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Very nice indeed Colin!
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Yes Colin, have to admit they do look absolutely smashing. :)
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pre65 wrote:Yes Colin, have to admit they do look absolutely smashing. :)
Yes that was what prompted my comment on the 208, of course they most probably don't scale up nicely, things are never that simple.

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You should know by now Andrew, DTB's law says 4" is the perfect size :wink:

Speakers I mean. :wink: :lol:
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You should know by now Andrew, DTB's law says 4" is the perfect size :wink:

Oh well that may be the case but mine are only 70mm. :roll: But you know what they say.......all the best presents come in small packages
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Toppsy wrote:.......all the best presents come in small packages
:wink: :lol:
Thats true! I'm only 5' 8" tall <angelic smile>

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In readiness for Owston (have I missed a date, here!) I have got the Sabs back from wintering in the shed. For ten minutes they sounded AWFUL but they are coming back into shape. I will saturate myself in Saburo ready to hear the Colin Supremes.
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I've not long since returned from hearing these lovelies for a second time - I was passing and had some recordings to drop off at Colin's (well that's my excuse :wink: ).

And I still love what they can do.
Loreena McKennitt - Book Of Secrets - absolute killer
John Martyn - Solid Air - fabulous as always
Morphine - Yes - excellent quirky alternative rock

Scott, if you've not yet heard what your design can do with this driver you need to visit Colin - you'll leave with a big smile on your face.
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The Stratmangler wrote: Morphine - Yes - excellent quirky alternative rock
Ooo, Morphine, been into them long Chris? :lol: S'brill stuff innit.

Really really looking forward to hearing these speakers Colin. Any of you Northern chaps fancy telling the Owston builder fella's to hurry up?!

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Well now Dave.

:idea: If you can't wait until we get a date for Owston, you are most welcome to come up north to the Topps residence for a overnight stay.

Could accommodate a couple you southerners, perhaps 3 if two of you are prepared to share a large double bed. :roll: That way the petrol cost can be shared.

I could invite a few others (not for overnight stay) and we could have a mini meet :?:
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another few decent demo tracks for detail on these little puppies:


Loreen Mckennit - Live at Alhambra (get the DVD combo and listen for the acoustics of the venue space)

Patricia Barber Modern Cool - "Constantinople" "Company" "Post Modern Blues" very well produced and stunningly tight band

Eva Cassidy - Imagine "Danny Boy" - serve with a double shot of Bushmills Black Bush ( Thanks for the suggestion Scott) - kleenex highly recommended

Brother Where Art thou Soundtrack - anything

Dead Can Dance - Spiritchaser

Buddy Guy - Blues Singer "Crawlin Kingsnake" - just for fun listen to him play backup on Muddy Waters "Folk Singer" in your same listening session


Andy McKee - "Art of Motion"

Bela Fleck - Flight of the Cosmic Hippo (actually the short reprise is more interesting )

Pat Metheny - Orchestrion
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Nice one(s) Colin, and WAF of 11 to boot :D


 
 
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Toppsy wrote:Well now Dave.

:idea: If you can't wait until we get a date for Owston, you are most welcome to come up north to the Topps residence for a overnight stay.
Ta for the offer Colin, very kind.

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Toppsy wrote: Oh well that may be the case but mine are only 70mm.
Which is the expected cone diameter of a 4". FE126 is considered a 4 1/2". and surprise, has a 1/2" larger diameter cone.

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Hi Topsey, very nice speakers you have built there! I just have a question or two if that is OK? Did you use veneered board, or did you veneer the lot after building them? Also, where did you get the drivers (MA) did you buy them direct?

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