Tang Band W3-1878

[aarvin2]

HI guys, has anyone got some experiences with this speaker as a Full Range one ? With regards to its high fidelity and low/high frequency reproduction ?

 

[RK1]

How I can help you ?

 

[aarvin2]

I would like to know your opinion about the speaker, if u're using it for wideband purposes.

Does it represent the upper high frequency ranges well ? good definition ??

What about the low end ?


Do you find it really worth the cash ?

 

[Cal Weldon]

Looks like a perfect candidate for the compact Cornu Sprial horn.

 

[xrk971]

Yes, it has a Hot high end, perfect for Cornu spiral.
It's a nice looking driver but I think for half the price you should go with the 4 inch titanium w4 1337sdif.

 

[aarvin2]

It's a nice looking driver but I think for half the price you should go with the 4 inch titanium w4 1337sdif.

In terms of looks or sound quality ?

 

[Melo theory]

I can attest to xrk's statement.

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/221676-mr-bates-your-focused-arrays.html

 

[xrk971]

Melo,
Nice arrays! You are gonna fill them with the 4 in titanium drivers? I think many of us can only wish we had the ability to chase our hifi diy dreams like you do.

 

[Melo theory]

Yeah, click on the link beneath the picture, its the build thread with measurements.
Thanx for the compliment

 

[RK1]

Sprial Cornu is a good idea.
Unfortunately, Speaker TB W3-1878 I would not recommend.
Have a nice day
RK

 

[xrk971]

You can't recommend them in Cornu's or in general? Why?

 

[aarvin2]

WHY ??

 

[aarvin2]

i never asked for cornu or whatever, could anyone care to talk about the speaker itself please?

 

[RK1]

I do not ever listen to any speaker in the case (Cornu). Technical looks good, the idea is good too. If the casing is counted well, each speaker should sound well.

I have several speakers TB in work (W3-1878 too) - I do not recommend.
Please try some other speakers.

Have a nice day

 

[aarvin2]

May I know why you don't recommend them ?

 

[RK1]

This model has a lot of distortion of phase and frequency band of 1, 2 kHz to 15kHz. How do I find my measurements somewhere to show you.
Have a nice day
RK

 

[mondogenerator]

I use W3 1285SG which i believe have been replaced by W3 1285SP. Its a neo magnet underhung design, and claimed THD is low. I have not seen measures for either mine or your TBs. If the motor system is similar id hope that THD wasnt awful. Id recommend my TBs, but I havent compared specs and sound quality so I have no idea if theyre comparable in quality.

 

[Melo theory]

What's strange to me is the open slits in the phase plug. I would think that would cause phase issues in the higher FR

 

[mondogenerator]

The W3 1285SG that I have dont have those slits, id agree that it would make a difference to somthing, whether it would be a bad thing, im not sure of their effect.

 

[DYNABLASTERTUNERS]

This model has a lot of distortion of phase and frequency band of 1, 2 kHz to 15kHz. How do I find my measurements somewhere to show you.
Have a nice day
RK

have you listened to them, or just measured?