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Funktion One F218 Mk1 vs. Mk2 |
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danieleither 
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 Topic: Funktion One F218 Mk1 vs. Mk2Posted: 09 February 2016 at 1:58am |
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What are the fundamental differences between the MK1 F218's and MK2?
The MK2's seem to fetch around twice the amount of money used, are they really 'that' much better?
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boots-hifi
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 7:01am |
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Different drivers, mk 1 units have PD's & mk 2 have Fanes. Obviously not off the shelf drivers!Probably allot of MK1 clones about, Mk2's have propper badges etc unlike the early 218's. You shouldnt be paying more than 700-800 for a mk1 box loaded with PD's and about a grand for a mint mk2 box.
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 8:24am |
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Many of the MK1 and brass plaque 218's ive had through my hands over the years have been fane loaded with a driver that bears remarkable likeness to the old 18B400 colossus. There are plenty PD loaded around too.
All the MK2's should have fanes installed if my memory is correct.
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danieleither
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 2:18pm |
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Interesting point on the price... I've not seen any MK2's advertised for less than £2k a piece so far...
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boots-hifi
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 4:31pm |
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Matt storm has some for just over a grand a box
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 4:32pm |
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other than the uprated driver are the mk2s actually different in construction though? they're the same outside size, they have the different bracing with the holes in it..
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mi mong
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 5:50pm |
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also what is the score on the f221 cabs as I have seen some for sale at GDS with different centre brace is this mk1 and mk2 ?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FUNKTION-ONE-F-221-BASS-ENCLOSURE-4-AVAILABLE-/361422950834?hash=item54267c91b2 Edited by mi mong - 09 February 2016 at 5:53pm |
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danieleither
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 6:30pm |
Thanks - I tried to PM you but couldn't find an option. Who is Matt Storm? I searched this name in forum users to no avail...
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 7:10pm |
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Guys, i have 6 x F218 MK1 loaded with Fane, but let me tell you that there is MK1's with Fane and PD, early versions of the MK1 had PD in it. All this price tags you guys talk of here are BS. The MK2's have the drivers inverted for better airflow/cooling and the middle brace change it adds 1db more (from what someone told me)
Also, all recone kits for MK1 & MK2's are PD. fits in both Fane & PD drivers. PS- Matt Storm have MK1's for sale, not MK2's... |
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boots-hifi
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 8:18pm |
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24 boxes says im not talking shite..you just have to deal with the rite people thats all.A fool and his money and all that. Even if Matts are mk1's they've got fresh mk3 drivers, i think id suffer a grand a cab just for some braces and a very debatable 1db!
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 8:48pm |
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I am not here for arguments, simply stating the facts, you can have as much boxes as you want but the fact that you mentioned those prices, only shows how much you care for the brand. The drivers alone cost more then the numbers you saying on the MK1's... People buy what they can afford, and Seller, puts up his own price.. You on other hand give false hope to people. The braces are an update to the cabs, and also have some modifications inside to suit the driver upside down. If you want to pay a grand more or not, it's your problem. Matt's drivers are the old Fanes with the new PD recones, and not MK3 drivers like you saying... He even mention that they have been painted... Hope this clears your facts.
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Posted: 09 February 2016 at 10:43pm |
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Not really, facts are second hand boxes do and will come up for the price i have payed for them. Its got nothing to do with respecr for a brand, if someone offers me 4 boxes for 3k im not going to turn it down nor am i going to offer the seller another 2k just so people can keep prices up. Ive just seen a pair of mint r4s go for 2k a box, yet others will try and flog them per unit at this price. Who's the idiot? Me for getting a deal or the bloke dreaming he can make 80% back on a pair of cabs after a fair bit of use? Its a buyers market, PA these days is dirt cheap and im not for one second saying that F1 shouldnt warrent high prices but nobody likes getting shafted even the seller.
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