No i have not. That will probably take place after the summer.
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This would be quite interesting and would very much like to see the results.The only way to do a comparison is to do a Blind Comp.So you will need someone to help you.If you know what driver,Fram,etc. you are listening to that could cloud your judgment.When I did this years ago when my hearing was a little better.My preference was always the 802-8G w/23744 and keep in mind I didn't know which drivers I was listening to.I would go into the other room and a buddy of mine would switch up drivers and time after time I would pick the 23744's that did it for me no question.When we were experimenting when putting a system together drivers wise.

Brad's wisdom inspires an objective investigation.
Agreed ! Brad knows his S$#@ And is one of the people I would ask for help if needed.But I was talking strictly as my personnel preference.

I've encountered are that the failures have all been due to broken lead ins near the center of the flexible portion, never a fractured dome, surround, or burnt coil in my limited experience. In fact, i have a 604 with both lead ins broken on the 23744, how does this happen?[/
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Me too.It is always the wire leads that break first as this is the weakest point in the small format "Frams" . Over time the wire leads will develop right angles on the leads.When this happens they are toast.I asked Bill about this when the wire leads have nice curve to them they will still have plenty of life in them.And this is the first thing to look at when determining a Frams life if leads are at right angles like the letter "L" that wire will break at the bend when it fails.How long or short will it live "Who Knows" ??? Dave "Wojo" has repaired a couple for me. He's pretty good at it.The extra metal on the leads added .2 ohms resistance acceptable.


Michael V - I agree with you that they do sound a bit better, but better !!