I'm plugging my saw in and getting ready to cut wood for a pair of curvy changs with an FE206E driver. (They will have Dave's phase plugs and will be EnABLed as well)
Before I actually start though I was hoping to read some reviews on the Curvy Changs. The search I did on the forum posts didn't turn much up. I know marce has built a pair but he hasn't had the time to post his review yet. I noticed gychang built a pair of the straight changs but I didn't see any in depth review he did (sorry if I missed it).
So has anyone had a chance to do any serious listening to these bad boys yet and if you have what's the verdict... fine/good/great/awesome/better than sex?
Thanks -
Bruce
Before I actually start though I was hoping to read some reviews on the Curvy Changs. The search I did on the forum posts didn't turn much up. I know marce has built a pair but he hasn't had the time to post his review yet. I noticed gychang built a pair of the straight changs but I didn't see any in depth review he did (sorry if I missed it).
So has anyone had a chance to do any serious listening to these bad boys yet and if you have what's the verdict... fine/good/great/awesome/better than sex?
Thanks -
Bruce
abpea said:
Bruce, apples & oranges: while recent FMRI studies may well show both activities result in high degrees of stimulation to wide ranging areas of the brain, I'd still have to place a higher value on those of a 2 person intimate nature - if for no other reason than its relative scarcity.
Like I've told my wife (of 35yrs) who spends at least 12-15hrs a week at the gym, "gee, if we spent 1% of that time together, you'd have a hard time wiping the smile off my face"
abpea said:
I did not put an extensive review on my speaker, since I do not consider myself a "audiophile". About 20yrs ago, I managed to own a used acoustat, and magenepan electrostatic speakers and heard some excellent high frequency from my usual instrumental jazz, popular vocals and occasional classics. Recently I build many DIY speakers, since my home is full of speakers (will actually move in next month to a larger home), and my friends and relatves have many of my builds, I have put myself on hold for more.
Anyway getting back to review, my Straight Chang cabinets are the best I have built. Without the tweeters just with Pioneer 8" fullrange I was disappointed in sound. I put the $4 tweeters with 2uF caps in and the sound was open, clear, and of course bass is more than satisfying. By far the best I have built and I listen to them almost daily, I agree with someone on the internet stating Pioneer BOFU speakers are "ultimate cheap audiophile" when matched with a tweeter.
Vocals and acoustic guitars are just outstanding, lower octaves are clear, BVR design are stylish and I do not miss a need for a subwoofer (actually sold it!) at all.
I use the speakers to drive several home mad DIY amps (I have moved on to the electronics side, find it difficult with a cheap solder and not being able to read schematics) and in my jest to pump the poorly built amps to maximum, I have heard some cone breakup on one speaker last PM which is disturbing. I may try to replace one side if the breakup is heard at high volume (may be clipping).
The G Chang (striaght chang), is gooood... I plan to build another with a different position of tweeter in near future (I have 4 more of the tweeter I have stocked up, noticed the price of these tiny are gone up, inflation...). MY wife and I love the style of the cabinet, and sound is simply good.
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gychang
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