I would really like it if Erin could test both woofers as well on his Klippel system!
I am super curious how consistent individual measurements are with those kind of systems.
@5th element has post a review and extensive measurements of the Bold North Audio 6.5” woofer.
Voice coil tested this a few years ago and clocked it in for a compliance limited x-max of 9.2mm, so this is one woofer that shows a lot of promise…
Without further ado…
http://5een.co.uk/BWX-6502.htm
Voice coil tested this a few years ago and clocked it in for a compliance limited x-max of 9.2mm, so this is one woofer that shows a lot of promise…
Without further ado…
http://5een.co.uk/BWX-6502.htm
I have a pair of 6501, the phase plugged version. I was planning a 2way with their Bold North tweeter, but they are redesigning the tweeter at the moment. We'll see what shakes from this in the future.
These 6.5" products have been slow sellers, having been released around COVID, and failing to gain a foothold after 5 years on the market.
They have now gone to
BUILT TO ORDER
bummer.
Rising inequality not only scallops out the middle class, but medium priced products, since they're buying less. Leaving only the commodity and luxury products.
My guess is that 8" might not be hitting the market after all @wolf_teeth
They have now gone to
BUILT TO ORDER
bummer.
Rising inequality not only scallops out the middle class, but medium priced products, since they're buying less. Leaving only the commodity and luxury products.
My guess is that 8" might not be hitting the market after all @wolf_teeth
Well, this just means they won't make them until ordered and they won't have to store assembled drivers, just the parts. They are still available, right, so what is the downside? Unless this is going to an MOQ, I fail to see the issue.
Just checked, and singles can be ordered.
Just checked, and singles can be ordered.
@tktran303 you should pair them with one of my waveguides and maybe get some interest stirred on these woofers. I don't want to see them go, I had a design idea using them.
I don't know how deep your pockets are, but the Kartesian Wom180_vMS is also quite a nice performer.
Of course availability makes no difference to domestic US48 customers.
But this perhaps means that they are are no longer shipping to distributors.
DIYers have little ability to affect sales. It would a review from someone like @bikinpunk who now has 100K subscribers on his Erins Audio Corner YouTube channel, or @HiFiCompass, or an original product for sale...
I'm happy to support your designs @augerpro , but I'm moving in the near future, so things may be slowing down for a while...
Or an interesting original design to nudge sales.
@5th element - Are you ready to share your fully 3D printed, full range cardioid, coaxial, 3-way?