I think this driver may be discontinued - at least it is not available at PE anymore, the ferrite version of it is available however: Tang Band W5-1611SAF 5" Full Range Speaker 264-918 About $50 USD.
A good TL design by Bjohanessen is available on the TABAQ thread post number 482 at: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/88787-tabaq-tl-tang-band-49.html
Design is here: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/attachments/full-range/318653d1355985377-tabaq-tl-tang-band-tabaq-large-w51611saf.pdf
The simulation looks very good, as all of Bjorn's TABAQ's usually are - flat as a board response in the bass department with extension down into 30 Hz - see attached image from Bjorn's sim. Give it a try, we are all wondering how it will sound.
Regards,
Xrk971
A good TL design by Bjohanessen is available on the TABAQ thread post number 482 at: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/88787-tabaq-tl-tang-band-49.html
Design is here: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/attachments/full-range/318653d1355985377-tabaq-tl-tang-band-tabaq-large-w51611saf.pdf
The simulation looks very good, as all of Bjorn's TABAQ's usually are - flat as a board response in the bass department with extension down into 30 Hz - see attached image from Bjorn's sim. Give it a try, we are all wondering how it will sound.
Regards,
Xrk971
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Hi Gost, I have a pair of W5-1611 in a box of my own design. I think they sound awesome. 
I attempted a double bass reflex cabinet to reduce cone excursion but quite frankly my speakers cannot handle deep bass. Perhaps the TL design will work better, and to be honest, had this design been available last year I probably would have built that instead.
I attempted a double bass reflex cabinet to reduce cone excursion but quite frankly my speakers cannot handle deep bass. Perhaps the TL design will work better, and to be honest, had this design been available last year I probably would have built that instead.
I'd say they are competive. Particularily if you want some bottom, like it smooth (a bit too smooth maybe) and are willing to live without ultimate top or are willing to add a super-tweeter.
Shipping to Boliva could cost as much the drivers.
Mine are treated and priced $20 over the last sale price (same as the ceramic magnet sells for now) and $20 less than the pre-sale price.
dave
Shipping to Boliva could cost as much the drivers.
Mine are treated and priced $20 over the last sale price (same as the ceramic magnet sells for now) and $20 less than the pre-sale price.
dave
Gost, the W5 drivers are definitely very good. If you can get them for a reasonable price then I think you should certainly go for it. I've been listening to mine for almost two years now and I've been very happy; I still have no overwhelming urge to upgrade. I think this is because even if they're not the best in terms of bass or treble extension, they don't do anything poorly or have any obvious flaws, e.g. shouty midrange, peaky treble, super-limited xmax, low efficiency, etcetera. This may be true for many other drivers but not usually for this price range.
Hi chazdrumzalot!
What kind of box for these speakers you use W5-1611sa.
If you can insert picture or sketch.
thank you
Best Regards!
You mean you haven't searched for W5-1611 on this forum to read other's thoughts and opinions?? If you had, you would have found this:Hi chazdrumzalot!
What kind of box for these speakers you use W5-1611sa.
If you can insert picture or sketch.
thank you
Best Regards!
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