AsciLab speakers are about to launch

[BetweenThePeaks]

C6B, sorry.

I can’t afford to spend €529 on those stands, although they’re so beautiful.

 

[kharan]

yes

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So, the original back of the tweeter is not attached to the front of the tweeter and is merely held in place with the MDF board? Or did you take it apart?

Just trying to understand the construction.

 

[Raiju]

So, the original back of the tweeter is not attached to the front of the tweeter and is merely held in place with the MDF board? Or did you take it apart?

Just trying to understand the construction.

Yes you are correct. The original 4 screws that bolt the front of the tweeter to the magnet are no longer used.

 

[BossBunos]

You should be able to remove the magnet with the dome and coil I think. Just hold the connection tabs when you pull it away from the waveguide

 

[Purité Audio]

S6B,


Keith

 

[DSJR]

Well yes and no, The tweeter magnet is held in place by pushing it to the waveguide. It is very easy to damage the tweeter when disassembling. Absolutely doable, just not for everybody.

Here are some pics when I took them apart to solder the terminals.

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Why did you solder the terminals? Did they use push-on tags before? Nowt wrong with this latter if properly crimped and firmly attached and these connections can last decades without seeming degradation...

 

[pat355]

S6B,


Keith

oh cool...I didn't think they were out yet? initial thoughts on them?

 

[ScottySmallsMom]

S6B

gotta be one of the best speakers ever made

 

[slaweks]

S6B

gotta be one of the best speakers ever made

No, C8C+BX8C is

 

[Coltr@ne]

No, C8C+BX8C is

until the next one comes out

 

[BetweenThePeaks]

Timeline update on my ASCILAB C6B order:

When I placed the order on Jan 12, the stated availability was end of January.
It later shifted to Mar 6–13, and as of today the order page shows Apr 30 – May 7.

After contacting Audiophonics.fr , they confirmed me the expected arrival to their warehouse is mid-March, with shipping once stock is in.

I don’t know what to think any more...

 

[Raiju]

Why did you solder the terminals? Did they use push-on tags before? Nowt wrong with this latter if properly crimped and firmly attached and these connections can last decades without seeming degradation...

Not really the forum to

Why did you solder the terminals? Did they use push-on tags before? Nowt wrong with this latter if properly crimped and firmly attached and these connections can last decades without seeming degradation...

Yes they use cable lugs, aluminium if I am not mistaken.

I did it for sq and it worked for me, highs became more detailed. I better stop here because of it being subjective.

 

[Paul7777x]

Timeline update on my ASCILAB C6B order:

When I placed the order on Jan 12, the stated availability was end of January.
It later shifted to Mar 6–13, and as of today the order page shows Apr 30 – May 7.

After contacting Audiophonics.fr , they confirmed me the expected arrival to their warehouse is mid-March, with shipping once stock is in.

I don’t know what to think any more...View attachment 513773

I’d not be surprised if it ends up being June.

I really don’t know why they are releasing so many speakers without having a guaranteed production schedule (and a more reasonable delivery time) for those already released…?

 

[DSJR]

Not really the forum to

Yes they use cable lugs, aluminium if I am not mistaken.

I did it for sq and it worked for me, highs became more detailed. I better stop here because of it being subjective.

It's all right, really. It shouldn't have made any difference in my experience, as the solder should arguably have the same resistance in it as a crimped tight push-on connector. I can't prove it obviously, but I remember so many classic amps of old that used tightly wrapped wire over a 'pin' for long-lived connectors which don't seem to go off over the decades.

Thanks for the answer in any case - whatever floats your boat to give you an enjoyable sound, but PLEASE don't believe all the audiophool press and forums tell you, as opinions and tastes can change like the wind with each new fad.

 

[BetweenThePeaks]

Another update and mail with invoice pdf from audiophonics.fr regarding AsciLab C6B order.

 

[BetweenThePeaks]

The speakers have been sent.

 

[pat355]

has anyone heard the C8C yet?

 

[Luvchampagne]

has anyone heard the C8C yet?

Truly amazing speaker. With and without bx8c

 

[pat355]

well, given that no one has heard the BX8C yet I suppose it's hard to make a statement "with or without" care to share more?

 

[kharan]

I assume that means @Luvchampagne was in SK recently?