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In the Forum: Horn-Loaded Speakers
In the Thread: Bye-Bye, Fane
Post Subject: 8Ms 8OsPosted by jessie.dazzle on: 2/14/2008
Wojtek wrote :
"...haven't seen any other fane 8M for sale in months anywhere..."

I just checked and found a pair of 8Ms on eBay... item numbers : 310021284113 And : 310023127933
(I hate it when a pair is broken up over two separate listings!).

You should have no problem getting them through to the US, I send stuff there (from France) all the time... Just use DHL.

These are 8Ω models; not sure if that's what you want. Back when Fane were still in business, I ordered a pair in 16Ω (I don't know if there is a theoretical best choice between the two for horn loading... Any thoughts ? However, the 8Ω model will require a smaller coil in the crossover, which in this case is good news).

I am not at all set on using the Fane drivers in my upper bass horns... I've been experimenting with a bunch of AlNiCo drivers, and have found one that is more sensitive, goes lower, and has to my ear a less "dry" tone than the 8Ms... However, all testing so far has been done with the rear chambers open (been moving to another house, so have not yet had the time to make the sealing covers). Once the rear chamber volume is properly tuned, the 8Ms may come out on top.

jd*

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