Differences Between Folded Horn Speakers and Transmission Line Speakers

@larryi Thanks. I could kind of see it, but I wasn't sure if it was just the one folded horn I had seen or it it was generally the case. I definitely didn't know the reason for the shape of the folded horn.

Additionally, how would you compare the sound of the folder horn verses the transmission line speakers? I haven't heard the TL myself, but I understand that they are very good at producing the lower frequency range. Like I said, I know nothing about folded horn or how they sound.

Thanks.

Sounds nice. I might have to try a pair; one of each type. Thanks for the info. 

Thanks all for the input. This gives me more to look into and consider. The whole subject of speaker design is very interesting.

@erik_squires i recently started spending time at diyaudio.com. However, it's been trying to learn the electronics side of audio and not on the speaker side of things. 

Will do. 

@raam Good luck with the speaker build. Please, let us know how it goes. To have to fit it in an RV is a heck of a constraint. 

The conversation has continued to stir my curiosity about these two types of speakers. I think I will start with the folded horn. I like floor standing towers. The only design that I have seen that I like thus far is this Fostex BK-12m at Madisound (Fostex BK-12m). I wouldn't want to go with a footprint much larger than that. I'll probably go with upgraded drivers. At this point I'm not sure when I'm going to get around to it, but I'm determined to do it. Once I do I'll revive this thread and post photos of the results. After that I'll find a transmission line design that I like and will then tackle that. 

Will do.