Thanks, I am only asking about dome vs ribbon tweeters on conventional cone type tower speakers. I'm not considering full ribbon speakers. I guess I am surprised that more manufacturers don't employ the ribbon tweeter or super tweeter. I always thought they were supposed to be faster and provide more HF extension without distortion than dome tweeters. But I see all these esoteric brands are going with metal or fabric domes. Hence, my question as to whether domes have essentially caught up or surpassed ribbons in overall sound quality.
Ribbon tweeters...out of favor these days?
Hi,
Just a quick question about ribbon tweeters on tower speakers. Has the technology with metal dome and fabric dome tweeters produced results that obviate the need for or advantage of ribbon tweeters. I know that some manufactures such as VMPS and Legacy still seem to favor ribbons, at least as a super tweeter.
But I have been researching speakers, and it seems most of the mid to upper line brands such as B&W, Thiel, Vandersteen, Eggleston, and others employ some type of dome tweeter.
What are the relative advantages/disavantages of each type for a 50/50 mix of music and home theater?
Just a quick question about ribbon tweeters on tower speakers. Has the technology with metal dome and fabric dome tweeters produced results that obviate the need for or advantage of ribbon tweeters. I know that some manufactures such as VMPS and Legacy still seem to favor ribbons, at least as a super tweeter.
But I have been researching speakers, and it seems most of the mid to upper line brands such as B&W, Thiel, Vandersteen, Eggleston, and others employ some type of dome tweeter.
What are the relative advantages/disavantages of each type for a 50/50 mix of music and home theater?