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| Parmenter Fat Boy Horn speakers NZ Made Audio pic . |
 Parmenter Fat Boy Wood Horn NZ Made Audio
Parmenter Fat Boy Wood Horn
TAD 4001 Driver mounted to Parmenter Fat Boy wood horn.
Parmenter Fat Boy Horn speakers ($POA)
Parmenter Fat Boy Horn speakers are hand made in New Zealand by Jason Parmenter of Parmentersound.com
Parmenter Fat Boy 2 way Horn speaker Specifications.
TAD 4001 & TAD 1601a speaker drivers used with Alnico Magnets.
External boxed crossovers using Mundorf or Duelund Capacitors & Inductors, Cardas Copper Binding Posts.
Internal speaker cables & crossover wiring is Cryogenically treated and supplied by Jena Labs.
Black Diamond Racing Cones & Pits for Isolation feet (7 of each used per cabinet).
Frequency response 28 Hz - 100 KHz -3 DB with Townshend Ribbon super tweeter addition.
Efficiency 98 Db 1 watt 1 meter.
Dimensions: Width 810 mm Depth 700 mm Height 1310 mm.
Weight 200 KG each speaker cabinet.
Parmenter Sound's "Fat Boy" Speaker System
Throughout the next 6 months l intend listening to as many top end speaker systems as possible to gauge where my system fits on the fun factor scale. l am not actively looking for new speakers as such, but if something really floats my boat, then l will consider an upgrade. l will freely admit that in all likelihood an upgrade could occur but there is nothing about my current system that is giving me the itch, just the curiosity that there could be better out there and if there is, l want to know about it
Yesterday l was fortunate enough to make the trip NW from Auckland to Jason Parmenters property at Muriwai, an easy 1hr drive from the airport. The purpose of my visit was to audition his recent creation, the Parmenter Fat Boys. These are a very large 200kg two way system employing a TAD Compression driver of 110dB efficency partnered with a TAD 16" bass driver in an Onken enclosure, the design of which dates back to the 50's. Mundorf Silver crossover components are used throughout, taking the place of an earlier Marchand actve setup. Jason prefers the passive version and will shortly be trying out an even more highly specced crossover employing Dueland components throughout. Overall system efficency is 102dB.
The room was about 4.5 x 7m with the speakers across the narrow wall. Amps were Lamm partnered with an EMM Labs CDP. Jasons TT setup was laid up waiting on a new arm so it was CD only.
We listened to various CD's for about 2hrs and throughout it was obvious that the system was capable of incredible resolution and dynamics. So much so that my CD's were presented in an open effortless manner unlike anything l have ever experienced previously. Imaging was pinpoint and amazingly coherent due in part no doubt to the TAD compression driver handling all frequencys from 600hz up. Bass was deep, tight and integrated perfectly with the rest of the spectrum. It truly was like a new window had been opened up on the music. This is the best HiFi l have ever heard without a doubt, music sounded completely alive and unrestrained.
l am looking forward to being invited back to Jasons for another listen this time on vinyl, since purchasing my TT l have not listened to CD's so vinyl has really become my reference. Under consideration is the addition of a TAD ribbon supertweeter so it will be intriguing to hear what that may add to an already stellar system. Jason is also waiting for a pair of Harbeth 40.1's to come in stock, another speaker on my audition short list so l look forward to making the trip out to Muriwai in the coming months
Cheers,
mondie
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