Tangband Bamboo 1320 vs Fostex FE127

ttan98 · 12th January 2009, 10:39 PM

Someone at Ebay is selling the Tangband 1320 at a fairly good price ($60-70 a pair including delivery). I am thinking of using a pair as a bipole arrangement.

My query is that how does it compare to the Fe127 in a similar arrangement? Would the FE127 has an edge over the Tangband in terms of sound reproduction?

Any input from any one is welcomed. Cheers.

pharoahra · 13th January 2009, 03:15 AM

ive seen some of those bamboo drivers on parts express.i must say im curious to here what others have to say about these.

planet10 · 13th January 2009, 04:17 AM

Godzilla has had experience with both and has made comments here and on the Full Range Forum.

dave

chuyler1 · 13th January 2009, 04:26 AM

Found it for you...
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...03#post1415803

norman bates · 13th January 2009, 04:52 AM

$70 a pair for the bamboo including shipping, I'd get some (no longer availiable).

I use 2 arranged like the omega minuet
http://www.dagogo.com/images/SG-NYC-...nuet-front.jpg

here's a link to a picture of mine.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=24436489

the fostex has a peak just b4 7khz while the bamboo has a peak at 6khz (never bothered me).

The bamboo has a shorting ring and phase plug.
The fostex has a 3 gram cone while the bamboo is 3.5 grams.
The bamboo has a stronger magnet.

I'd imagine they are close in sound but who knows.

The fe127e has a huge following while the bamboo was too pricy for huge popularity (even though worth it) and was discontinued (my theory).

People are still buying 127e, even at $45 now.

Most of this stuff is like flavors.

I am thinking of trying 4 of the 2" peerless (830970) in an array similar to the 7th veil "nonsuch 4" but I'd use somewhere between 18" and 24" wide baffle to avoid baffle step stuff.

http://www.tnt-audio.com/jpg/nonsuch.jpg

Why not buy 1 of each then tell us what you think ?

Norman

planet10 · 13th January 2009, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by norman bates
People are still buying 127e, even at $45 now.

And the FE127eN at $120.

dave

kazoo · 14th January 2009, 06:11 PM

I have the 3 inch in salad bowl enclosures and they sound great. If you have the chance to get a pair, then do it and give them a listen. The only down side is they are less efficient than the fostex.

John

12th January 2009, 10:39 PM	#1
ttan98 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melb	Tangband Bamboo 1320 vs Fostex FE127 Someone at Ebay is selling the Tangband 1320 at a fairly good price ($60-70 a pair including delivery). I am thinking of using a pair as a bipole arrangement. My query is that how does it compare to the Fe127 in a similar arrangement? Would the FE127 has an edge over the Tangband in terms of sound reproduction? Any input from any one is welcomed. Cheers.

13th January 2009, 04:17 AM	#3
planet10 diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	Godzilla has had experience with both and has made comments here and on the Full Range Forum. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

13th January 2009, 04:52 AM	#5
norman bates diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: iowa	I have the 4" bamboo.............. $70 a pair for the bamboo including shipping, I'd get some (no longer availiable). I use 2 arranged like the omega minuet http://www.dagogo.com/images/SG-NYC-...nuet-front.jpg here's a link to a picture of mine. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=24436489 the fostex has a peak just b4 7khz while the bamboo has a peak at 6khz (never bothered me). The bamboo has a shorting ring and phase plug. The fostex has a 3 gram cone while the bamboo is 3.5 grams. The bamboo has a stronger magnet. I'd imagine they are close in sound but who knows. The fe127e has a huge following while the bamboo was too pricy for huge popularity (even though worth it) and was discontinued (my theory). People are still buying 127e, even at $45 now. Most of this stuff is like flavors. I am thinking of trying 4 of the 2" peerless (830970) in an array similar to the 7th veil "nonsuch 4" but I'd use somewhere between 18" and 24" wide baffle to avoid baffle step stuff. http://www.tnt-audio.com/jpg/nonsuch.jpg Why not buy 1 of each then tell us what you think ? Norman

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13th January 2009, 03:15 AM	#2
pharoahra diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	ive seen some of those bamboo drivers on parts express.i must say im curious to here what others have to say about these.

13th January 2009, 04:26 AM	#4
chuyler1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Massachusetts	Found it for you... http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...03#post1415803

14th January 2009, 06:11 PM	#7
kazoo diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois	I have the 3 inch in salad bowl enclosures and they sound great. If you have the chance to get a pair, then do it and give them a listen. The only down side is they are less efficient than the fostex. John

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