Fostex 126s

andrew Ivimey · Post by **andrew Ivimey** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:59 pm

I've just fitted some 126s in the attached (Fostex designed) cabinets.

They sound awful!

al newall · Post by **al newall** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:15 pm

Maybe they would sound better with the sides on.

pre65 · Post by **pre65** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:35 pm

Now you would think a man with Andrews experience might have noticed that.

Are they new drivers Andrew ?

andrew Ivimey · Post by **andrew Ivimey** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:10 pm

ah the sides! oh yes, well you lot go on and on and on about OBs so I thought I'd better try my hand only then I forgot and the rest is hitsory.

They were new a few hours ago.

No, don't tell me; they need to wear in or wear out or something.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Dave the bass · Post by **Dave the bass** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:19 pm

Run 'em in for at least 24 hours like this mr I.

Little amp, wire them up in anitphase + dub CD on 'repeat'. Leave them on for as long as possible.

Bring them indoors, wind them up and crack open a bottle of Blue Nun.

Job done! They REALLY do need running in, I didn't believe it until I heard it for meself.

As the Monkees almost sang "...then I heard that bass...now I'm a believer". or summat.

DTB

pre65 · Post by **pre65** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:24 pm

Dave the bass wrote: wire them up in anitphase
DTB

a nit phase ?

I don't seem to be aware of this term,is it Bass speak ?

Dave the bass · Post by **Dave the bass** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:26 pm

pre65 wrote:
Dave the bass wrote: wire them up in anitphase
DTB
a nit phase ?

I don't seem to be aware of this term,is it Bass speak ?

Oh shurrup, I've got a lurgey and it's making me talk even more crap than I normally do

I mean't Auntie Phase.

DTB

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:58 pm

Blue Nun, ooooh....no doubt about it, you got quality tastes there, Dave.

Yes, they need to run in, mine 167's are still improving, especially in the bass, sounded like a 70's/80's tranny radio at first.

-- Andrew

Scottmoose · Post by **Scottmoose** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:37 pm

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cressy · Post by **cressy** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:11 am

pray patience mr i, if theyre owt like my 127s they'll still be getting better in 3 months! stick them in a metronome to run in, you might be pleasantly surprised

Dave the bass · Post by **Dave the bass** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:33 am

Scottmoose wrote:
If you really want to know what the 126 can do though, you'll need to get them into a better cabinet. In sheer performance terms, it's a remarkable little unit, which can be, and is, used in some hellish expensive systems, like the ones attached, with nobody batting an eyelid WRT its performance.

Scott, as you know I'm playing with ( your old!) 126's over Christmas. In your opinion is the Saburo cab still a good way to go WRT getting the best out of a 126?

Cheers,

DTB

Scottmoose · Post by **Scottmoose** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:00 pm

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Dave the bass · Post by **Dave the bass** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:37 pm

Scottmoose wrote:For DIY cabinets, very much so. It's not possible for me to be 100% objective given that I designed the things, but I honestly believe they're one of the best open-source enclosures around for this driver.

Ta, thanks Matey.

DTB

planet10 · Post by **planet10** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:04 pm

This Fostex cabinet -- to be kind -- is not very good. A small BR would probably give more & better bass...

We were going to burn ours (but held off because it is a shame to burn BB) and luckily found that the holey basket 16 ohm Coral 103A works much better in them.

Unfortunately, built from particle board/MDF, yours probably would burn nicely.

dave

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