The better Betsy

Ronion · 18th May 2019, 01:49 AM

Anyone out here own more than 1 type of Betsy? If so, which one do you prefer and why?

d to the g · 21st May 2019, 04:32 PM

I would’ve thought there might be more response to this...

I guess I’ll kick it off and say that the house sound is present in all 3 drivers. They all use the same cone and basket. Then it depends on usage.

Of course the alnico sits on top. At first I thought the differences were subtle, but not anymore.

Ronion · 23rd May 2019, 03:54 AM

Can you describe the differences?

I’m going to build a small(ish) self contained stereo with a vintage sound. Something akin to an old console stereo, but small enough to sit on a table. About the size of a small suitcase. I’ve got a small SET amp which will be driving these. I am definitely leaning towards the AlNiCo.

freddi · 23rd May 2019, 03:58 AM

are there preliminary T-S parameters available for the alnico version ?

Randy in Caintuck · 23rd May 2019, 04:08 AM

I started a thread about the alnico drivers on the Decware Audio forum …..

A few comments were made, including some by Steve Deckert.

The things useful to this thread start around reply # 19.

Forums - NEW !!! Alnico Betsy baffles HERE NOW !!!

I hope this information is helpful …..

Happy listening,
Randy

d to the g · 24th May 2019, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by freddi

are there preliminary T-S parameters available for the alnico version ?

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Ronion · 24th May 2019, 10:02 PM

Very helpful Randy. Thank you. Now to get designing this beast of a Betsy.

18th May 2019, 01:49 AM	#1
Ronion diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2013	The better Betsy Anyone out here own more than 1 type of Betsy? If so, which one do you prefer and why? __________________ Ron Onion

23rd May 2019, 03:54 AM	#3
Ronion diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2013	Can you describe the differences? I’m going to build a small(ish) self contained stereo with a vintage sound. Something akin to an old console stereo, but small enough to sit on a table. About the size of a small suitcase. I’ve got a small SET amp which will be driving these. I am definitely leaning towards the AlNiCo. __________________ Ron Onion

23rd May 2019, 04:08 AM	#5
Randy in Caintuck diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alexandria, KY	I started a thread about the alnico drivers on the Decware Audio forum ….. A few comments were made, including some by Steve Deckert. The things useful to this thread start around reply # 19. Forums - NEW !!! Alnico Betsy baffles HERE NOW !!! I hope this information is helpful ….. Happy listening, Randy __________________ http://www.caintuckaudio.com/

24th May 2019, 10:02 PM	#7
Ronion diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2013	Very helpful Randy. Thank you. Now to get designing this beast of a Betsy. __________________ Ron Onion

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21st May 2019, 04:32 PM	#2
d to the g diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: minimalopolis	I would’ve thought there might be more response to this... I guess I’ll kick it off and say that the house sound is present in all 3 drivers. They all use the same cone and basket. Then it depends on usage. Of course the alnico sits on top. At first I thought the differences were subtle, but not anymore.

23rd May 2019, 03:58 AM	#4
freddi diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	are there preliminary T-S parameters available for the alnico version ?

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