Tang Band's FR Entry

[G]

I suspect that TB is about to give Fostex a run for their money.

 

[CSS/XBL]

Spoke to PE just now and list price will be US$184.80 with inventory expected June 9th.

Bob

 

[Cal Weldon]

Thanks for the update Bob.

 

[vitalstates]

Ya, we saw that link in post 56. The 250 includes tax and shipping. Such a deal. Will wait for PE to see what's up. Perhaps talk to CSS again.

I'm bewildered Cal, the link I posted said shipping was NOT included......

so its 250 euros plus postage for us brits and

184 dollars for you guys......

go figure


Ed (pulling whats left of his hair out again)

 

[gychang]

Spoke to PE just now and list price will be US$184.80 with inventory expected June 9th.

Bob

price is out of "hobby" range for 2 of these...

gychang

 

[BHTX]

$370 for a pair of full range drivers with a whizzer like 1960, except these look pretty and they're made in China. Sounds wonderful.

 

[jrn77478]

Time will tell, I guess. A product that actually merits such a premium price will be a marked departure for Tang Band, so I remain skeptical enough to ask...
So who's going to be first to actually try them? Because I certainly won't.

 

[mp9]

i will if someone can come up with a design i like which won't require a forklift to move around my house.

 

[Cal Weldon]

I'm bewildered Cal, the link I posted said shipping was NOT included......

Yes, my bad. Not reading thoroughly.

Thanks.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Methinks they'll need some shills to get those puppies moving.

 

[mp9]

ugh no not again, we already had that kind of let down with the 138es-r !
i thought they appeared promising and i know it's 8" but do t-b's published specs and plots look that bad to you or is it guilt by association?

 

[Cal Weldon]

I don't understand the question.

 

[mp9]

Methinks they'll need some shills to get those puppies moving.

why?

 

[Cal Weldon]

It seems to be an odd step for TB, venturing into an area the masses are not used to and perhaps not ready for. It's their only 8" drivers and I would think they might try and entice us with a more reasonably priced unit. I didn't know they were interested in the esoteric market. I wish them luck but judging by the reactions here in this thread they've missed the boat. It's a good looking, even sexy driver but last time I checked the judgment of such is best not left to the eyes. The specs are fine but they do not tell you how it sounds, hence my backhanded comment about shills.

 

[rjbond3rd]

Hmm, maybe these are going to be pitched as better than the Fostex 8", maybe a poor man's Feastrex? I agree with Cal that it's hard to be an early adopter at that price, so I too will wait for others to post some listening impressions.

 

[planet10]

maybe these are going to be pitched as better than the Fostex 8

At those prices, leave me some room to raise the price of the FE206eN, which is a known entity.

dave

 

[Geek]

At those prices, leave me some room to raise the price of the FE206eN, which is a known entity.

dave

I've been watching the fuel prices on the Island

I would think you had to by now.

Cheers!

 

[otter17]

Here are some "real" TSP:
http://oaudio.de/Lautsprecher-Chassis/Tang-Band/Breitbaender/W8-1772::664.html

Pretty much something for a pipe or line construction...

I will get a chance to here them soon...

 

[Cal Weldon]

That's the model I want to use. I was thinking OB with a powered woofer and perhaps the Aurum Cantus G3Si's I have waiting for a good home. It's a rather pricey midrange though. Let's see what the reaction is once PE has them in stock.

Please come back and tell us your thoughts.

 

[Cal Weldon]

I don't see them on the PE site yet.