new fullrange by TB

[hm]

Hello,

a new series of fullranger
by TB is born,
are they an alternative to the Fostex,
yes if i see the Xmax.
http://www.tb-speaker.com/detail/1230_04/w6-1916.htm

[norman bates]

steep cone.

5db peak at 3khz, where fostex "shout" can be annoying.

bamboo and underhung, very flat z curve.
could be 50hz tunable in over 1ft3 ..............

I like it except for that peak.

Norman

[inrank]

If the specs are anywhere near correct for the 3" version, that looks great!

http://www.tb-speaker.com/detail/1230_04/w3-1878.htm

http://petoindominique.fr/php/mysql_...hp?ref=W3-1878

2g mms, 4.2mm Xmax, 88dB and the graph looks nicer

[Scottmoose]

Well, that (those) are certainly different. Always good to see a new unit appear. Not sure about the glizy gold phase plugs / guides from an aesthetic POV, but to each their own. Good point about the deep profile; probably dispersion isn't ideal when combined with what appears to be a relatively large rolled surround although probably not a problem on-axis.

All in all, rather interesting. I'll certainly be watching developments.

[italynstylion]

I just ordered some of their 6.5" midbass drivers with that Santoprene surround. I think we might see more of their drivers with that in the future. If the top end response on that FR graph is anywhere near correct that could be a great sounding driver.

[freddi]

nice - it would be nice to have a 3mm xmax version of that 6.5" TB for Karlson duty

[Scottmoose]

I've probably missed something along the way, but do drivers with 3mm Xmax work particularly well in Karlsons?

[Godzilla]

Curious about prices on these new TBs... this is why competition is a good thing. Fostex vs TB anyone? I would love to compare the venerable Fostex 168s to the new TB 6.5". Certainly the TB 1808 is a great driver imo anyway. I listened to it for a couple hours the other day before my power went out... and remains out probably for a few more days.

I bet these will sound very good.

Godzilla

[italynstylion]

Originally Posted by Scottmoose

I've probably missed something along the way, but do drivers with 3mm Xmax work particularly well in Karlsons?

I was afraid to ask but was thinking the same thing.

[freddi]

for Karlson - 3mm xmax is more than what might be needed in a little coupler to play moset levels - I've never like 15" with higher mass cone but a 102g mms 18" with 6mm xmax and qts ~0.25 was an ok compromise - still too much mass but it could make a lotta racket. For less delicate work I would like a top spl of ~120dB peak 1M with separate woofer and K-tube waveguide. Transylvania Power Company "The Tube" was nice - I've 3 so far