Alpair 12P vs 12PW
#1 Alpair 12P vs 12PW
Was thinking of buying a pair of Alpair 12P, but I see that there are now 2 versions for sale - 12P & 12PW.
I have also seen that there is a 'new' version..
Does anyone know the difference, how many versions there are etc?
Cheers
I have also seen that there is a 'new' version..
Does anyone know the difference, how many versions there are etc?
Cheers
#2 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
Max,
The A12PW is the woofer version of the A12P. Madisound in USA have them not sure if they are available through UK agent/distributer.
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/a ... nd-driver/
I have a pair the A12P for sale if you're interested could arrange for them to be at Owston meet?
The A12PW is the woofer version of the A12P. Madisound in USA have them not sure if they are available through UK agent/distributer.
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/a ... nd-driver/
I have a pair the A12P for sale if you're interested could arrange for them to be at Owston meet?
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#3 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
What Colin said. There are two current generation Alpair 12s, the 12P full-range unit, and the 12PW which is essentially a wideband midbass version of the 12P, with if I recall correctly a slightly different cone mix and a higher Q; it needs a significantly larger box volume than its full-range stablemate.
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#4 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
I might be interested Colin, I just have a couple of questions for you and Scott please...
I'm thinking of trying the 12P on an open baffle with the Eminence beta - is there any reason why that isn't a good idea?
I'm thinking of trying the 12P on an open baffle with the Eminence beta - is there any reason why that isn't a good idea?
#5 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
Should be good Max, I have a pair which I was going to use with my quad of Alphas. Never got round to it though. They'll be used in the new four way design.
#6 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
My favourite full ranger, that's for sure.
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#7 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
I've been using 12Ps in Quasars with Supravox 285GMF bass helpers and Monacor pseudo ribbons above 12k for 3 years or so Max and they sound great . I like the 12Ps a lot, definitely worth trying.
#8 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
Ok, thanks everyone, seems it's unanimous.
Colin, I'm definitely interested. I'll send you a pm.
Colin, I'm definitely interested. I'll send you a pm.
#9 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
Hi Colin
Let me know if you got the pm.
Cheers
Max
Let me know if you got the pm.
Cheers
Max
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#10 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
Colin's just got a new Harley to play with, so he might have been out & about.
The 12P is one of my all time favourite wideband drivers. Although I admit to some bias there as there's a little bit of me in those units.
The 12P is one of my all time favourite wideband drivers. Although I admit to some bias there as there's a little bit of me in those units.
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#11 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
Ok, thanks Scott, I'll wait to hear from Colin.Scottmoose wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2017 11:00 pm Colin's just got a new Harley to play with, so he might have been out & about.
The 12P is one of my all time favourite wideband drivers. Although I admit to some bias there as there's a little bit of me in those units.
You must be proud of your part in the 12P, they seem to be universally well-liked. I'm looking forward to having a play with them.
#13 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
Come and then Colin... spill the beansScottmoose wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2017 11:00 pm Colin's just got a new Harley to play with, so he might have been out & about.
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#14 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
Yes please Colin, a picture would be nice.steve s wrote: ↑Thu May 11, 2017 11:18 amCome and then Colin... spill the beansScottmoose wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2017 11:00 pm Colin's just got a new Harley to play with, so he might have been out & about.
What have you got ?
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#15 Re: Alpair 12P vs 12PW
I wasn't going to say anything on the forum but as Scott has let the cat out of the bag and a few other members know here's a couple photos. The bike by-the-way is a Superlow 1200T.pre65 wrote: ↑Thu May 11, 2017 12:37 pmYes please Colin, a picture would be nice.steve s wrote: ↑Thu May 11, 2017 11:18 amCome and then Colin... spill the beansScottmoose wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2017 11:00 pm Colin's just got a new Harley to play with, so he might have been out & about.
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