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In the Forum: Horn-Loaded Speakers
In the Thread: Battling stupid Horn Criticism as a concept

Post Subject: Trying to Learn Through "Criticism"Posted by Paul S on: 11/23/2012

"If the horn contour is used in a way not complementary to its contour/length, reflections can cause phase/amplitude artifacts." - Rowuk

Robin, as a horn player, you obviously understand the differences between the horn as an instrument and the horn as a hi-fi LF gain device. Again, the question for me has always been how - exactly, in the most practical terms - to wind up without "characteristic" "phase/amplitude artifacts" that swamp "pure" LF gains. I am sure you are also quite sensitive to tone, which has been another problem for me with the hi-fi horns I have used or heard, with respect to certain stubborn "characteristics". Perhaps you simply dismiss either or both of these "concerns" outright, or perhaps you have reognized and "dealt" with them successfully. If the latter, will you please discuss it in rote terms, specifically as it may apply to hi-fi horns?

By the way, for whatever reason or reasons, I have also found horn material and finish to be a factor contributing to a horn's "characteristic sound", so please let this inform any response, as well. FYI, I mean "the same" horn where the only difference is the material and/or finish.

Best regards,
Paul S

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