New Lowther Drivers.


I have ordered a pair of the new, improved Lowther DX3. The improvements consist of changing the suspension from a rolled-out type to a rolled-in type, putting a rolled edge on the whizzer cone to stiffen the edge and eliminate the midrange peak called "Lowther shout". They also offer a new phase plug that looks like a "light bulb with holes" that is controversial. Bullet style phase plug is still standard. They are sending me both types for evaluation.
I am currently building a set of Voigt Pipes enclosures, which I hope to get done before the drivers arrive. I am following the plans from the Lowther Club of Norway website.
I'm very excited about this, because I could use some extra efficiency in my speakers. If anyone has built these Lowther Voigt Pipes before and can offer some advice, it would be appreciated. It is not really hard, but sometimes a simple tip can make the difference. BTW, Doug(Grandpad), you really helped me to make up my mind on buying these drivers in the last thread I put up on this topic. As always, I will give reports on results, just in case anyone is interested. Comments?
twl

Showing 3 responses by bishopwill

This again brings us to the perennial question of whether we are listening to the sound or to the music. It is pretty clear when twl makes statements like "I can live with 40Hz" that he is opting for listening to the sound.

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MAKING THIS CHOICE. Please...hear that.

In my judgment (not revealed truth, just my judgment) this is why people choose tubes over SS and vinyl over digital: They want to listen to the sound.

That's a good choice...a legitimate choice...in every way a valid choice.

But that is not the same as listening to the music.

Off to NYC for a week of concerts and shows. Y'all have fun! Great 4th of July to all!

will
No, no, NO, twl! You've missed my point completely. And you've gotten defensive, which was NOT what I wanted.

You and I have been through this before. If the composer didn't want you to hear pitches below 40Hz then s/he would not have written them. So by definition, dear friend, when you truncate the audio spectrum you are choosing to listen to something other than what the composer intended you to hear.

This has nothing to do with how technically or musically literate you may be, as I think you very well know.

It is borne in upon me yet again that nearly any sort of attempt at this kind of discussion will be overwhelmed by ideological pronouncements cast set forth in the language of martyrdom or righteous wrath. Very wearying.

will