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Large speaker recommendation
Want big get horns and get off the upgrade merry go round.  
Physics Question: Why does cabinet volume matter so much to bass response?
Used the Fostex 31.5" woofer I have designed many bass systems inc sum used in military simulators. I also have designed many monitors. Small is just small if your going small in loudspeakers you are compromising performance so you can have a smal... 
Beryllium Tweeters - Your Opinions & Comments ??
BE comes with a karmic burden. It's toxic why use it? You may not get ill but what about the miner's, factory workers, or those in the future.  
Cornwall 4 vs JBL horn under $10,000
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649851297-walnut-baffle-multicell-front-horn-speakers-great-for-set-class-a-like-a-alteca5-but-far-better/    
Better sound on rainy days?
higher frequency has a bit more trouble traveling in humid air so a rainy day can decrease a bit of the sharp treble attack most modern loudspeakers have.  
Physics Question: Why does cabinet volume matter so much to bass response?
Hofmann's Iron Law three parameters that cannot all be had at the same time. They are low-bass reproduction, small (enclosure) size, and high (output) sensitivity." Hofmann stated that designers could pick two of these three parameters, but in do... 
Local pick up only…
Pick it up get to see maybe hear what you are buying get a discount meet the seller no scams that way, save on shipping and any shipping hassles plus you don't have to sit and wait for the shipper. Sure you have to drive but think of it as a fun r... 
Has anyone heard the newest version of the Klispschhorm?
Horn I refer to is a massive community bi radial type. Community at one time made some of the most advanced horn profiles available a few of those still don't have modern equivalents. I use it with my massive J horn and  Faital pros best 1" comp t... 
Has anyone heard the newest version of the Klispschhorm?
The Jubilee uses DSP since the Celestion Axi2050 doesn't have much upper range unless EQed and processed. I use the same driver as Jubilee in a better non-CD horn design and with a proper tweeter set up so I need no DSP and can just let the Axi205... 
Has anyone heard the newest version of the Klispschhorm?
It's a 2 way with another horn system behind it. I do have a giant bass horn in the left corner that I use at times.     
Has anyone heard the newest version of the Klispschhorm?
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649851297-walnut-baffle-multicell-front-horn-speakers-great-for-set-class-a-like-a-alteca5-but-far-better/images/3818166/ 
Is it good to upgrade the crossovers in your speakers?
The experts above don’t even mention insertion values they say you are fine as long as you use the same values but those same values have different levels of insertion loss. This is a reason upgraders hear differences since insertion loss can chan... 
Horn speakers for vintage sound
 Check out the custom horn speakers made by John Kalinowski.  Excellent sound within your budget- true I sure do put my heart and soul into my builds. Have a few horn loudspeakers available.   
Why should audiophile deniers be allowed on an audiophile forum?
Troll post?  
Thermal Distortion your loudspeaker most likely suffers from it. But do you care?
 I posted because I feel many over-fixate on known or obscure issues without realizing nothing is or can be perfect all is flawed.