Paper Cones in HiFi?


I may be naive or uninformed but I've noticed several speaker mfrs using paper cones in speakers priced over $2k (ie Vienna Acoustics Bach and Sonus Faber Grand Piano). I always thought paper cones were for low end Radio Shack speakers.

Can some please educate me.

Thanks.
alivadariu

Showing 1 response by jsujo

,,,There are paper base drivers in the multi thousand price tag speakers as well,,,,

Scan Speak and Morel make awesome paper treated drivers, and so do many other manufacturers I am sure...paper is easy to model and is more predictable, and all more well rounded.

I love paper treated drivers sound (the ones well made and designed of course,,especially for mid and midbass..

I actually have some JBL L-96's which have arguably the best midrange driver ever made, and its paper...