I just ordered a pair of FC-152F01TC from Thomann. Can't wait to get my hand of them for OB setup. Thanks for the feedbacks guys
Finally weakened and bough a Fane 15-300TC.
I am building a W bin for it so some of the top end will be wasted but should still sound OK.
I am building a W bin for it so some of the top end will be wasted but should still sound OK.
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"This model was originally designated with a factory Part Number: FC152F01TC as part of the Sovereign Range, it fits tidily above the Sovereign 12-250TC, so has now been renamed the Sovereign 15-300TC. Some stock may bear part numbers of the original factory part number. The Sovereign 15-300TC features a triple concentric cone design for extended high frequency response up to 15 kHz. Offering well defined full-range characteristics and vocal presence, the Sovereign 15-300TC performs well in standalone, single driver cabinet configurations for smaller applications. It can also be used effectively as part of larger configured systems with supplementary support from additional sub bass."
Glad to see they decided to follow the previous naming scheme.
Nigel:
Would you be able to post some measurements of it?
I quite like the somewhat classic W-bin approach.
"This model was originally designated with a factory Part Number: FC152F01TC as part of the Sovereign Range, it fits tidily above the Sovereign 12-250TC, so has now been renamed the Sovereign 15-300TC. Some stock may bear part numbers of the original factory part number. The Sovereign 15-300TC features a triple concentric cone design for extended high frequency response up to 15 kHz. Offering well defined full-range characteristics and vocal presence, the Sovereign 15-300TC performs well in standalone, single driver cabinet configurations for smaller applications. It can also be used effectively as part of larger configured systems with supplementary support from additional sub bass."
Glad to see they decided to follow the previous naming scheme.
Nigel:
Would you be able to post some measurements of it?
I quite like the somewhat classic W-bin approach.
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I am not entirely certain how to do w bins in hornresp. Really nice sensitivity, looking good. Solid to 70hz, but there's a delay peak there.
But the end result might look a little bit like this?
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Do note the excursion chart says to divide by 10. so it's 0,7mm not 7mm.
But the end result might look a little bit like this?
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Do note the excursion chart says to divide by 10. so it's 0,7mm not 7mm.
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I don't have a setup for measuring the response.
I don't think the treble is as bad as the diagram says about 1KHz tops.
I have a W bin with a Fane 12-50WRMS driver and the treble on that is good.
I have one driver playing in my BIB-ish design. I really enjoy it so far. Lots of bass, lots of detail in the sound. I have some hours to go before this driver is run in and then I can consider measurements and a serieus review. It changes from hour to hour, so it is no use now.
Fane 15-300TC arrived today.
Got it playing face down on the floor at the moment until I get my W bin finished.
Got it playing face down on the floor at the moment until I get my W bin finished.
Mine appears to be one of the first ones, the FC-152F01TC.
Fane have since renamed it Fane Sovereign 15-300TC.
Even out of a box it sounds very detailed.
Fane have since renamed it Fane Sovereign 15-300TC.
Even out of a box it sounds very detailed.
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Mine arrived a couple days ago from Thomann. Mine says FC-152F01TC. The speakers are designed and engineered in UK but made in China though. A bit disappointed. I was hoping everything is made in UK but i guess economy and market is competitive these days.
Not yet. That's the plan probably this weekend or next weekend.
I have several OB models. I have another baffle for FANE 15''. Need to make the hole though.
Will report my impression after my audition. I probably try it out this weekend.
Tom
Would be grateful for a review when you are done. I miss my OB speakers and these are top of my list to try.
Acquired a pair of the Fanes today.
Had them on test earlier in the day:
Top end is just as nice as the 12" Fane FR
The 15s are destined for corner 100L sealed boxes, in a semi-permanent fix.
We are remodelling the room in the pic, over the summer and into Autumn, so the speakers will be built and installed as part of that process.
It's a look back to the 50s/60s when corner speakers were far more popular than they are today.
Had them on test earlier in the day:
Top end is just as nice as the 12" Fane FR
The 15s are destined for corner 100L sealed boxes, in a semi-permanent fix.
We are remodelling the room in the pic, over the summer and into Autumn, so the speakers will be built and installed as part of that process.
It's a look back to the 50s/60s when corner speakers were far more popular than they are today.