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24-april-2012
Planet10-hifi FF85wKeN
We have fallen in love with the FF85KeN. The new FF85wKeN is even better
Although capable of easily surpassing drivers of similar size in the bottom, it will
be bass limited in extension & in amplitude capabilities*, so outside of applications
where these limits are less of a concern (ie nearfield monitors), it should be considered
as a very good mid-tweeter. Response down below 100 Hz is possible with limited SPL
for near-field use, and the top end is good to beyond 20 KHz (Fostex specifies 32kHz).
When we 1st heard this we realized we had a device that would hold its own against
some very expensive tweeters. Used with a good midbass or 2 with a crossover of 250-1000
Hz, a full range 2-way can be had. Our 1st effort with the FF85KeN & a planet10-hifi
modified version of the CSS SDX7, called Tysen, has to be considered a home-run.
It does require bi-amping. 2-ways that can be passively XOed are under development,
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The FF85k seems to be
a bit of an orphan in the Fostex line, althou designated as part of the FF series,
it comes with the more advanced UDR tangential surround from the Sigma series and
the aluminum dustcap is attached to the end of the voice coil turning it into a true
tweeter.
Natural gray cone with lighter
grey EnABL is standard for FF85wKeN -- other colors
are available by special order.
Price for FF85wKeN is $180 USD/matched pair. No surcharge for custom non-standard
colours, except you’ll need to wait a bit..
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