vibration, i would...
  • Re: Vanagon, Rear speaker enclosures- I have them!
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:10:47 -0700
    Neil, Personally, I like the Boston Acoustics both soundwise and for longevity (actually, I'm a B&W guy, and although they now have...
  • Re: OT music
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:00:55 -0500
    ...His wife sings the lyrics and he does both electric and acoustic guitar on the cut. Prolly never hear that one live in concert...
  • Re: Everybus photos
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:27:32 -0700
    ...Electronic keyboards > are no better, since these are usually acoustic jams in the middle of a > field with no electricity; wandering up with a...
  • Re: Syncro de Mayo-Music
    Historical mailing list - Mark G
    Wed, 21 May 2003 11:55:30 -0400
    ...drum set, but <br>>figured most people would be bringing some acoustic/folky type <br>>instruments. (So I thought...maybe a Djembe or something...
  • Re: Latest on speakers
    Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
    Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:27:47 -0500
    ...Alistair (Boston Acoustic separates) > and Dennis (6x9s in bottom of door). > > > > Just wondering if you are still satisfied or if anyone has other ideas...
  • On Westfalia Air Conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 30 Sep 2002 03:23:54 EDT
    ...probably on the same order as redoing the interior paneling and acoustically insulating the vehicle. With the number of miles on my carcass, its...
  • Re: Sights to see in the plains states (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 02:52:18 -0500
    ...It's called the C Y Stephens auditorium and the acoustics inside there are awesome. Baseball fans can't pass up the site just...
  • Re: Suggestions for internet access on the road? (Sort-of Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Houston
    Wed, 31 May 2000 09:21:30 -0700
    ...then dial using the phone itself. > > Or, you can get an acoustic coupler (what! no > way!:), hello direct sells > them still. good quality, ought...
  • Portable instument amplifiers in Vanagons was Re: Everybus photos
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:23:53 -0700
    ...Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:04:12 -0400 >> >> Electronic keyboards are no better, since these are usually acoustic >> jams in the middle of a...
  • Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:34:45 -0500
    ...Previous > > > owner did that on my '86 syncro, Boston acoustic speakers, crossover > > > boxes on each side tucked into air channel just forward of door...
  • Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:39:24 -0700
    ...Previous > owner did that on my '86 syncro, Boston acoustic speakers, crossover > boxes on each side tucked into air channel just forward of door...
  • Re: Come out of the closet, all (absolutely NVC!)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:34:58 -0800
    ...bass and > :::trumpet bell. (the most crucial part of the instruments > acoustically > :::speaking) I mean talk about an artist. This guy (Joe) was a...
  • Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:35:42 -0500
    ...Previous > owner did that on my '86 syncro, Boston acoustic speakers, crossover > boxes on each side tucked into air channel just forward of door...
  • Re: Great Wiper Blades
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:55:43 -0800
    ...conditions > Revolutionary aerodynamic design with reduced vibration and judder > Enhanced aero-acoustics for low wind noise > User-friendly lock/unlock provided by unique blade...
  • Re: Engine bay sound dampening
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
    Wed, 2 May 2007 11:57:27 -0700
    ...I thought I'd ask > a targeted question to y'all before acting on this. > I was wondering if a acoustical dampening carpet pad...
  • Re: Latest on speakers
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:49:13 -0800
    ...Alistair (Boston Acoustic separates) > and Dennis (6x9s in bottom of door). > > > > Just wondering if you are still satisfied or if anyone has other > ideas...
  • Re: Great Wiper Blades
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:32:39 +0000
    ...conditions > > > > >. > >Revolutionary aerodynamic design with reduced vibration and judder > > > > >. > >Enhanced aero-acoustics for low wind noise > > > > >. > >User-friendly lock/unlock provided by unique blade...
  • IndigeBus Fest October 5th through the 8th
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Sat, 21 Jul 2001 19:50:55 -0400
    ...There are also 8 caves on the property, which will make for excellent acoustics while drumming and/or didgeridoing. There are canoes available for...
  • Re: Anybody - '88 In Dash Stereos with CD Players?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:10:38 -0400
    ...pretty wimpy sound trying to fill a cavernous space with lousy acoustics. I also had a kind of tough time shoving that Kenwood in...
  • Re: undercoating body work
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:30:50 -0400
    ...Wish I had gone with :::> the acoustic paint instead. Is the undercoating a :::> hazard in terms of flammability or vapors now that :::> it is...
  • Re: Stereo time... front speaker question
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:10:03 -0500
    ...Automotive speakers are not acoustic suspension; they do not need a sealed box behind them to provide support and "springiness" from the compressed air...
  • Re: Sound deadening
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 24 May 2015 18:01:34 -0400
    ...The acoustician in me needs numbers, man! > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, > Bend, Ore. > > On 05/24/2015 11:07...
  • You are Invited!
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:49:34 -0400
    ...There are also 8 caves on the property, which will make for excellent acoustics while drumming and/or didgeridoing. There are canoes available for...
  • Re: Vanagon, Rear speaker enclosures- I have them!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 7 Oct 2008 01:45:32 -0400
    ...On Oct 6, 2008, at 3:10 PM, Keith Hughes wrote: > Neil, > > Personally, I like the Boston Acoustics both soundwise and for > longevity > (actually...
  • Re: Great Wiper Blades
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:22:40 -0900
    ...conditions > > > > > > > > > >. > > > >Revolutionary aerodynamic design with reduced vibration and judder > > > > > > > > > >. > > > >Enhanced aero-acoustics for low wind noise > > > > > > > > > >. > > > >User-friendly lock/unlock provided by unique blade...
  • Re: Diesel Westy Engine Replacement Suggestions Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Mon, 27 Sep 1999 10:52:31 -0400
    ...In 1996, using my university studies in acoustics, and observations of how luxury car companies addressed noise and vibration problems, my wife & I poured...
  • Re: Upgraded speakers? (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Sun, 7 Apr 2002 12:29:27 -0400
    ...PO installed a Clarion CD player in my westy, with Boston Acoustics speakers. They are in the back, and with the fader all the...
  • Fwd: Buses at Shelter Valley Folk Festival Labour Day weekend
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Sun, 2 May 2010 09:02:30 -0400
    ...There also tends to be lots of spontaneous acoustic music happeniing continually throughout the camping area. Last year we had about 20 busses come...
  • Re: advice for 6.5" speakers in front doors
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:13:00 -0400
    ...I'm not sure which line >of speakers Best Buy considers their best, but I doubt they sell >Focal, MB Quart, or Boston Acoustics...
  • Re: Westy speaker replacement??
    Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:12:36 -0700
    ...decided to replace these with a set of 3-way Boston Acoustic component speakers. The mid-range is actually a 4.5" and doesn...
  • Re: Radiator vintage?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:26:49 -0800
    ...language,EN,country,EN.html Excellent mikes for stage & studio especially acoustic string instruments and drums :) On Nov 30, 2007 6:46 PM, VW...
  • Re: Vanagon, Rear speaker enclosures- I have them!
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:38:45 -0700
    ...The Boston Acoustics (doped paper cone, > butyl surround) in my van are 13 years old, and still going strong - > well, as strong as a...
  • Re: Vanagon Bass experiment
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:28:04 -0500
    ...I'm not a high-end audiophile, nor is a vanagon a very suitable music room without significant acoustical modifications, so I opted for...