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umm, the Ohms are pretty nice

Posted by mhardy6647 (A) on October 30, 2007 at 08:21:46

In Reply to: another diy speaker newbie (w/ woodworking experience) posted by teresko@sonic.net on October 29, 2007 at 23:28:40:

I'd upgrade your amplifier to something like a Dynaco ST-35 :-) New production kits ARE available (www.dynacokits.com)

To answer your question: How about a folded (or not, if you have the space) TQWT and a fullrange driver? I use a pair that were built for me (I am a wood butcher). They're attractive and sound really good. You should aim higher, though: check out Bob Brines' and/or Martin King's sites for ideas. I'd suggest Fostex FE-166/167 or FE 206/207 drivers.




For the record, I have a pair of small Ohms with the latter-day "Walsh" drivers (sort of inverted cone speakers, nothing like the fullrange Ohm Walsh "F"). They sound quite good and are more than efficient enough for a push-pull EL84 amp (EICO HF-81), ca. 14 watts per channel. I have yet to figure out which model these are:



Links:

First, peruse the link below for project ideas! :-)

also:
Bob Brines: http://www.geocities.com/rbrines1/
Martin King: http://www.quarter-wave.com/

Hope this is helpful!


all the best,
mrh

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