Differences between Benge 190f & 165f

norbie2018 · by **norbie2018** » 2018-11-10 5:40 p.m.

Was it more than the valve wrap?

imsevimse · by **imsevimse** » 2018-11-11 6:05 a.m.

I have a 190C. The C is because it has a removable open wrap f-valve. I do not think there are any 165C- models.

I have not heard of any other difference than the 190 has an open wrap and the 165 don't. I'm also interested. What about the valve?

/Tom

Burgerbob · by **Burgerbob** » 2018-11-11 11:12 a.m.

I'm pretty sure there are more differences. I've never liked the way the 165 played or sounded. The 190 seems to be much better.

norbie2018 · by **norbie2018** » 2018-11-11 11:20 a.m.

From what I could learn from searching the internet, the 165 was considered an intermediate model, but I wasn't sure if that was simply marketing hype (closed vs open wrap).

disco · by **disco** » 2018-11-11 11:12 p.m.

The 165f was originally a pro model. I have owned both and found the 165f played very similar to an Elkhart 88h with a much better valve. My 190f did have as good of a bell than either of my 165’s.

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