In Reply to: did you order it? posted by Mr_bill2 on April 18, 2007 at 13:56:12:

Yes and YES!!!!!!!!!! :).. SOunds incredible to...and have compared it to many systems that far exceed it in price and just laugh at how good I got it.

• Re: did you order it? - Mr_bill2 14:13:08 04/18/07 (5)
  In Reply to: Re: did you order it? posted by tomw2 on April 18, 2007 at 14:05:14:

  Oh man...I am soooo jealous, can't wait to hear your report!!

  Did Brude explain to you how it wires up into the speaker w/o being soldered?

  
  
  

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  • It goes like this Bill... - tomw2 15:28:57 04/18/07 (4)
    In Reply to: Re: did you order it? posted by Mr_bill2 on April 18, 2007 at 14:13:08:

    The new black cable goes where the old one goes (Low, Mid and High) < The old white cable is ground and is snipped off where it is soldered originally (midrange panel). The new white cable has a spade and is piggybacked on to the white cable that is set to ground on the bass module.

    OR!!! possible better results you can remove the solder from the midrange panel and snip off the spade from the new cable, to solder it on instead off piggybacking...but only if you KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING!!!!!!!!! How much better will it sound soldered?...Not sure.

    Now sound quality from Bruce's view...less peaky/flatter response, smoother,overall better.

    Click on this link for a visual

    
    

    • http://www.eminent-tech.com/lft8tweeterupdate.html   (Open in New Window)

    
    

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    • That's... - Mr_bill2 16:40:57 04/18/07 (3)
      In Reply to: It goes like this Bill... posted by tomw2 on April 18, 2007 at 15:28:57:

      good info & thank you.

      I went to the web site earlier and pulled up the page, but it didn't explain the connection process, though it looked pretty self explanatory. I guess I just wanted to save Bruce another phone call, unfortunately he always seems so busy when I call.

      Well, I guess it's up to you to give one of the first field reviews of the new and improved ET tweeter. Can't wait!!

      BTW, still have a hard time believing 45w(and yes I know tube) can drive the 8s, but hey if it's working...who am I to doubt a fine fellow ET inmate. ;)

      bill
      
      

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      • Yes 45watt works for me... - tomw2 16:56:37 04/18/07 (2)
        In Reply to: That's... posted by Mr_bill2 on April 18, 2007 at 16:40:57:

        I kinda just do get it really...why so many people think power is an issue with the ET's. I have discuss this in depth with Bruce actually.

        They are a friendly 8 ohm load...yes they are 83 db. So what? It's not like there Apogee's..or even Maggies for that matter. Apogee's/Maggies like Watts..ET's Like VOLTS! As in Tube amperage... Heck I bet I would be happy with a 12 watt amp with my ET's

        I can't even go passed 10 o'clock with my dinky 45 watter before it becomes too loud for me. I guess I am lucky I don't need ear blistering levels? It's actually bad for your hearing..so they say.

        :) Tom
        
        

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        • Re: 50 tube watts work for me - benie 03:45:21 04/19/07 (1)
          In Reply to: Yes 45watt works for me... posted by tomw2 on April 18, 2007 at 16:56:37:

          This week I am biamping, but in the last few months I have been using a 50 watt Class A amp with great results.

          It will be nice to hear your thoughts on the new Tweeters. 50kz, that's pretty high. Higher than the Maggie ribbons i think, maybe shouldn't say that to LOUD!!

          Could be a sweet upgrade.
          
          

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          • No, not higher than maggie ribbons... - SQLGuy 08:44:22 08/24/07 (0)
            In Reply to: Re: 50 tube watts work for me posted by benie on April 19, 2007 at 03:45:21

            At least, not higher than the full-length ones. Those are rated out to 50KHz as well. At least so a reliable bat told me.
            
            Still, $399 for an upgrade of a tweeter like this seems like quite a good deal. I think I might need to get myself up to Boulder (Colorado) one of these days and check these out.
            
            
            
            

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