FS: full-range Fostex FE126E BLH

baggystevo82 · 7th August 2006, 06:47 PM

Hello all,

Built these about a year ago now, and have been my main system speakers ever since. I will be sad to see them go, but i've just got back from oz, skint and need to start looking for a house. And I'm itching to build something else!

They use the Fostex FE126E as full-range mains, with an FT17H as a supertweeter, with a single polypropylene cap mounted on the binding posts, so experimentation is easy! The binding posts are wired so it's easy to disconnect the tweeter if so desired (with no tools)

No expense or time spared in the construction. The main cabinet is all 1" MDF with rippled sycamore veneer, and solid wenge trim, finished in oil and wax. The bases are solid sycamore with 1" gold plated cones. Each cabinet weighs about 60kg so they're quite substantial!

You're welcome to come and have a listen, and I can deliver if my costs are covered. I'm open to offers but it will have to be a sensible one to make me part with them, after the hours and money I've poured into them.

Thanks for looking!

baggystevo82 · 7th August 2006, 06:48 PM

big expanse of ripplede sycamore, little bit larger than this veneers usual use on violins!

baggystevo82 · 7th August 2006, 06:50 PM

Shows the dual binding posts, where the connecting bar between posts can be removed to disconnect the tweeters

baggystevo82 · 7th August 2006, 06:51 PM

Closeup of the FE126E and FT17H drivers

baggystevo82 · 7th August 2006, 06:52 PM

The fronts... That's all for now!

john65b · 8th August 2006, 02:58 AM

How do they sound? What are you driving them with?

matthew2456 · 8th August 2006, 05:38 AM

rough price?

baggystevo82 · 8th August 2006, 03:28 PM

High John,

A triode wired PP KT88 at the moment. Mids and highs are awesome. Bass is very good too, though a little lumpy typical of all compromised horn designs. Best thing you could do is pop down for a listen. How far are you from Herefordshire?

As for price, I'd be very happy to get £2500 for the pair.

Cheers,
Steve

john65b · 8th August 2006, 11:02 PM

I could fly out tonight and be there somewhere in the next 48 hours - sorry don't mean to be a smart *** - I am in Utah.

Looking to build a pair myself - I already have the drivers and wood, just need the TIME!!

vinylkid58 · 9th August 2006, 12:41 AM

Steve, those cabs are simply stunning! Too bad I live so far away, would love to come by for a listen.

Jeff

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8th August 2006, 02:58 AM	#6
john65b diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago	How do they sound? What are you driving them with?

8th August 2006, 05:38 AM	#7
matthew2456 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW - UK	rough price?

8th August 2006, 03:28 PM	#8
baggystevo82 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Herefordshire	High John, A triode wired PP KT88 at the moment. Mids and highs are awesome. Bass is very good too, though a little lumpy typical of all compromised horn designs. Best thing you could do is pop down for a listen. How far are you from Herefordshire? As for price, I'd be very happy to get £2500 for the pair. Cheers, Steve

8th August 2006, 11:02 PM	#9
john65b diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago	I could fly out tonight and be there somewhere in the next 48 hours - sorry don't mean to be a smart *** - I am in Utah. Looking to build a pair myself - I already have the drivers and wood, just need the TIME!!

9th August 2006, 12:41 AM	#10
vinylkid58 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria, B.C.	Steve, those cabs are simply stunning! Too bad I live so far away, would love to come by for a listen. Jeff

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