T18/Fostex/Tubes

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Drey Chennells
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T18/Fostex/Tubes

#1 Post by Drey Chennells »

This is a recent T18 build for an esoteric tube system. Tang band W8-740P, 18" wide. It's especially satisfying to build this awesome little sub for a system that has had so much thought and time put into it. He knew exactly what he wanted and it seems he got it, thanks to another great design. Thanks again Bill.
The review from the client..

"Hi,
Got the sub yesterday! Great work! Construction is first rate.
Thanks to you and your crew.
I listened last night, and it sounds great. It provided a solid bottom to my hi-efficiency single driver mains. It keeps up with my 96 db/1w/1m Fostex mains speakers very well.
Something a pair of powered 8" subs couldn't do for me before.
I listened to my favorite track to evaluate bass. Steely Dan "Aja". Very satisfying double bass reproduction toward the end of the track.
My wife,(who rarely listens to my system), came down to listen, and commented,"That sounds really good huh?".
Your placement advice is correct.
It sounded best firing into the corner. Tighter, more controlled, a little more output. I will use it that way from now on.
Heres a few pictures of the set up.
If I can re-arrange my room, and get some extra cash, I would love to have an identical twin made. I am keeping your web-site saved for that eventual possibility.

Thanks and Best Regards,
Bob

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Re: T18/Fostex/Tubes

#2 Post by LelandCrooks »

Nice rig. :cowboy:
If it's too loud, you're even older than me! Like me.
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