Hi
I was warmly recommended to use the TC9FD18-08, when creating Computer Speakers.
Time passed, and I now wanted to order it, but it seems that it is out of stock in Parts Express..
"OUT OF STOCK Due In: 02-Nov-2018"
Peerless by Tymphany TC9FD18-08 3-1/2" Full Range Paper Cone Woofer
My 2 question are:
1) Is there maybe another place that I can buy it from?
(with hopefully not-too-expensive International Shipping..)
2) Is there another nice driver by Peerless by Tymphany that I should buy instead?
For example,
the above mentioned TC9FD18-08 is a 3.5" driver..
Won't a 4" or 5" driver from the same company and same line, will be even a little bit better than it?
Thank you very much
I was warmly recommended to use the TC9FD18-08, when creating Computer Speakers.
Time passed, and I now wanted to order it, but it seems that it is out of stock in Parts Express..
"OUT OF STOCK Due In: 02-Nov-2018"
Peerless by Tymphany TC9FD18-08 3-1/2" Full Range Paper Cone Woofer
My 2 question are:
1) Is there maybe another place that I can buy it from?
(with hopefully not-too-expensive International Shipping..)
2) Is there another nice driver by Peerless by Tymphany that I should buy instead?
For example,
the above mentioned TC9FD18-08 is a 3.5" driver..
Won't a 4" or 5" driver from the same company and same line, will be even a little bit better than it?
Thank you very much
Appears to be in stock at Madisound as of time of typing: Vifa TC9FD18-08, 3.5" Full Range
There is also the fiberglass cone model which is equally good / superior, albeit at a higher price:
Peerless TG9FD10-08 3.5" Fiberglass Full Range 8 ohm
There is also a 4ohm version of the TG9: currently in stock at Partsexpress & out of stock at Madisound: Peerless by Tymphany TG9FD-10-04 3-1/2" Glass Fiber Cone Full Range IIRC this 4ohm version is not as highly regarded as the 8ohm.
There is also the fiberglass cone model which is equally good / superior, albeit at a higher price:
Peerless TG9FD10-08 3.5" Fiberglass Full Range 8 ohm
There is also a 4ohm version of the TG9: currently in stock at Partsexpress & out of stock at Madisound: Peerless by Tymphany TG9FD-10-04 3-1/2" Glass Fiber Cone Full Range IIRC this 4ohm version is not as highly regarded as the 8ohm.
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https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/approx-3-fullrange/vifa-tc9fd18-08-3.5-full-range/Appears to be in stock at Madisound as of time of typing: Vifa TC9FD18-08, 3.5" Full Range
Wow, thank you very much!
The shipping there is even slightly more comfortable than Parts Express's.
When I add 2 TC9FD18-08 drivers to my cart in PE, and then Estimate Shipping, I get 50$ as the cheapest option..
In Madisound the cheapest is 36$.. That's an improvement
Any chance there is a store that might have an even better International Shipping cost?
Thank youThere is also the fiberglass cone model which is equally good / superior, albeit at a higher price:
Peerless TG9FD10-08 3.5" Fiberglass Full Range 8 ohm
It seems that I like fiberglass less..
Paper is better for me.
Also some plastics can be good..
What about slightly bigger sizes?
Won't 4" or 5" sound even better and get to lower frequencies?
'Sound better' rather depends on personal opinion, so I can't really comment on that, other than noting the 3 1/2in Vifa units are amongst the flattest widebanders in terms of response. You can certainly get lower with some larger units (albeit this is enclosure dependent so we're not strictly comparing like with like), and probably with less LF distortion, which is a major consideration with small wideband drivers when tuned low. But whether you would prefer them is another question. Perhaps, perhaps not.
If you plan to put the TC9 in tiny enclosures each side of your computer screen
Well definitely not in tiny enclosures..
But it will be on each side of your computer screen..
With some space, that is..
(any other option here?)
Well... what are the enclosures?
The only enclosure I have heard the TC9 produce any kind of meaningful bass was in X's mini-karlsonators.
(unless you use 50 of them... then two towers do produce meaningful bass!)
For me, there's a wall behind my computer screen, so, enclosures could be hanging on the wall.
The only enclosure I have heard the TC9 produce any kind of meaningful bass was in X's mini-karlsonators.
(unless you use 50 of them... then two towers do produce meaningful bass!)
For me, there's a wall behind my computer screen, so, enclosures could be hanging on the wall.
You should look at the Pluvia 7:
< Markaudio Alpair-7 Gold Cone 4" Full Range >
It is more money than the Vifa, but the sound quality is good, and the bass should be better than the Vifa.
< Markaudio Alpair-7 Gold Cone 4" Full Range >
It is more money than the Vifa, but the sound quality is good, and the bass should be better than the Vifa.
If you want midrange, bigger is better
Perhaps this may be true for woofer, but definitely not for midrange. After exceeding certain midrange size, break up moves too low, in midrange area, hard to crossover to tweeter.
Some say optimum midrange may be only 4-5".
My plan is to create a box that is H17xW15xD18 (cm)
I have a wall behind the screen too..
Hanging them could mean a better location for them, in terms of height..
Instead of lower, on the desk.
That's a nice option..
I like putting them on a wall, so it frees more desk space.
If you go that way, and enjoy strong lows and mids in a small enclosure, then the TABAQ is surely something you would enjoy very much.
It's a simple build, that sounds way bigger than it should.
It uses either a 3" or 4" driver that matches the design. 3" gives you a bit more high end, 4", a bit more low end.
Trouble is... the TC9 is not a good match for the TABAQ. I'd go with something like the 3FE25, the PS95, or any other suggestion you can find in the TABAQ thread.
Have a look, it's over 100 pages long! (so, just do a search in that thread for drivers you would like to use):
TABAQ TL for Tang Band
TC9 is not a good match for the TABAQ.
You're right. I like the TC9 but it doesn't work in TABAQ, though the TG9-8 does (for me anyway)
You're right. I like the TC9 but it doesn't work in TABAQ, though the TG9-8 does (for me anyway)
I'm sure you are still missing a lot of bass the TABAQ design can squeeze out with that driver.
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