Tang Band W8 OB for HT? Please advise.

[infurno]

I have always avoided full range drivers because I was under the impression that a driver designed to perform at a specific frequency will always outperform something more generic.

"Jack of all trades, master of none" comes to mind.

Recently I ran across the Tang Band W8-1808B 8" Neodymium Full Range Driver. This thing looks pretty amazing on paper and whatever users here and elsewhere I can find appear to be very impressed. So far, nobody has had anything negative to say about it.

Too good to be true, what's the catch?

Before I place my order, are these really pretty darn good or should I be more skeptical?

I'm considering ordering a set and a 15" woofers to support the lower end in a 2 way OB design for 5.1 HT.

[Pano]

Originally Posted by infurno

So far, nobody has had anything negative to say about it.

Really? I thought I'd seen some negative comments here and there. Mostly in the Full-Range section. Maybe not....

And there is this new thread about the other TB fullrange.
Open Baffle Project w/TB 1772 and AE OB15's

[infurno]

Yeah, I just saw that come up right after I posted.

Following closely.

A while earlier I was set on planars but now I'm hesitating.

Long thread about the 1772 I'm still reading here: Tang Bang W8-1772 Impressions.

[preiter]

Open baffle 5.1 system? You must have a really big room.

[infurno]

Originally Posted by preiter

Open baffle 5.1 system? You must have a really big room.

I see your point and I was hoping the 15' x 30' room is big enough. If it won't work I'll just go with a ported enclosure instead. Already modeled a few options I think would work as an alternative.

Have my heart set on OB for a unique HT experience but it's not absolutely necessary.