I am thinking about a pair of fh3's. What are the advantages of the 7.3eN and the 7PeN? And what does 7.3eN arrestor version mean? The PeN says under development, but there is a price. Is it available? Thanks, Murray.
I have A7PeN ready to go, A7.3eN on the break-in bench.
All Alpairs now have arrestors... meant to give a gentle alert if you start pushing them too hard.
One A7 vrs the other? Or against other drivers?
dave
All Alpairs now have arrestors... meant to give a gentle alert if you start pushing them too hard.
One A7 vrs the other? Or against other drivers?
dave
Dave, I meant between each other. Why might I chose one over the other? What are the advantages of the 7.3eN? What are the advantages of the 7PeN? Thanks!
The A7.3eN has been one odmy personal favorites forsome time and the only one on my favorites list that fits in FH3). I haven't done a complete eval of the A7PeN -- Chris has had them in the A12PeN/A7PeN MTM for the last while. He quite likes them.I has them early on. I had them early in their break-in cycle and i found that if i was playing anything with a hint of hard top, the A7; took you right to the edge... they are ruthless. I never did get a chance to try them with an SE amp which i think could be a very good match.
It was almost like the paper cone fit the stereotype of a metal cone, the A7.3 that of a paper cone... go figure.
So if you don't need the A7p's extra sensitivity, i still favour the A7.3 (but wish i could afford some A7 MOAP).
At least a couple pair of A7PeN are out in the field and reports back have been very positive.
dave
It was almost like the paper cone fit the stereotype of a metal cone, the A7.3 that of a paper cone... go figure.
So if you don't need the A7p's extra sensitivity, i still favour the A7.3 (but wish i could afford some A7 MOAP).
At least a couple pair of A7PeN are out in the field and reports back have been very positive.
dave
You went right to the heart of my concerns. I am glad I asked! 7.3 it is. What is moap? Thanks, Murray
A MOAP is an A7 metal with a special cone. The surface of th ecome is bombarded to change the top few moleculaes into sort of a ceramic. They are very rare with almost all units in Japan. AFAIK Chris is the only one outside Japan with A7 MOAP and Scott & another with A10 MOAP. They are expensive. If you want a pair you send Mark your money and then patiently wait untilmore are made.
dave
dave
As I'm possibly the only forum member with enough direct exposure to all 3 current versions of the Alpair 7 - I'll offer the observation that it's not only the most neutral / "transparent" of the trio, but likely of any FR driver I've heard. Of course, they still have excursion related limitations.
For those familiar with the "polka dot" treatment, these haven't been - at over $500 landed cost per pair ....
They currently reside in a pair of FH3 - a very nice combination.
Perhaps Scott has similar experience with the 10's - i.e. comparison between at least the 2 metal versions?
For those familiar with the "polka dot" treatment, these haven't been - at over $500 landed cost per pair ....
They currently reside in a pair of FH3 - a very nice combination.
Perhaps Scott has similar experience with the 10's - i.e. comparison between at least the 2 metal versions?
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