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Anybody have opinions on supertweeters?????

After the recent article in Stereophile, I'm considering giving a pair of supertweeters a try with my Martin-Logan CLSIIz's. The options are:

1. MuRata
2. Townshend (ear-usa)
3. Tannoy

Does anybody have experience with using any of these with electrostats? Where are they best placed? Do they create any phase or timing issues??

Thanks,
Harry
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calanctus
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I'm also considering supertweeters for my Odysseys. The Murata does not have variable sensitivity, which would seem to be a critical factor in matching it to your speakers.

The Townshend is a ribbon, meaning it will have next to no vertical dispersion--it will probably have to be aimed exactly at the listening spot, including height alignment with your ears.

The Tannoys seem to be the most flexible.

If you get the supertweeters, please post back on your experiences.
calanctus
151 posts
 
Having heard plenty of ML's (although not the CLS, but I don't think it's an exception), I don't agree that they can't benefit from a supertweeter. Many speakers have a more extended and airy treble than they do. I'm speaking as a current owner of ML products.

that said, Gregm's points are worth thinking about; it would not be easy to time align the ST and bring it to the exact amplitude you need.
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