TKS Engineering speakers thread

[bjelkeman]

Someone mentioned that it would be good with a TKS speaker porn thread, so I thought I would kick it off. Initially I owned a TKS 212, which tied me over until I got a pair of W2126 build for me. The 212 replaced an Ibanez Promethean P410C and it was a real lift in sound. Much fuller in the sound (can a speaker sound confident? Well, this one did) and the 12s just delivered more sound pressure.

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I had originally tried the TKS 2128 at a bass meet in Sweden, and fell in love with them. So I ordered some from Tommy at TKS. He had just decided that he was going to build them with 6s instead of the 8 inch I had tested, so I ordered the first once like that he built. I also aquired some custom cloth from the US which Tommy kindly mounted. I asked him to supply the TKS logos separately so I could put them on myself. Thereby the unortodox placement of these. Tommy also got me the grill mounting screws with the rifpght colour for me. And a special patterned vinyl. Nice.

The W2126s have a killer sound. I primarily play hardrock and they are just perfect for me. The secret sauce in my view are the 6s which gives nice high mids and treble without sounding harsh or fizzly.

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Mounting the logo.

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Closeup of the custom vinyl.

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They are indeed the first W2126s!

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What they look like without protective speaker grill.

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Edited November 23, 2014 by wateroftyne

[wateroftyne]

Well.... I started out with two 112s:





But I had a need for a separate 212 and 112, so I got this:







All of the above sound as good as they look. The tone... the quality... the price... none better, IMO.

[wateroftyne]

[quote name='bjelkeman' timestamp='1416697952' post='2612813']

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This setup must makes a sound as big as a planet. The mind boggles.

[bjelkeman]

It is by no means required to be heard, I just couldn't help myself.

[skej21]

I could write pages about my S112 but I think the best thing I can say is that it looks as good as it sounds. Simply stunning. I'm not sure that photos do the oxblood grille justice but is a lovely colour. I popped a photo of the cab cover in too so people can see how good it is!

Edited November 30, 2014 by skej21

[wateroftyne]

Fantastic... that looks stunning.

Maybe I should have been a bit bolder with the colour of the S112 I have coming, but.. the black'n' silver is classic.

Covers look great, too.

[M@23]

I can't wait to get my covers and new cables from Tommy. I've actually been wrapping the cabs in a duvet cover to keep them from harm on the way to/from gigs!!

[andyonbass]

Here's mine...


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[M@23]

Also, our setups are very similar! I'll have to get a pic taken. Precisions + LM3 + S112 = :-D

[M@23]

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1417376652' post='2619755']
Here's mine...
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Looks really cool.

[M@23]

I've posted these before, will have to get some more taken!

[bjelkeman]

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1417377375' post='2619770']
I've posted these before, will have to get some more taken!
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Looks very nice that colour combo. And we know it sounds great too. What more do we need? Och yeah they are lightweight and not expensive for what one gets.

[skej21]

[quote name='bjelkeman' timestamp='1417464123' post='2620666']


Looks very nice that colour combo. And we know it sounds great too. What more do we need? Och yeah they are lightweight and not expensive for what one gets.
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Shhh. Don't tell everyone or they'll all want some!!

[mcnach]

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1417465339' post='2620680']
Shhh. Don't tell everyone or they'll all want some!!
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Too late!!!
(says while staring at the calendar and counting down the days, hours, minutes, seconds...)

[bassmayhem]

A little porn with some British flavour...
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My two 2126 with my now sold TE AH1000-12...

[JTUK]

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1417377375' post='2619770']
I've posted these before, will have to get some more taken!
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I wouldn't have picked that combo but it looks great...

[M@23]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1417538527' post='2621504']
I wouldn't have picked that combo but it looks great...
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Thanks mate. I spent lots of time agonising over which style to go for! I wanted tweed, but thought it wouldn't look quite right with the Markbass yellow. Pictures still don't do them justice though!

[skej21]

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Thanks mate. I spent lots of time agonising over which style to go for! I wanted tweed, but thought it wouldn't look quite right with the Markbass yellow. Pictures still don't do them justice though!
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I do like your colour combo. I only went for black and oxblood because I have basses that would all sit nicely with those two colours. So sad but it's worth those little details!

[Wolverinebass]

[quote name='bassmayhem' timestamp='1417473689' post='2620868']
A little porn with some British flavour...
[IMG]http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd169/bassmayhem/A20140613_180357_zpsa91f98e5.jpg[/IMG]
My two 2126 with my now sold TE AH1000-12...
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That looks fantastic. Just for the records, is the 6 driver attenuable like the optional tweeter? Just I don't see many back panel photos going on.

[molan]

[quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1417549369' post='2621648']


That looks fantastic. Just for the records, is the 6 driver attenuable like the optional tweeter? Just I don't see many back panel photos going on.
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No attenuator for the 6. Personally I think the balance between the drivers really works well and cutting the 6 would adversely effect the tone.

Obviously everyone's ears are different though

[franzbassist]

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1417555553' post='2621767']
No attenuator for the 6. Personally I think the balance between the drivers really works well and cutting the 6 would adversely effect the tone.
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This. As I've said before, the 6" driver in these cabs is their secret weapon

[bjelkeman]

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1417590724' post='2621969']


This. As I've said before, the 6" driver in these cabs is their secret weapon
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Completely agree.

[franzbassist]

So, last night's gig was in a converted church. I'd played there before, so I knew it could be a difficult room, and I was a bit worried that the TKS wouldn't sound that good in there. I am pleased to say I was very wrong . A little bass and mid cut and we were away with a terrific sound, full but not boomy at all.

Everyone in both my bands love this cab.

Edited December 7, 2014 by walbassist

[bjelkeman]

Now with covers.

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[M@23]

Looks great. I should get my covers Tuesday :-) what are they like? They look like the Berg ones from the pics.