did anybody ever got a Chinese k47 propper reskinned by someone like Thiersch ?
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micaddict
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At one point Thiersch offered Chinese capsules, as a budget solution.
He may have reskinned a couple of those, just for kicks.
There even was a rumor that he used Chinese metal parts for his own capsules.
I did say rumor.
And I'll add that Thiersch has a very well deserved reputation!
And good metal is good metal.
Do I need to get my flame suit on now?
He may have reskinned a couple of those, just for kicks.
There even was a rumor that he used Chinese metal parts for his own capsules.
I did say rumor.
And I'll add that Thiersch has a very well deserved reputation!
And good metal is good metal.
Do I need to get my flame suit on now?
Matador
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That sounds like something tskguy might have tried. 
For the difference between chinese version and neumann version. Chinese capsules have much more bumped "presence" area response. Anyway used with the head, can sound really good. Not in every microphone, not in every circuit. In most unmodified chinese circuits sounds awfull. If somoene will write that they have weaker low end, then he don't know how to use it
3UAudio could be some solution, but to be honest i don't know what is "bright" k47 and what is "dark" k47.
I will not spent 200$ bucks to check is it dark exactly the same as typical chinese k47 and bright is just brighter - maybe someone want to try?
3UAudio could be some solution, but to be honest i don't know what is "bright" k47 and what is "dark" k47.
I will not spent 200$ bucks to check is it dark exactly the same as typical chinese k47 and bright is just brighter - maybe someone want to try?
The thing is to copy a precise metalwork is in the age of cnc machine no rocket science anymore. Reskinning I suspect to be work where you need experience to do it good. Are the Chinese capsule identical in terms of metalwork, did anybody put it side by side ?
micaddict
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e.oelberg said:
Totally different animals.
micaddict
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Just what I'd expect, but thanks for confirming.
Tim Campbell
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The metalwork on many chinese K47's is not nearly as precise western versions. I'm almost positive Thiersch's metal comes from FLEA.
micaddict
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There's definitely some collaboration between Thiersch and Flea.
RuudNL
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As far as I know once Thiersch even had a link to the Chinese capsule manufacturer on the website!
Tim Campbell
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He did but only for a very short time.
Since I do work for FLEA every month I agree with you
micaddict
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Yup, PVC F/M7 needs Thiersch's help anyway.
And as far as their CK12 is concerned, they have a guy for that, too.
Now what was his name?
And as far as their CK12 is concerned, they have a guy for that, too.
Now what was his name?
Posted by: Tim Campbell
I agree with Tim and have noticed slightly different hole diameters and depths as well diaphragm tension inconsistencies but some can sound very good in the right circuit but still not as nice as a well tuned 6 um k47 or k67.
I agree with Tim and have noticed slightly different hole diameters and depths as well diaphragm tension inconsistencies but some can sound very good in the right circuit but still not as nice as a well tuned 6 um k47 or k67.
