Looking for Other FR Speakers to test.

[samsagaz]

Hi guys like 2 years ago i made my first FR Speakers using FR125 drivers.
Im really happy with the sound of these, i really want to test other drivers (if is possilbe better ones!) can someone please recommend me some brands/models?

Thanks

 

[Cal Weldon]

What size and how much money?

 

[planet10]

Fostex are an obvious suggestion,,,

dave

 

[samsagaz]

Dave, i sent you an email a few days ago, can you please confirm if received it ?

Cal: dont care about size and money, just want an better speaker to test

 

[Scottmoose]

dont care about size and money, just want an better speaker to test

Choke. Wish I was in such a position. IAs you're feeling rich, how about these AlNiCo Supravox units? http://www.supravox.fr/anglais/haut_parleurs/215_2000.htm

If you're not feeling quite high-end flush, Fostex are a good bet.

 

[samsagaz]

WIch Fostex you recommend me?

 

[samsagaz]

The SUpravox looks really nice! 99db are very sensitive!

 

[Scottmoose]

Indeed. If I had £2,000 to blow on a pair of drivers, those would be what I'd spend it on. Anything with 8lbs of AlNiCo bolted to the back gets my attention.

At slightly less rarified levels, of the Fostex drivers, the FE168ESigma, FE208ESigma (wide-band, rather than FR), or Dave's modified units would be my port of call.

 

[planet10]

Dave, i sent you an email a few days ago, can you please confirm if received it ?

I did. We have been having what passes for a blizzard here and my office is barely heated, so i've been getting a bit behind on my email. Upstairs where i use my iBook/internet appliance it is cosy & warm.

dave

 

[doorman]

Finlayson Arm Rd. covered in snow--- NASTY!
DON

 

[LineArray]

samsagaz,

what is it you want to hear better or different than
using the FRs ?

Maybe this would point us to your liking.

Kind regards

 

[samsagaz]

well, i want at least more efficien speaker, and would be great if have better High response than the FR125.

 

[mp9]

the PHY H21LB15 / TW37 15ohm 45Hz fs & 98db sensitivity. nelson pass and kloss had good things to say of the seas Exotic F8.

 

[Pano]

The Feastrex driver are very, very nice. Finally got to hear them in Denver. Impressive! And not cheap..... But now I understand what all the fuss is about.

I did. We have been having what passes for a blizzard here and my office is barely heated,

Brrrr..... Dave, I can't imagine you down there in this weather. I mean I CAN imagine you down there in your office... Brrrrrr!!!

 

[Ray Collins]

Which enclosures do you recommend for the FE168ESigma?

 

[planet10]

Brrrr..... Dave, I can't imagine you down there in this weather.

Thak goodness for the Subaru. Just to prove Daniel wrong i just drove it down the driveway & parked it next to the road -- in some spots the snow was up to my knees (maybe i should get the snow-plow attachement ). The plow has been thru so we can get out tomorrow morning (gotta go fetch the godson)

dave

 

[planet10]

Which enclosures do you recommend for the FE168ESigma?

Ceinwyn Chang (i think i have the plans mostly done) or the RonHorn A166,

dave

 

[mp9]

can the ceinwyn chang work with the 166esr?

 

[samsagaz]

mmm if i build other box for my FR125s, can i get an better response? i mean how can i check if this driver works better in Reflex, Tline, Horn Box?

 

[LineArray]

maybe "no box" is interesting for you ...

www.dipol-audio.de

(pics on the site will work with ie only)

There are other OB's around.

I also built a nice omni source using two

FRs loading a MLTL ...