johnk
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| Why not horns? You have a triple alnico magnet magnesium dome tweeter, a ceramic composite cone mid alnico mags,paper cone woofers. I have listened to a few wooden cones and there are better about. So many types of cone material. Sure some are better than others... | |
| why aren't ribbon tweeters more popular? Shadorne modern ribbons are not easily over driven. And they do not have distortions thats are musically significant. Much of the - about ribbons of late comes from Zaph audios test link. To some cheap ribbon dome comparison. But if they looked mo... | |
| Why not horns? You would use a capacitor and pentameter or fixed resistors if you can afford fostex r100t transformer attenuators even better. Some Altecs might need networks updated but most do not.The t900a has a stand you just move it forward or back to get s... | |
| why aren't ribbon tweeters more popular? The amk2 Is one of the better hi frequency transducers available but RAAL ribbons are wonderful in there own right and 1 can design fine sounding loudspeaker with either transducer. Where design would be best if a amk2 is used a ribbon wouldn't be... | |
| The most important word of advise? Take forum recommendation and opinion with a huge grain of salt. I see more wrong info in forums then right. I would hate to be new to this hobby so much disinformation makes it hard to get real useful info since far more chaff than wheat. A audio... | |
| why aren't ribbon tweeters more popular? Ojgalli Only thing I agree with is delicate but they can be easily repaired unlike other transducers. Ribbons can image wonderfully can produce accurate sound and measure well. Sure are not difficult to work with I do so daily. But some have such ... | |
| Best speakers for about $3500 Duke at Audiokinesis, Has very well though out design for under $3500. As a designer I have much respect for Duke would be hard to go wrong purchasing from Audiokinesis. I wouldn't say this about just any designer since Duke is a wee bit of compet... | |
| Experienced audiophiles best speaker For me its compression driven front horns. The better designs are the best performing loudspeakers made. They have the lowest distortion, highest sensitivity, least thermo compression, of any loudspeaker design today. Cones domes estats ribbons pl... | |
| Ribbon speakers Look for a loudspeaker using a Ribbon from RAAL or Raven. These are the better ribbon transducers about today. And with a ribbon loudspeaker or any loudspeaker no crossovers going to compensate for a poor designed cheaply assembled ribbon which ex... | |
| Why not horns? Sonic differences of Altec model 19 and Altec a7 but keep in mind a7 performance varies with drivers used. Model 19 lower bass, more treble extension. Less coloration for model 19. A7 can play louder the horn loaded mid-bass is very enjoyable has ... | |
| Why not horns? But for $1500 you can purchase Altec model 19 in good condition. Add fostex t900a tweeters a few parts adds about $1100 more, performance of this combos hard to beat under 10k no mater what you buy. And can be tweaked to be even better for not muc... | |
| Why not horns? Some Altec models work great in near field. Heres a few of the better Altecs they made many great loudspeakers that I did not mention look at drivers used. Model 15, 9844a, model 14, model 19, A5, A7 602a 604. I have owned most all the good Klipsc... | |
| Ribbon tweeters...out of favor these days? Weseixas RAAL Raven are all ribbons. | |
| Why not horns? Pass up Klipsch buy Altecs. Only reason so many suggest Klipsch is they made allot of home loudspeakers. So more have experienced the poorer performing Klipsch models. But I know you will not listen enjoy your Klipsch. Keeps Altecs more affordable... | |
| The pursuit of bass... You need space for bass most loudspeaker designs are highly compromised in performance as to pas WAF allow hi profits ease of manufacturer shipment etc. Good sound while not the last thing most loudspeaker designs strive for but not near the top e... |