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Well, that (those) are certainly different. Always good to see a new unit appear. Not sure about the glizy gold phase plugs / guides from an aesthetic POV, but to each their own. Good point about the deep profile; probably dispersion isn't ideal when combined with what appears to be a relatively large rolled surround although probably not a problem on-axis.

All in all, rather interesting. I'll certainly be watching developments.
 
#8
Curious about prices on these new TBs... this is why competition is a good thing. Fostex vs TB anyone? I would love to compare the venerable Fostex 168s to the new TB 6.5". Certainly the TB 1808 is a great driver imo anyway. I listened to it for a couple hours the other day before my power went out... and remains out probably for a few more days.

I bet these will sound very good.

Godzilla
 
#10
for Karlson - 3mm xmax is more than what might be needed in a little coupler to play moset levels - I've never like 15" with higher mass cone but a 102g mms 18" with 6mm xmax and qts ~0.25 was an ok compromise - still too much mass but it could make a lotta racket. For less delicate work I would like a top spl of ~120dB peak 1M with separate woofer and K-tube waveguide. Transylvania Power Company "The Tube" was nice - I've 3 so far
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yep ugly, that phase plug is terrible!

At any rate, they're not sensitive enough for my 2A3 needs. I do like the UH Neo magnet and the 3" drivers flat manuf measured fq resp x the BW. Maybe for a small office room second system/the old Scott 222c if it turns out to be very good~.
 
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borispm said:
Everything on this driver looks very high tech and cool, except the phase plug. 🙂
The cast basket, extra large underhung neodymium motor are great.
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😀 More impressive is the frequency response of this little baby: http://www.tb-speaker.com/detail/1230_04/w3-1878.htm

Almost to good to be truth. Maybe I didn't look good enough, but I've never seen a 3" full-range driver with this smooth high frequency response. I can't wait to try a pair.

With kind regards,
Bas
 
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Sebastiaan said:
Maybe I just have an very odd taste, but personally I find this new driver look high-tech and cool
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Taste being what it is, to each their own. That's largely why I don't like the looks of the thing though: it's trying too hard.

Almost to good to be truth.
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Well, you know what the answer to that one is don't you? When something looks too good to be true, it is. 😉 Quite likely a good driver in many ways, but I would be taking that graph with a pinch of salt.
 
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