Replacment for Veravox 5s

[inrank]

Hi all, does anyone know of any drivers that might compare with the Veravox drivers (now long discontinued)? I am looking for a pair but not holding any hope.
The new Fostex 'WK' drivers look interesting, especially the FF165WK which has an aluminum dome dust cap, although the 5S had an inverted dome dust cap.
I liked the mix of dynamics and liveliness of the Veravox's but still able to be used without a filter as they had a very smooth midrange (not quite as smooth as the FF225k mind you, also not available)
I am thinking of some sort of corner positioned box to reclaim some space and reduce the need for BSC and lost efficiency.

In the past i have had -

CSS FR125S - Nice but too low efficiency and not enough dynamics, good bass for size though.
Bandor 50mm - Same as above but very good treble and midrange open'ness
Veravox 5S - Great mix of dynamics and midrange but could be a little harsh in the treble occasionally. Overall my fav!
Omnes Audio L8 - Really good dynamics and 'snap' but mid range was a little closed in and treble to splashy
Fostex FF225K - Very efficient, and SMOOTH midrange. Great dynamics but need a big box.

Thinking maybe the FF165WK might mix the qualities of the FX120 (not heard) and Veravox (metal dust caps) with the dynamics and smoothness of the FF225K?

Music is a mix of just about anything from Dance/occasional Dub to Classic rock, Indie Rock and Blues. Mainly Low level listening.

The small room they are destined for-



Any opinions would be very helpful!

[inrank]

No opinions?

[DYNABLASTERTUNERS]

maybe the new TB with pink/white bamboo cones and those strange phaseplugs?

http://diyaudioprojects.blogspot.com...tang-band.html

[inrank]

Do they sound similar then?

[inrank]

Any others out there? The FF165WK's look interesting, (just waiting on some first impressions at the moment) other than that....

The FX120 has always been of interest, but one comparison i have read said that it was not as dynamic or lively as the veravox's. Sure looks smooth though!

[Ivo]

I have heard the FX120 a few years ago, in a FAST-setup with W-frame dipole woofersection. Very clear and open sound. I was particularly pleased with definition/resolution in orchestra recordings and the texture of strings. With many loudspeakers, a violin sounds silky smooth. In reality, a violin sounds a bit scratchy (coarse hair bow over coarse metal string) and the speakers I heard were able to reproduce the effect really well. They sounded really good on dub music as well, spacious and dynamic.

I have the Omnes L8 as well. Those are a bit more dynamic, but not nearly as open sounding.

[inrank]

Ah cool, the FX120 might be one to look into in the future then!

[dublin78]

I have a pair of mint condition FX120 that have been enabled by Dave @ Planet10.

PM me if you are interested.

[inrank]

Sorted now thanks.

[inrank]

Well bought some BB3.AL drivers-
Hobby Hifi BB3TL
And really liked them in OB, so decided to go that route again. (also looking at the NXT/Exciter designs as well).

Looking at the Seas FA22RCZ, its quite cheap (£60/ea) and does ok in an open baffle simillar to the JE-Labs one. It will be used in relatively near-field in the room at the top.
Is there likely to be anything better (running full range, without bass support) for the same money?

And is a Phase Plug likely to help the FA22RCZ?

Some here-
http://2a3-maniac.blogspot.com/search/label/Speakers

Gradient Axis 8 (£55/ea) look good as well, but for some reason edging towards the Seas.