Single driver bliss!

[jonparkhurst]

The 1808 is more open baffle as I figured out from my half Chang experiment. See half Chang thread for info

 

[Bob Brines]

I thought the Tang Band 1808 was the driver better suited for vented cabinets?
Mike

The 1808 requires twice the cabinet volume as the 1772. The 1772 works very well, thank you, in either a BR or a MLTL. I don,t have the 1808, primarily because I can't stand the cabinet size, so I can't make a 1/1 comparison of the sound.

Bob

 

[Mike in NJ]

Thanks Bob, and everyone who cleared up the difference between the Tang Band drivers. Bob how do you like the driver, as i see that you have done some work with them. Can they do bass and play "fairly" loud - do they need the filter circutry that was added (this is to tame the highs i suppose?) or is this subjective?
I'm new here. been "lurking" around and dont know too much - just trying to pick brains and learn as much as i can...sorry
Mike

 

[larryldspkr]

Mike, all the info you need to build these is in the previous posts! I used a single 1x5x10 inch brace front to back 3inches down from the driver.

Larry

 

[Salas]

''Test'' Karlson/Fostex vs Tangband 1772 BLH vs little Karlson Tangband 1772 - YouTube

 

[Mike in NJ]

Thanks Larry I see that.
I was following the thread the other day and scrolled down too fast and missed it.
**A quick question on tuning the bass with the port - does tuning it lower (more bass) increase the excursion of the driver, or is the tuning strictly a byproduct of the cabinet & port and does not additionally tax the driver ?

 

[larryldspkr]

Tuning lower has limitations, like less vent output. My drivers had an FS of 51hz out of the box and my tuning is at 40 hz so I think I am at the limit of benefit. The driver has less excursion at max vent output but increases as frequency decreases! The bass response on my speakers is very good in quantity and quality!

Larry

 

[tubem]

Tangband 1772's

Awesome as usual Larry, I've had the pleasure of listening to many of your speaker builds, and because of the great pride you take in your craft, they always sound spectacular!,and look professional too.

 

[larryldspkr]

Thanks Jim, come by and have a listen you won't be disappointed! I am really looking forward to hearing your 6CB5 tube amp build, I bet it looks very Cool!

Larry

 

[larryldspkr]

Single Ended Bliss!

Had the pleasure of listening to Jims recently completed 6CB5 se tube amp driving my TB 1772 speakers. It was a very enjoyable experience and the amp sounds AMAZING!! See the thread 6CB5 AMP BUILD in the tube forum. Nice job Jim! I want one!!

Larry