Fostex FE103E Backhorns
 
I use these speakers in the second chain in my studio. It's the Fostex BLH project for rhe FE103E fullranges. Very rich tonal balance and a precise and large soundstage!
 

   


Internal labyrinth of the raw cabinet
Close-up of the compression chamber
Assembling them for a test..
Trial listening session for chosing the damping material disposition
Applying Dammar varnish on the backside flares..
Backside flares for the rear emission
Applying plumber plaster on the conners..
Bullwrap and silver wires in the compression chamber
Applying the vinylic glue..
Glueing the side panel
FE103E Speakers before and after applying the plumber plaster
The fullrange with the plumber plaster (similar to Blue Tac)
Soldering the fullranges...
Silver wires and gray tac
Frontal view
Front & rear view
Silver plated AN binding posts
3/4 view
A closer view
Close-up of the horn flare
Making holes for applying the base..
Screwing the steel bars with spikes..
Bars & spikes in place
Bars & spikes in place
Little piezo dipole super-tw used to add just some "air" in the high region..
Filter: 0,33+0,1uF Russian PIO caps and a 10 Ohm ceramic resistor