Mark,
😕can you please tell me what are the audible sound differences between these 3 speakers CSS FR125S, EL70 or Alpair 7 if that is a fair question? I have read the favorable reviews on the Alpair but cannot find much on the CSS FR 125S full range drivers, will these do the job? The Alpair 7 is my first choice and I listen too a lot of classical chamber and symphonic music, jazz and some rock. I'm looking for a rich mid band substantial bass with air and detail up top ( Don't we all?). Speaker cabinets are flat OB's with Altec 416's. Room size is 13' x21' (please) any reccomendations or insights are welcome.
Thanks,
Ramon
😕can you please tell me what are the audible sound differences between these 3 speakers CSS FR125S, EL70 or Alpair 7 if that is a fair question? I have read the favorable reviews on the Alpair but cannot find much on the CSS FR 125S full range drivers, will these do the job? The Alpair 7 is my first choice and I listen too a lot of classical chamber and symphonic music, jazz and some rock. I'm looking for a rich mid band substantial bass with air and detail up top ( Don't we all?). Speaker cabinets are flat OB's with Altec 416's. Room size is 13' x21' (please) any reccomendations or insights are welcome.
Thanks,
Ramon
Somewhere recently i just commented on the same inquiry... instead of typing it over i'll just point you to that comment.
Note that if it were me, i'd find a way to afford the Alpair 7. It is a ground-breaking FR driver (along with A12). A true 9 octave capable driver with no audible faults.
dave
Note that if it were me, i'd find a way to afford the Alpair 7. It is a ground-breaking FR driver (along with A12). A true 9 octave capable driver with no audible faults.
dave
Yes😱
A friend suggested I put this question to Mark. I appreciate your interest and respect your opinion Dave. I believe I am likely going to order the Alpair 7 today, but let me ask you this Dave, is there a new Alpair 7 that is slightly different in high frequency reproduction? And if so is that unit available in the states?
Ramon
A friend suggested I put this question to Mark. I appreciate your interest and respect your opinion Dave. I believe I am likely going to order the Alpair 7 today, but let me ask you this Dave, is there a new Alpair 7 that is slightly different in high frequency reproduction? And if so is that unit available in the states?
Ramon
There is an early version of the A7 and a new version. The ONLY difference between the 2 is the gasket. For the new version, Mark has come up with an absoulutely brilliant built-in gasket that completely redefines state of the art.
The A7s that Bob at CSS & that Madisound just received are all the new version (the 1st batch sold out so quickly you'd have to search hard, and get lucky to find a pair of the old ones)
dave
The A7s that Bob at CSS & that Madisound just received are all the new version (the 1st batch sold out so quickly you'd have to search hard, and get lucky to find a pair of the old ones)
dave
Is there any audible difference between the two? Don't mean to be obsessive compulsive about this so please forgive my curiosity.
Ramon
Ramon
Maybe, Because the new gasket is injected into the cavities on the back of the bezel, it is a bit stiffer & a bit better damped. Whether that makes a significant difference once the driver is clamped to a baffle is questionable, but it never hurts and gives peace of mind.
As i said, given that being able to find ones without the super-gasket is highly unlikely, you are stuck with the newer ones that come with 🙂
dave
dave
As i said, given that being able to find ones without the super-gasket is highly unlikely, you are stuck with the newer ones that come with 🙂
dave
dave
Thanks Dave,
I will give the new one a shot and report back on how they sound with vintage restored Altec 416 drivers in an OB configuration.
Ramon
I will give the new one a shot and report back on how they sound with vintage restored Altec 416 drivers in an OB configuration.
Ramon
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