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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #26: Fostex T 500A MK 2 Horn Super Tweeter by Romy the Cat on 2007-06-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Electro-Voice T350, T35, + Fostex tweeters. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  34 Replies 
Fostex T 500A MK 2 Horn Super TweeterArticle By Bill Gaw at www.enjoythemusic.com As most of you know by now, I'm a horny type of guy. While my wife may dispute this, my audio system (actually my second partner) would have to agree as all seven spea...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1850: Not using a super tweeter by rickmcinnis on 2022-08-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1916 Replies 
I am using the Celestion Axi-periodic compression driver in the KLIPSCH K402 horn which I have boosted considerably when I noticed that the top one and one-half octaves were barely working when playing music so I figured WHY NOT?  and it works just f...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: A fundamentally faulty JohnBlue Tweeter? by Romy the Cat on 2012-03-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A fundamentally faulty JohnBlue Tweeter? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  0 Replies 
I have no idea what this Tweeter is. The reference to the aerospace aluminum alloy and Lamborghinis very much suggesting that the tweeters are crap and the guy who make them an idiot. But will not be too fast with conclusion and I am accustom to see ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: The criticism from the peanut gallery. by Romy the Cat on 2009-09-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Living Voice Loudspeaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  80 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] The 6moon has posted an article about the Living Voice: http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/livingvoice2/olympian.html http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/livingvoice2/olympian_2.html ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Electrostatic tweeter for horns? by Romy the Cat on 2014-07-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Electrostatic tweeter for horns? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  0 Replies 
I came across an article:http://www.ultrahighendreview.com/enigmacoustics-sopranino-super-tweeter-review that introduced electrostatic tweeter that might be interesting. The company has a web site that is to unpleasant to reread/navigate: http://www....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #39: 6-channels Milq: the design phase is over. by Romy the Cat on 2007-09-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 6 Channel Version of Super Melquiades in Melquiades Amplifier  131 Replies 
OK, it took for a while but at this point I have nailed down all design aspects of the new 6-channels Super Milq, and particularly its input stage. I have listen and evaluated all solutions that will be implemented in there; selected, appraised and o...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Re: Adding one more spherical to Macondo. by Wojtek on 2006-05-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Adding one more spherical to Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
Why can't you just stack them inserting new horn in between midbas and midhorn and keeping your original arrangement? Since your midbass sits on the floor, the tweeter still should be on resonable hight.I would transform your full range Melquiades fo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: only the tweeter in cessaro is made with cobalt magnet by angeloitacare-idiot on 2006-12-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The most promising “best” commercial speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  231 Replies 
the text at cessaro homepage says following :Auch das angewandte Magnetmaterial gehört zu dem Feinsten, was jemals im Lautsprecherbau verarbeitet wurde. Alnico-Magnete (finden heute aus Kostengründen kaum noch Anwendung) und im Superhochtonbereich ei...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Silbatone electronics by el`Ol on 2012-05-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High End 2012 in Germany in Audio News  36 Replies 
I found the Silbatone electronics was somewhere between the neutral sounding electronics Cessaro used and the super-warm electronics at the Anima room. About going away from tractrix: The Anima horn with the little paper cone driver looked more like ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Alternative driver for WE15A by personal on 2011-11-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Alternative driver for WE15A in Horn-Loaded Speakers  1 Replies 
Can I ask all of you who may have a valid alternative of the WE555 to a 4-way system so composed?High: super tweeterMedium-high: Iwata horn with JBL 2441 or similarMedium-low: WE15A horn with driver ...? (I have the JBL 2482 is ok for a WE15A?)Lo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #17: "Phase Rotation" vs Listening Area by Paul S on 2012-09-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: UHF capable tweeters and the moronic conclusions in Audio For Dummies ™  16 Replies 
Robin, what you say about shifting your head while listening is very interesting in the context of this thread, since  I happen to know that one of Haralnov's primary goals is the elimination of the tweeter (or any driver, for that matter) as a "sour...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1540: Theory vs practice by steverino on 2016-08-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1916 Replies 
In theory wideband electronics with very gentle HF slopes are optimal. In practice I have never liked them. For the same reason I detest the 6922 tube vs the 12A series tubes or most less well known. As Romy notes, linearity and measurements in this ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Onkyo Scepter 500 and others by derik736 on 2018-02-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Rare Onkyo HM-300 MK2 Horn...need info in Horn-Loaded Speakers  4 Replies 
So, two almost two years later and this contraption is still in my room and "ain´t goin nowhere" :-)Guys, I became obsessed with horn speakers and specially with Onkyo product so I would like to share with you my latest experiences.The speakers I tal...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #293: Look before you LEAP by Paul S on 2024-03-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Remedies the Beauty in Playback Listening  302 Replies 
Another tool used by sound pros is LEAP. The guy who designed my BassZillas (some time ago) used this tool to make the most of a BR enclosure. As for the Fostex (U)HF, the pros tend to correct them digitally, as they need "something". Mainly, did you...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Are you kidding? by Antonio J. on 2006-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Who builds horns? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  84 Replies 
Maybe it has some interest but:- Backloaded bass horns- 2" midrange driver with Beryllium membrane- 1" tweeter with Beryllium membrane- 0.5" super-tweeter "a la beryllium"sounds quite worrying to me.Nothing is said about the upperbass channel dr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Tannoy Barkingside by starboy on 2007-02-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Tannoy Red 1960s: some sober reality in Audio Discussions  10 Replies 
My preferred type of speaker is a full range ribbon, though I've always had a monkey/Tannoy on my back which is surprising as I don't really care for box speakers. I've heard many over the years but I was never really that impressed but wan...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Re: T350 tweeters: done. by Roberts on 2005-05-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Electro-Voice T350, T35, + Fostex tweeters. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  34 Replies 
Very nice mounting. Hopefully the ridgidity will not cause any other unwanted vibrations from moving the assembly ever so slightly. I doubt it could be heard if so. Having used the T-350 (and t-35) over quite a long period from the mid 70's through t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Summary: my audio, year 2007 by Romy the Cat on 2007-12-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Summary: my/your audio: year by year in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
It was an audio eventful year and I have experimented and discovered many fascinating things. Here is a brief summary of the 2007 audio-events and a short look what my audio happening will might take please in 2008. 1)    In the very ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #91: Zu Credenza with sub? by zanon on 2009-12-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A quest for a better monitor. in Audio Discussions  97 Replies 
God, I hate to bring this up as it seems you have given up on your quest for better monitors.Maybe I missed a thread somewhere, but reading over earlier posts you were looking for- high efficiency- tone- dynamics- sealed designZu Credenzas have same ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #31: The tweeter and Sound (#4) - the Water Droped Stokowski by Romy the Cat on 2007-03-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: RAAL “Water Drop” tweeter for Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  77 Replies 
I was listening light night the Charles Ives’ Fourth Symphony by the kids of American Symphony Orchestra and Members of Schola Cantorum under the baton of probably 180 years old Leopold Stokowski. Ives music is not exactly my cap of tea but I hardly ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #26: Fostex T 500A MK 2 Horn Super Tweeter by Romy the Cat on 2007-06-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Electro-Voice T350, T35, + Fostex tweeters. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  34 Replies 
Fostex T 500A MK 2 Horn Super TweeterArticle By Bill Gaw at www.enjoythemusic.com As most of you know by now, I'm a horny type of guy. While my wife may dispute this, my audio system (actually my second partner) would have to agree as all seven spea...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Hunt for Speakers or for Result? by Romy the Cat on 2004-07-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Speaker hunting in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
Chirag, First off all you have to define what do you want from them. If at this moment you’re looking for something within $700 then very next year, when you finish you medical school you will be searching in very different price range… :-) Now a lit...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Super Milq Change: the amplifier for Tweeters by Romy the Cat on 2006-09-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: An amplifier for Tweeters in Audio Discussions  17 Replies 
OK, I have conceptualized what I need for the tweeter amp. It will be MilqEZ – the same Milq one with 6C19P at output. I will use the Super Melquiades power supplies but the HF channels will host own last caps of the filters and own bias of the both ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Arum Cantus? by Paul S on 2006-10-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Tweeter for Vitavox S2. High-sensitively ribbons? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  64 Replies 
Romy, it sounds like, as usual, you have covered a lot of ground already before you put out your first questions about ribbons.FWIW, I presently use Arum Cantus G2Si ribbons, phasing them in at 10k Hz to supplement the Lowther DX4's dreaded...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Alpha is not EV by Reno on 2009-10-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Engaging the David Haigner’s ideas in Horn-Loaded Speakers  7 Replies 
Hi Romy,as distributor of David Haigners products to Austria and Germany I think I should make some comments on your...hm...review of a speaker you have never heard.I will not comment on the theory of CD horns here. It should only be noted that the A...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #64: The Cessaro GAMMA's tweeter? by Romy the Cat on 2007-07-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The most promising “best” commercial speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  231 Replies 
[quote user="malinowski"]TAD ET-703 LinkMAGNETIC CIRCUIT. A high-energy, rare-earth cobalt magnet is used in the magnetic circuit that, together with powerful soft iron for the pole yoke and plate, provides a high magnetic flux density of 20,000G.[/q...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #34: A baby thrown out with bath water? by yoshi on 2007-08-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lowther Driver in Audio Discussions  62 Replies 
[quote user="Wojtek"]It should not be a problem for you to borrow one of those plastic 150-200 Hz horns for your REPS .[/quote]I heard it a couple of times in a different settings several years ago.  Although I was interested in the application ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: TAD 1201 by malinowski on 2008-01-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midrange driver suggestions in Horn-Loaded Speakers  34 Replies 
Hi Greg,linkSearch the site and you'll find that Ulf has created a upper bass horn using the aforementioned TAD 1201's.I also own a pair still in boxes waiting for the weather to warm up enough for me to start some enclosures and horns for.My origina...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: A little bit clearer by Paul S on 2008-02-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Active High Frequency Solution - AHFS in Playback Listening  5 Replies 
Romy, of course I frame my remarks according to how I "understand" the issue at a given point, ie., dialog.  If your response helped me to undersatnd your idea of this problem any better, then it seems to go back to the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #19: El`Ol, do you want to go into audio business? by Romy the Cat on 2008-03-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo's Axioms: Horn-loaded acoustic systems in Horn-Loaded Speakers  120 Replies 
Thanks, el`Ol What I wonderful devise to position a tweeter on it! It has even perfect size for my Water Drop! It will not help in my case as my tweeter is firmly makes and my MF channel is flimsy but for somebody why would need a perfect tweeter al...
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