| johnb |
I have a pair of MLTL with FE 207 and wounder if any of you could help figure out if a pair of 8" hemp drivers could wourk. The drivers in mind are the ones that Louise (Omega loudspeaker) uses in his speakers. se link to his website:
http://www.omegaloudspeakers.com/news.html |
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| lousymusician |
I have the Hemp Acoustics FR8's in the same Metronome cabinet that can house the FE207. The 207 uses a longer port than the FR8, otherwise no changes. Since the Metronome is an MLTL design with a slightly different taper profile, I'd expect it to work with similar results in MK's cabinet.
BTW, apparenty the help drivers Omega uses are somewhat different than the DIY version I own. I've never heard the Omega's. |
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| ttan98 |
You have both Hemp and Fostex, how do they compare to each other?
Can you give us some descriptions of the sound quality of each unit? eg, differences and similarity
I believe Hemp is a little more expensive right, if it is better then it is ok, otherwise is it worth buying?
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| resident |
| Metronome vs MJK's MLTL? Can anyone share with us his opinion that have built both? :D With Hemps or FE207? |
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| johnb |
| Sounds interesting, its a shame I dont have the specs for the driver |
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| planet10 |
| quote: | Originally posted by lousymusician
Since the Metronome is an MLTL design with a slightly different taper profile |
ML-Voigt with a slightly different taper.
dave |
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| resident |
dave,
what do you say about the metronome vs MJKs MLTL? |
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| planet10 |
| quote: | Originally posted by resident
dave,
what do you say about the metronome vs MJKs MLTL? |
depnds on the driver, the required aesthetic, on & on ....
dave |
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| resident |
yes I know..........
I mean with the same driver.
The aesthetic of the metronome is better but does it have the same lower end? |
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| Scottmoose |
| Give or take a whisker, yes, it will. |
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| lousymusician |
| quote: | Originally posted by ttan98
You have both Hemp and Fostex, how do they compare to each other?
Can you give us some descriptions of the sound quality of each unit? eg, differences and similarity
I believe Hemp is a little more expensive right, if it is better then it is ok, otherwise is it worth buying?
Thanks |
Sorry, I don't own nor have I even heard the Fostexes.
I find that for my taste the Hemp needs a little taming up top, though others differ. They currently have a 1 mH inductor||9.5 ohm resistor network, but I need to do a little more work on that. I guess it depends on how well you get along with a whizzer.
That said, they are dynamic, punchy and detailed, and make pretty satisfying bass (at least in my smallish room). They can work fine in a pretty simple BR box, though the Metronome is a little cleaner sounding. I had them hooked up to my Panasonic HT receiver for a few weeks, but that combination never jelled well. Things are much better back in the den, with a Curcio-modified ST70 (strapped into triode mode).
Were I to start over, I might be tempted to save a few $$ and try the FF165K's instead. |
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