SOLD: Single-Driver Speakers w Tang Band W8-1772 Drivers

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G.Michael

Now SOLD.

Single-Driver Speakers w Tang Band W8-1772 Drivers
Beautiful condition with very well-built cabinets.  (Front baffle is 2" thick!)

I purchased these hoping that I have a solid state amp that would be a good match, but no surprise, these speakers seem to need tube amplification to sound their best.
So, I'd like to give these a good home.

I live about an hour north of Philadelphia.  Would prefer local pickup, or I can deliver these within ~75-miles for a few extra $, and I could ship these.

$350.
(The drivers alone run $200+ each.)










« Last Edit: 15 Jan 2017, 10:11 pm by G.Michael »

G.Michael

Re: Single-Driver Speakers w Tang Band W8-1772 Drivers
« Reply #1 on: 31 Oct 2016, 02:28 pm »
Lower price, $350, and BUMP.
« Last Edit: 19 Dec 2016, 03:48 pm by G.Michael »

G.Michael

Re: Single-Driver Speakers w Tang Band W8-1772 Drivers
« Reply #2 on: 9 Nov 2016, 03:08 am »
Bump.

G.Michael

Re: Single-Driver Speakers w Tang Band W8-1772 Drivers
« Reply #3 on: 18 Nov 2016, 05:04 am »
Make an offer if you like.   :)

G.Michael

Re: Single-Driver Speakers w Tang Band W8-1772 Drivers
« Reply #4 on: 7 Dec 2016, 04:50 pm »
Nice speakers!  :)
Price now $350, pick up in Allentown PA (about an hour north of Philly).

Maxdd_nj

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Re: Single-Driver Speakers w Tang Band W8-1772 Drivers
« Reply #5 on: 21 Dec 2016, 09:35 pm »
Hi G.Michael, Can you please explain the cabinet they're in?

G.Michael

Re: Single-Driver Speakers w Tang Band W8-1772 Drivers
« Reply #6 on: 22 Dec 2016, 07:36 am »
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Hi G.Michael, Can you please explain the cabinet they're in?

Sure.  Here's what I know about the cabinets:

Outer dimensions 11"W x 12"D x 31"H, so figuring a 2" thick front baffle, and 1" or 3/4" thick for all the other sides, you can pretty well calculate the volume.

I gather that they cabinets were built with the Tang Band W8 drivers in mind.

The previous owner, a friend who's done a lot of DIY, didn't like how the speakers sounded with only one port ("congested").  He consulted with a guy who I guess is somewhat a single driver / Tang Band W8 expert, and that guy said that the driver needs more air to really sound good.   So my friend, obviously with some good tools and a steady hand, added the ports and yes, the speakers opened up, he said.  I've only heard the speakers after he added the ports, but I did plug one rear port in each speaker, just to hear the effect, and I concur with my friend that the speakers sound best with all the ports open.

I characterize them as "purist speakers".  Very revealing.  They do need a good quality front end system, arguably better with tubes (which I don't currently have).  I do have a Virue Audio Sensation M451 integrated amp with upgraded power supply, and the speakers do sound pretty good when driven with it--that purity of sound does come through.


G.Michael

Re: Single-Driver Speakers w Tang Band W8-1772 Drivers
« Reply #7 on: 6 Jan 2017, 02:20 pm »
I came up with shipping boxes for these.  So, shipping now available.