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In the Thread: How to USE “Resonating Oops” in loudspeakers
Post Subject: Boxy HarmonicsPosted by Chirag on: 3/1/2007
Hello again kitty...
Analogous to the lack of perfect "audiomoron" transparency of something like an L1 or tannoys or koetsus, I can see the general direction of your thinking regarding the "oops" nature of developing a musical transducer in room.
The problem as I see it is the complete lack of control of room space and musical sensitivity of the "moron-in-chargetm". When I pick up my musical leanings with specific and well intentioned combinations, I don't really mind initially as instant gratification with the few pieces I REALLY enjoy does overshadow any apparent boxy tonalizations. But after a few pieces...I get bored. I start predicting tonal shadings instead of listening to my own reactions. and predicting intent and the quiet space of music.
On the other hand, I have tried tuning the old IIILZ boxes with little red drivers from a fuzzy midbass box to something approaching a non audiomoron neutrality. Its bloody hard! All manner of foamy sheets, damping goops and internal weights were attempted.
The only things I can come up with is the possibility of using musical friendly woods (not that i have a clue what the difference between oak and cedar could be) that resonate sensitively just enough to produce a musically motivating charm, but not enough to get in the way. Some combination of MDF and wood is just simple enough to work.
The ported bass sounds of harbeths come to mind...if only they were sealed and a bit less resonant, they could do nicely.
Anyway, enough meanderings...maybe I'll break out the old IIILZ boxes and give it another go.
Best,
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