I think it would be fun to take a poll of people's favorite fostex driver. IF you dont see your favorite listed, please specify.
I only had 10 slots for the poll, so some drivers were grouped together. So if you vote, please also list your reasons for the driver you chose.
Not Included: 5,6,8 inch K-series. FE138ES-R. F120A, F200A Alnico. Also, Japan-only drivers. They are pretty uncommonly used, but please post if you use and prefer them!
I only had 10 slots for the poll, so some drivers were grouped together. So if you vote, please also list your reasons for the driver you chose.
Not Included: 5,6,8 inch K-series. FE138ES-R. F120A, F200A Alnico. Also, Japan-only drivers. They are pretty uncommonly used, but please post if you use and prefer them!
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My vote is somewhat skewed, since the FE87e is the only Fostex driver I've ever heard. Regardless, I like it a lot.
Hello,
A very hard question for me. I have the ff: F120A, F200A, FE208ez, FE168ez, and FF85k. All sounded great for me, all favorites. Godspeed.
John Revilla
A very hard question for me. I have the ff: F120A, F200A, FE208ez, FE168ez, and FF85k. All sounded great for me, all favorites. Godspeed.
John Revilla
FE168SigmaES; once broken in, well balanced through the audio spectrum. Plays very well without a super-tweeter, a sub is not a must and fantastic slam.
I put in a vote for the FF85k. Mids and highs are simply wonderful. Bass is MIA, but what do you expect from a 3" driver? And at it's price, I have to call it a Best Buy.
I will also add an honorable mention for the F120a. When driven by tubes, it really shines--and is worth the considerable (to me) price. Unfortunately, if you use SS amps, it will just fall on its face.
Cheers, Jim
I will also add an honorable mention for the F120a. When driven by tubes, it really shines--and is worth the considerable (to me) price. Unfortunately, if you use SS amps, it will just fall on its face.
Cheers, Jim
I give the 108esigma a thumbs up for great all around performance in the un-modded category.. Okay sensitivity, great construction, fair price, nice bass for a little driver in the right cab, great mids and nice highs.. A lot of bang for the buck imo 🙂
This 🙂
Although, I think I'll add a supertweet to mine at some point in the future.
FE166ES-R
899g./1.982 lbs., Cobalt-Lanthanum ø145mm magnet
Copper-Silver alloy voice coil
95db 8ohm
relatively flat Fq plot, what's not to like?
it's too bad fostex can't make a alinco magnet, cast frame, textile surround version of this one.
899g./1.982 lbs., Cobalt-Lanthanum ø145mm magnet
Copper-Silver alloy voice coil
95db 8ohm
relatively flat Fq plot, what's not to like?
it's too bad fostex can't make a alinco magnet, cast frame, textile surround version of this one.
>>> why is FF125K not in the list?
or the FF165k which i happen to enjoy quite a lot. And many love the FF225k too.
I think it's interesting so far that many like the really small or the large Fostex. I like the ones in the middle but have not heard the 8".
Godzilla
or the FF165k which i happen to enjoy quite a lot. And many love the FF225k too.
I think it's interesting so far that many like the really small or the large Fostex. I like the ones in the middle but have not heard the 8".
Godzilla
I have a small collection of Fostex drivers but not all are in enclosures yet. Of the ones I have playable, they include the FE126e, FX120 and F120A. Of these, I prefer the F120A.
Next on the list (enclosures being built this week) are the FF85K and FE138ES-R. I'm also doing a 2-way based on the FW168HR and T250D. Others which still need enclosures include the FF125K, FE108EZ and some NOS FE108Sigma drivers.
Regards, KM
Next on the list (enclosures being built this week) are the FF85K and FE138ES-R. I'm also doing a 2-way based on the FW168HR and T250D. Others which still need enclosures include the FF125K, FE108EZ and some NOS FE108Sigma drivers.
Regards, KM
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