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Message started by Ron on 01/07/13 at 23:48:10

Title: Betsy-K Drivers with SET Amp
Post by Ron on 01/07/13 at 23:48:10

I will be building a pair of Quarter Wave cabinets using the Betsy-K drivers (95 dB) and powering them with my Mini Torii. Will report back on how they sound. Comparison are my B&W 601 S3's (89 dB)

Title: Re: Betsy-K Drivers with SET Amp
Post by ZYGI on 01/08/13 at 13:17:16

Ron,

it'll be interesting to hear your results. Take some photos as you progress.

Zygi

Title: Re: Betsy-K Drivers with SET Amp
Post by Ron on 01/08/13 at 13:19:43

Will do for sure, the design fits on two 4x8 sheets of Birch 3/4" plywood. Depending on the sonics I may put a BSC in the design to help tame the highs. Pictures and plans for the whole setup to follow. I am waiting on the Betsy-K's to be in-stock. If I get very impatient I may get some DFR-8's

Title: Re: Betsy-K Drivers with SET Amp
Post by Ron on 01/10/13 at 02:47:11

I might opt for the Tang Band W8-1772 drivers, both very nice. Betsy-K's are obviously much cheaper, but they have an 8 week lead time...

Title: Re: Betsy-K Drivers with SET Amp
Post by chris_m on 01/21/13 at 21:46:06

Hi Ron,
I've been trying Betsy-K's in an open baffle arrangement since last April 2012. I later added subwoofer (Deltalite 2515) and a super tweeter. I'm getting around 96dB sensitivity with this arrangement and run a variety of amps through it. My ZKIT 1 has never sounded better through it compared to my other, less efficient speakers. Good luck with your project!

Chris

Title: Re: Betsy-K Drivers with SET Amp
Post by Ron on 01/22/13 at 01:13:50

Thanks! I am absolutely loving my Mini Torii, I have since replaced the JJ's that came with it with NOS tubes and that has helped quite a bit.

Betsy-K's are back ordered for now, so just spending the time listening to some great music!

-R

Title: Re: Betsy-K Drivers with SET Amp
Post by JSantos on 03/10/16 at 14:50:46

Looking forward to your updates. Any updates by now? Toriis!

Title: Re: Betsy-K Drivers with SET Amp
Post by Lin on 03/10/16 at 22:54:29

According to Ron's profile page he hasn't been here since May last year.