For me, with my Paris amplifier (dual mono SE 6EM7 integrated with 4S tube preamp) in triode mode, the combination of a high sensitivity speaker, razor sharp sound stage and extended and very clean mid-range, can lead to a whole new listening experience.'įull project details are available on the Fostex FE206En Back-Loaded Horn Speaker page. This is due to the fact the all the music is coming from a single point and is not smearing the sound over multiple drivers.' The typical application is reproduction of mid and high frequency ranges. The back-loaded horn speakers can draw an extremely accurate soundstage. This type of driver is characterized by a horn attached in front of the diaphragms.

'Where this type of single driver loudspeaker system does shine is in it's ability to image. Mark reports very good performance from the back-loaded horn speaker cabinets. So the rear-loaded horn speakers are very well suited for use with veryįostex FE206En Back-Loaded Horn Speakers with 6EM7 SET Amplifier The sensitivity of the FE206En driver is greater than 96 dB / 1W / 1m, Australian beeswax is used on the outside of the horn cabinet and heavy cedar oil was applied to the mouth of the horn. I had these mounted in a couple different back loaded horn designs and drove them to earsplitting levels with 8w SET amps. Very versatile drivers with many options for DIY cabinets. High efficiency (96db 1w/m) is perfect for low powered tube amps. The horn speaker cabinet plans are from the FE206En driver datasheet.įostex FE206En Rear-Loaded Horn Speaker CabinetĮach horn speaker cabinet is made up from thirty-six pieces of 21 mm thick pine plywood. Legendary Fostex FE206e eight inch full rangers. Once again Mark tries on the Fostex FE206En high sensitivity fullrange driver, but this time in large rear-loaded horn loudspeaker cabinets.

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