anyone know anything about these?

[Rehk]

i found an add for there loudspeakers in stereophile a few days ago. the simply originality of them caught my eye.

Home Page

does anyone know anything about these... how they work? for curiosity's sake

 

[planet10]

2" Titanium cone full range from what i understand. Reviews were mixed. I doubt it can keep up to a treated FF85.

dave

 

[chris661]

I'd expect they've done the trade off between max. SPL and more bass extension. I'd expect they've gone for the latter, meaning they wouldn't be much use in a house party situation.

 

[mor2bz]

I thought they were some of the most noteworthy speakers at
RMAF. The sound was VERY clear. The bass was light but extended.

Ifyou don't do heavy material at high vol. in a lg. room they might
be a good speaker for you.

 

[InclinedPlane]

Tang Band?

The webpage reminds me of Maxxhorn's type of adverts: the best thing on planet earth!

I agree I bet the ff85keN would trounce it.

 

[Cal Weldon]

2"

They quote 3"

 

[planet10]

One of the reports mentioned 2" (guess that was the cone size) and that stuck in my brain.

3" it is thou Stereophile: Where's the Rest of the Speaker?

Be interesting to compare to one of the FF85 designs i have stashed that really push the bass or even the uFonken

dave

 

[enigmaticEntity.]

I saw that speaker elsewhere on the web; apparently "not overly great" for the price, though there were some arguments to justify the cost, etc. They should have flush mounted the driver I think. Also, comments were made on the sharp edges, which look better than they sound (baffle diffraction effects).

 

[el`Ol]

tang band?

w3-1335s

 

[pjanda1]

I heard them at RMAF and thought the sounded pretty decent for what they are. Some of their claims are rather amusing (as part of the pitch, they turned one speaker around backwards and claimed that the sound was the same: "They Have No Sweet Spot!"). DIY can sway ones judgement, but I think there are greater values for the price. Even in the commercial hi-fi world, one can get considerably more for $2,650 than a 3" Tang Band driver in a simple box. That is just my opinion. But, I'm always happy to see more folks appreciating fullrange drivers. Any positive exposure can only be good for all of us!

Paul
Wild Burro Audio Labs - DIY Full Range Speakers

 

[Rehk]

so does anyone whats actually in the box? TL? vent?