TL-design box for W5-1611sa

[Gost22]

Hi all!
I need design for TL-box for full range speaker W5-1611sa.
What is the price of speakers for pair ?
Where can you buy?
Thank you!

P.S.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Cheers!

 

[xrk971]

I think this driver may be discontinued - at least it is not available at PE anymore, the ferrite version of it is available however: Tang Band W5-1611SAF 5" Full Range Speaker 264-918 About $50 USD.

A good TL design by Bjohanessen is available on the TABAQ thread post number 482 at: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/88787-tabaq-tl-tang-band-49.html

Design is here: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/attachments/full-range/318653d1355985377-tabaq-tl-tang-band-tabaq-large-w51611saf.pdf

The simulation looks very good, as all of Bjorn's TABAQ's usually are - flat as a board response in the bass department with extension down into 30 Hz - see attached image from Bjorn's sim. Give it a try, we are all wondering how it will sound.
Regards,
Xrk971

 

[Gost22]

Hi
Xrk971 thank you for your cooperation. Is someone made this TL-box and the sound it this speaker gives. Otherwise I have LM1875 audio amplifier and preamplifier with tube/valve ECC88 and I'd like to I create this TL-speakers with W5-1611sa.
Best Regards

 

[xrk971]

I don't think this has been built by anyone yet as Bjohanessen only provided the sims recently. Good luck with your build!

 

[Gost22]

Hi all!
If I manage to get to the speakers I'll make TL-box.
Does anyone have these speakers made in any box (vented or compression box or etc).
thank you

 

[Chaz H]

Hi Gost, I have a pair of W5-1611 in a box of my own design. I think they sound awesome. 🙂 I attempted a double bass reflex cabinet to reduce cone excursion but quite frankly my speakers cannot handle deep bass. Perhaps the TL design will work better, and to be honest, had this design been available last year I probably would have built that instead.

 

[xrk971]

Chaz,
I thought that's what the speakers you had in the background behind the cornu photos were. I have always wanted to try a tabaq on a bigger driver. There is someone planning on doing it with the Betsy K driver - 45 in tall.

 

[Gost22]

Hi all!
Hi xrk971!
I made a TL-box for projects db616TL (Parts Express). Is this TL can adjust back box for full range speaker W5-1611sa?
What is the difference between the W5-1611sa and W5-1611saf?
Thank you for your cooperation.
Cheers!

 

[Gost22]

Here are the box dimensions in mm (Figure 1)

 

[planet10]

What is the difference between the W5-1611sa and W5-1611saf?

The 1st has a neo magnet, the 2nd ceramic.

dave

 

[Gost22]

Planet10, which is better?😕🙄
thank you!

 

[planet10]

I've only heard the neo. The cr=eramic was a move to keep th eprice down, the design originally apecified the Neo magnet.

dave

 

[Gost22]

Otherwise planet10 see that you have worked with these speakers drivers, so let's say any sound, whether it is worth the money?!🙁😕
Thanks and Cheers!

 

[planet10]

I'd say they are competive. Particularily if you want some bottom, like it smooth (a bit too smooth maybe) and are willing to live without ultimate top or are willing to add a super-tweeter.

Shipping to Boliva could cost as much the drivers.

Mine are treated and priced $20 over the last sale price (same as the ceramic magnet sells for now) and $20 less than the pre-sale price.

dave

 

[Chaz H]

Gost, the W5 drivers are definitely very good. If you can get them for a reasonable price then I think you should certainly go for it. I've been listening to mine for almost two years now and I've been very happy; I still have no overwhelming urge to upgrade. I think this is because even if they're not the best in terms of bass or treble extension, they don't do anything poorly or have any obvious flaws, e.g. shouty midrange, peaky treble, super-limited xmax, low efficiency, etcetera. This may be true for many other drivers but not usually for this price range.

 

[Gost22]

Gost, the W5 drivers are definitely very good. If you can get them for a reasonable price then I think you should certainly go for it. I've been listening to mine for almost two years now and I've been very happy; I still have no overwhelming urge to upgrade. I think this is because even if they're not the best in terms of bass or treble extension, they don't do anything poorly or have any obvious flaws, e.g. shouty midrange, peaky treble, super-limited xmax, low efficiency, etcetera. This may be true for many other drivers but not usually for this price range.

Hi chazdrumzalot!
What kind of box for these speakers you use W5-1611sa.
If you can insert picture or sketch.
thank you
Best Regards!

 

[Chaz H]

Hi chazdrumzalot!
What kind of box for these speakers you use W5-1611sa.
If you can insert picture or sketch.
thank you
Best Regards!

You mean you haven't searched for W5-1611 on this forum to read other's thoughts and opinions?? If you had, you would have found this:

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/189955-pics-first-build-plus-initial-observations.html

There's only three pages of results that turn up. Get busy! 😉

 

[Scottmoose]

I like the W5. Nice unit, doesn't do anything particularly objectionable. Sins of ommission. In a small room, they do pretty well for what they are. The ceramic motor unit looks reasonable value for money & should sound basically the same as the original neodymium model.

 

[Gost22]

Hi xrk971!
Can you give a general explanation of what it means Sd-in cm^2 on speakers, or what is the area?
Hi all!
I need a website where I can find the full range speakers from 5 " or 5 1/2".
Addresses in Europe where they are available.
thank you on all!

 

[talaerts]

I need a website where I can find the full range speakers from 5 " or 5 1/2".
Addresses in Europe where they are available.

Look here: http://www.spectrumaudio.de/breit/tabelle.htm