Hey Zaph...

JSprague · 16th September 2005, 02:54 PM

I've got a pair of Bandor 50mm drivers for a project that will be on hiatus for a few months. Want to test them? Let me know.

Zaph · 16th September 2005, 09:07 PM

Are those available somewhere in the United States?

Generally, I like to test drivers in groups to make the results more meaningfull.

With the latest version of Soundeasy, my testing methodology has changed a bit, so there's no adding on to my old tests. Today I can't test a new mindriver and compare it directly to my old tests, any new test I do has to stand alone. If I can get a grouping of new drivers together, it may be worthwhile. Then I could throw in a B3S or NS3 for comparison to be tested with my current software.

Is there anyone else who wants some small drivers tested that I have not tested before? I need at least 4 drivers to make it worth while.

John

joe carrow · 16th September 2005, 09:23 PM

I don't know if anyone has one to loan you, but I would love to see some Fostex FE167's, or other "full range" drivers. People talk about how great things are without a crossover, but how do they really measure up?

simon5 · 16th September 2005, 10:50 PM

Yeah Zaph, you tested the Tang Band fullrange, then the Hi-Vi...
Maybe some Fostex and newer WR125S and FR125S.

Zaph · 19th September 2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by joe carrow
I don't know if anyone has one to loan you, but I would love to see some Fostex FE167's, or other "full range" drivers. People talk about how great things are without a crossover, but how do they really measure up?

Well, I think I'll pass on testing the small drivers, but I will be testing a Fostex FF165K soon, and I'll be comparing it directly to some other non-fullrage drivers of similar size. If anyone has some 6.5's or 7's they want tested, let me know.

derf · 19th September 2005, 10:29 PM

My guess'd be that they "measure up" pretty rough, most Fostex drivers use cone resonances to extend frequency response(the bigger the driver, the bigger the culprit).

Of course, some people find this likeable, but it isn't exactly accurate.

I suppose it depends a lot on your own goals.

BAM · 20th September 2005, 04:38 AM

Also, try a set of the new Titanium-cone and Bamboo/Paper Tang Band speakers that Parts Express has. And throw in the B3S and NS3 drivers for the good measure. I'm interested to see some tests of how these interesting new drivers measure up. Both have neo magnets. I'm particularly interested to find out if the Titanium-cone Tang Band woofers have nasty resonances because of the cone material.

16th September 2005, 02:54 PM	#1
JSprague diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, Texas	Hey Zaph... I've got a pair of Bandor 50mm drivers for a project that will be on hiatus for a few months. Want to test them? Let me know.

16th September 2005, 09:07 PM	#2
Zaph diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wisconsin	Are those available somewhere in the United States? Generally, I like to test drivers in groups to make the results more meaningfull. With the latest version of Soundeasy, my testing methodology has changed a bit, so there's no adding on to my old tests. Today I can't test a new mindriver and compare it directly to my old tests, any new test I do has to stand alone. If I can get a grouping of new drivers together, it may be worthwhile. Then I could throw in a B3S or NS3 for comparison to be tested with my current software. Is there anyone else who wants some small drivers tested that I have not tested before? I need at least 4 drivers to make it worth while. John __________________ -Zaph\|Audio-

16th September 2005, 10:50 PM	#4
simon5 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec, Québec	Yeah Zaph, you tested the Tang Band fullrange, then the Hi-Vi... Maybe some Fostex and newer WR125S and FR125S. __________________ DIYaudio for President !

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16th September 2005, 09:23 PM	#3
joe carrow diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Francisco	I don't know if anyone has one to loan you, but I would love to see some Fostex FE167's, or other "full range" drivers. People talk about how great things are without a crossover, but how do they really measure up?

19th September 2005, 10:29 PM	#6
derf diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Herts	My guess'd be that they "measure up" pretty rough, most Fostex drivers use cone resonances to extend frequency response(the bigger the driver, the bigger the culprit). Of course, some people find this likeable, but it isn't exactly accurate. I suppose it depends a lot on your own goals.

20th September 2005, 04:38 AM	#7
BAM diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Carmel, IN; West Lafayette, IN	Also, try a set of the new Titanium-cone and Bamboo/Paper Tang Band speakers that Parts Express has. And throw in the B3S and NS3 drivers for the good measure. I'm interested to see some tests of how these interesting new drivers measure up. Both have neo magnets. I'm particularly interested to find out if the Titanium-cone Tang Band woofers have nasty resonances because of the cone material.

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