New crossover for PMC fact12?

paleo12

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Hi,

I have a pair of PMC fact12 speakers which I bought about 10 years ago and which I am very happy with. They are also one of the few floorstanders which will fit in the available space. I saw that it is possible to have a new crossover installed by my hi-fi dealer which should bring the old model up to the standard of the Signature fact12.

I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has done this.

Thanks.
 

nopiano

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These are very rare indeed, due mostly to their price. But you may get lucky. They are extremely narrow.

What do PMC charge, as a matter of interest? (I recall an enjoyable afternoon listening to the .8 models some years ago, with expensive NAIM amplifiers, at a dealer demo.)

I guess, even if you could compare, you have to determine if that’s the best way to spend the money, as opposed to electronics or room treatment, for example.

PS. I wouldn’t normally direct you to another forum, but post #11 here might be helpful.
 
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paleo12

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These are very rare indeed, due mostly to their price. But you may get lucky. They are extremely narrow.

What do PMC charge, as a matter of interest? (I recall an enjoyable afternoon listening to the .8 models some years ago, with expensive NAIM amplifiers, at a dealer demo.)

I guess, even if you could compare, you have to determine if that’s the best way to spend the money, as opposed to electronics or room treatment, for example.

PS. I wouldn’t normally direct you to another forum, but post #11 here might be helpful.
Hi,

Thanks for the link; that was useful.

I think the new crossovers cost in the region of £4k which is not negligeable but cheaper than buying new Signatures.
 

Al ears

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You're a master of understatement 😉

For sure (but so is buying a decent car 🙂)

Another poster has found PMC to be too bright.
I'm guessing that's not a problem with your model.
£4k for a pair of crossovers???
Someone is having a laugh.
I'd expect upgraded drivers to be included for that price although, from what I read, the only thing that has changed is the components of said crossovers and a choice of finishes.
They are said to measure exactly the same......
Stick with what you currently have would be my suggestion
 
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nopiano

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Hi,

Thanks for the link; that was useful.

I think the new crossovers cost in the region of £4k which is not negligeable but cheaper than buying new Signatures.
OMG, yes that is indeed ridiculous. Would probably add no more than a grand to their value too, I fear.

Obviously entirely up to you, but it might be interesting to hear the new Active twenty5 series, especially if your dealer offers a decent PX on the fact.12. Or whatever amp you use might have an upgrade available, like a power supply if it’s a Naim, for instance.
 

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