Mark Audio CHP70 Vs. Tang Band W3-871

Tyimo · 3rd April 2011, 04:46 AM

Hi!
Maybe somebody listened already these drivers.
Is the Tang Band (e.g. W3-871) in the same sound quality league as the Mark Audio CHP-70?

Tyimo

planet10 · 3rd April 2011, 05:41 AM

I haven't heard CHP-70, but its North American sibling, the EL70 is better than the W3-871. By a ways.

dave

Tyimo · 3rd April 2011, 07:04 AM

Quote:

By a ways.

In which ways?
Tyimo

planet10 · 3rd April 2011, 07:53 AM

EL70 will actually produce bass, it is less coloured and more extended on the top. Larger cone gives better dynamics & will play louder.

Construction quality is better, and unit-to-unit consistency is better.

My opinion? No contest.

dave

Tyimo · 3rd April 2011, 10:31 AM

Thanks Dave!

jemraid · 3rd April 2011, 04:06 PM

Dear Tyimo,

I agree with Dave, I have a pair of Needles with W3-871 and they do sound a lot better than the FRS8's I was using.

I have done a side by side comparison with FH3 fitted with CHP-70. The CHP-70's have taken my audio experience to a new level, clarity, detail, bass, stereo imaging and what I can only describe as an 'easiness' as the music flows from them. Mine are still running in but even so after a few minutes listening they disappear leaving just the music.

This has happened to me before when I first listened to decent audio at a friends house, he had a pair of Lowthers and a Quad 22 amp, I believe quite sincerely folks that the FH3/CHP70 combo is up there with them.

Warmest wishes - Jim

Rullknufs · 3rd April 2011, 04:32 PM

The EL70 in Mar-Kel70 cabinets are really really good for its price!

Tyimo · 06:28 AM

Thanks Jim!
What driver is that FH3?

Greets:
Tyimo

jemraid · 4th April 2011, 07:14 AM

Dear Tyimo,

FH3 = Frugel Horn Mk 3

Thread with plans in Post #1
Frugel-Horn Mk3

Posts from people whove built the latest versions
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-...ta-builds.html

And posts from people willing to demonstrate them
Frugel-Horn Mk3 Auditions

Warmest wishes - Jim

Tyimo · 5th April 2011, 10:25 AM

Thanks Jim!
I see.

Greets:
Tyimo

3rd April 2011, 05:41 AM	#2
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3rd April 2011, 04:06 PM	#6
jemraid diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NE Derbyshire	Dear Tyimo, I agree with Dave, I have a pair of Needles with W3-871 and they do sound a lot better than the FRS8's I was using. I have done a side by side comparison with FH3 fitted with CHP-70. The CHP-70's have taken my audio experience to a new level, clarity, detail, bass, stereo imaging and what I can only describe as an 'easiness' as the music flows from them. Mine are still running in but even so after a few minutes listening they disappear leaving just the music. This has happened to me before when I first listened to decent audio at a friends house, he had a pair of Lowthers and a Quad 22 amp, I believe quite sincerely folks that the FH3/CHP70 combo is up there with them. Warmest wishes - Jim __________________ My Frugel Horn Mk3 build [link] My Needles and Gainclone [link]

4th April 2011, 06:25 AM	#8
Tyimo diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hungary	Thanks Jim! What driver is that FH3? Greets: Tyimo Last edited by Tyimo; 4th April 2011 at 06:28 AM.

4th April 2011, 07:14 AM	#9
jemraid diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NE Derbyshire	Dear Tyimo, FH3 = Frugel Horn Mk 3 Thread with plans in Post #1 Frugel-Horn Mk3 Posts from people whove built the latest versions http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-...ta-builds.html And posts from people willing to demonstrate them Frugel-Horn Mk3 Auditions Warmest wishes - Jim __________________ My Frugel Horn Mk3 build [link] My Needles and Gainclone [link]

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3rd April 2011, 04:46 AM	#1
Tyimo diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hungary	Mark Audio CHP70 Vs. Tang Band W3-871 Hi! Maybe somebody listened already these drivers. Is the Tang Band (e.g. W3-871) in the same sound quality league as the Mark Audio CHP-70? Tyimo

3rd April 2011, 10:31 AM	#5
Tyimo diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hungary	Thanks Dave!

3rd April 2011, 04:32 PM	#7
Rullknufs diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sweden	The EL70 in Mar-Kel70 cabinets are really really good for its price!

5th April 2011, 10:25 AM	#10
Tyimo diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hungary	Thanks Jim! I see. Greets: Tyimo

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