Sorry for the delay. Contract is signed and we are good to go. I don't have a unique URL for the group rate, but if you want to call, you can book your reservation. Just mention that you're with the Midwest Audio Club event. Group rate is $129+tax per night. I noticed you can go online and use AARP, AAA, etc. You might do better than the group rate!
Best Western Premier, Ankeny
Hotel Direct Number
(515) 965-5678
I'm a Best Western points member. I booked a single king room for $117.xx/night. No reward points used, just the perk of being a member (free).. She checked using my AARP and it was $122.xx. Regular price when I last checked was $139.xx so the group discount is definitely worth it if you are not a BW points member or have AARP.
Booked the room and I will actually have something new to bring. It's not what I had planned on bringing and it may or may not be raw particle board. I'm also not claiming it will actually sound good, but it will make noise that resembles music.
Booked. Plan to get there about 2-3pm Friday. Will bring along about 50 tent cards, sharpies, and "my-name-is" badges. Will also bring a picture disc for Bryan with snap shots for IowaDIY 2024, InDIYana 2025, and MWAF (SDC) 2025. I do not plan to bring my 26" high pine stands, however, because my MGU demo speakers will pretty much max out all the available space in my little Versa.
I was going to ask about those, Bill. No worries - I'll throw my tallest stands in the car. I think they are about the same height, but not nearly as stout as yours.
Speaking of tall stands, I have a previous project that I think is much improved. I'll bring them to play on Friday or Sat night and get some feedback from y'all.
I'll bring my heavy duty 24" stands this year again. Not ideal height for the space with smaller speakers but for medium to large they should be just fine.
In addition to those stands, I'll also bring the Oppo (and some cables) as that should now be considered a fixture at this event. Unless someone wants to haul a different Transport/DAC/Preamp this year - I am OK leaving the Oppo slotted in downstairs. The Oppo is all-in-one plus plays data disks so it makes setup easy peasy, is the only reason I bring it.
Who is bringing power this year? I refuse to haul the Dreadnaught up the stairs, if I ever move from this house it very well could end up being left behind lol. I have been looking at a big Adcom a local yokel has for sale, it is rated 200W x 2 into 8 ohm and 350W x 2 into 4 ohm and would be a killer amp for one of these events - if it can keep its cool. If I am not mistaken, it has bare wire outputs though. So depending how addicted we are to banana plugs. Not sure if it would take 10awg bare wire, either. Regardless, I am not in a position to be buying anything anyways.
If I do bring the Oppo, I should have enough cables to get a system up and running as soon as there is an amp at the ready.
The missus and I should be there by noon, we traditionally have lunch at Outback when we arrive and then try to talk the hotel management into letting us into the room to start set up.
So if any of you are planning on being there around noon, hit me up and you can join us for lunch!
I gave my QSC to my son to run his subs, so I don't have anything over 125w/ch these days except the 8 channel Ashley. But that one is not what I would call a HiFi amp.
I can hardly wait for Iowa! I'll be cutting some particle boards later today for my Indy 2026 theme bass bins (barring some predicted rain). I think that project should be ready to demo by Iowa.
My buddy that owns the car audio shop will be trading in a QSC GX3 next week for an upgrade to a 1502 crown. I might get that for next to nothing. I’ll bring that also.
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I'll be there.
Hi All.
Sorry for the delay. Contract is signed and we are good to go. I don't have a unique URL for the group rate, but if you want to call, you can book your reservation. Just mention that you're with the Midwest Audio Club event. Group rate is $129+tax per night. I noticed you can go online and use AARP, AAA, etc. You might do better than the group rate!
Best Western Premier, Ankeny
Hotel Direct Number
(515) 965-5678
Event dates: 10/17-10/18
Link to online reservations: https://tinyurl.com/iowadiy2025
Awesome!
I'll plan on it. Not sure If I'll have anything.
Booked. Recommend doing so asap.
Booked!
Ahhhh. There is an actual link for the group rate.
Here ya go: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.16110.html?groupId=2C3JI0V9
I'm a Best Western points member. I booked a single king room for $117.xx/night. No reward points used, just the perk of being a member (free).. She checked using my AARP and it was $122.xx. Regular price when I last checked was $139.xx so the group discount is definitely worth it if you are not a BW points member or have AARP.
Booked the room and I will actually have something new to bring. It's not what I had planned on bringing and it may or may not be raw particle board. I'm also not claiming it will actually sound good, but it will make noise that resembles music.
Look forward to hearing it Tom and chatting with you.
Hoping to make this. I may have something new built as well.
Booked
Sehlin Sound Solutions
Plans may change, but I am booked as well. Should have something to bring but it'll be close!
I took the whole week off and I booked my room
https://www.jfcomponents.com/
Temps in high 60s around here the last few days has me thinking about fall. Getting excited about this one, looking forward to seeing you guys.
I'm booked at the hotel. Checking flights.
Booked. Plan to get there about 2-3pm Friday. Will bring along about 50 tent cards, sharpies, and "my-name-is" badges. Will also bring a picture disc for Bryan with snap shots for IowaDIY 2024, InDIYana 2025, and MWAF (SDC) 2025. I do not plan to bring my 26" high pine stands, however, because my MGU demo speakers will pretty much max out all the available space in my little Versa.
I was going to ask about those, Bill. No worries - I'll throw my tallest stands in the car. I think they are about the same height, but not nearly as stout as yours.
Speaking of tall stands, I have a previous project that I think is much improved. I'll bring them to play on Friday or Sat night and get some feedback from y'all.
I'll bring my heavy duty 24" stands this year again. Not ideal height for the space with smaller speakers but for medium to large they should be just fine.
In addition to those stands, I'll also bring the Oppo (and some cables) as that should now be considered a fixture at this event. Unless someone wants to haul a different Transport/DAC/Preamp this year - I am OK leaving the Oppo slotted in downstairs. The Oppo is all-in-one plus plays data disks so it makes setup easy peasy, is the only reason I bring it.
Who is bringing power this year? I refuse to haul the Dreadnaught up the stairs, if I ever move from this house it very well could end up being left behind lol. I have been looking at a big Adcom a local yokel has for sale, it is rated 200W x 2 into 8 ohm and 350W x 2 into 4 ohm and would be a killer amp for one of these events - if it can keep its cool. If I am not mistaken, it has bare wire outputs though. So depending how addicted we are to banana plugs. Not sure if it would take 10awg bare wire, either. Regardless, I am not in a position to be buying anything anyways.
If I do bring the Oppo, I should have enough cables to get a system up and running as soon as there is an amp at the ready.
The missus and I should be there by noon, we traditionally have lunch at Outback when we arrive and then try to talk the hotel management into letting us into the room to start set up.
So if any of you are planning on being there around noon, hit me up and you can join us for lunch!
I gave my QSC to my son to run his subs, so I don't have anything over 125w/ch these days except the 8 channel Ashley. But that one is not what I would call a HiFi amp.
I have all kind of amps. I have the sample JF amp from last year with new quiet fans installed
https://www.jfcomponents.com/
I'm ok with that amp, Brad. It did the job untill we over heated it.
I can hardly wait for Iowa! I'll be cutting some particle boards later today for my Indy 2026 theme bass bins (barring some predicted rain). I think that project should be ready to demo by Iowa.
My buddy that owns the car audio shop will be trading in a QSC GX3 next week for an upgrade to a 1502 crown. I might get that for next to nothing. I’ll bring that also.
https://www.jfcomponents.com/
Pretty sure we have power covered.
The first set of cabinet I've ever built by making the bracing first then add the other panels.
https://www.jfcomponents.com/
Dang, compound curves.
Those should look pretty cool🤘🏼
I'm already booked and have my usual power options available (Samson, Classe).
Sehlin Sound Solutions