anyone know anything about these?

Rehk · 24th December 2009, 11:44 PM

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

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

planet10 · 25th December 2009, 01:49 AM

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

dave

chris661 · 26th December 2009, 08:48 AM

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 · 26th December 2009, 05:48 PM

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 · 27th December 2009, 12:48 AM

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 · 28th December 2009, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planet10

2"

They quote 3"

planet10 · 28th December 2009, 04:49 AM

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. · 28th December 2009, 09:56 AM

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 · 28th December 2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inclinedplane

tang band?

w3-1335s

pjanda1 · 29th December 2009, 01:40 AM

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

24th December 2009, 11:44 PM	#1
Rehk diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009	anyone know anything about these? 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

25th December 2009, 01:49 AM	#2
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	2" Titanium cone full range from what i understand. Reviews were mixed. I doubt it can keep up to a treated FF85. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

26th December 2009, 08:48 AM	#3
chris661 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Blog Entries: 7	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. __________________ "Throwing parts at a failure is like throwing sponges at a rainstorm." - Enzo My setup: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi...tang-band.html

27th December 2009, 12:48 AM	#5
InclinedPlane diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maine	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. __________________ I must confess my favorite music is that made by the Rolls Royce Merlin.

28th December 2009, 04:49 AM	#7
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	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 __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA


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26th December 2009, 05:48 PM	#4
mor2bz diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: colorado	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.

28th December 2009, 09:56 AM	#8
enigmaticEntity. diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tasmania	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).

29th December 2009, 01:40 AM	#10
pjanda1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Nebraska Panhandle	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

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