I don't have a measuring rig hooked up but subjective impression was ~neutral to "warm" for 1772 - FE206E sounds brighter -either are good drivers - 1772 might do ok pointed vertically and with a deflector (?) I don't have anything to make a quick/safe deflector and am a Karlson-coupler person anyhow
I have an early pair of these and I don't experience anything
like that, in fact the upper mid and top end are quite smooth.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet, and I was even disturbed to see it repeated at least once, but:
'Tang Bang': Full range for rednecks.
'Tang Band': the Taiwanese driver company that builds drivers in China.
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In an online community where effective written communication is relied upon as the primary method of communicating ideas, I don't think it's inappropriate to insist on proper spelling. I frequently use spelling and grammar to distinguish the informed/intelligent from the uninformed/unintelligent online. (The other spelling mistake in audiophile circles that really gets under my skin is 'Isobarik' - the proper spelling is with a 'c', 'Isobaric'.) Feel free to nitpick my spelling at any time.
'Tang Bang': Full range for rednecks.
'Tang Band': the Taiwanese driver company that builds drivers in China.
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In an online community where effective written communication is relied upon as the primary method of communicating ideas, I don't think it's inappropriate to insist on proper spelling. I frequently use spelling and grammar to distinguish the informed/intelligent from the uninformed/unintelligent online. (The other spelling mistake in audiophile circles that really gets under my skin is 'Isobarik' - the proper spelling is with a 'c', 'Isobaric'.) Feel free to nitpick my spelling at any time.
Ever since Linn spelled it with a k fro a commercial product the former spelling has been considered acceptable when describing a compound driver configuration. IMHO the letter c is mostly redunant in the English language (it seems to me that the "ch" sound might be hard to find a sub for).
dave
Not that the Alpair 12 isn't a fine driver, it is really a 6.5" driver (Sd=143cm^2) while the 1772 is an 8" driver (Sd=215cm^2). I seriously looked at the A12 as a replacement for the FE167E, but I found that the new FE166En is a suitable sub. I may yet include the A12 in my product line, but tha will have to wait until I complete MLTL's for the 166En and 206En and a BR for the 1772.
Bob
"a 6.5" driver (Sd=143cm^2) while the 1772 is an 8" driver (Sd=215cm^2)."
very true Bob.
I'd imagine they sound completely different (paper vs mix, whizzer vs cap).
I like the idea of the design process of the alpair compared to the giant company of tang band, perhaps they have a lot of listening and tweaking.
Norman
very true Bob.
I'd imagine they sound completely different (paper vs mix, whizzer vs cap).
I like the idea of the design process of the alpair compared to the giant company of tang band, perhaps they have a lot of listening and tweaking.
Norman
LOL, now aint that a waste... You can build your own for like 1/10 of that price...
Hi Bob...Can you please elaborate this infrasonic filter ? It is needed ? What would be the specs to make one ? thx
I would suggest to use this:
FMOD Crossover Pair 30 Hz High Pass | Parts-Express.com
in front of your power amp
Vadim
FMOD Crossover Pair 30 Hz High Pass | Parts-Express.com
in front of your power amp
Vadim
This falls under "you get what you pay for". If you can afford
the PM6A's they are likely the better choice.
That said, The Tang Bands are nice drivers.
And the Exotic vs the DX-4?
"This falls under "you get what you pay for". If you can afford
the PM6A's they are likely the better choice."
The Exotic and DX-4 drivers are comparably priced, fairly divergent appraoches to the full range driver. Better is probably a matter of personal preference, but a comparison or characterization of their sound quality would be helpful. I think many are curious about the sound quality of the more 'premium' full range drivers. Disregarding 'bass issues' for the time being (yes, they are substantial), how are the mids and highs? Extension, definition, smoothness, overall balance, response 'warts', etc. Can those who have spent some time with these drivers have a swag at this? Nelson, Bob, others?
Regards,
Bob
"This falls under "you get what you pay for". If you can afford
the PM6A's they are likely the better choice."
The Exotic and DX-4 drivers are comparably priced, fairly divergent appraoches to the full range driver. Better is probably a matter of personal preference, but a comparison or characterization of their sound quality would be helpful. I think many are curious about the sound quality of the more 'premium' full range drivers. Disregarding 'bass issues' for the time being (yes, they are substantial), how are the mids and highs? Extension, definition, smoothness, overall balance, response 'warts', etc. Can those who have spent some time with these drivers have a swag at this? Nelson, Bob, others?
Regards,
Bob
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