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In the Thread: Ultimate MF compression driver?
Post Subject: Buying Into the DreamPosted by Paul S on: 7/3/2011
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Jorge, not to stoop to a shopping list, but I thought I also mentioned the 375 in the post where I introduced Rullit. Anyway, I meant to. Since there is no mention of the 375 there now, I will drop it again. This was the driver I lusted after in my youth, just because it could (and did) make nice, and it was way more linear than the "competition"; but it was always very expensive. There is also the similar (but not the same...) 376, and the corresponding (and also "the same") "Altec" 2440 and 2441. Back in the day, the latter 2 tended to be found as parts of larger (much larger) commercial theater and auditorium systems, rarely separated out. But I would think any of these drivers might make a good start for the serious nut job. Just stay away from the stock horns, and don't even go there without a reliable source for new (???) diaphragms...
Since I am no longer a horny, all this is mostly nostalgia for me now. I just hope that the hopeful understand that these drivers are super-sensitive to ... everything, and that in-situ tuning is not just an option but it makes all the difference in the resultant sound.
To close closer to the intent of this thread, I still wonder how many people realize the "tight rope" nature of getting acceptable, linear performance from drivers that start out like rattle snakes. It may be that someone would be happy just to own what he thinks is "the best"; but it is something else again to actually get - and sustain - even acceptable sound from some of these drivers. As ever, to those who cruise here looking for "recommendations", Caveat Emptor, and remember, you are your results.
Best regards,
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