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Is the Accuton driver that good?

It seems a lot of new speakers are using the Accuton or similar ceramic drivers (and I notice the diamond variant for tweeters). I've heard them (mainly in Kharmas), but not others. Evolution, Salk, Avalon, and like I said Kharma use them.
Do they have any particular coloration or quality that is making them gain popularity? In the Kharmas, it was pace and timing and a natural sound without overhang, but it was different than regular (non-metallic) cones & domes, which, fwiw, are less detailed but maybe more relaxing.
It's like for me with the Kharmas "this sounds great and real and not bright or hard either" but somehow it is not as relaxing as the Aerials or Von Schweikerts or Quad dynamics(or even Apogees) I have lived with). I can't put my finger on it.

I'm not sure if it was just the Kharmas or the ceramics in general, but I wanted to raise the question.
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montejay
285 posts
 
I am using tubes and Accuton drivers with great success for almost two years. These drivers pass on what is being fed to it, neither adding or subtracting anything. It is a pairing I do not see myself parting with. The tubes make these drivers the most natural speaker I have yet to here.
If one has a chance to experience a good 300b SET mated to a Accuton driven speaker, I'm sure it will not be soon forgotton.

Regards,
montejay
285 posts
 
Hi Devilboy,
Anytime

Regards,
montejay
285 posts
 
Hi Develboy,
Read and prepare to be enlightened

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue55/coincident.htm

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue55/coincident.htm

If they are properly implimented they are not at all sterile. Also note the amps being used to drive them with best results.

Regards,
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