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1: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Please do make a Synergy horn for home use! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2015-06-29, 13:54:03 (2.104.95.108)
Hi Tom, First of all, I just want to say, that I (and probably many others) would really appreciate if you would make an 'all-out' Synergy horn dedicated for home use:-). Whether it would be 30" or 36 .......
2: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Parked the GPA 604's (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2015-02-10, 12:59:59 (2.104.95.108)
Hi GSH, Your new rig looks cool! I have a similar setup using the JBL 2245H for bass and the Beyma TPL as a tweeter. However, for mids I use an 8" Fane Studio 8M in a large conical horn. The JBL 2245H .......
3: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: What active crossover are you using? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2014-06-23, 00:06:27 (130.225.1.76)
I am using the Ground Sound DCN23 rev2 digital crossover with upgraded opamps. Best regards Peter .......
4: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is it possible to recone a JBL 2240 to a JBL 2245? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2013-12-05, 22:47:10 (2.104.137.58)
Hi djk, Thanks a lot for the info! I hoped that you would respond:-) Best regards Peter .......
5: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Is it possible to recone a JBL 2240 to a JBL 2245? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2013-12-05, 10:48:06 (2.104.137.58)
Thanks! Bes regards Peter .......
6: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for your reply (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2013-07-12, 13:59:20 (2.104.137.58)
Best regards Peter .......
7: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Which pro amp for 18" subs - Crest CA6, Crown K2, or QSC PLX2502? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2013-07-02, 15:16:34 (2.104.137.58)
Ok, so I assume I would be able to hear the fans if the amp was located in the listening room. Thanks for responding! Best regards Peter .......
8: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2013-07-02, 12:23:26 (2.104.137.58)
Best Regards Peter .......
9: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2013-07-02, 11:02:32 (2.104.137.58)
Best regards Peter .......
10: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Which pro amp for 18" subs - Crest CA6, Crown K2, or QSC PLX2502? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2013-07-01, 15:08:13 (2.104.137.58)
Hi Scoll, Thanks for your reply! When do the fans "turn on" when using the Crest CA12? And when they do, can you hear them? Thanks! Best regards Peter .......
11: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Which pro amp for 18" subs - Crest CA6, Crown K2, or QSC PLX2502? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2013-07-01, 10:22:12 (2.104.137.58)
Hi, I am considering one of the pro amps above for my 18" subs. The "subs" are used up to app. 200 Hz and the woofers are Fane Colossus 18XB mounted in 220 liters vented boxes. It's for home use, not .......
12: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for the link! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-10-14, 04:46:50 (130.225.11.106)
Best regards Peter .......
13: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for all the suggestions! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-10-05, 08:27:28 (130.225.11.106)
Especially the link provided by SLM appears to be exactly what I need (I hope)! Isn't the internet a wonderful thing! Thanks! Best regards Peter .......
14: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How do you calculate the angles in order to have the sides join smoothly in a conical horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-10-04, 13:14:29 (87.49.93.166)
Hi, I am about to have some 60 x 30 degree conical waveguides made for my Beyma TPL-150’s. (I already have the Beyma waveguides, but would really like to try larger waveguides in order to try to ta .......
15: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Best Horn Tweeters Ever? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-09-28, 12:09:54 (87.49.239.158)
The best horn tweeters I have had are the Beyma TPL-150H which I currently use, and the vintage Fostex T825 horn tweeters. Both sound far more natural and relaxed than the compression driver/horn comb .......
16: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I hope courtesy is not out of fashion (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-08-22, 05:45:59 (130.225.11.106)
Hi WithTarragon, Thanks! I actually agree with you, but understand that ideas about 'netiguette' may differ. Best regards Peter .......
17: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Just a bit of netiquette (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-08-21, 01:17:16 (87.49.239.142)
Hi badman, Point taken! However, I must admit that when people take serious time replying putting forth information that is important and informative to the one posting, I find it somewhat strange not .......
18: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Open baffle speakers and slam in the mids (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-08-21, 01:08:39 (87.49.239.142)
Hi Lance, Thanks for an elaborated reply. I have read about your 'journey' in some previous posts with interest! Best regards Peter .......
19: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-08-20, 04:55:21 (87.49.239.142)
Best regards Peter .......
20: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for your repy! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-08-19, 23:00:34 (87.49.239.142)
Best regards Peter .......
21: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-08-19, 22:59:36 (87.49.239.142)
Best regards Peter .......
22: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: It depends on the details (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-08-19, 09:11:12 (87.49.239.142)
Thanks for the elaboration! Best regards Peter .......
23: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Open baffle speakers and slam in the mids (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-08-19, 08:49:17 (87.49.239.142)
Hi Badman, Thanks for responding, but I am a bit uncertain about what "probably not" referred to in your reply. Could you please elaborate? Thanks! Best regards Peter .......
24: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Open baffle speakers and slam in the mids (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-08-19, 07:59:55 (87.49.239.142)
Hi, I consider trying an OB system for mids and up (not in the bass), but I wonder whether an OB system will provide less punch and slam in the mids than the horns I am used to. Will for instance 4 x .......
25: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: what active crossover are you using? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-05-17, 11:35:41 (87.49.239.142)
Hi, I use the DCN23 digital filter from GroundSound. Very user friendly indeed! Best regards Peter .......
26: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Tom D - a Danley SH-50 kit would be truly fantastic! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-03-30, 23:58:11 (130.225.11.106)
Hi Thomas Danley, I cross my fingers for a kit version of the Danley SH-50 Synergy horns or equivalent. Such an offer would be a truly great option for DIY hifi guys! Meanwhile, I do not think that su .......
27: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: How do I get my 150 hz Le Cleac'h flare to get down to 100hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-03-18, 10:54:21 (87.49.93.152)
Hi Tubebuilder, If you want to use them as low mid with another driver than the Lowther, you may consider having resting on the floor (as in eg. Avangarde Trio's). This will probably get you further d .......
28: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: 125Hz-18KHz ribbon speaker (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-01-26, 13:30:17 (87.49.239.194)
Hello Vincent, Thanks a lot for an elaborated reply! I use to have compression drivers for treble, but have recently changes in favour of a Beyma TPL-150H (a pro horn loaded AMT). I would love to take .......
29: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: 125Hz-18KHz ribbon speaker (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-01-25, 20:58:48 (87.49.239.194)
Hello Vincent, Thanks for sharing - those ribbons look great! If I remember correctly, you have previously used a 2" Radian 950pb on a large 150 Hz Tractrix or LeCleach flared horn from about 220 Hz a .......
30: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: How low is the Community M200 crossed to the TD-15M? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-01-08, 01:26:43 (87.49.239.194)
Hi Politics fan, Thanks a lot for your reply! Best regards Peter .......
31: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How low is the Community M200 crossed to the TD-15M? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2011-01-07, 02:01:53 (87.49.239.194)
Hi, May I ask about the crossover point between the Community M200 and the Lambda TD-15M, and how large is the Sierra Brooks tractrix horn? Thanks a lot! Best regards Peter .......
32: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Acoustic Horn Ah! 300 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-10-29, 23:00:04 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Paul, Thanks for replying. No problem, I know all about having kids and too little time for everything:-) Please keep us/me oriented when you at some point get down to trying out a lower crossover .......
33: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Acoustic Horn Ah! 300 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-09-26, 04:11:29 (87.49.239.194)
Hi Paul, Thanks a lot for responding! I would really like to hear about your impressions of using a lower crossover. In case you go for measurements, I would love to see them too! (I understand you ha .......
34: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Acoustic Horn Ah! 300 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-09-20, 22:51:16 (87.49.239.194)
Hi Paul, Thanks for the nice review! It is a beautiful setup you have got there! Have you tried lowering the crossover between the AH!300/B&C and the bass bins down to, say, 300 Hz or so? I would be r .......
35: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply, djk! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-09-03, 05:30:25 (130.225.11.106)
Best regards Peter .......
36: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, which model is the mids_12 horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-29, 12:53:48 (87.49.239.194)
Hi djk, Could you please tell a bit more about the mids_12 horns in the first picture? (brand, model, size, and how they sound!) Thanks a lot! Best regards Peter .......
37: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: How do I guess at compression ratio and rear chamber volume for lower mid horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-29, 10:08:46 (87.49.239.194)
Hi b, By using no (or almost no) compression you give up a few dB's of efficiency, and you may also loose a little high frequency output. It's all about compromises! Best regards Peter .......
38: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: How do I guess at compression ratio and rear chamber volume for lower mid horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-28, 01:57:20 (87.49.239.194)
Hi b, I would use a larger throat than 49 cm2. Actually, I would use one quite close to the SD of the driver in order to avoid the sound bouncing back and forth between the cone and the baclside of th .......
39: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Which would you prefer for 300-1500 Hz duty? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-21, 13:11:38 (87.49.239.194)
Hi PakProtector, Thanks for your reply. Does the driver work up to 1,200 cycles without eq, and is the horn home made or comercially available? Thanks! Best regards Peter .......
40: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-20, 09:46:33 (87.49.239.194)
Best regards Peter .......
41: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horns are up (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-19, 22:24:52 (87.49.239.194)
Hi Paul, Looks great! Could you please say a bit about your impressions of the B&C DCM50 driver? In case you have had a chance to compare it to other compression drivers in that range, I would be real .......
42: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Which would you prefer for 300-1500 Hz duty? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-18, 00:26:33 (130.225.11.106)
Thanks a lot for your reply! Best regards Peter .......
43: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Which would you prefer for 300-1500 Hz duty? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-17, 10:38:12 (87.49.239.194)
Hi Marc, Thanks for the response! In case you have had a chance to compare the JBL 2482/2366 to anything else in that frequency range, I would very like like to hear your impressions - thanks! Best re .......
44: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Which would you prefer for 300-1500 Hz duty? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-17, 07:23:12 (130.225.11.106)
Hi Ed, Thanks a lot for the advice and kind offer! If I go for the JBL's, then I will contact you - thanks! Best regards Peter .......
45: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Which would you prefer for 300-1500 Hz duty? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-17, 07:20:51 (130.225.11.106)
Thanks for the advice! Best regards Peter .......
46: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Which would you prefer for 300-1500 Hz duty? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-16, 05:50:02 (130.225.11.106)
Hi djk, Thanks a lot for responding! The Altec 290 looks smoother and more extended than the JBL 2482. Which would your prefer for 300-1500 Hz duty? I already have a pair of Community M200's, which so .......
47: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL 2482 vs B&C DCM50 vs Radian 950pb vs Altec 290/GPA 390 for low mids? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-15, 23:22:17 (130.225.11.106)
Thanks for your reply! Best regards Peter .......
48: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL 2482 vs B&C DCM50 vs Radian 950pb vs Altec 290/GPA 390 for low mids? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-15, 12:41:31 (87.49.239.194)
Thanks for the reply! The intended use is for my home rig, and according to a tech guy from B&C, the DCM50 can easely be used down to 300 cycles if it's only feed with a single watt or two and crossed .......
49: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Ideal driver parameters for 15" PP and max bandwidth? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-07, 01:08:17 (87.49.239.194)
Hi Les and djk, Les: Your new subs look truly great - nice woodwork! Les & djk: 1. What are the ideal driver parameters for PP system with 15" drivers? (specific candidates are welcome!) 2. What is t .......
50: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Beyma TPL-150H (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-04, 22:52:04 (87.49.239.194)
Hi Presto, I cannot help you about the mids, but I have a suggestion with regards to the tweeter: I am very pleased with my Beyma TPL-150H as tweeter. It may not be a "true" ribbon, but rather a pro A .......
51: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-08-01, 22:25:59 (87.49.239.194)
Best regards Peter .......
52: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Could you please describe the difference soundwise between the SM-60F and the SH-50 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-07-31, 11:37:58 (87.49.239.194)
Hi Tom, I know this is diverging the topic of the thread (hope this is ok Dan_ed), but I can't help asking about the differences in sound between the SM-60F and the SH50s. I understand the the SH50s g .......
53: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: class D amps with HE? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-07-27, 23:13:40 (87.49.239.194)
Hi freddyi, I have used IcePower based amps from Acoustic Reality (eAR Two and eAR Enigma), as well as TacT SD2175, and ZapPulse (v2.2) from LcAudio on my horn rigs. The TacT and especially the eAR am .......
54: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Beyma AMT TPL-150H (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-07-23, 13:26:00 (87.49.239.194)
Hi cboy168, Sorry about the late reply, but I have been off-line due to vacation. The Beyma TPL-150H may not be a "real" ribbon, but to my ears it sounds truly great - much more natural and relaxed t .......
55: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: La Grande Castine (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-07-01, 10:20:42 (87.49.239.194)
Hello Jean-Michel, Thanks for replying! Best regards Peter .......
56: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: La Grande Castine (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-07-01, 08:27:44 (87.49.239.194)
Hello Jean-Michel, Thanks a lot for posting about the La Grande Castine speakers. They look great for sure! If I recall correctly then the speakers use the 2" Radian 950pb driver for the midrange horn .......
57: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Midrange - cones vs Compression drivers? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-06-22, 23:17:37 (87.49.239.158)
Hi Thomas, As you know I prefer cones, thus this may have to do with the horns I have tried for a compression driver. One new compression driver that really seems interesting though is the rather new .......
58: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Efficient Pro ribbons to be used with waveguide below 1000 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-06-12, 08:08:17 (87.49.239.158)
Hi tgd, I did send the company an email, but they never replied. Best regards Peter .......
59: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Efficient Pro ribbons to be used with waveguide below 1000 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-06-06, 06:10:12 (87.49.239.158)
Hi Mike, Well, el`Ol suggested those below. Based on the specs the Sonus ZX101 are interesting. I actually inquired about the price, and they turned out to be 1426 EUR each (2852 EUR for a pair), whic .......
60: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Survey-From fullrange cone to CD horn or from CD horn to fullrange cone? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-06-04, 07:36:53 (130.225.37.97)
After having tried conventional speakers for some years I got my hands on a pair of Tannoys Buckinghams, which were my entrance ticket to high efficiency speakers. Having the opportunity move the gear .......
61: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Sonus (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-25, 12:30:06 (87.49.239.158)
Hi el`Ol, Thanks a lot for responding. Best regards Peter .......
62: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Efficient Pro ribbons to be used with waveguide below 1000 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-24, 12:28:08 (87.49.79.220)
Hi belyin, No, I had not seen that post - thanks a lot for sharing it! It looks interesting indeed. I would really like to know more about what kind of ribbon we are talking about, specs, etc. - not t .......
63: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Sonus (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-24, 06:39:16 (194.239.236.19)
Hi el'Ol, Thanks for the link. Have you had a chance to hear these Sonus ribbons? Best regards Peter .......
64: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Efficient Pro ribbons to be used with waveguide below 1000 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-20, 07:22:50 (130.225.37.97)
Hi tdg, Thanks for your suggestion. I have sendt them an email... Best regards Peter .......
65: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Efficient Pro ribbons to be used with waveguide below 1000 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-20, 05:27:03 (130.225.37.97)
Hi kyle, Thanks for the suggestion. Actually, I thought about that - but just with an additional pair of my Beymas in mind. But I would really like to know whether it was feasible to reach further dow .......
66: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Efficient Pro ribbons to be used with waveguide below 1000 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-19, 04:37:13 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Angelo, The Paudio driver that I use now my conical mid horn actually runs from 300 Hz up to 2k, so I can use the Beyma TPL without making it a 4-way (which I would like to avoid), but I just wante .......
67: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: SA ? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-19, 04:31:47 (130.225.37.97)
Hi djk, Thanks a lot for you suggestion! I had thought about the SA drivers too, but based on the curves I can dig up, it seems impossible to use even the latest generations of the SA Ribbon (8535) be .......
68: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Efficient Pro ribbons to be used with waveguide below 1000 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-19, 04:26:09 (130.225.37.97)
Hi weltersys, Thanks a lot for your suggestions. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem easy to find what I'm looking for. I had hoped that the current rave in the pro business about 'line arrays' would spurn .......
69: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Efficient Pro ribbons to be used with waveguide below 1000 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-18, 08:47:50 (87.49.79.220)
Hi, I use the Beyma TPL-150H AMT tweeters and like them a lot! However, they cannot be used below app. 1400 Hz, and I want more! So my question is: Does there exist any high efficiency pro ribbons (o .......
70: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your replies! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-05-01, 04:59:16 (87.49.79.220)
Best regards Peter .......
71: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Any good sounding pro horns for 8" drivers in the 250-1500 Hz range? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-04-28, 02:00:12 (130.225.37.97)
Does there exist any GOOD sounding, commercially available pro horns for 8" drivers (or maybe alternatively 6" and 10" drivers) to be used in the 250-1500 Hz range (preferably constant directivity ho .......
72: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: RE Bruce Edgar on the horn sub (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-02-10, 22:20:42 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Bill, Great to have you back! I have been missing your comments and replies! Best regards Peter .......
73: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: DTQWT (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-02-09, 11:04:47 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Tom, I haven't built the DTQWT, but I happen to live fairly close to Troels and some months ago I had a chance to listen briefly to his DTQWT speakers. They sounded very good indeed. The sound is v .......
74: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Use 2 woofers in parallel (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-01-20, 22:35:35 (80.62.35.82)
Hi, Download McBean's Hornresp. It is for free. It will take you a while to use, but it it an excellent software that will provide everything you need in order to simulate the horn! Best regards Pete .......
75: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Use 2 woofers in parallel (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-01-19, 23:36:50 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, I order to get that kind of efficiency, I would use 2 efficient woofers connected in parallel. This will not only give you higher efficiency but also make the front horn shorter for a given cut-of .......
76: Digital Drive, Which newer and fairly cheap CDP's have the best transports? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-01-16, 07:45:11 (80.62.35.82)
Hi, I am looking for a good transport in the (I know that many very good older transports can easily be had in that price range [e.g. various Teac VRDSs and Sony *ESs), but many of these need new las .......
77: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Alternatives to EVM15L for Volvotreter midbass horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-01-13, 09:14:45 (80.62.35.82)
Hi, In my large, straight 29 Hz bass horns, I use a double 15" PD.158 drivers from Precision Devices. Given their high EBP, they can be used up fairly high in frequency - at least for a 15" driver. To .......
78: Digital Drive, Linn Unidisc SC vs. Rega Saturn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-01-10, 06:41:39 (80.62.35.82)
Hi, I am about to purchase a new CDP and considers seriously to get a Rega Saturn based on its excellent reviews. However, I have now got a chance to get my hands on a 3-year-old Linn Unidisc SC secon .......
79: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: JA 8008 looks good... better than Beta 8A...cost... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-01-09, 04:36:23 (80.62.35.82)
Hi -3dB, You could try to do a search on author 'migeo' on the diyaudio.com forum with JA8008 as keyword. I believe he has used them in an OB setup and has done some measurements with the drivers as w .......
80: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horns, listening distance and DSP (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-01-08, 10:27:16 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Frode, I have large, straight 29 Hz bass horns and have used different mid/high configurations above these crossed over at various frequencies in order to make the best match. When crossing over a .......
81: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: best sounding 8" current production? EM Beta 8? for OB (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2010-01-07, 22:38:18 (80.62.35.82)
Hi, I have heard great reports on the Jantsen 8" JA8008 driver. It is a 95 dB efficient driver that Troels Gravesen had custom made to his reference DTQWT speakers. The DTQWT is not an OB construction .......
82: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Show me your midbass horns! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-12-08, 22:46:45 (80.62.35.82)
Hi joshk, It sounds great with the Faital driver! I am not sure that a tractrix curvature will be better than the one you are suggesting. Given that you will use a waveguide in the upper register, I t .......
83: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Show me your midbass horns! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-12-08, 08:22:29 (130.225.37.97)
Hi joshk, Sorry, I misunderstood you then. Using the small Faital or equivalent makes much more sense! I haven't tried the Faital driver but like the similar sized PAudio WN-520 a lot! (see link) Best .......
84: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Show me your midbass horns! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-12-08, 07:16:09 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Joshk, In my opinion conical horns sound very clear and open. They may need a little eg, but this should be no problem given that you have a DEQX! Now, I haven't got the specs for the Lambda TD15X .......
85: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Show me your midbass horns! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-12-07, 22:40:30 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Joshk, The mid horn in the picture above is conical, fairly easy to make, and loads down to app. 160 Hz in half-space with the right driver (e.g. an 8" Fane Studio 8M). Relative to the 142 Hz tr .......
86: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Show me your midbass horns! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-12-07, 08:36:35 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Joshk, The bass horns in the picture above are straight, 3 meters long, 29 Hz bass horns with a hyperbolic-exponential curvature (T=0.6). Each bass horn is loaded with double 15" woofers from Pr .......
87: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is AER MD3B much better than the MD3? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-11-20, 00:21:17 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, I would simply ask Phillip Keller who makes the AER drivers. As an alternative you may ask Bert Doppenberg (www.bd-design.nl), who used to use the AER drivers for his Oris horns. He has a forum on .......
88: Digital Drive, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-11-16, 11:21:49 (80.62.35.82)
Best regards Peter .......
89: Digital Drive, RE: near vs far (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-11-15, 08:11:33 (80.62.35.82)
Well, it should not be artificial, of course, but electronics often differ in this respect, and if it is somewhat skewed to one or the other side, then I know what I prefer! Best regards Peter ::: TOP .......
90: Digital Drive, RE: REVIEW: Audial Model S DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-11-15, 02:18:25 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Nightmusic, Thanks for the nice review of the Audial Model S dac! Could you please say a bit more about how the Audial dac compares to the Altmann Att. dac and the Wavelength Con. dac? Further, cou .......
91: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Altec vs TAD 2001 drivers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-11-01, 23:57:35 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Jonathan and Sergio, Just to clarify regarding the circular shaped german horns sold on Ebay: The horns from StereoLab have a tractrix contour, whereas the Jabo horns have en exponential curvature. .......
92: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, PAudio WN-520N - specs (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-10-31, 08:08:23 (80.165.131.109)
Here are the specs of the little Paudio "monster"! Best regards Peter .......
93: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Compression driver, or cone speakers for midbass horns - what is better ? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-10-31, 07:55:07 (80.165.131.109)
Hi cpbajan, The mid horn is a custom made, 61.5 cm long, conical horn with a 60 degree horizontal dispersion. With the PAudio driver it covers the 260-1500 Hz range. Best regards Peter .......
94: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Compression driver, or cone speakers for midbass horns - what is better ? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-10-31, 04:46:01 (80.165.131.109)
Hi Angelo, I think it quite difficult to make a fair direct comparison between cone drivers and compresson drivers, since they each require different throat sizes and hence usually also different horn .......
95: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Who makes a good 8" coax? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-09-21, 11:15:04 (80.62.35.9)
Hi Bobby, I use a pair of Radian 508/2B coax'es in a second setup with subs below 70 Hz. They sound pretty good to my ears. They can be had with ready-made passive crossovers which makes implementatin .......
96: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: 100Hz Vs. 140Hz horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-09-03, 05:33:32 (130.225.37.97)
Hi J_S, Some horn guys will probably insist that the lower your systen is horn loaded, the better! Whether you will here a difference between a 100 Hz and a 140 Hz horn will by all means also depend o .......
97: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Simulation (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-09-01, 11:08:00 (80.62.35.9)
Hi J_S, The usual rule of thumb for throat sizes for bass horns is more like 1:2 or 1.3:2, so you should probably consider a throat size in the 260-300 cm2 range. Best regards Peter .......
98: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Input data for the simulation (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-09-01, 09:52:43 (80.62.35.9)
Best regards Peter .......
99: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Simulation (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-09-01, 09:51:02 (80.62.35.9)
Hi J_S, Above you see 'rought and dirty' simulation of the horn you have specified in half-space (that is, on the floor). With the specified driver it will take you just around 100 Hz 'in room'. Th .......
100: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Insufficient data, but ... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-09-01, 08:22:35 (80.62.35.9)
Hi J_S, The data you have provided are a little insufficient in order to do the calculations. I haven't got an exponential horn calculator available and uses HornResp instead. If you by "300 mm throat .......
101: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, The Jabo horns do have an exponential flare (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-08-31, 13:29:06 (80.62.35.9)
Hi j_s, The Jabo horns do have an exponential curvature according to the manufacturer (I asked him some time ago). Best regards Peter .......
102: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Beyma CP 25 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-08-13, 06:59:27 (130.225.37.97)
Hi jcmusic, If you are looking for a tweeter to accompany the mid-section of the BMS 4592 ND, you should consider how much work and money you will put into this and which 'tools' you have available. T .......
103: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn rig with conical mid horn - update (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-08-03, 12:37:23 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Douglas, The throat of the mid horn is 9 cm x 9 cm (or 3.54" x 3.54"). The horizontal dispersion of the mid horn is 60 degrees while the vertical dispersion is 28 degrees (if I recall correctly - I .......
104: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: What is needed for a harddisk based setup? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-31, 13:01:38 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Dan, Thanks for your reply - and for the link to your report on building a PC for music! The route you suggest is probably a promissing one. However, I am afraid that I not really ready to spend th .......
105: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-31, 12:07:20 (80.62.35.82)
Best regards Peter .......
106: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: You've put your finger on it - one question (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-31, 09:28:20 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Feanor, Thanks for your response! I had a look at your stereo configuration and saw that you had a sound card in your computer and that you used S/PDIF instead of USB. This may be a stupid question .......
107: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: An Alternative Approach (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-31, 04:04:08 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Peter. Many thanks for an elaborated reply! I can easily see the benefits, but money, money, money....:-) Best regards Peter .......
108: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: An Alternative Approach (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-30, 23:13:27 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Peter, Thanks a lot for your reply! Your alternative suggestion using dedicated hardware in favour of conventional computers certainly is attractive (I'm no computer geek for sure). For me the draw .......
109: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks a lot for our reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-30, 02:15:09 (80.62.35.82)
Best regards Peter .......
110: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! 8nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-30, 00:21:00 (80.62.35.82)
Best regards Peter .......
111: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-29, 23:49:34 (80.62.35.82)
Best regards Peter .......
112: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-29, 13:16:01 (80.62.35.82)
Best regards Peter .......
113: Computer Audio Asylum, What is needed for a harddisk based setup? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-28, 02:07:47 (80.62.35.82)
Hello! I have heard great things regarding a harddisk based setup and consider that route seriously, since I am going for a new CDP anyway. However, the harddisk approach is entirely new to me, so I .......
114: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Question (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-26, 09:21:56 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Vince S., >You wrote: >PK, since you are using digital x-o, >why not using delays and time align >your horns (at the least the bass horn). >Why not using a folded horn then? Well, the reason is tha .......
115: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn rig with conical mid horn - update (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-26, 09:12:55 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Vatron, Sorry about the late reply, but I have been away for the weekend. Thanks for the encouraging words! Yes, the horns are partly inspired by Wayne Parham's PI mid horns. I have also exchanged .......
116: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn rig with conical mid horn - update COOL (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-22, 23:32:53 (80.62.35.82)
Hi Iain42, You are welcome! Best regards Peter .......
117: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I would try moving up the mid-tweets (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-22, 23:25:22 (80.62.35.82)
Hi lowpoke, Thanks for the kind words! Well, I have had JBL 250Ti and Tannoy Buckingham monitors in our livingroom upstairs, but when I started to talk about using front horns and my wife saw pictures .......
118: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I would try moving up the mid-tweets (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-22, 12:07:07 (80.62.35.82)
Hi hermanesque, Thanks for the suggestion! You second weltersys in suggesting that, and I may try to do that:-). BTW: Nice rig! Best regards Peter .......
119: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn rig with conical mid horn - update (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-22, 12:03:00 (80.62.35.82)
Hi weltersys, Many thanks for the constructive suggestions! And yes, it is a LOT easier to fidle around with digital crossovers than passive ones:-) One nice feature of the GroundSound DCN23, that I .......
120: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn rig with conical mid horn - update (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-22, 09:39:58 (80.62.35.82)
Hi weltersys, The on-axis length of the bass horns is 3.0 meters (9.84 feet). I'm quite sure there are standing waves in the room, but I do actually not think that they derive from the space betwee .......
121: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Horn rig with conical mid horn - update (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-21, 23:52:04 (80.62.35.82)
This is an update regarding my horn system pictured above. During the years I have asked many questions on the AA board and I have learned a lot from many of you. Especially guys like Bill Fitzmaur .......
122: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Community M-200 drivers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-10, 11:00:15 (80.165.131.125)
Yes, within the frequency range where the M200 excels (500-4000Hz), the M200 is at least equal soundwise to the BMS 4592 ND - in my opinion, that is. Obviously, if you compare this to use the BMS from .......
123: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Community M-200 drivers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-07-10, 07:20:28 (80.165.131.125)
Hi, I have used the BMS 4592 ND and the Community M200 on the same horn, and djk is right: The M200 is somewhat more relaxed sounding. Not 'night and day' difference, but the difference is there. Howe .......
124: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Many thanks djk, weltersys, and Bill F., it's... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-03-05, 00:29:23 (130.225.37.97)
a true pleasure having you guys around, sharing your knowledge. Thanks! Best regards Peter .......
125: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How to decide the horizontal dispersion for a conical horn with two sections? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-03-04, 13:48:42 (80.166.167.52)
Hi, I would like to know how to decide the horizontal dispersion of a two-section conical horn. Is it correct that the dispersion would be app. 90 degrees for the horn given in the schematic drawin .......
126: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: mid-bass horn design help please (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-03-01, 02:17:20 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Douglas, JLH knows his stuff, and I think he is right that the dificulties with your enterprise will be getting the driver/horn to up to 1.2 kHz. I am not an expert on this issue, but I do have .......
127: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Many thanks for your replies, Weltersys and Scholl! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-02-18, 09:31:26 (130.225.37.97)
Best regards Peter .......
128: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Any ready-made 1" circular-to-rectangular adaptors available? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-02-16, 11:49:57 (80.166.167.52)
I wonder whether there exists any ready made 1" circular-to-rectangular (or square) adaptors available? Thanks! Best regards Peter .......
129: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: BEST cone driver for specific conical horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-02-14, 12:59:06 (80.166.167.52)
Hi jamikl, Sorry about the late reply, but I have been on holiday:-) Thanks for suggesting the PHL drivers. I have actually tried to model the 6" PHL 1500, and it models very well indeed! However, th .......
130: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Beyma 605 ND in conical horn - SPL plot (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-29, 01:19:24 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Bill, Thanks for your reply! Yes, I really like the added sensitivity of the Beyma relative to the Paudio. Another thing that I find attractive on the Beyma driver is the relatively loose suspensio .......
131: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Paudio WN-520N in conical horn - SPL plot (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-29, 01:08:12 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Bill, Thanks for responding! I think that the ripple is difficult to remove on the conical horn. The magnitude of the ripples is not that large, and I have digital EQ available if necessary. Howeve .......
132: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Peter your input parameter are not correct. (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 22:49:57 (80.166.167.52)
Hi JLH, I new that the back chamber was just a guess because of the high Fs of the Faital. I can see that if I go for the Faital, I will probably have to use an open back chamber to get the impedance .......
133: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Faital M5N12-80 - Displacement at 120dB (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 11:40:32 (80.166.167.52)
Best regards Peter .......
134: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Faital M5N12-80 - SPL plot (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 11:39:21 (80.166.167.52)
Best regards Peter .......
135: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, HornResp simulations of Faital M5N12-80 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 11:38:17 (80.166.167.52)
Hi JLH, Thanks for showing me how to post hornresp plots! Here is a simulation of the Faital M5N12-80 in the conical horn. FYI I have also posted a simulation of the Paudio WN-520N in the reply to .......
136: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Paudio WN-520N in conical horn - Displacement at 120dB (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 11:31:38 (80.166.167.52)
Please note that I will use steep slope active crossovers for high pass:-) Best regards Peter .......
137: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Paudio WN-520N in conical horn - SPL plot (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 11:29:49 (80.166.167.52)
Best regards Peter .......
138: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, HornResp simulations with Paudio WN-520N in conical horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 11:28:25 (80.166.167.52)
Best regards Peter .......
139: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Beyma 605 ND in conical horn - Displacement at 120dB (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 11:27:05 (80.166.167.52)
Best regards Peter .......
140: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Beyma 605 ND in conical horn - SPL plot (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 11:24:57 (80.166.167.52)
Best regards Peter .......
141: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, HornResp simulations with Beyma 605 ND in conical horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 11:22:43 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Bill, With help from JLH and Jean-Michel abocve (Thanks!) I can now post some plots of simulations with the drivers mentioned! Best regards Peter .......
142: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Max PR65Neo ? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 08:06:51 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Al, Thanks for the suggestion! I have looked the Max Fidelity pr65neo driver up before, and it does seem to have interesting specs for sure. Maybe a bit too low Fs for my application.... Best regar .......
143: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: BEST cone driver for specific conical horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 06:24:05 (130.225.37.97)
Hi JLH, Thanks for your comments regarding the Paudio driver! I would love to try out the following drivers in the horn: * 5.5" Faital M5N12-80 * 5.5" Paudio WN-520N * 6.5" Beyma 605 ND * 6.5" Ciare 6 .......
144: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Both of you guys are right in your own way (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 06:04:46 (130.225.37.97)
Hi JLH, Thanks for clearing things up! Best regards Peter .......
145: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: This is how I do it. (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 06:02:30 (130.225.37.97)
Hi JLH, Thanks a lot for a very thorough description. I have been looking for this option for quite some time, so I really appreciate it! Thanks! Best regards Peter .......
146: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: How do you post charts from HornResp? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 02:52:04 (130.225.37.97)
Hello, Jean-Michel, Thanks a lot for your reply! I will try that out! Best regards Peter .......
147: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: BEST cone driver for specific conical horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-28, 02:50:11 (130.225.37.97)
Hi James, Interesting to hear about your speakers! At some point I actually considered getting a vintage 2" JBL 2482 with phenolic diaphragm in a large tractrix instead of a cone driver for the mids. .......
148: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How do you post charts from HornResp? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-27, 23:12:26 (80.166.167.52)
Hi, I can't find the specific files for each chart, so I have not been able to upload HornResp charts. If I use the 'export' function, I seem only to be able to save the charts as text files or excel .......
149: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe a better option - Paudio WN-520N? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-27, 23:06:51 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Bill, Thanks for responding. I have actually modelled all three of them using HornResp, but I do not know how to post SPL plots, since they are not saved in specific files!? They all model well as .......
150: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: B&C 8PE21 8" Midrange (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-27, 08:14:39 (80.166.167.52)
Thanks for the suggestion! The B&C 8PE21 has promising horn specs for sure. However, I have actually disregarded the driver since I know that JLH has compared it directly to the Fane that I have alrea .......
151: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe a better option - Paudio WN-520N? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-27, 06:25:24 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for responding! How about the Paudio WN-520N driver given in the link below then (5" driver, low Qt, Fs =178 Hz, high BL, low mass, etc.)? - Or alternatively, the 6" Beyma 605 .......
152: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: BEST cone driver for specific conical horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-27, 03:56:19 (130.225.37.97)
Hi John, Thanks a lot for your reply! Since messing around with phase plugs is beyond my skills, I think I will have to try some of the smaller cone drivers.... Thanks for suggesting the Faital M5N12 .......
153: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe a better option? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-26, 23:12:35 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Josh and John, Thanks for reponding! Josh: With a very high Fs and very small Xmax I fear that I will not be able to get the Eminence driver you suggested to load safely down to 160 Hz. And to me t .......
154: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: BEST cone driver for specific conical horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-26, 22:59:12 (80.166.167.52)
Hi James, Thanks for responding! I haven't tried Lowthers, but I used to have the top of the line AER MD3's in Oris 150 horn, and the AER's are close to Lowthers construction wise. The AERs certainly .......
155: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: BEST cone driver for specific conical horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-26, 13:35:06 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Tom, Thanks a lot for responding! In order to try a simulation with a sealed back driver, I tried to simulate the new RCF sealed back 8" MR8N301 horn driver (see link below) using HornResp. (I kno .......
156: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, BEST cone driver for specific conical horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-26, 10:32:28 (80.166.167.52)
Hi, I am currently using the conical horns in the picture above. I would really appreciate your help finding the BEST cone horn driver for this specific horn! The driver/horn combo shall cover fro .......
157: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn Experts: How to interpret impedance plot of driver in sealed back chamber of conical front horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-13, 13:43:29 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Freddyi, No, I actually didn't now about the Arta software. Thanks for pointing it out! Best regards Peter .......
158: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn Experts: How to interpret impedance plot of driver in sealed back chamber of conical front horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-13, 11:02:44 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Freddyi, I must admit that I have not tried using the horns with the back open. I was fearing that the impedance curve obtained might indicate a leak somewhere. However, I do think the chamber is a .......
159: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn Experts: How to interpret impedance plot of driver in sealed back chamber of conical front horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-12, 23:22:25 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Tom, Thanks a lot for your reply and advice. I really appreciate it! Unfortunately, the Clio equipment is not mine, but I will try to get another appointment with the guy with the Clio then. Jus .......
160: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Horn Experts: How to interpret impedance plot of driver in sealed back chamber of conical front horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-12, 08:18:30 (80.166.167.52)
Hi, I have just had a chance to measure an 8” Fane Studio 8M in my new conical front horns. The horn was measured at a friend’s house in free space at 0.5 meters distance from the mouth with Clio. .......
161: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I am using HornResp, but.... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-03, 01:35:51 (80.166.167.52)
Hi John, Thanks for all your advices! Best regards Peter .......
162: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: For a second opinion... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-03, 01:32:58 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Paul, Thanks for the suggestion - this seems more in accordance with what I had in mind! Best regards Peter .......
163: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I am using HornResp, but.... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-03, 01:28:44 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Bill, Thanks for your reply! Best regards Peter .......
164: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I am using HornResp, but.... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-02, 15:35:53 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Bill, Yes, I know that the driver's specs do not seem optimal for horn application. But for some reason this driver sounds very well in a horn. May I ask: What would be your favorite candidate driv .......
165: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I am using HornResp, but.... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-02, 15:28:25 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Don, Thanks a lot for providing the estimated volumes. However, I must admit that the numbers seem too large. Best regards Peter .......
166: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I am using HornResp, but.... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-02, 13:56:49 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Steve, Thanks for your help! Best regards Peter .......
167: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I am using HornResp, but.... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-02, 10:28:42 (80.166.167.52)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for your response! The Fs of the driver is 81 Hz, and on the given horn, the back chamber will have to be about 2 liters in order to have the impedance peak around 160 Hz, so I .......
168: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, I am using HornResp, but.... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-02, 08:40:06 (80.166.167.52)
I do not know where the impedance peak is supposed to "be" in the above situation. The point is, that according to HornResp the SPL response does not chance much when changing the back chamber volume .......
169: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How do I decide the optimal volume of the back chamber of a low-mid horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2009-01-01, 06:53:54 (80.166.167.52)
I have just had these conical low-mid horns made. I intent to use them in the 160-1000 Hz range. The throat size is 81 cm^2 and the driver is a 8” Fane Studio 8M. However, I am a bit uncertain abou .......
170: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Adire HE10.1 resistor upgrade (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-12-19, 07:09:01 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Adrian, I cannot tell you what eventual deviances from the 1R1 resistor will do in your Adire speaker, but by combining 2 resistors in parallel you can get very close to the odd 1R1 value. For inst .......
171: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your replies! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-12-03, 22:30:32 (80.196.109.170)
Best regards Peter .......
172: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Can flux density be calculated from T/S parameters? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-12-03, 11:56:02 (80.196.109.170)
I would like to know whether "flux density" of a driver can be calculated by other T/S parameters, and if "yes", then how? Thanks a lot! Best regards Peter .......
173: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Waveguide for BMS H4592 ND 2" Coaxial Compression Driver (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-11-25, 23:07:27 (80.196.109.170)
Hi Scooter, I have used Bentwood 200 horns and Jabo KH-50 horns for the BMS 4592 ND. The Bentwood 200 is a 200 Hz rectangular horn with an exponential flare about 30" wide and 15" high (26" deep) and .......
174: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: beautiful Jabo horns (from Germany) -opinions? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-11-11, 02:50:11 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Angeria, I have a pair of Jabo KH-50B's as well as a pair of the smaller horns from Stereolab (to be used above 1000 Hz) - the company that djk is referring to. I think both horns sound good. The J .......
175: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Throat size of Oris 150 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-10-23, 12:00:00 (80.166.167.80)
Hi, IIRC, the throat size of an Oris 150 horn is 226 cm2 (I have had a pair). It is made for 8" drivers with no compression chamber. Best regards Peter .......
176: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Great looking rig! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-10-12, 01:16:11 (80.166.167.80)
Hi Steve, Thanks for responding. I find your setup interesting, indeed! Best regards Peter .......
177: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Great looking rig! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-10-09, 12:08:02 (80.166.167.80)
Hi Steve, Your speakers look great! Could you please tell a bit more about the rest of the speakers (horns, drivers, crossover point)? Thanks! Best regards Peter .......
178: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Questions for Tom Danley (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-08-07, 07:50:30 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Kim, Well, I have actually drawn a scaled-up version of the 7Pi conical horn in order to make it load down to 160-170 Hz in half-space (my horns are only 60 degree horizontal though, not 90) The dr .......
179: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Questions for Tom Danley (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-08-06, 07:59:41 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Kim, I will let you know for sure if the SH-50's turn up near by:-) I really hope to get a chance to hear them - and maybe eventually buy them! Regarding the BMS 4592 ND coax drivers: They do a lot .......
180: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Questions for Tom Danley (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-08-05, 22:52:18 (80.62.35.177)
Hi Tom, Thanks a lot for the thorough reply! I would really love to hear the SH-50's! Kind regards Peter .......
181: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Questions for Tom Danley (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-08-04, 01:25:37 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Tom, I have heard a lot of great stuff about the SH-50's and have two questions that I hope you will respond to: 1. Would you recommend the passive or the active (DSP based) version of the SH-50 fo .......
182: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Conical midrange horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-07-27, 00:29:55 (80.62.35.177)
Hi John, I have not heard the 2123H myself, but some other people have used it in front horns for sure. Do a search with 2123 in the topic field and with Magnetar as author. He has used them extensive .......
183: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Here is an M4 implementation (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-07-21, 04:44:45 (80.166.167.39)
Hi Mats, Thanks for sharing! Yes, I have heard about the M4 driver, but have never had a change to hear, or even see, one:-). But I would sure like to hear it on a proper horn! Kind regards Peter ::: .......
184: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is there pictures of DIY systems using M200(A)? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-07-20, 01:40:58 (80.166.167.39)
Hi Pommeau, I am not aware of any pictures from DIY's. I do not think many are using the Community drivers for DIY hifi, which I find somewhat strange. I believe that Tim Moorman who posts regularly o .......
185: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Community M200 - how is the peak at 6k best removed using a passive filter? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-07-20, 00:58:25 (80.166.167.39)
Thanks a lot for the reply, djk! I had hoped you would respond:-) I actually ordered the M200A's (from Germany which is close to where I live) in order to avoid messing around with the peak at 6k, but .......
186: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Community M200 - how is the peak at 6k best removed using a passive filter? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-07-19, 15:40:53 (80.166.167.39)
I have just got a pair of 2” Community M200 drivers and would like to know the best way to remove the peak around 6000 Hz with a passive filter. I would like to have the M200’s to roll off in the 3,50 .......
187: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: AER driver differences (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-04-22, 06:52:41 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Poul, Just to add to the comments from Brian C. The higher the number on the MD drivers, the stronger the motor - and the more expensive the driver! Thus, the MD3 has 2.4 tesla in the gab, a Qt in .......
188: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn experts - help needed to determine optimal throat size for low-mid horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-04-01, 12:19:20 (130.225.37.97)
Hello, I would like to try the Fane's myself before I decide whether to keep them or not. But in case it turns out that I can't use them, then, I will get back to you. Kind regards Peter .......
189: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Bill: One question regarding 'coax placement' (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-04-01, 02:13:08 (130.225.37.97)
Hi John and Bill, Thanks a lot for the replies regarding the 'coax-option'. After having gone through the JBL paper I will try to decide whether the 'coax-solution' hos more pros than cons. Thanks for .......
190: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Bill: One question regarding 'coax placement' (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-31, 13:16:48 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Bill, Your idea about mounting the high-mid and the tweeter inside the low-mid horn is very appealing, because I don't have to reduce the size of the low-mid horn. I will be able to with time align .......
191: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks - here are the parameters (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-31, 11:54:55 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Bill, Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't thought of that! Kind regards Peter .......
192: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn experts - help needed to determine optimal throat size for low-mid horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-31, 00:48:57 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Tom, Thanks for your reply! Kind regards Peter .......
193: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn experts - help needed to determine optimal throat size for low-mid horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-30, 23:19:01 (80.62.35.96)
Hi John, Thanks again for your thorough reply! I know the specs for the Fane isn't complete - and also that different numbers are given at different sites for the sensitivity of the driver. I have not .......
194: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks - here are the parameters (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-30, 11:48:22 (80.62.35.96)
Hi John, Thanks a lot for the simulation, I really appreciate it! It looks great! However, the mouth of the horn will have to be somewhat smaller, since it cannot be to high if the high-mid horn and t .......
195: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks - here are the parameters (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-30, 10:02:39 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Walt, Thanks for the response. May I ask: What is the impact on subjective sound by using such a relative large throat as you suggest relative to, say, a 3:1 or 2:1 compression ratio in the 160-600 .......
196: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks - here are the parameters (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-30, 07:25:56 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Bill, Well, the low mid horns are to be put on top of my bass horns, so it is for indoor use for sure. Modeling the horns in 2PI helps considerably in the low end - thanks! Kind regards Peter ::: .......
197: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn experts - help needed to determine optimal throat size for low-mid horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-30, 02:56:29 (80.62.35.96)
Hi John, Thanks very much for responding regarding the driver. The reason why I more or less settled (at least until now) for the Beyma 10MI100 driver was that it was recommended to me by different su .......
198: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes, but good simulated responses can be achieved by very different throat sizes, so... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-30, 02:40:58 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Saturntube, You wrote: "Those bass horns are crazy man!!! cool..." Thanks! And thanks for the reply too! Kind regards Peter .......
199: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes, but good simulated responses can be achieved by very different throat sizes, so... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-30, 02:38:06 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Bill, Ok, thanks, I will try out several combinations then. Kind regards Peter .......
200: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks - here are the parameters (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-30, 02:34:23 (80.62.35.96)
Hi John, Thanks a lot, John. I do not know how to post the screen shot, sorry, but here are the parameters I have used in HornResp: Ang=4,0 x PI S1=160 S2=3240 Hyp=74 F12=136,89 T=0,4 SD=380 BL=21,6 V .......
201: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes, but good simulated responses can be achieved by very different throat sizes, so... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-29, 08:54:16 (80.62.35.96)
Hi John, Thanks for responding. I understand that many different factors do their role in the overall picture. My probblem is that I simply do not know enough in order to make the right decisions. You .......
202: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes, but good simulated responses can be achieved by very different throat sizes, so... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-29, 07:56:53 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Bill, Thanks for responding. Right now I am trying out with a throat size = 160 cm2, a mouth size = 3240 cm2 and a length = 74 cm in a hyperblic exponential horn (T=0.4) which gives fairly good res .......
203: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Yes, but good simulated responses can be achieved by very different throat sizes, so... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-29, 06:18:44 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Bill, I have tried messing around with different throat sizes, and by manipulating different parameters in Horn Resp I can achieve quite good looking simulated responses with very different throat .......
204: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Horn experts - help needed to determine optimal throat size for low-mid horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-29, 04:05:10 (80.62.35.96)
I want to build a pair of rectangular horns for the 160-600 Hz range for my home horn rig (not PA). The driver will probably be the 10” Beyma 10MI100 driver (see specs in the link). However, I am bit .......
205: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL 2482 phenolics OR horn loaded cone driver for low-mids? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-26, 23:29:01 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Weltersys, Thanks a lot for you reply! Kind regards Peter .......
206: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: JBL 2482 phenolics OR horn loaded cone driver for low-mids? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-26, 00:03:33 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Weltersys, Thanks for responding! Considering the different cone drivers I listed above, have you had chance to listen to some of the other drivers than the EVM10M - and if "yes" what was your impr .......
207: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, JBL 2482 phenolics OR horn loaded cone driver for low-mids? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-25, 09:58:09 (130.225.37.97)
Hello, For my horn rig I am looking for a low-mid driver (horn loaded). The driver shall cover from app. 180-600 Hz (or maybe higher depending on the driver). However, I have not decided whether to go .......
208: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is a non-vertical positioning of horns problematic? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-15, 15:34:27 (80.62.35.96)
Thanks! Kind regards Peter .......
209: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is a non-vertical positioning of horns problematic? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-12, 11:21:18 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Bill, Thanks for the suggestion. The bass horns are already positioned against the side walls in order to make them load into "quarter-space" instead of "half-space". In reality I would clearly .......
210: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Is a non-vertical positioning of horns problematic? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-12, 10:05:51 (130.225.37.97)
Hi cids, Thanks for your response. The system will be completely time-aligned. The substantial listening distance is partially caused by the 10 ft long, straight bass horns that I have to be some feet .......
211: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: DI Q off axis FR. (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-12, 03:06:44 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Mike, Thanks a lot for the links! Kind regards Peter .......
212: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Could you please clarify? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-12, 00:06:12 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for you reply. You have been very helpful - as always - thanks! Kind regards Peter .......
213: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Could you please clarify? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-11, 09:38:25 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for your reply! I am sure you are right, but I must admit that I find the answer somewhat counter intuitive. One final question: How important is an even dispersion pattern acros .......
214: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Could you please clarify? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-10, 23:45:47 (80.62.35.96)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for the suggestion. However, I am a bit confused about what you mean about the "vertically oriented midbass" horn. Does that mean that you suggest a horn that is relatively high, .......
215: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your replies (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-10, 00:47:47 (80.62.35.96)
Hi all, Thanks a lot for your replies, suggestions, and for sharing your experiences! The idea about moving the basshorns to the side in order to make all the upper-frequency horns constitute a vertic .......
216: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Is a non-vertical positioning of horns problematic? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-03-09, 07:48:53 (130.225.37.97)
Hello, I am about to change my horn system. The bass horns (the rectagular ones in the drawing) are keepers, and since they are fairly large, some of the options I consider would involve NOT having .......
217: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-01-06, 03:37:05 (80.196.109.168)
Regards Peter .......
218: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I need your help with rebuilding my system (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-01-05, 01:29:55 (80.196.109.168)
Hi DJN, The German Jabo KH-50 horns sound good! (I have a pair!) It is an older version of the currently standard Jabo horn (the KH-53), and the manufacturer Werner Jagusch (aka "mast-mutter") seem to .......
219: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, BMS 4550 and other 1" drivers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2008-01-04, 13:16:24 (80.196.109.168)
Hi, I consider getting a 1” driver for my horn setup, and I have read positive reports about both the BMS 4550 driver and the B&C DE25. Based on the specs I may lean towards the BMS, but when I hesit .......
220: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: A silly question about a distance you need for horns to integrate (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-12-20, 23:35:52 (80.196.109.168)
Hi Kloss, Thanks for the reply! May I ask what compression driver you use? Thanks! Kind regards Peter .......
221: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: A silly question about a distance you need for horns to integrate (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-12-20, 11:19:17 (80.196.109.168)
Hi Kloss, Sorry to interfere, but would you care to say a bit more about your new speakers please? Thanks! Kind regards Peter .......
222: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply, John! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-12-10, 23:42:38 (130.225.37.97)
Kind regards Peter .......
223: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, What is a fair price for pair of JBL 2482 drivers in good shape? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-12-10, 01:09:41 (130.225.37.97)
I consider getting a pair of JBL 2482 (phenolic) drivers, but prices seem to vary quite a bit. What would a fair price for a pair in good condition be, and what should I look out for? Which second han .......
224: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for the link A9X! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-11-11, 14:31:30 (87.49.239.158)
Kind regards Peter .......
225: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Ideal driver specs for 20 Hz Tapped Horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-11-10, 08:42:40 (87.49.239.158)
Hi John, Thanks for informing me! Kind regards Peter .......
226: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Ideal driver specs for 20 Hz Tapped Horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-11-10, 08:40:53 (87.49.239.158)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for the reply. I will try what you have suggested - thanks! Kind regards Peter .......
227: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Ideal driver specs for 20 Hz Tapped Horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-11-10, 07:35:40 (87.49.239.158)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for your reply. I was thinking about something like the horn built by William Cowan (see picture), just scaled up to a total path length of app. 4.4 meters (20 Hz). Do you th .......
228: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Ideal driver specs for 20 Hz Tapped Horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-11-10, 02:29:26 (87.49.239.158)
I consider building a 20 Hz Tapped Horn using McBeans HornResp, but is a bit confused regarding what driver specs to look for. I have looked at the 12" BMS 12S330. Would this be ideal? Thanks! Kind re .......
229: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Danley SH50 better than Avantgarde Trio's ? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-10-30, 02:21:39 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, Thank you very much for your reply! I am at work right now and can't read the mail you kindly send to me until I get home; but I sure look very much forward to read it!! Thanks! Kind regards Peter .......
230: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Danley SH50 better than Avantgarde Trio's ? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-10-30, 00:03:48 (87.49.239.158)
Hi, I would really like to read an extended review from you regarding the SH50's! One question for now: Are you considering distributing the SH50's in Europe? (I live in Denmark and would find that in .......
231: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-08-29, 23:52:59 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
232: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: What Crossover to use in my hornsystem?? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-08-24, 05:53:14 (130.225.37.97)
Hello, You may consider the following two solutions (both semi-DIY): 1. Thel Audio SAW.30 (2-way active analog filter, that has a good reputation). 2. GroundSound DCN23 (3-way digital filter with a lo .......
233: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-08-12, 11:07:25 (87.49.239.158)
Regards Peter .......
234: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: i dont think you will get a big improovement (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-08-10, 09:49:51 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Angelo, The problem regarding the Community drivers may not be to get them (although I have heard that the M200A version has been discontinued) - but if I can't take them lower than 400 Hz (note my .......
235: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: i dont think you will get a big improovement (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-08-10, 04:28:17 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Angelo, Thanks for your reply. I have already disconnected the tweeter section of the BMS coax and replaced it with a vintage Fostex T828 slot tweeter. This was clearly an improvement although I ha .......
236: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Peter, sorry for the off-topis post, but. . . (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-08-08, 09:44:05 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Zako, Thanks for the offer, but I am looking for the M200A's since they should have a lower Fs than the M200's. May I ask how far down in frequency you have used the M200's , and what is your impre .......
237: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Peter, sorry for the off-topis post, but. . . (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-08-07, 23:53:13 (130.225.37.97)
Hi M, You can get most of their drivers at what appears to be good prices via the link below. However, I do not know whether they sell outside the US. Otherwise do a search for Community Light and Sou .......
238: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Questions regarding Community M200A compression drivers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-08-07, 10:27:22 (87.49.239.158)
Hello, I have read great stuff about the low compression rate Community M200A drivers and consider trying a pair. The specified frequency range for these drivers is 400-4000. I would like to take the .......
239: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: List your horn speakers Top 5! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-08-06, 03:29:50 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Peter, Have you heard the BMS 4592 ND or 4590 in the Jabo horns, and if "yes", then how do you think they compare to the JBL's? Thanks! Regards Peter .......
240: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-07-06, 11:45:45 (80.196.109.237)
Regards Peter .......
241: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Orpheans now sound totally fabulous with improved dynamic range on phono (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-07-03, 11:53:32 (80.196.109.237)
Hi Kurt, Thanks a lot for the update on your Orpheans! It is great to hear that they please you now after going through the cartridge troubles. One question: Is the tweeks you have done to the crossov .......
242: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Questions regarding Community drivers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-28, 09:32:18 (80.196.109.237)
Hi Angelo, Thanks for sharing! Regards Peter .......
243: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Questions regarding Community drivers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-28, 09:06:48 (80.196.109.237)
Hi djk, You just seem to be a living audio encyclopaedia:-) Thanks for sharing! I have some additional questions that I hope you will respond to: 1. Do you happen to know what kind of 1" driver the Av .......
244: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: BMS driver "driftiness" turned out to be my cartridge (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-24, 03:17:26 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Kurt, Well, it's great to hear that you found a solution to the "driftiness problem". I would really like to hear your Orpheans and compare them to my poor man's version with standard BMS 4592 ND d .......
245: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Help needed with BMS compression driver horn experiment (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-18, 12:42:20 (80.196.109.237)
Hi Kurt, I have not heard the Orpheans, but would really like to (I have great confidence in what Bert D. is doing!) What I do have is a pair of standard BMS 4592 ND drivers mounted on rectangular Ben .......
246: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Time to crack open the 4591s (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-17, 11:39:30 (80.196.109.237)
Hi Winslow, You are welcome! Regards Peter .......
247: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Mods for BMS 4592ND (pics) Part2 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-17, 05:14:22 (80.196.109.237)
Hi Bob, Thanks a lot for posting the pictures. They make it a lot easier to see what you have done than a thousand words:-) All the best Peter .......
248: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: I would love to hear more about the BMS mod! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-15, 01:27:07 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Bob, Thanks a lot for your reply! I really appreciate it. I have some questions, that I hope you will respond to, but I think I will wait until I see the pictures, because they may answer some of t .......
249: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, I would love to hear more about the BMS mod! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-14, 23:15:27 (80.196.109.237)
Hi, Could you please say a bit more about this mod and in what way it makes the driver sound better? I have used this driver for some time know and would really love to hear more about this mod!!! Tha .......
250: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Me please! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-14, 23:08:39 (80.196.109.237)
Hi Angelo, Well at the time of writing I am using the Bentwood 200 horns, but it is still sounding quite good - at least I think it is the best overall sound I have had here at home! I have not had a .......
251: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: To BMS 4592 ND owners re crossover caps (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-14, 23:06:29 (80.196.109.237)
Hi again Ian, Yes there are definately schools! I wish you good luck on the journey! Regards Peter .......
252: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Me please! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-14, 13:03:09 (80.196.109.237)
Hi Jason, I have send you a mail with the filter. Regards Peter .......
253: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: To BMS 4592 ND owners re crossover caps (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-14, 12:53:59 (80.196.109.237)
Hi, In order to get the filter schematic, you will have to send me and email, so I can return the filter as an attached file. Please note that the schematic is for the 16 Ohm version of the BMS driver .......
254: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: To BMS 4592 ND owners re crossover caps (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-06-14, 09:25:20 (80.196.109.237)
Hi, I have used the BMS 4592 ND (16 Ohm) for some time now and my experience is that it is quite difficult to get it work right. I started out with the standard BMS crossover, and in my opinion it is .......
255: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Avantgarde Duo, Duo Omega, Trio, or Oris Compact 250 w/ AER MD3? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-05-30, 09:25:46 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Manuel, I have owned a pair of AER MD3's in Oris 150 horns (not the 250's). They sound very good - especially if you are mostly into acoustical music. They are very dynamic, involvning, intimate an .......
256: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Ping kurt s - please email me, thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-05-09, 04:45:38 (130.225.37.97)
Hello Kurt, I have a question for you that I hope you will respond to. Please email me. Thanks! Regards Peter K. .......
257: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: I need a bass solution for 30-250 hertz, what are my options? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-04-03, 00:44:56 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Russ57, I have attached som pictures of my system which uses front horns bass horns from 30-266 Hz which is very close to the frequency band you are interested in. The horns are each loaded with do .......
258: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: BD mods to the BMS 4592s (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-04-01, 11:10:44 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Rick57, Thanks for your reply! I have a pair of Bentwood 200 horns. They are rectangular 200 Hz horns with an exponential flare. I have attached a few pictures of the system including the Bentwood .......
259: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: BD-Design Orphean horns are in and running in my system! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-03-26, 23:10:22 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Kurt, Thanks for the answer and for the tip regarding paper/oil caps. Happy listening, I am sure the Orpheans do sound great! Regards Peter .......
260: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: BD-Design Orphean horns are in and running in my system! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-03-24, 07:45:41 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Kurt, Congratulations with your new speakers! I have a "poor man's version" of those, which means the standard (non-modified) BMS 4592 in a large 200 Hz horn. I many respects mine are good too, but .......
261: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Tapped horn and Lab sub (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-03-23, 01:29:52 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Don, I know this is not about the horn meeting, so if it's annoying, then just disregard the request! I would really like to hear about your impressions on these two horns: Which if the horns sound .......
262: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Some more ideas (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-03-21, 01:28:37 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Paul, Thanks a lot for the suggestion - and for taking the time to repond in the first place. I really appreciate it! Regards Peter .......
263: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: What are the consequences of a non-optimal throat transition in a horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-03-20, 12:08:54 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Paul, Thanks a lot for taking the time to answer! In the filter RCA-fan simulated for me, there is actually a notch filter to dampen a peak around 6 kHz of the tweeter, and this clearly helped, alt .......
264: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: What are the consequences of a non-optimal throat transition in a horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-03-19, 23:54:12 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Poul, Sorry about being non-specific and thanks for responding anyway:-) To be more specific: I use a pair of 200 Hz exponentially flared rectangular horns (about 30" wide and 15" high at the mouth .......
265: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, What are the consequences of a non-optimal throat transition in a horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-03-16, 23:27:46 (80.166.167.115)
Hi, If the throat transition (the section from the exit of the compression driver to the first part of the horn) is not completely smooth, then where in the frequency band will it affect the sound mos .......
266: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Modern replacement for Altec speaker (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-03-13, 10:12:19 (80.166.167.115)
Well, for those of us living in Europe shipping expenses from the US is an issue to consider too.... Regards Peter .......
267: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: What are the pros and cons of using autotransformers in crossovers? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-02-26, 07:36:24 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Freddyi, Just to avoid potentual misunderstandings, I'm using the 2" BMS coax compresiondriver. I am asking because I consider another horn than the one I currently use, and the manufacturer of the .......
268: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: What are the pros and cons of using autotransformers in crossovers? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-02-24, 22:46:48 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Freddyi, I think I would get the schematic if I buy the crossover - otherwise not. Regards Peter .......
269: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your replies! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-02-24, 22:44:28 (80.166.167.115)
Regards Peter .......
270: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, What are the pros and cons of using autotransformers in crossovers? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-02-24, 06:03:44 (80.166.167.115)
Hi, What is the pro and cons of using an autotransformer-based crossover? A guy is offering me an autotransformer-based crossover for the 2” BMS coax driver, which he claims is very good, but I haven’ .......
271: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Oris Orphean (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-02-22, 13:38:11 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Kurt, I would go for Bert's latest development, Oris Orphean. The Orphean uses a modified 2" BMS compression driver in the newly developed Oris 250 Horn. I have followed the system evolve via his f .......
272: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Bentwood horns VS Altec 1005B (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-01-30, 10:25:03 (80.166.167.115)
Hi Marc, I have a pair of Bentwood 200 horns with BMS 4592 ND coax drivers. This combo is used from 266 Hz and all the way up, and I do not think that the highs are missing. However, I have not tried .......
273: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Oris Horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-01-24, 10:28:25 (80.166.167.115)
Hi, I have owned Oris 150's with AER MD3 drivers and they were excellent in many respects. I have not heard the Orphean, but Bert certainly knows what he is doing, and he is also very helpful! If I we .......
274: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: I D E A L sub setup for oris horns? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2007-01-20, 01:43:43 (80.166.167.115)
Hi, I do not know what the ideal bass system for Oris 150 would be, but for my Oris 150/AER MD 3 combo I have used large, straight bass horns with great success (see link below). I used active crossov .......
275: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks for taking the time to answer anyway! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-10-23, 02:33:54 (130.225.37.97)
All the best Peter .......
276: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: I was hoping to hear the same (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-10-23, 02:32:33 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, Magnetar that used to post here used the BMS 4591 at some time on some large 220 Hz Dukane multicells. If I recall correctly, he liked them. Magnetar tried A LOT of different drivers and setups - .......
277: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, JBL 2482 vs BMS 4591? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-10-22, 00:09:38 (80.166.167.27)
Hi John (and winslow), I hope I do not spoil the threat, but I would really like to know which one you like best, the JBL 2482 (or the 2485) or the BMS 4591 - Thanks! All the best Peter .......
278: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Jabo Horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-10-18, 10:03:01 (80.166.167.27)
Hi Jim, Below I have attached a link to the German company, who sells the large Jabo horns in Germany. However, the company does not seem to have an English translation of their site. As far as I know .......
279: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: 2" Horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-10-17, 08:25:26 (130.225.37.97)
Hi GTS, You are wellcome! I fully understand your interest in digital crossovers etc. If I had the money, I am quite sure I would go into digital crossovers too, but unfortunately I do not at the mome .......
280: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Jabo Horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-10-17, 00:48:05 (130.225.37.97)
Hi JD, I do not think the Jabo horns are known in the US. They are made in Germany where I believe quite a few people use them. They are sold from new (and at times used) through the German version of .......
281: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: 2" Horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-10-16, 11:17:52 (130.225.37.97)
Hi GTS, I use the BMS 4592 ND drivers. I cross them over as low as at 266 Hz (12 dB/octave) with an active crossover and with large, straight bass horns below. In theory the BMS coax in one big mid/hi .......
282: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: 2" Horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-10-15, 23:56:23 (130.225.37.97)
Hello again GTS, Yes, the Bentwood horns have som kind of damping foam on the outside. I really think that you have to consider how far down in frequency you want to go. I mean you will not be able to .......
283: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: 2" Horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-10-15, 10:37:40 (80.166.167.27)
Hello, I have got a pair of Bentwood 200 horns and like them. Although they are quite light, they are well damped and do not seem to resonate. Andrew (First Octave Audio) is a very nice guy to deal wi .......
284: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, IcePower based amps from Acoustic Reality (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-22, 12:42:37 (80.166.167.75)
Hi, I use IcePower based semi-digital amps for my horn system and have no intentions of changing into tubes. These amps do not sound any "digital" in the negative sense of the word at all! They are ve .......
285: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Too prominent s-sounds on human voices - any cure? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-16, 11:01:59 (80.62.35.35)
Hi Fred, Thanks for your reply. I think I already use components of fairly good quality (non inductive resistors from Arcol, Jantzen CrossCaps, and air coils) but I may try other components at some ti .......
286: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Warning, mindless content, open with care... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-14, 10:46:50 (80.166.167.17)
Hi Ivan, No, I have not tried this driver with any other horn than the one I am currently using. The reason why I haven't tried any of the BMS horns is that at the time of writing they do not have any .......
287: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Too prominent s-sounds on human voices - any cure? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-13, 23:36:28 (80.166.167.17)
Hi Zeno, You wrote: >BTW didn't mean to shun your system. It's one of the best I’ve seen. Completely ok and thanks for the kind words! I did not understand it as a critique in the first place:-) You w .......
288: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Crossover (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-13, 07:00:42 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Ron, Thanks for your reply! No, I have not tried that specificly, but I already do use L-pads on both sections (on the BMS mid-section in order to reduce its sensitivity relative to the tweeter; on .......
289: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: I also fought excess sibilance... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-13, 04:01:32 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Fiddler, Thanks for your advise! May I ask what IC's you use now? Thanks! All the best Peter .......
290: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Too prominent s-sounds on human voices - any cure? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-13, 03:59:32 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Zene, Thanks for the advise! Actually, I already use a (2-way) active crossover between the bass horns and the Bentwood/BMS combo, and in this region (I cross at 266 Hz) I will never go back to pas .......
291: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: You may also want to check for diffraction artifacts (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-13, 03:48:17 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Bill, Thanks for your advise! Yes, you are right that the edges of the horn mouth ends rather abruptly. This should be easy (and cheap!) to try out, so I will do so soon. All the best Peter ::: TOP .......
292: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Too prominent s-sounds on human voices - any cure? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 14:36:27 (87.49.239.137)
Hi Peter(!) Yes, my previous Oris/AER based system was posted in Bert's showroom. Actually it still is. To me the Oris/AER MD3's sounded very good too. If I only played classical/acoustic music, I wou .......
293: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Additional info (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 12:45:43 (87.49.239.137)
Hi Bill, I have allowed myself to send you the schematic of my current crossover and an impedance plot with a BMS driver on the horns that I use to your professional email address (Acoustic Horns). I .......
294: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Take note of the "Sss" frequencies in Dan's link (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 03:30:52 (130.225.37.97)
Hi d, I completely agree! Actually I tried 4 different values before I settled on the by-passing cap-value:-) All the best Peter .......
295: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Too prominent s-sounds on human voices - any cure? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 03:28:57 (130.225.37.97)
Hi d, Thanks for your advise! I use Janten CrossCaps. I may consider other types... All the best Peter .......
296: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Hoo Haa! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 03:25:48 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for your kind words and your friendly offer! First of all, I must admit that the bass horns were built by a professional carpenter - not by me. I made the simulations and the dra .......
297: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Crossover (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 02:43:11 (130.225.37.97)
Hi djk, Thanks a lot for your advise! I completely agree that the standard BMS crossover is not optimal. I know, because I started out using the standard BMS as a reference point. The crossover I am u .......
298: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Too prominent s-sounds on human voices - any cure? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 02:27:44 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Rich and Ron, Thanks a lot for your advise and kind words! I would love to have a deqx around:-) I actually use a by-passing cap mounted in parallel over the series resistor of the L-pad for the mi .......
299: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: I have 'cured' the 's-s-s-'s' by using less bright IC's. Might be worth experimenting with. * (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 02:17:45 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, I have not tried that, but I may try different cables. Thanks for the suggestion! All the best Peter .......
300: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Take note of the "Sss" frequencies in Dan's link (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 02:16:04 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Dan and Bill, Thanks a lot for the link, Dan! According to the paper s-sounds in vocals are typicaly prominent around 6kHz. Bill, you are completely right that this is in the territory of the passi .......
301: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Too prominent s-sounds on human voices - any cure? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-12, 01:55:28 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Dan, Thanks for your suggestion regarding amplification. I must admit that I have not tried tubes, but my IcePower based semi-digital amps did not produce pronounced "s"-sounds on my previous speak .......
302: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Too prominent s-sounds on human voices - any cure? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-07-11, 07:05:03 (87.49.239.137)
Hello, In my horn system I have slightly pronounced “s”-sounds in human voices. I would really like to eliminate this feature. Two questions: 1. Could someone please tell me at what frequency range th .......
303: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: horn dilemma (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-06-11, 07:09:07 (87.49.247.168)
Hi, I have owned Oris 150 with AER MD 3 drivers (the top of the line AER). This combo is very detailed, clear, natural sounding and involving - especially on acoustic music. Playing rock music, they a .......
304: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Why not use active crossovers? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-06-06, 11:49:33 (80.62.35.177)
Hi, I use active crossovers between my bass horns and my mid/high horns and have no intentions of changing to passive ones. However, the usefulness of active crossovers probably depends on how low you .......
305: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: New mid/high horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-06-06, 00:06:30 (130.225.37.97)
Hi d, Thanks! Well, the horns are not exactly klipschhorns... All the best Peter .......
306: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: ?High frequency limits of down firing woofer? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-06-05, 13:49:10 (87.49.247.235)
Hi Don, I can not help you about the down firing issue in itself, but I seem to remember that you use Oris 150 horns with AER MD 3 drivers, and if you intend to use the JBL to accompany the Oris/AER c .......
307: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: New mid/high horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-06-04, 06:56:05 (80.165.131.21)
Hi d, Well, the horns are not located in the living room but in the basement:-) You wrote: >hey- where's yer 'table, too! If you mean turntable, then I must admid that I sold my turntable a few years .......
308: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, New mid/high horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-06-04, 04:40:37 (80.165.131.21)
Hello, I have got new mid/high horns and drivers (please see the pictures at the link below). The horns are Bentwood 200 horns made by Andrew Vanderkruk from Canada (a great guy to deal with!). The ho .......
309: Inmate Systems, PK's Horn system (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-06-01, 13:28:38 (80.198.42.43)
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310: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, They look truly great! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-05-19, 10:13:10 (87.49.247.131)
Regards Peter .......
311: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Finally some new midbass front horns... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-05-17, 05:47:17 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Erik, Your new conical bass horns look absolutely great! I bet they sound good too! All the best Peter .......
312: Speaker Asylum, LCR impedance correction - how to compensate for more than one peak? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-05-03, 05:24:20 (130.225.37.97)
Hello, I use a driver that has more than one impedance peak (a compression driver on a horn). Therefore, I consider inserting LCR-impedance correction circuit(s) between + and - of the driver. The que .......
313: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: synergy vs unity (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-05-02, 01:04:53 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Tom, May I ask about the price for a pair of SH-50's? Thanks! Regards Peter .......
314: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Experience with JBL 2123 on tractrix (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-04-27, 13:53:42 (80.198.43.84)
Hi, Do a search on posts with the former AA-participant with the moniker "Magnetar". Among the very many systems he has tried, I think the JBL 2123 on a 180 Hz SB-tractrix was one of his favorites. He .......
315: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: PK, question please. . . (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-04-23, 23:18:11 (80.198.42.189)
Hi M, I have attached a picture via the link below. The bass horns are still the same, but I have sold the Oris/AER MD 3 combo shown in the picure and now uses Bentwood 200 horns with BMS 4592 ND driv .......
316: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: PK, question please. . . (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-04-21, 23:16:02 (80.198.42.128)
Hi M, My bass horns are 3 meters long, 29 Hz, straight with a exponential-hyperbolic (T=0.6)curvature and made in 1" MDF (very large and heavy!). No bends and no parallel surfaces. Each horn is loade .......
317: Asylum Feedback/Support, Question regarding change of email address (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-04-21, 23:03:09 (80.198.42.128)
Hi, I have changed my email address, but in order to make the change work I am tld that I will have to "edit my system". However, I do not know what that mean. Please help, thanks! All the best Peter .......
318: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, I use active crossovers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-04-21, 22:07:22 (80.198.42.128)
Hi, I am with P Bear on this. I use active crossovers between my bass horns and my mid horns (at 266 Hz) and have no intension of chanching to passive crossovers. Active crossovers can be very silent! .......
319: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: I have owned Buckinghams for years (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-04-06, 02:05:33 (130.225.37.97)
Hi dr.joe, Just curious: In what way(s) did the DMT 15's sound better? Thanks! Regards Peter .......
320: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, I have owned Buckinghams for years (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-04-03, 01:13:09 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Robert, I do not want to steal the thread, I just want to add, that I have owned a kit-version of a pair of Tannoy Buckingham (which is basically the same speaker as the one in the add, but with do .......
321: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-03-24, 12:15:20 (80.196.109.211)
Regards Peter .......
322: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Impedance correction at Fs for a compression driver - how to calculate? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-03-23, 08:58:46 (80.166.167.92)
Hi Earl, Thanks a lot for your reply! You have been very helpful! Regards Peter .......
323: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Impedance correction at Fs for a compression driver - how to calculate? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-03-23, 08:37:15 (80.166.167.92)
Hi Earl, Thanks a lot for you reply! So, to put a resistor in parallel with the compression driver is the best thing to do. I will probably have to put an L-pad on the BMS "mid" section anyway, since .......
324: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks to all of you for your responses! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-03-20, 12:00:31 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
325: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-03-14, 23:55:27 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
326: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-03-14, 11:54:36 (80.198.42.245)
Regards Peter .......
327: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Combining active and passive crossovers - how to calculate? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-03-14, 06:27:20 (80.198.42.245)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for your reply! If I go for the second option you mention (that is, using a 3rd order active filter and a [pasive] cap at the crossover frequency), should the cap then be calcula .......
328: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Combining active and passive crossovers - how to calculate? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-03-14, 02:48:30 (130.225.37.97)
Hello, I would like to use an active filter between the bass and a compression driver/horn combo. However, in order to protect the compression driver from eventual DC from my amp, I would like to comb .......
329: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Other options (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-02-24, 22:48:37 (80.165.131.113)
Hi, Andrew Vanderkruk makes his very nice looking Bentwood 200 horn. As the title indicates the horns have a 200 Hz (exponential) flare, and they will load the JBL 2482 below 300 Hz for sure (length o .......
330: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: What SS amps would you suggest for hieff use? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2006-01-09, 06:41:30 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Kloss, I have used the TacT SD2175 and currently use two amps from Acoustic Reality (eAR Two on the bass and eAR Enigma on the Oris horns). Even though they are semi-digital, I have been very pleas .......
331: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: IcePower amps.... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-12-30, 03:53:33 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, I use IcePower based amps from Acoustic Reality on both the highs and lows of my two-way Oris horn/bass horn system (an eAR Enigma on the Oris and an eAR Two on the bass horns) - and I have no int .......
332: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Are high efficiency speakers alternative to electrostatics? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-11-30, 05:52:27 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, I own Oris horns with AER MD 3 full rangers, and they are absolutely fantastic with human voices. In my opinion they are very hard to beat on acoustic music and the like. You can read a lot more i .......
333: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, The Cogent speakers look truly great! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-11-24, 02:20:17 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
334: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: High Eff. Speakers with High Power amps (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-11-08, 23:50:25 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, I use semi-digital amps from Acoustic Reality based on the IcePower modules on my 2-way Oris-AER MD3/bass horn combo. I use active crossovers and a 110 Watt for the Oris and a 250 Watt for the bas .......
335: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Candidate drivers based on ideal specs (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-11-07, 00:38:54 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Tom and Steve, A lot of good points made, thanks! I just stumbled across the two pro drivers that seemed closer to the ideal parameters - or at least to some of those you gave. Good luck with the C .......
336: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Oris and Azura (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-11-06, 04:50:08 (62.79.216.72)
Hi Smart845, Oris horns and Azura horns share the feature of making large, round horns for full range drivers (I believe that Azura horns can be made for compression drivers too). Both horns are made .......
337: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Q about Single Driver Website tractrix calculator (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-11-05, 03:33:42 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Doug, I know that Bruce Edgar uses either a 300 or a 350 Hz tractrix horn for his Titan's for a mid driver to be used from 500 Hz and up, so that is probably a good solution. Yes, the link you refe .......
338: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Candidate drivers based on ideal specs (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-11-04, 23:03:29 (62.79.215.243)
Hi Tom and Steve, Sorry to interfere, but reading the interesting post above I have stumbled across some candidate drivers that at least comes close to the "ideal specs" Tom gave above. Candidate 1: P .......
339: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How did the Zu Definitions sound? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-31, 23:31:20 (62.79.214.138)
Hi Brian, I would like to hear your impressions on the Zu Definitions. Could you please reveal your impression on how they sound? Thanks! Regards Peter .......
340: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Zu Druid question (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-31, 23:27:00 (62.79.214.138)
Hi, I haven't heard the Zu speakers, but I myself use semi-digital amps with my Oris 150/AER combo and I have no intention of changing these amps to SET. I quess it depends on the speakers too. Regard .......
341: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: 15 woofer and a fullrange speaker (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-27, 13:06:23 (130.225.37.97)
Hi up, Bert Doppenberg has for quite some years developed and refined a systems resembling what you are describing - although he now prefers the German AER drivers to Lowthers. He uses round tractrix .......
342: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-27, 11:10:50 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
343: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, What slopes are you using with the DEQX? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-26, 07:08:50 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Gonefishing, I would like to know whether the use of the DEQX have made you employ other slopes that 2nd order on the bass and 1st order on the salad bowls. The DEQX is capable of very steep crosso .......
344: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Tri-Amping/Active Crossovers for Edgarhorn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-25, 01:04:19 (130.225.37.97)
Hi drdna, I haven't heard the Edgarhorns, but I do use active crossovers on my 2-way Oris horn/bass horn setup and I am pleased with the results. Active or passive - either way you will have component .......
345: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Besides Klipsch what other affordcable HE speakers are out there (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-14, 07:46:24 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Frank, You might try Tannoy dual concentrics. They sound very natural, are quite efficient, and definately work with rock music. Good hunting:-) Regards Peter .......
346: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Please reveal details.. (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-10, 11:38:21 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Steve, Thanks a lot for at detailed reply, I really appreciate it! Please keep us posted as your speakers evolve - and good luck with the products! I wish the distance from Denmark to California wa .......
347: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Please reveal details.. (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-08, 02:39:54 (62.79.215.253)
Hi Steve, I know it is slightly of topic, but if it is possible I would really appreciate to hear details about the state of affairs of your evolving Cogent speakers! For instance - where do you cross .......
348: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Looks great! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-07, 10:48:32 (62.79.217.9)
Regards Peter .......
349: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Specs for JBL 2204 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-10-05, 10:44:14 (62.79.215.227)
Hi Marvey, You can see the T/S parameters for the 2204 on page 4 of the link below. Regards Peter .......
350: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Is beaming always a problem? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-30, 02:16:44 (130.225.37.97)
Hi John, Thanks for your reply! Nice work you have done. May I ask what your preferences are here: Would you be able to live with for instance a 200 Hz LeCleach or Tractrix flared horn for the highest .......
351: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: My horn system (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-29, 06:36:36 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Jan, Thanks for the kind words! Yes, the system does sound very well - especially on human voices and acoustic settings. However, I would really love to compare it to a compression driver based sys .......
352: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Bass in your face!!! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-26, 23:31:54 (62.79.217.149)
Hi Don, Thanks for your reply. I know of a guy here in Denmark where I live that uses the DBX driverrack for a four-way active system - and he's very pleased with the DBX. Regards Peter .......
353: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Bass in your face!!! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-26, 00:53:23 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Don, Thanks for the kind words! Yes, of course it is kind of crazy. But we had the room and did not really use it, so I was allowed to fool around as I pleased, so I could not resist to built those .......
354: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Oh-my-Lord!!!! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-26, 00:40:51 (130.225.37.97)
Hi darkmoebius, Thanks for the kind words:-) I must admit that I did not do the woodwork myself. I drew the horns in Autocad and had them built by a professional carpenter. I asure you I do not need a .......
355: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Where do you sit? nt (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-23, 11:15:13 (62.79.215.125)
Hi Norm, I sit in the middle of the black 2-person sofa you see the upper part of in the lower part of the first picture. Regards Peter .......
356: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Here is a link that works (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-23, 07:19:27 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
357: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, My horn system (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-23, 01:00:08 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, Here is a link to my horn system. Regards Peter .......
358: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: My new horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-04, 03:24:56 (62.79.215.214)
Wow Don, your new horns look very nice indeed. I am impressed - especially about the 110 Hz round expo's:-) Could you please give us some details on crossover points/slopes etc.? Thanks! Regards Peter .......
359: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Mid-bass horn - True exponential or sectional conical? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-02, 01:09:54 (62.79.217.193)
Hi Jan, Thanks! Yes, I will keep you oriented! Regards Peter .......
360: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Mid-bass horn - True exponential or sectional conical? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-08-01, 00:53:48 (62.79.217.73)
Hi Jan, Thanks a lot for your reply. I was just about to go for the conical sectional approach, but now I am not so sure! Regards Peter .......
361: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your replies! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-07-29, 01:06:23 (62.79.217.29)
Regards Peter .......
362: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Mid-bass horn - True exponential or sectional conical? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-07-28, 00:32:42 (62.79.219.137)
Hello, I would like to build a front loaded mid-bass horn to cover the range between 160 and 600 Hz. The driver will be a 10” PD107 from Precision Devices. In principle I would like to use an exponent .......
363: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Thanks a lot for your reply, Kevin! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-06-29, 23:47:31 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
364: K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers, Output transformers - which model? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-06-26, 08:40:49 (62.79.215.56)
Hi, I have a few questions regarding the use of output transformers that I hope you will respond to: I would like to use a Behringer DCX 2496 as a digital crossover for my 2-way hornsystem in order t .......
365: Digital Drive, Re: Poor performance cheap adapter.... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-06-16, 22:33:20 (62.79.216.236)
Hi Thorsten, Thanks a lot for your reply. I found your elaboration in the thread below - thanks! Regards Peter .......
366: Digital Drive, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-06-16, 07:04:30 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
367: Digital Drive, Behringer DCX2496 - questions (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-06-16, 00:02:51 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, I consider using the Behringer DCX 2496 as a digital crossover. However, I have a few questions regarding its use that I hope someone would respond to. (I have already done quite a bit of searchin .......
368: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-06-14, 01:18:38 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Toxicport.e, Thanks a lot for your reply - and for the links! It seems that in reality, the throat ought to be larger than what is suggested from the simulations - at least if you are ready to sacr .......
369: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Compression ratio for a mid horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-06-09, 00:08:37 (62.79.217.180)
Hi, What is the optimal compression ratio for a mid horn (about 150-800 Hz) for a 10” cone driver for home use (not PA)? Is 1:3 or 1:3.5 adequate? I would like to go down to 1:2 but I have problems ma .......
370: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Oris Horn: 150 or 200 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-06-01, 09:32:37 (62.79.217.197)
Thanks! Regards Peter .......
371: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Oris Horn: 150 or 200 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-31, 03:04:18 (130.225.37.97)
Hi hm, >For your roomsize you can get it much >more smaller. Yes, there is no doubt that you can make it take up less space - but not without compromises in terms of folds, mis-alignment, less impact, .......
372: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Oris Horn: 150 or 200 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-30, 00:28:49 (130.225.37.97)
Hi TrTim, If you want to use a 80 Hz bass horn below an Oris horn, I would recommend the Oris 200. With a 80 Hz horn below the Oris 150 the crossover points become quite close. Integration should not .......
373: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot for your reply! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-15, 01:21:35 (62.79.215.157)
Regards Peter .......
374: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Ping Gazzamongo - can you please provide more info on the Jabo horns? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-14, 15:44:24 (62.79.219.135)
Hi Gazzamongo, I am very interested in the firm(?) that make the Jabo horns. I have done a search, but without any luck. Do you happen to know more about these horns (who makes them, other models etc. .......
375: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, The brightness may have to do with the bass character too (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-13, 03:24:02 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Mr. Blue Sky, I have owned Tannoy Buckinghams for several years and found that they were slightly bright too, although I must say that I liked these speakers. The brightness may have to do with the .......
376: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: tomservo discussed using the BMS in this prior post (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-11, 11:56:15 (62.79.219.183)
Hi TimG, I must have missed that thread. Thanks a lot for pointing this out - and for the link to the thread:-) Regards Peter .......
377: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Errata - I meant Tom not "John" - sorry! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-11, 10:36:39 (62.79.215.11)
Regards Peter .......
378: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Opinions wanted on BMS compresion drivers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-11, 10:30:09 (62.79.214.133)
Hi John and Kloss, (I hope it is ok to pop in, as the answer to my question probably interest Kloss too:-)) John, have you tried to run any of the BMS 2" drivers 4590 or 4592ND low (say down to 300 Hz .......
379: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Pairing Labhorn with an Oris (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-06, 23:12:47 (62.79.214.142)
Hi Toxicport, Thanks! However,I still need to cover parts of the ceiling:-) Regards Peter .......
380: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Pairing Labhorn with an Oris (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-04, 14:01:45 (62.79.215.92)
Hi TRTim, For each side I use two 15" woofers from Precision Divices (PD.158) connected in parallel. They are mounted in large 29Hz, straight bass horns (see link below). The integration is seemsless .......
381: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Pairing Labhorn with an Oris (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-05-03, 00:15:47 (62.79.217.92)
Hi TRTim, I have a pair of Oris 150 with AER MD3 drivers. I have read about the Labhorns but have never heard them. However, for several reasons I doubt that it will be a good match: 1. The manufactur .......
382: Cable Asylum, Re: Combining several non-insulated, solid core wires ... (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-17, 12:42:13 (62.79.214.137)
Hi andyr, Thanks for explaining "Litz wire" construction! You wrote: >So, if you want to use this 24guage solid silver wire but minimise >the amount of expensive teflon tube you have to buy, I suggest .......
383: Cable Asylum, Re: Combining several non-insulated solid core silver wires for DIY speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-16, 12:41:51 (62.79.219.88)
Hi Andyr, Thanks a lot for your reply! You wrote: >yet (I assume) you want the benefits of solid-core Litz wire - so >each wire should NOT touch another I am sorry, bur what is the benefit of Litz wir .......
384: Cable Asylum, Re: Combining several non-insulated solid core silver wires for DIY speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-15, 13:29:49 (62.79.217.100)
Hi jslim, Thanks for your suggestion! Regards Peter .......
385: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Best way to make transition from round to rectangular? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-08, 07:05:29 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Ozzy, That is a clever way to do it - thanks! Regards Peter .......
386: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Best way to make transition from round to rectangular? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-06, 04:59:03 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Weltersys, Thank you very much for your detailed reply. This was just what I was looking for - thanks! Regards Peter .......
387: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-06, 04:50:38 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
388: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Pic of my homebrew JBL conical horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-06, 02:52:11 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Doug, Nice work and nice setup - and thanks for showing the pictures! - Is the throat of the conical horn made round, or are you just letting the driver 'meet' the square-shaped opening? - If you h .......
389: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: details - preferred slopes using Deqx? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-06, 02:44:32 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Ed, Thanks for offering the detail! Really beautiful system yo have got there:-) One question: I understand that you have not setled on the active crossover yet, but I would like to hear your impre .......
390: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Wow - what is the rest of the system? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-04, 23:57:22 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Ed and djn, Sorry to disturb the thread, but I just have to ask about the rest of the system in this beautiful set up:-). Please give us some details on drivers, horns, crosovers - and subs!? Reall .......
391: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Best way to make transition from round to rectangular? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-04-02, 06:41:17 (62.79.216.166)
What is the best way to make a smooth transition from the circular exit of a compression driver to a rectangular conical horn? Is it better to have the transition as far from the circular exit as poss .......
392: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, BMS 4590 vs TAD 4001 or JBL 2440/1? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-02-22, 00:47:37 (130.225.37.97)
HI UTTG, If I may pop in with a question, I would really like to hear whether you have compared the BMS with the TAD 4001 or the JBL 2440/2441? Thanks! Regards Peter .......
393: Cable Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-02-21, 01:44:09 (130.225.37.97)
Regards Peter .......
394: Cable Asylum, Questions regarding DIY silver speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-02-19, 08:22:48 (62.79.215.224)
Hi, I consider trying some silver cable as speaker cable. Please note, I only need cable for my mid/high section, that is, above 160 Hz. Since pure silver is quite expensive, I wonder how thin a cable .......
395: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: any suggestion for straight 30hz horns for 18"ers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-02-14, 23:18:26 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Adkins, Rapid is right, the horn will be very large. It is the length of the horn that decides the flare rate, not the size of the mouth. A 34 Hz horn will have to be at least 2.5 meters (a little .......
396: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Tannoy Buckingham (domestic model) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2005-02-01, 13:51:07 (62.79.214.138)
Hi Joel, Until recently, I have been the happy owner of a pair of Tannoy Buckingham. I am not quite sure whether mine were the 'monitor' version or the 'domestic' version, but I should be able to give .......
397: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Best 12" or 10" horn driver between 150-600 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-31, 01:07:40 (62.79.218.110)
Hi djk, Thanks a lot for your reply - you just seem to remember everything:-) BTW, do you have any experience with the 10" PD.107 from Precision Devices? Please see link below: http://www.papl.co.uk/S .......
398: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Best 12" or 10" horn driver between 150-600 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-29, 12:10:23 (62.79.215.56)
Hi Ron, Thanks for your suggestion! I have heard good things about the JBL 2123 too, but wonder whether a driver with a lower Qt would be even more suitable for horn loading. Regards pk .......
399: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Best 12" or 10" horn driver between 150-600 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-27, 05:57:08 (62.79.215.251)
Hi, I need recommendations for a very good 10" or 12" woofer to be used at home in a front loaded horn to cover the area between 150 and 600 Hz? Clarity and details have highest priority. Thanks! Rega .......
400: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Aand how do yor neighbors feel about these (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-21, 01:33:25 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Jim, Well, it is not really a problem - at least not so far:-). The room resides in a deep basement with earth all the way up outside the external walls, so I have to go really loud to be heard cle .......
401: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Whoa! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-21, 01:15:11 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Tim, Thanks for the kind words! And yes they do sound great - at least to me:-) Regarding the low end, I could not make the horns any longer, if I was suppose to be in the room too(!) But actually, .......
402: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Do you mean these? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-20, 11:41:05 (62.79.214.102)
Hi Big J, Thanks! Actually, there is room for dancing if you like behind the sofa, but I prefer just to listen:-) Regards Peter .......
403: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-20, 11:38:05 (62.79.214.102)
It definately has been worth the effort! Regards Peter .......
404: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-20, 11:36:06 (62.79.214.102)
. .......
405: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: nice oris system (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-20, 07:29:45 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Kloss, I have had the pleasure of seeing the pictures from your Oris "quad" system several times - very impressive indeed! Regarding the bass response: I have not measured the response yet. Accordi .......
406: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Fantastic! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-20, 05:38:06 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Mats, Thanks for the kind words! >How would you describe the high end of the Oris? I have tried several amps on the Oris/MD3 combo, and I like the high end very much, its very airy and sweet. In my .......
407: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Link added (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-19, 22:52:05 (62.79.216.240)
Hi, Although I added the URL in the post above, I can't see the pictures myself, so here is the link again! http://www.diy-systems.com/en-us/pg_96.html Regards pk .......
408: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, My new horn speakers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-19, 22:45:51 (62.79.216.240)
Here is my new two-way horn system (see link below). First of all I would like to thank you all for answering my questions along the way. Especially thanks to Bert Doppenberg, Bill Fitzmaurice, Jeff R .......
409: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-15, 04:20:29 (130.225.37.97)
Thanks Toxicport for this possibility! I will try to get some webspace somehow. If I do not succeed, I would really appreciate if I could borow some webspace of yours for a while! Thanks again! Regard .......
410: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Question (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-14, 08:20:41 (62.79.218.85)
Hi Can't you just somehow paste a jpeg-file right into the message field? (I have no webspace:-( and would like to post pictures of my new horns!) Thanks! Regards Peter K. .......
411: Cable Asylum, Thanks to both of you for your comments and advise! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-06, 01:46:53 (62.79.214.168)
. .......
412: Cable Asylum, Recommendation for long speaker cable for mid/high section (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-12-02, 10:20:26 (62.79.214.41)
Hi all, I have to run rather long speaker cables to the mid/high section of my speakers (about 26 feet for the left channel and 18 feet for the right). I would like lots of clarity and details.. What .......
413: Cable Asylum, Thanks a lot to all of you for sharing your thoughts and experiences! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-11-18, 03:50:25 (130.225.37.97)
Regards pk .......
414: Cable Asylum, RCA IC's: Does signal and ground have to be the same kind of cable? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-11-16, 03:29:32 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, This may be a studpid question, but here I go: I have a two feet long non-shielded cable of oure silver left ("Argento") and would like to make a short RAC-RCA IC. Is it possible to use the silver .......
415: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, TAD 4001 vs 4003 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-09-13, 09:53:12 (62.79.219.245)
Hi Andre Your new speakers look absolutely fantastic! I wonder whether you have compared the old Tad 4001 2" alnico compressiondriver to the new 4003? I would really appreciate to hear about a compari .......
416: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks to all of you! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-08-17, 12:36:26 (212.54.84.150)
Regards PK .......
417: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-08-17, 05:30:35 (130.225.37.97)
Regards PK .......
418: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot to all of you for sharing your experiences! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-08-17, 01:17:00 (130.225.37.97)
Regards PK .......
419: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Quiet pro-amp for bass (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-08-17, 01:15:32 (130.225.37.97)
Hi, Can anyone recommend a silent (noise-wise) SS pro amp in the 1000-1500 $ price range for bass horns? App. 2 x 150-200 Watts (8 ohm) is enough - preferably without fanes. Thanks! Regards PK ::: TOP .......
420: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Does anyone have experience with the Marchand XM46 passive line-level filter? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-08-17, 01:06:25 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Mafuta, Thanks a lot for your reply! Regarding the 'humfields' - do you have any idea what is the best way to shield the XM46 filter (e.g. metal box, shielded cables?)? Thanks again! Regards PK ::: .......
421: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Does anyone have experience with the Marchand XM46 passive line-level filter? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2004-08-15, 12:44:03 (212.54.89.245)
Is it without noise, and how does it compare to active filters, etc. Thanks! PK .......
422: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks to you all for your comments and advise! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-31, 02:39:52 (212.54.89.89)
Regards Peter K. .......
423: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: 27BL ! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-29, 04:11:26 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Eric! Thank you for your reply! However, I do believe there must be something wrong with the figures you have plotted into the spreadsheet. The size of the horn throat given in the spreadsheet is l .......
424: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Throat size/VRC combinations for bass horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-29, 04:02:47 (130.225.37.97)
Hi Mattias and thanks a lot for your reply! The 55 Hz horn will be a straight one, about 180 cm long! About throat sizes: The formulas I have come across consistently recommend larger throats than McB .......
425: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Additional T/S parameters for the PD158 (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-28, 07:04:50 (212.54.85.60)
I forgot some important T/S values for the 15" PD158 driver. Sorry about that, here they are: Vas= 161.94 liters Sd= 881.41 cm2 RE = 5.9 Ohm LE = 1.26 mH Thanks again! Regards Peter K. .......
426: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Throat size/VRC combinations for bass horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-28, 06:39:46 (212.54.85.84)
I am trying to model a 55 Hz mid-bass horn to cover the frequency area between 60 and 180 Hz from were an Oris 150/AER combo will take over (A large mono sub horn will be used below 60 Hz). The driver .......
427: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks to you all for your comments and advise! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-17, 02:56:05 (212.54.90.181)
Regards Peter K. .......
428: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot Bill for sharing your knowledge! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-16, 06:42:57 (213.237.85.91)
Regards Peter K. .......
429: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: More or less 1/8 space (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-16, 00:04:40 (212.54.89.181)
Hi Bill, Thanks a lot for your reply! You wrote: "The area between the mouth and the floor could possibly become a very large resonant chamber, and there could also be some interesting phase effects." .......
430: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Should this sub horn be modelled as a corner horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-15, 07:15:30 (212.54.84.33)
Considering the answers (thanks again for those!) from an earlier question from me regarding the placement of one large mono sub bass horn (see http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/HUG/messages/61045.htm .......
431: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot to all of you for sharing your thoughts and experiences although.. (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-10, 00:38:09 (80.198.227.206)
I cannot say that I am sure what to do now:-). I will post back later on... Thanks, again! Regards Peter K. .......
432: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Placement of horn sub (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-12-06, 15:13:04 (212.54.89.186)
I want to build a mono 20 Hz horn sub to accompany my Oris 150’s and 52 Hz straight mid bass horns. The sub will be crossed at no more than 60 Hz. I could either (1) make the sub folded and put it bet .......
433: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-11-23, 07:31:15 (212.54.85.62)
Hi Centauri, Thank you very much indeed! That was exactly the kind of information I needed. Thanks! Regards Peter .......
434: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Please elaborate! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-11-23, 01:46:14 (212.54.90.122)
Hi toxicport.e, Thank you for your reply - and for your offer! However, I simply do not get it! How do I save or export the SPL response chart, so it can be put in an email or similar? The only functi .......
435: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How do I post SPL responses from McBean's Hornresp? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-11-22, 15:00:39 (213.237.85.33)
Hi, Could someone please tell me how to post SPL response charts generated in McBean's Hornresp? Thanks! Regards Peter .......
436: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Many thanks to all of you for your thoughts and recommendations! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-11-17, 05:28:32 (80.198.227.206)
Regards Peter .......
437: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: PD2151 Neodym & Gauss 4582XR =8-)) --- (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-11-16, 04:10:23 (212.54.90.66)
Hi t, Thank you for your reply! I understand that the PD.2150 bssed on the specs should be very good as a horn sub driver. However, I do not know how it sounds - for instance at lower levels (some pro .......
438: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: BL=34 tm! nice (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-11-15, 01:29:21 (212.54.85.179)
Hi toxicport.e, Thank you very much for your reply, and for the modelling you mailed to me. I have used McBeans program myself, but I am no expert at all. Based on the specs alone the PD.2150 should b .......
439: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Which driver for a sub bass horn? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-11-14, 12:55:10 (212.54.90.52)
Hi, I have a chance to build a large 20-25 Hz mono folded bass horn. It can be about 15 feet long (app. 450-500cm) and should cover the frequency range between app. 25-60 hz (maybe up to 70 Hz). The b .......
440: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, A few questions (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-10-14, 07:42:34 (80.198.227.206)
Hi Walt, Thanks for the link! That bass horn looks interesting. Do you know how linear it is and how it sounds? Any further information would be appreciated:-) Thank a lot in advance! Regards Peter K. .......
441: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-09-12, 01:09:50 (80.198.227.206)
. .......
442: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Question regarding the BMS driver (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-09-11, 14:04:39 (212.54.84.34)
Hi Magnetar, You have a really impressive setup! 1. Could you please reveal how the BMS compares to the TAD 4001, that I know you have experience with too? 2. Have you tried to cross the BMS lower tha .......
443: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-07-07, 01:47:08 (80.198.227.206)
. .......
444: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Corner positioning of back chamber of bass horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-07-06, 02:34:28 (213.237.85.124)
I understand that corner positioning of conventional (direct radiator) subs will increase efficiency. But how does corner positioning of the BACK CHAMBER of a bass horn (not the horn mouth) influence .......
445: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Which horn - 1/4 space or 1/8 space? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-05-14, 06:41:19 (80.198.227.206)
Consider the following: You have a long, narrow room (10 meters x 4 meters, or 33’ x 12.5’). You have a 3.15 meter (10 feet) long, STRAIGHT horn. You put the driver/back chamber in the corner and let .......
446: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Question regarding McBean’s Horn Response program (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-05-02, 05:12:21 (80.198.227.206)
After having made a given calculation of a hyperbolic/exponential bass horn using McBeans Horn Response program (version 6.30) and looking at the SPL response, you have an option under “tools” called .......
447: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-25, 08:54:05 (80.198.227.206)
Hi Mike, I have indeed heard about the LABhorn, and I am quite confident, that it is truly great. However, the bass horn I am looking for should cover all the way up to app. 160 Hz. As far as I know, .......
448: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Exponential vs hyperbolic/exponential bass horns vs Karlson (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-25, 08:47:33 (80.198.227.206)
Hi Freddy, Thanks for your suggestion! I have heard good things about the Karlson's too, but since I now have the opportunity for having true straight horns, I am very tempted to pursue that route:-). .......
449: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-21, 00:19:21 (212.54.85.240)
Thanks a lot for your replies djk and hulkss! Regards pk .......
450: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Why not the 1850? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-21, 00:16:51 (212.54.85.240)
Thanks for the reply! I will try to play around with McBeans program. Regards pk .......
451: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Exponential vs hyperbolic/exponential bass horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-20, 09:47:22 (212.54.85.87)
Thanks for the reply Freddyi, I intend to use mdf, although I know it will be a heavy contruction. Regards pk .......
452: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-20, 09:45:26 (212.54.85.87)
Thanks to you all for very informative replies! I will go for a exponential/hyperbolic curve. Regards pk .......
453: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Match between driver Fs and bass horn Fc (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-20, 09:42:50 (212.54.85.87)
I had got the impression that a suitable driver for a given bass horn – beyond having a low Qt and high EBP - should have an Fs equal to or below the horn’s cut off (Fc). However, now I am no longer s .......
454: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Exponential vs hyperbolic/exponential bass horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-20, 06:12:34 (213.237.84.228)
Is there any drawbacks of using a true exponential curve instead of a hyperbolic/exponential curve for a straight bass horn from 35-160 Hz? I thank you in anticipation! Regards pk .......
455: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-20, 05:41:49 (212.54.90.156)
Thanks to you all! I guess a straight horn is the way to go! Regards pk .......
456: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Why not the 1850? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-19, 12:43:02 (213.237.84.167)
Hi Hulkss, Thank for the reply! I did not no about the PD.158, but I have just looked at the specs and it definately looks great for horn loading (low Qt, high EBP). However, shouldnt the Fs be lower .......
457: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Straight bass horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-18, 03:34:54 (212.54.87.189)
Hi all, Can a large 35 Hz straight (no bends!) bass horn be used up to 160 Hz without any problems? (Home use!) And if "yes": Which driver would be the suitable for such an application? Of course I wo .......
458: Cable Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-06, 06:26:41 (212.54.84.12)
Hi Jon! Thanks a lot for your clear reply! Regards pk .......
459: Speaker Asylum, Line level crossovers in balanced signal path (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-05, 05:55:32 (212.54.90.174)
I would like to use a 6- or 12 dB high pass passive line level crossover (e.g., PLLXO – see link below) between my pre- and one of my power amps. Howeever, both the preamp and the power amp are fully .......
460: Cable Asylum, From XLR to RCA (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-04-05, 05:42:23 (212.54.87.5)
Can you go from a balanced output signal (XLR) from your preamp to a an UNbalanced power amp (with RCA terminals)? And if YES, how do you connect the wires? I thank you a lot in anticipation! Regards .......
461: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-03-22, 12:32:54 (212.54.91.49)
. .......
462: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Unity mids and Lambda kits (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-03-21, 02:14:34 (80.198.227.206)
Hi Jeff, I hope it is ok to drop in here - I just wonder what 80 hz horn you use below your Unity? Would you please reveal it? I thank you a lot in advance! Regards PK .......
463: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: a "what if" type question for low frequency horn fans. (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-03-07, 00:28:57 (80.198.227.206)
Hi Tom, Thanks a lot for considering! Regarding size I would, like many others, say as small as possible:-). I would be happy just to reach 35 Hz (-3 dB), though. Furthermore, it would be truly great .......
464: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-02-14, 12:09:27 (213.237.84.200)
Hi Magnetar, Thanks a lot for your thorough reply. I really appreciate it! Regards Peter K. .......
465: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How low in frequency do you run the Esg? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-02-14, 00:14:48 (80.198.227.206)
Hi Magnetar! Wow, those wings look truly great! May I ask, at what frequency do you split between the Altec and the Esg ribbon? I know that the large Esg 1 you have, in principle should go down to 900 .......
466: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-01-15, 23:57:01 (80.198.227.206)
. .......
467: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-01-14, 23:58:55 (212.54.84.127)
Thanks to you all for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate it! Regards Peter K. .......
468: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: On apparent discrepancies between mouth size and reported response of bass horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-01-12, 23:31:39 (80.198.227.206)
Hi Rog, Thanks a lot for your reply, I am glad that you responded! Please, do not be offended by my questions. I have no reason to believe that you should be dishonest with your figues. My knowledge r .......
469: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, On apparent discrepancies between mouth size and reported response of bass horns (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2003-01-11, 03:04:56 (212.54.91.247)
Hi, As far as I understand bass horns – which is not very far - their response should drop like a rock below their cutoff frequency, constrained, at least partly, by the size of the mouth of the horn .......
470: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-12-24, 01:12:43 (212.54.84.46)
Regards Peter K. .......
471: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Question regarding 1850 Folded Horn (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-12-23, 12:33:13 (212.54.87.25)
Hi Roger, I have noticed that you have added plans for a folded horn to be used with the 18” PD1850 on your nice speakerplans website. I relation to that I have a few questions I hope you will answer: .......
472: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: OK----- Magnetar--- Karlson - Dipoles--------! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-09-26, 23:42:07 (80.198.227.206)
Hi Magnetar, Congratulations with your new set of speakers. They look truly great! I’m a bit curious about how they compare to your previous setup with TAD/horns. I have read your comparison, but stil .......
473: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-09-03, 01:19:48 (130.225.37.97)
Regards pk .......
474: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: midrange: horn or direct radiator ? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-09-02, 13:16:05 (212.54.84.17)
Hi Magnetar, May I ask how far down in frequency the PHL 3451 can be used: (a) in an open baffle, and (b) in a closed box using 24 dB/octave filters? Thanks! Regards Peter K. .......
475: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-08-27, 11:57:50 (212.54.85.199)
nt .......
476: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Driver characteristics for Karlson couplers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-08-27, 11:07:08 (212.54.85.97)
Thanks for the reply Freddiy! I should probably have been a bit more specific (sorry!): If I only want to use the Karlsons below, say, 300 Hz, should I then look for a typical "vented box woofer" (EBP .......
477: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Driver characteristics for Karlson couplers (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-08-27, 10:11:31 (212.54.90.37)
Hi Freddyi and Magnetar, Sorry to drop in on this thread - I can't provide any experiences on the Karlsons. But based on your descriptions, the Karlson box sounds very interesting. Would any of you pl .......
478: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, A question (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-06-19, 13:12:31 (212.54.89.94)
Hi Peter, Excuse me for interrupting - I'm not familiar with the Audax tweeter - but I'm curious about what driver you use in your Oris 103's. Would you please reveal it? Thanks! Regards pk ::: TOPI .......
479: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks a lot Magnetar - and please keep us updated! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-06-05, 00:51:11 (130.225.10.10)
Regards pk .......
480: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Ping - Magnetar (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-06-04, 01:40:32 (130.225.10.10)
Hi Magnetar, In the thread below regarding TAD's you wrote about having very good results using double JBL 15" musical instruments drivers in a straight 48 cycle exponential horn below the TAD's. This .......
481: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Reply to alfredo, HFHalligan, and Tom (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-04-22, 02:26:48 (130.225.10.10)
Hi alfredo, HFHaligan, and Tom! Thanks alot for your replies! Thanks for the JBL-link-tip. I should have looked there in the first place. From the repsonse graphs og the 4560 I can see the "stepped re .......
482: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, On partially horn loaded bass systems (e.g., A7) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-04-21, 05:56:27 (212.54.87.219)
Partially horn leaded systems seem to have the advantage, that they make it possible to use one dedicated driver from around 30-40 Hz and up to 500 Hz (and even higher depending on the driver). I am v .......
483: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-04-17, 04:27:28 (130.225.10.10)
Hi Kramer and Red Pill, Thanks alot for sharing your experiences. I look forward to hear about further developments on the use of these drivers/horns. Please keep us informed! Regards Peter ::: TOPIC .......
484: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks to you all! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-04-17, 04:22:30 (130.225.10.10)
Thank you very much to you all! I really appreciate it! Regards Peter .......
485: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-04-17, 04:18:47 (130.225.10.10)
Hi Wayne! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I really appreciate it! Regards Peter .......
486: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Time domain vs. frequency domain (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-04-17, 00:15:19 (130.225.10.10)
Hi Wayne! Thanks alot for the thorough reply! Well, I must admit that it's a bit over my head, which you, of course, can't be blamed for. You have convinced me that alignment is far from being a trivi .......
487: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Very ! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-04-15, 03:24:30 (130.225.10.10)
Hi djk, Thank you very much for your reply. Please excuse me for asking questions in the following, you probably consider trivial, but I'm new to these matters. You wrote: >All you need is an all pass .......
488: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, How important is alignment? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-04-14, 05:07:09 (212.54.85.203)
Hi folks, I understand that ideally, each driver’s membrane ought to be positioned at exactly the same distance to the listener. But if you want to combine a compression driver/horn (from somewhere ar .......
489: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Experience with BMS 4590 and/or new BMS 4594nd? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-04-14, 04:35:01 (212.54.85.203)
Hi horn people, I would very much like to hear about your experiences with the BMS 2” 4590 compression driver (and with the new and far more expensive BMS 4594nd, in case anyone have had the chance!). .......
490: Speaker Asylum, Thank you for your attention and advice! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-01-30, 06:45:51 (130.225.10.10)
Regards pk .......
491: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks to you all! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-01-30, 06:42:34 (130.225.10.10)
Regards pk .......
492: Speaker Asylum, Using two subs below ~ 100 Hz: Stereo or mono? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-01-27, 13:24:51 (213.237.84.214)
Hi, I intend to use two subs (one sub underneath each side of the main system) for a full range system with active crossovers. However, I am not sure whether the two subs have to be stereo, or whether .......
493: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Need advice on bass system below 300 Hz to accompany horn mid and highs (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-01-24, 14:25:37 (212.54.87.49)
Hi, The bass system is supposed to cover the range between 300 cycles and down to ~ 35 cycles (or lower if possible). I will use active crossovers and intend to use vented cabs for the bass system (no .......
494: Speaker Asylum, Should I upgrade my old Tannoy drivers? (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-01-20, 01:08:31 (212.54.91.123)
Hello out there, I own the drivers from the old Tannoy Buckingham M2000 monitors with one 10” dual concentric midrange/tweeter (type 2548) and two 12” (type 3126) woofers per side. The system is cross .......
495: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks, djk! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-01-04, 01:54:28 (130.225.10.10)
djk, Thanks for the reply! I intend to use the driver as a direct radiator, not in a horn - I should have made that clear of course, sorry. Thanks for the info - JBL have made so many drivers, so if y .......
496: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks, JLH! (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-01-03, 01:07:57 (130.225.10.10)
Thank you very much for the reply, JLH! Regards pk .......
497: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, JBL 2206H vs JBL 2012H (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2002-01-02, 03:02:50 (130.225.10.10)
Can someone tell me about the difference in sound between these two drivers? I consider using one of them to cover the area between 100-600 Hz. I prefer a clear, detailed, and dynamic sound. Which one .......
498: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Thanks - and question about price for Radians (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2001-12-17, 09:29:02 (130.225.10.10)
Thank you very much for your informative replies! BTW, how expensive are the Radian compresion drivers? (950 and 850). I have surfed around for a while but have not found anyone giving the prices for .......
499: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Question about SB-klones (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2001-12-15, 09:13:15 (212.54.91.38)
Hi oz, Thanks for mail. Unfortunately, I am not able to receive mail send to that address at the moment (there is some problem with it - of course I should have thought about that when I asked my ques .......
500: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Question about SB-klones (0.00)
Posted by PK on 2001-12-15, 04:16:44 (212.54.91.208)
Hi oz, I'm sorry to intervene - I don't know about the Radian drivers - but I'm very curious about the SB-klones you intend to have made (I myself live far from the US, so I fully understand your conc .......
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