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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #41: Horn color control by Jorge on 2011-08-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Basic guide to advanced audio in Playback Listening  62 Replies 
I think the usage of Romys Injection Channel has misguided you to think it was implemented because of a certian lack of tone or some sterile sound,  nothing of the sort,  I cannot blame you for not having listened to Romys system,  but theo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Good question, Steverino. by Romy the Cat on 2014-02-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Playback and chamber music. in Playback Listening  6 Replies 
[quote user="steverino"]If you went to a concert with chamber music and closed your eyes how would it be different? [/quote] Steverino, I think that the main difference between listening quartet recording and blind listening of live quartet is abilit...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #390: The driver choose is always a quandary by Romy the Cat on 2010-10-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="el`Ol"]Romy, are you going to verify the decision of using fragile vintage drivers?E.g. by trying JBL midbass drivers?They would be closer to the design philosophy of the Fane Studio 8M.http://www.jblpro.com/components/maxout.htm#2020H[/...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #24: Interesting, educational but in many aspects debatable in my view by Romy the Cat on 2018-02-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The 5-ways from Germany. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  38 Replies 
[quote user="martinshorn"] What Klaus also highlighted, is the importance to him to unlimit dynamics - in order to achieve the most live-alike sound. First of all, he noticed that Goto pleases him the most with uncompressed transient attacks more...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #113: Not more than 2m long horn needed by Murataltuev on 2015-10-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another time aligned 5-way horn project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  189 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]The Supravox was 12” the Goto 4” how did you convert one into another? You would need a 3-4 feet adopter to do so.[/quote]I used GOTO's converter from dual 4" to aprox 200sq sm2 throat. It is still 2 times smaller than ex...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #136: Still don't understand what is wrong with low fs for upper bass by Murataltuev on 2015-10-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another time aligned 5-way horn project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  189 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]How many octaves from fs? We are taking about how many fractions of dB not octaves! Look for a threated:     http://www.goodsoundclub.com/Forums/ShowPost.aspx?PageIndex=1&postID=2991#2991     …as a good start. [...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: I wonder what tweeter they use? by Romy the Cat on 2014-03-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A new kid in the block: Sadurni Acoustics in Horn-Loaded Speakers  21 Replies 
"Sadurni Acoustics' Staccato 4-way hornspeaker exploits MDF horns with up to 3" wall thickness. The 92cm lower midrange horn which loads a cone driver can "achieve 100Hz in-room". The actual 'turbine-horn' midrange driver is a compression sort. "The ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #132: Clarification by jp on 2009-02-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Jessie Dazzle Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  172 Replies 
"He suggested that this design shell have a way to vent the back chamber as it being adjusted, otherwise he will over or under pressurize the woofer cone and damage it."I was asking the above question in reference to protecting the driver. &n...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Flanges & spacers by zztop7 on 2016-02-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vertical Axis Midbass Horn in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
Hello Skushino,Glad to see "it's alive".  I am near you, but I have a different phone #. You can PM me for it.>>> back chamber:  an 18" flange / Google 18" diameter PVC flange.  If you use the glue on type, make sure you use the very heavy g...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: A "proper" mass distribution? by Romy the Cat on 2007-08-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo's Axioms: Horn-loaded acoustic systems in Horn-Loaded Speakers  120 Replies 
Well, first of all, I would like to mention that I edited your post replacing the link from eBay images to the link to the post which features the same images only hosted on my site. I did it because eBay listing will expire in 30 days and I do not w...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: RE: Still Romy's horns by Romy the Cat on 2005-04-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy's Horns in Horn-Loaded Speakers  3 Replies 
[quote user="TonyB"] So do your horns have 115Hz flare frequency? (and have the rear chamber tuned for 115Hz as well) [/quote] They are 35”. Do your math. The back chamber tuned at 115Hz. [quote user="TonyB"] From the pictures the horns look like t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Horns elementary school. by Romy the Cat on 2006-02-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Magico: Robert Harley’s upperbass mouth. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  35 Replies 
[quote user="JLH"]Foolishness is too soft a word to describe the unspeakable garbage the Magico Ultimate is. They have mis-matched impedance drivers, improperly sized horns for the drivers, and made everything from metal. Then they go on an attempt t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Re: Which Channels to do First by Romy the Cat on 2006-09-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 5 Channel Version of Melquiades in Melquiades Amplifier  21 Replies 
Once again, let make it the last post off the subject of the 5-chals Milq. I think it make sence to start from 370Hz-400Hz horns for S2, targeting it for 1000Hz. Then the lower bass horn, for instance the 45Hz, however it should have a chamber of m...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Defending the Hobohorn by Rewind on 2013-08-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A Frankenstein Macondo - Injection channel - trying it as op... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  14 Replies 
I guess you have heard a more detailed speakers then. Your collection seem rather extensive. I never meant the Fane S 8N was overly detailed, just that it my paper horn the detail was gone, so I will not try that again.I share the process because...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Lowther for midbass may be tricky by Gregm on 2006-11-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lowther Driver in Audio Discussions  62 Replies 
...if you want to use it "pure" as it were, without any in-between equalising. Or you could tailor the amp accordingly. I would see a lowther working well mid-high rather than mid-bass.My experience is limited, however, to EX-4 used with wizzer in a ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: The Linn Records Recordings by Romy the Cat on 2009-10-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The High Resolution PCM files business, where? in Didital Things  31 Replies 
I bought a few Linn Records own recordings of Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Dunedin Consort. They pushed them as “Studio Master” but they are WMA files – means the re-rendered compressed files – very sad. I wa...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #51: At This Stage by Paul S on 2015-09-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The K&K SE hybrid phono stage: a report in Analog Playback  55 Replies 
Yesterday I listened for a few hours again, including Bruckner 7 and a new-to-me, (old) East German, "Chamber" rendition of Ein deutsches Requiem. It has been hot (for here) for several days and electricity was not so good. There were some nice mus...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: The art of audio thinking. by Romy the Cat on 2013-04-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The open project: a lateral cross-injection. in Playback Listening  25 Replies 
[quote user="steverino"]My point is not that separation per se must always be maintained but that the character of the music determines the degree of optimum separation or co-location. For example the first violins are grouped together for a reason s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #195: The type of the flange and some plans. by Romy the Cat on 2010-08-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="jessie.dazzle"]When doing the final assembly, you might want to use Nylock type self-locking nuts:http://www.nylocknut.com/Looking at the images, this might require that you use slightly longer bolts (the few threads exposed beyond the e...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #197: The first test is comming today. by Romy the Cat on 2010-08-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
Well. It will be tonight – I will be trying to drive through the horn signal and to see how it will drop main resonate frequency. This will give the idea of the back chamber size. The 5 and 6 sections are not glued yet – it will be gone upstairs, oth...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #158: The screws subject and the sections join subject. by Romy the Cat on 2010-07-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
Here is the subject that makes anyone who does what we are trying to do wondering: do remover the screw from wood or not. Our leading position is the screw will be removed. We use long 5-7 inch double threaded screws that bund wood stronger than regu...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #239: Another looks like wasted weekend by Romy the Cat on 2010-09-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
After two days of sanding the 6th and 7th sections and the back chamber of the both hors got their first prime coat. I need before tomorrow bringing the horns in my listening room to have all section sanded and primed. The idea is to minimize sanding...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #247: How to handle horizontal movement in air? by Romy the Cat on 2010-09-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"][/quote]I have been strategizing with the lift up theories next weekend. I hope my carpenter will finish all necessary preparation and reframing works and we will be on schedule. I found a local rental company a few mile fr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #322: Temptations!!! by Romy the Cat on 2010-09-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
The entire morning I am cleaning house and listening WCRB, warming myself up for 3MP broadcast of Riccardo Muti leads Chicago with Verdi's Requiem. Hey, did I tell you that am listening my new midbass horns? Well, I do and I do not. The throats of th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Return to the inescapable by noviygera on 2011-10-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass impedance bumps -- why and what to do? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  18 Replies 
Romy,I have made honest attempts to contact the recommended horn designer candidates, but with no result. I do not know why but it looks like they are not seeing me, or responding. Like walking down the street and observing pedestrians looking though...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: What are the effects of back chamber volume for mid-bass horns? by rickmcinnis on 2013-09-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What are the effects of back chamber volume for mid-bass hor... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
Romy, Is there a consistent effect from too large/too small and how is it analyzed?  Working on a new horn that I had turned by a fellow in Hungary and have made my back chamber so that I can easily manipulate the volume but have no idea of what to e...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: Sometimes SPL is just SPL ... by Romy the Cat on 2021-07-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Mid-bass Hornresp (V51.30) simulations in Horn-Loaded Speakers  17 Replies 
[quote user="koh123"]Upon reflection I forgot that we ultimately listen to the sound produced and not the beautiful computer simulated SPL profile.  So I went back to old school thinking and re-generated the mid-bass tractrix horn with the mouth ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: CES: the strongest sensation by Romy the Cat on 2005-01-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The CES 2005 in Audio Discussions  16 Replies 
The most interesting sensation was ironically the very best sound at the show. Friday night around 2AM I found myself completely lost in the Nevada desert approximately 40-50 mines from Vegas. To understand how it was it should be explained that the...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: The BSO and Digital Music. by Romy the Cat on 2008-12-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The BSO and Digital Music. in Didital Things  44 Replies 
This is from BSO web site. I do not post link as they move it around. Go to BSO web site and find Digital Music link, or tab, or whatever... Here is from BSO web site: The BSO Digital Music Service allows patrons to purchase and download from the BS...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: Too simple mistake to make. by Romy the Cat on 2010-06-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Klangfilm: actual knowledge is better then fetish imaginatio... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  18 Replies 
[quote user="msaudio"]If you look at the picture second from the the top, you will see 2 woofers mounted in front on the baffle, notice a 2 piece horn from the baffle. Klangfilm never had such a horn, they would start at the baffle and curve out. The...
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