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1: BCI Speakers. (13.30)
Posted by DanWilson on 2012-03-06, 05:42:38 (71.190.211.100)
Anyone heard the BCI Speakers that use 2 10 inch Scanspeak Woofers, Scanspeak mids and the Scanspeak beryllium tweeter. .......
2: Gorgeous looking DIY Speakers, that use 10 inch Scanspeak woofer, 5 inch Seas Magnesium m (13.30)
Posted by Saturn55 on 2001-08-20, 01:14:19 (152.163.194.213)
http://www.speakerbuilding.com/content/1009/night_l.gif Nightingale DiY speakers. They use a 10 inch Scanspeak woofer, 5 inch Seas Magnesium midbase and a Scanspeak Tweeter. .......
3: Re: Interesting... (11.21)
Posted by mbarnes@norh.com on 2001-10-03, 21:48:41 (202.133.141.92)
I have had discussions with Scanspeak about the fact that their drivers cost less in Europe than elsewhere. I have been told that now that this is something they are going to try to correct. However, .......
4: Re: Nice looking monitors, that use ScanSpeak 7 inch midbase and tweeter for 650 (10.95)
Posted by Dman on 2002-03-20, 20:04:48 (206.186.115.11)
Those certainly look nice! I have used ScanSpeak HF drivers in my own home theatre speakers and love the detail without edginess that they convey, even with mid-fi electronics upstream! I say GO! Dman .......
5: Re: nOrh Multiamp Amplifier (SS) (10.51)
Posted by mbarnes on 2000-08-02, 21:18:38 (192.9.25.22)
I get e-mail from all sorts of people that tell me that the fact they have bought nOrh products makes them very angry. A major loudspeaker company contacted Scanspeak and told them we were destroying .......
6: Speaker survey below has me wondering... (10.12)
Posted by Bigromano on 2010-05-27, 10:17:07 (24.78.230.75)
How many companies actually manufacture speakers using their own components? How often is it that somebody builds a box, fills it with components from other companies and throws a brand name of thei .......
7: OK (8.97)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-08-13, 22:52:56 (64.196.181.61)
and I never say that passive biamp is usless... I use raven 1 Tweeters, Skaaning 4" and Eton 12" Tried most scanspeak tweeters up to 9700 and 9900, may try Ring-Raditor later. also somthing like accut .......
8: Difference betwen Spendor BC1 and SP1/2 (8.86)
Posted by William on 2000-04-28, 18:25:26 (203.23.72.1)
I am a recent pround owner of Spendor BC1 (modified). Just wondering those who know about the SONIC difference between the original BC 1 and its siblings SP1/2. I was told by other who knew the two th .......
9: RE: Budget Speaker Advice for Pioneer SX-780 (7.78)
Posted by CpuZapper on 2008-09-18, 12:59:16 (199.185.225.15)
I don't have any A25's but from what I read they originally had scanspeak drivers then went to seas drivers, both have good reputations. They have first order xover (as far as I know), some say this s .......
10: Re: Norh Le Amp (7.37)
Posted by Peter - Acoustic Reality - Denmark on 2001-10-03, 12:37:44 (217.157.197.11)
Well, I think it is VERY EXPENSIVE to manufacturer speakers in Thailand. Here is my costs, when a pair of the new speakers are made in Denmark: REALITY M – a small monitor - bill of materials: 1 MDF c .......
11: Re: Norh Le Amp (7.36)
Posted by Peter - Acoustic Reality - Denmark on 2001-10-03, 12:58:03 (217.157.197.11)
Well, I think it is VERY EXPENSIVE to manufacturer speakers in Thailand. Here is my costs, when a pair of the new speakers are made in Denmark: REALITY M – a small monitor - bill of materials: 1 MDF c .......
12: Re: For the sake of Brian's credibility... (7.26)
Posted by Peter - Acoustic Reality - Denmark on 2001-10-03, 13:08:47 (217.157.197.11)
Well, I think it is VERY EXPENSIVE to manufacturer speakers in Thailand. Here is my costs, when a pair of the new speakers are made in Denmark: REALITY M – a small monitor - bill of materials: 1 MDF c .......
13: Re: If you'd do some research. . . (7.26)
Posted by Peter - Acoustic Reality - Denmark on 2001-10-03, 13:11:32 (217.157.197.11)
Well, I think it is VERY EXPENSIVE to manufacturer speakers in Thailand. I do also know the TAX and VAT are returned. Here is my costs, when a pair of the new speakers are made in Denmark: REALITY M – .......
14: Re: Seas Excell tweeter (7.23)
Posted by ishmael on 2001-09-25, 13:22:34 (142.22.16.52)
I chose the Millenium over the Scanspeak Revelator for my Tyler Acoustics 7Us. It is soooo smooooth! .......
15: Re: Von Schweikert (7.21)
Posted by mark111 on 2011-12-02, 00:38:33 (75.173.221.21)
I believe they have brought most of their manufacturing back into the states.They do use Scanspeak speakers ,though. enjoy, mark .......
16: Re: Any nOrh owners out there? (7.21)
Posted by PJ on 2001-07-13, 09:07:03 (202.165.70.2)
The 6.5's are the same cabinet as the 7.0's. You could order the xover off nOrh, and buy scanspeak drivers, and you got 7.0's! .......
17: Re: If you'd do some research. . . (7.14)
Posted by mbarnes on 2001-10-03, 09:58:22 (202.133.141.24)
We pay a very signifigant tax to import but the Scanspeak drivers are quite expensive. Check them out. You will see they are quite expensive. .......
18: Re: No different than Wilson, Silverline or Merlin speakers with Dynaudio, SEAS or Scanspeak drivers (7.10)
Posted by Hafdef on 2004-04-30, 09:22:13 (142.177.81.201)
That's quite a sense of humor you've got there. You actually see similarities between the two, your're joking right?? .......
19: RE: Speaker survey below has me wondering... (7.01)
Posted by alexs on 2010-05-27, 11:35:27 (98.154.246.149)
Reference 3A makes their own carbon fiber woofers in house but they use a modified Scanspeak tweeter. .......
20: Re: Yeah, its early, but suggestions of things to look up at WCES 2000 (7.01)
Posted by Hyperion on 1999-11-11, 19:12:33 (205.139.93.17)
How about trying to find the first speaker that has Scanspeak's new 6.5" Revelator woofer (it is supposed to be out by now, no?). Of course, we wont be surprised if Nohr comes away with that distincti .......
21: if that's the case. I should thank Skaaning who is the founding father of high end speakers (6.95)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-08-30, 00:48:43 (64.196.181.28)
he founded Scanspeak and Dynaudio. Do I need to say more... thank you Skaaning.... .......
22: I had fun writing it. One of the changes (6.95)
Posted by driver on 2002-09-20, 05:19:37 (141.152.11.90)
I read about is going from the Vifa/Scanspeak 1" soft dome tweeter to the dual-ring radiator. That & an increased freq. response are the main things I see. .......
23: Thanks Edp (6.82)
Posted by Hyperion on 2000-01-10, 13:41:36 (208.169.158.68)
So u think Scanspeak will soon roll out a driver with whole alnico magnets? :) So the 18W Revelator looks exactly like a bigger 15W midwoofer, eh? But any speaker manufacturer using it at the moment? .......
24: Re: nOrh Multiamp Amplifier (SS) (6.76)
Posted by mbarnes on 2000-08-02, 21:22:02 (192.9.25.22)
Scanspeak drivers are simply amazing. They are expensive but I think they are well worth it. If there is anything that I want to do with nOrh is highlight how good these drivers are. .......
25: counterpoint solid 1A (6.70)
Posted by manx on 1999-07-14, 22:00:50 (152.163.194.203)
Has anyone heard this amp? I,m looking for something in this price range ( used ) and thought it may be a complement to my Counteroint SA-3000 Pre. I,m using Scanspeak 717 speakers ( similar to North .......
26: On second thought..... (6.53)
Posted by rwalton on 2003-11-08, 21:14:13 (12.90.41.45)
......the potential for feedback to send my NCMS Borealis ScanSpeak drivers up in smoke, is reason enough to not take any chances. Sounds like I'll be getting another piece of future yard sale gear af .......
27: Baloney! (6.53)
Posted by samtellig on 2001-07-13, 17:46:05 (205.188.198.168)
When I visited Franco Serblin, of Sonus Faber, last month in Italy, he was using a Krell FPB amp to voice his new speaker. The guys from Scanspeak looked on with approval. Franco has some of the most .......
28: My ProAcs in my studio only sounded better until (6.53)
Posted by billwjr on 2003-12-23, 04:30:59 (67.74.216.251)
the woofers were slamming the magnets. If your speakers are going Enough Already!!! it's time to get some real ones. And forget what they call good speakers here, find something with ScanSpeak, Seas, .......
29: RE: Von Schweikert? (6.53)
Posted by mark111 on 2016-07-16, 12:23:09 (73.34.246.70)
I read a while back in an avert from Von Schweikert that they had moved all of their manufacturing back to the US. They do still source components from Scanspeak , etc. enjoy, mark .......
30: In terms of speakers...best bang for the buck, Usher Audio. (6.41)
Posted by clicker on 2003-06-08, 00:17:19 (67.160.208.171)
Granted, they've ripped off all of their cabinet/ stand designs from Sonus Faber and their drivers from Scanspeak, but they do represent an excellent value in terms of construction and sonics - out of .......
31: Best Sound at Stereophile Show (6.38)
Posted by Saturn55 on 2002-06-07, 23:09:13 (152.163.201.49)
I got to rate the Dynaudio room as the best sounding Room. They used the Dynaudio C4 speakers which listed for 16,000. All I can say is, they sounded incredible. They sound very smooth with an amazing .......
32: Re: What are you listening to now? (6.37)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2002-06-03, 12:04:26 (24.165.24.201)
DIY loudspeakers (Scanspeak/Morel) with Peerless subs, bi-amped with Hafler DH-200 and Adcom 545 II, DeCoursey Engineering active crossover, Linn Pretek pre-amp, Marantz CD player. .......
33: But you didn't work the "DiAural" word into it......... (6.36)
Posted by earwax on 2006-01-23, 19:02:39 (68.53.131.21)
.........Of course I have two pairs of DiAural speakers myself, Edge Audio and a pair of Eric Alexander's with Sea tweeter and ScanSpeak woofer. Good luck. .......
34: RE: Speaker survey below has me wondering... (6.36)
Posted by caspian@peak.org on 2010-05-27, 20:41:35 (66.178.138.211)
It takes a fairly large and well established company to make their own drivers in-house. Smaller companies typically outsource from dedicated driver manufacturers. They may use off the shelf units, or .......
35: Has anyone owned or demoed Kora Mercury (6.33)
Posted by Harvardian on 2000-12-12, 17:45:00 (172.169.38.101)
Hello AA, I just bought one used sight unseen. Will it be a good match to a pair of Tyler Acoustics Ref II. These are very articulate with Seas and scanspeak magnes mid and 9500 tweeter. The bass need .......
36: Nice looking monitors, that use ScanSpeak 7 inch midbase and tweeter for 650 (6.21)
Posted by Speakers on 2002-03-20, 19:33:38 (64.12.102.21)
The Condor Acoustics SC-7 were really good monitors. Bound For Sound loved them. There's a pic of them. Here's the ad http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?spkrmoni&1021826364&class&3&4& .......
37: Re: Recommend. for finding great AMP deals on Audiogon? (6.14)
Posted by jba on 2002-02-06, 12:52:53 (66.61.52.0)
Jim, thanks for the response. I have not done a lot of research on the Brystons yet, but do you think that you could give me a nutshell review of them? if possible, differentiate by the major changes .......
38: Re: Audio Artistry Dvorak (6.13)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 1999-04-21, 15:13:08 (195.94.192.18)
I recently listened at lenghts to a speaker very similar to the Dvorak, also made with ScanSpeak drivers. I Loooooved it but I missed the attack and bass energy. Sorry, cant have both worlds. P. S. I .......
39: Re: HE 2002 (6.13)
Posted by Brad V on 2002-05-30, 05:33:17 (167.64.48.107)
Hi, You've got to check out the Tact Room. They are unveiling their new speaker system that is over 7 feet tall and has 12 Scanspeak revelators in it, as well as a 7 foot ribbon. They will be tieing a .......
40: lol... (5.98)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-03-16, 19:37:11 (63.252.162.117)
please keep me informed when you need them... I wnat them badly.. I will use the woofer with Scanspeak 18W/8531G00 7" revelator woofer. The woofers strike a good balance between accuracy, speed, detai .......
41: First no speaker should cost as much as TWO Maerati MC 20s ! (5.95)
Posted by Edp on 2023-03-11, 16:54:45 (104.35.189.164)
And anyone who does pay that price should be in hiding not on video proclaiming superiority. 350,000 for a speaker is beyond obscene pricing based solely on pandering to Oligarchs egos not sound or p .......
42: nOrh & tubes for Tjoeb (5.91)
Posted by Dan G. on 2000-08-11, 10:27:58 (208.33.242.2)
I have a pair of Siemens 7308's on the way for the Tjoeb & perhaps they will help. The nOrh's use Scanspeak Revelator drivers and are about 85db efficient. I am also going to try some copper IC's. The .......
43: RE: I may do that (5.90)
Posted by highendfan on 2020-03-29, 11:33:27 (70.54.63.53)
I use two XLS1002 and one XLS1502 in an active tri-amped configuration, one of the XLS1002 xover at 1Khz for the 45" ribbons, one for the sealed scanspeak drivers and the XLS1502 for the two 12" subs .......
44: I think Dennis Murphy did it (5.86)
Posted by G Squared on 2014-07-29, 19:00:12 (69.244.65.185)
He has a site Tweeters replaced with Scanspeak and modded xover. .......
45: No different than Wilson, Silverline or Merlin speakers with Dynaudio, SEAS or Scanspeak drivers (5.84)
Posted by Ian Mackenzie on 2004-04-30, 07:00:25 (24.12.52.97)
or any US cdp manufacturer with a Philips or Sony-based transport. They outsource the components, add some after-market value, re-package it, re-brand it, find a distribution channel, mark it up 2-4x .......
46: Re: To Lowell: Thanks for the Norh photos, but how did they sound? [nt] (5.82)
Posted by Jim on 2000-05-24, 14:48:48 (216.40.142.169)
The problem with Norh 9.0 is that they dont cost ten thousand dollars like other speakers that use same drivers sale for. They get beat down because they are an audio bargain. The idea that the Norh e .......
47: Drivers are obtained from many sources. (5.82)
Posted by Mr. Dick Hertz on 2010-05-27, 12:29:51 (71.136.63.9)
Scanspeak, Tympani, Usher, Focal, SEAS, Audio Technology, Eminence, and who knows how many Chinese manufacturers. Many claim to use modified drivers from these sources, but what that means exactly is .......
48: Re: Norh Le Amp (5.68)
Posted by mbarnes on 2001-10-03, 03:22:53 (202.133.172.249)
I don't understand what you are trying to accomplish. You are making wild statements with absolutely no facts. The first claim is that we have an advantage of an inexpensive labor pool that other Amer .......
49: Re: nOrh Multiamp Amplifier (SS) (5.53)
Posted by Bill on 2000-08-03, 00:43:13 (209.214.151.150)
So the reviewer lied and misled his readers to hide the truth about Norh? Hmmmmm... Or He imagined the things he did not like about the speaker clearly described in his review. OR Norh is just another .......
50: Re: "time coherence is claimed for the WATT/Puppy 7, phase coherence is not" (5.52)
Posted by hahax on 2003-09-07, 08:02:30 (206.71.232.154)
I heard the Manger speaker once in a Bookshelf size version with Scanspeak woofer on the bottom. I was very disappointed(to put it mildly). It was compressed, veiled, colored, etc. The design is very .......
51: Re: Monarchy amps (5.34)
Posted by Clayton Oxendine on 1999-06-08, 20:17:23 (166.82.238.94)
I have heard both on the same speaker which was a Newform ribbon mated with two Scanspeak 8530 5" split cones. I did not critically listen to hear any differences but did not note much. The SM70 was b .......
52: RE: picture of your listening setup, anyone care to share? (5.28)
Posted by fast996@worldnet.att.net on 2009-03-23, 17:48:02 (75.15.196.195)
Ok Here's my setup. The speakers are all custom including the big boom box in the back. System is very musical from one extreme to the other. After 35 years it better sound good. Vac 140's Platinum Mo .......
53: Ad for BSI Speakers? (5.27)
Posted by davidwhitley68 on 2011-12-28, 10:54:45 (96.249.241.238)
Has anyone else seen the ad for BSI speakers? I believe I saw it in the latest Stereophile. Anyway, supposedly a $60k speaker, selling direct for 16.7k. Ad says it uses Mundorf/Scanspeak/silver wire .......
54: Meadowlark Audio Shearwater Hotrods (5.26)
Posted by Prisoners on 2005-09-27, 13:36:15 (64.109.231.194)
I bought these after almost a year of auditioning and I love them. The company recently filed chapter 11,but the drivers wear made by Scanspeak so future replacement won't be affected. They are a bea .......
55: Thanks - more ques. (5.24)
Posted by Dan G. on 2000-06-27, 10:49:44 (63.214.87.84)
Thanks for theinfo- much appreciated. Did you ever hear the MF? Does the Plinius have as much bass slam as the Krell? (perhapsjust better balanced so not as bass heavy??) The Scanspeak REvelator woofs .......
56: Re: What are they? (5.22)
Posted by mbarnes on 2001-10-03, 23:03:42 (202.133.141.117)
Selecting the right components is the biggest part of getting a good sounding system. While I have never heard them, I understand that ACI, AV Reality and other direct companies acheive great success .......
57: Re: Be a shepherd yourself. Don't believe in previous posts. (5.21)
Posted by BobM on 2001-04-20, 13:20:15 (199.67.138.20)
Love those Scanspeak drivers! I have a D'Appolito configured tower previously made by Just Speakers of California (now defunct). They have 8546 Kevlar mid/bass drivers with the 9300 tweeter. I've done .......
58: RE: I believe this is what's called a bargain: less than half price! (5.20)
Posted by RGA on 2021-06-07, 18:04:19 (14.0.158.57)
You can go to Hifi Collective and buy replacement AN tweeters, woofers caps and other parts. Stick them onto the Snell and you might be close to the AN/D model. The AN E uses better cabinetry, has dif .......
59: IMO...Odyssey and Usher (5.14)
Posted by clicker on 2003-06-10, 07:28:24 (67.160.208.171)
I thought both rooms offered value far beyond some of their competitors. The Odyssey room had a full range system (dual mono amps, preamp, speakers) a little over 5.5k that was on par with some system .......
60: Agreed, it has the look of deception... (5.07)
Posted by Wellfed on 2003-04-30, 20:19:09 (172.163.1.228)
Most likely an attempt to emulate the Lowther Club concept. Can't say for sure though. Lowther provides a number of cabinet designs for use with their drivers, I am not sure if the Lowther Speaker USA .......
61: Re: Krell speakers? (5.07)
Posted by kuma on 2001-01-13, 02:11:19 (24.8.237.143)
Keeping in mind that i've heard their two way minimonitor proto type at a busy less than ideal LVCC. Driven by their new KAV reciever and CDP, actualy, they sounded promissing than their larger LAT sp .......
62: I was just thinking about two old camcorder batteries... (5.04)
Posted by mrh (Mark Hardy) on 2003-04-17, 07:45:21 (155.94.54.251)
... to make it portable! :-) Speaking of the power supply, one caveat with using this amp as a preamp. Last night I was playing with it and a "gainclone" chip amp I have (not a real gainclone, if that .......
63: Re: I was just thinking about two old camcorder batteries... (5.04)
Posted by chiggy on 2003-04-18, 06:20:24 (12.248.5.223)
hello Mark, [... to make it portable! :-)] lol...gonna blow out yer back carrying them big ol batts around! [Last night I was playing with it and a "gainclone" chip amp I have ...There was about 30 se .......
64: Re: hardwood floors: effect of putting speaker stands on brass coasters? (4.86)
Posted by docw on 2005-01-03, 12:50:50 (162.119.232.102)
I have a pair of Whatmough 303's (Audax/Scanspeak) with built in brass spikes with adjustable height on each of 4 corners. I have them on a floppy suspended floor with carpet (WAF) and they do benefit .......
65: Re: The Case Against Bose (long) (4.84)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2002-09-10, 19:47:27 (12.251.27.11)
Dalancroft---I prefer some Boses I've heard to some of the "official Audiophile" speakers I've heard. As for cheap parts, well many audiophile speakers don't use parts that are that hot either, Madiso .......
66: " that speakers are the worse component" that's why (4.78)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-09-04, 16:19:53 (64.196.181.73)
that's why we all need a good speaker.... the second worst thing is source.... Before I used skaaning drivers, I thought conventional drivers won't get better... Newer conventional drivers are getting .......
67: I just want others to think about how cheap prices come about (4.73)
Posted by SR on 2000-07-19, 10:58:26 (207.212.191.3)
Your replies are thoughtful and insightful. I know Mike Barnes is not the devil incarnet and not Mother Theresa either. Many companies exploit cheap labor. This doewsn't make it right and hor far does .......
68: hmmmmm... could we have an explanation here? (4.73)
Posted by Gangsta' on 1999-08-23, 05:10:05 (192.11.223.97)
After two scanspeak 15w/8530K fried, i thought it was bad... got replacements, wired them in and finally got a chance to listen to them yesterday... something still wasn't right, which I was attributi .......
69: Re: Are EQ's Sacrilegious.....Yes or No (4.70)
Posted by gymwear5@hotmail.com on 2006-06-15, 10:49:04 (213.237.179.6)
Oh, come on now. I'll take the reduction of the room effects of a bipolar loudspeaker over the wicked "comb" effects of a more traditional loudspeaker there there is no hope to rescue using processing .......
70: Revelator/Revelation (4.69)
Posted by Metralla on 2002-08-18, 16:39:24 (24.219.10.19)
Audio Gal, I'm not trying to be picky, but you may like to know this. Courtesy of Webster. Although these are both nouns, there is a subtle difference in the meaning. Sort of like "active voice" and " .......
71: SACD vs CD sound quality (4.57)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 1999-12-02, 18:06:10 (195.94.192.66)
I visited a freind of mine last night and he (being a record rewiewer) presented me some very fine audiophile recordings. I was amazed at JVC XRCD quality, but NOTHING prepared me for the Cd he pulled .......
72: Be a shepherd yourself. Don't believe in previous posts. (4.40)
Posted by Mellson on 2001-04-20, 13:12:41 (4.54.221.52)
A pair of Scanspeak two way kit form speakercity using 8545K and 9500 which can be found on speakers cost more than 20K with ribbon inductors with Leap designed crossover for $840 a pair. these speake .......
73: "I not claiming it is some super system" (4.38)
Posted by docw on 2005-11-18, 15:15:19 (162.119.232.102)
I have been in this as a cheapie for 40 years or more, having started by dusting and polishing my uncle's classic McIntosh tube stuff when a teen. You have a system I still cannot afford. Check mine a .......
74: Re: no takers (4.36)
Posted by MikeCh on 2001-08-18, 14:04:52 (63.214.14.215)
Doug, >(ewe *are* referring to problems w/the scanspeaks blending w/the *ribbons*, not *woofers*, no? or, were they ok here, and yure referring them not blending well w/subwoofers?) Yes, I think it' .......
75: Francis S - next time you're in Sing and looking for locally made... (4.35)
Posted by temasek on 1999-11-14, 02:31:41 (192.169.41.45)
hifi stuff try Well Lab Audio at Burlington Sq. but Frankie's a bit stuck-up especially when he's busy building amps, he makes good amps tho. Larry HiFi at the basement in Peoples Park Centre(not Peop .......
76: Re: nOrh Multiamp Amplifier (SS) (4.33)
Posted by Tyson on 2000-08-02, 23:27:14 (199.168.32.6)
I don't read reveiws anymore as I have found personally that they are unreliable. They are usefull for pointing out new products that might be interesting to give a listen to, but that is about the ex .......
77: Re: What Is Good Base? (4.26)
Posted by Brad V on 2002-06-13, 18:05:09 (208.61.87.62)
If I was looking what what you are looking for, I'd go with a speaker system in a sealed enclosure, with a Qtc of .50. Utilizing a mid/bass driver, like an Accuton, Seas Excel, Focal Utopia or Scanspe .......
78: Re: That is simply not true (4.25)
Posted by mbarnes@norh.com on 2001-10-03, 10:36:55 (202.133.141.24)
So you agree that carving a loudspeaker out of marble is not possible in the US. I agree. However, I believe that using marble is a better material because it is less resonate. As for our components- .......
79: Open or Closed top end? (4.25)
Posted by BobM on 2000-11-14, 05:43:44 (216.173.36.58)
I've got a Cal Labs DX2 CD player that has suited me just fine for a couple of years. But I've always noted that the top end wasn't as open or as extended as many other systems I've heard. The details .......
80: Re: Do you think you should be playing with electronics?NT (4.16)
Posted by GK on 2001-05-06, 10:58:30 (65.199.130.14)
No, you are probably right. I am now going to study pyrotechnics, nuclear fission, and experiement with veterinary medicine on my cast and dogs. I will recomend to my Senator, that schools ban all tex .......
81: No they are made for Keith's..... (4.16)
Posted by Gangsta' on 1999-08-09, 09:13:52 (192.11.220.98)
brought 8 cases of my favorite beer (Keith's) back from nova scotia, canada last week... hadn't had a good beer in 6 months (when relatives visited and brought me some!!)... it took driving 24 hours s .......
82: I'm with Matthew (4.13)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2001-10-22, 09:05:08 (140.232.210.226)
The biggest (not the only) route to treble quality in my experience is through the digital front end. A truly first rate tweeter like the SEAS Excell or Scanspeak Revelator to name the two I've heard .......
83: My opinion on Krell Lat2 10,000 dollar speakers (4.12)
Posted by saturn55 on 2001-08-20, 01:59:29 (152.163.194.213)
I saw the Krell LAT2 today. Got to see inside and everything. Here is what I saw: A beautifully made aluminum cabinet that is dead, dead, dead. a Vifa XT25 tweeter - no label a ScanSpeak 7" Revelator .......
84: Audio Note J's Boomy Bass - What to do? (4.10)
Posted by Greg P on 2009-05-15, 20:59:30 (98.157.193.242)
I just moved up from K Spe to J Lx. So far I am not happy. I had never heard J's but had hear E HE's and love the E's. I don't know if it is the character of the J (i doubt it is) to have boomy bass i .......
85: Re: Dear Mr Anonymous R645 newbie, (4.09)
Posted by doug s. on 2001-08-17, 21:58:34 (207.172.73.1)
*lotsa* folks have traded far more expensive speakers in on newforms, not yust gme109. that's why they piqued *my* interest, cheepskate that i am! :>) perhaps the dvoraks *did* sound excellent in gme' .......
86: Re: Tri-amping question (4.06)
Posted by Monte on 2001-03-13, 11:25:03 (198.135.214.119)
My thoughts were that #3 would have the least channel seperation but would, like you said, allow you to optimize the amp for the frequency band. I've heard the difference monoblocks make over stereo a .......
87: Re: SPL Question (and other questions) (4.00)
Posted by Brad V on 2003-06-13, 09:55:52 (167.64.47.33)
Hi, You might want to read about the Fletcher-Munson Curve. This might help you to understand how different frequencies sound different at different volumes. http://www.allchurchsound.com/ACS/edart/fm .......
88: Fully half of the 30 ft of room is behind the listening position... (3.98)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-07-30, 20:21:49 (76.26.102.219)
So the speakers will be only about 11 feet from the 'sweet spot'. It's in a 16 x 30 kitchen/breakfast/family room. The 30 feet is from the wall at the far end of the kitchen to the wall at the end of .......
89: RE: "Room overload" is only one of the limitations we face... (3.91)
Posted by josh358 on 2010-09-23, 06:48:51 (64.252.2.173)
Agree that large rooms are better acoustically. The question I have is why some people say you can't play music at natural levels in small rooms. I'd always assumed, maybe wrongly, that the dangers fo .......
90: Adcom GFA 545 (3.85)
Posted by Mick on 2000-02-18, 09:44:53 (209.83.58.39)
I'm looking to purchase a used amp to drive stereo subs for I have home built main speakers, 2-way sealed, Qtc = .577, Scanspeak Kevlar 6.5" mid-woofer, Dynaudio D28/2 tweeter being driven by homebrew .......
91: Great solution for subwoofer integration (3.78)
Posted by Brad V on 2002-05-13, 05:53:10 (167.64.48.106)
Hi, I just sold my Tact RCS 2.0 and bought the Tact RCS 2.2X. If you don't know what these are, the Tact RCS 2.2X is a Room Correction system with Preamp, 24/192 ADC, 24/192 DAC and 192 upsampling. Th .......
92: Re: In many ways they are getting there already (3.75)
Posted by Srajan Ebaen (R) on 2002-07-14, 10:52:25 (65.112.216.249)
Through my association with Soliloquy, I got to know and meet Phil Jones multiple times. Phil has lived in China for the last 4 years and lives above his present AAD factory. As an Englishman and then .......
93: partially fried tweeter? (3.51)
Posted by Greg_S on 2002-06-13, 08:39:44 (216.76.215.165)
I think I may have partially fried tweeters. I have a pair of ACI Jaguars, which uses the Scanspeak 9300. They are driven by a pair of Monarchy SM-70 monoblocks, which are crossed over at 85 hz to m .......
94: Yes, and our holiday meeting is today (2nd) (3.46)
Posted by M3 lover on 2012-12-02, 08:36:45 (76.212.141.52)
Hi GL, You and other non-members are most welcome. Even at this last minute please contact Peter if you plan to attend so he might add to the repast for all of you. Sunday Dec. 2 - Annual Holiday Meet .......
95: it's just the first day... but I can sleep... something is wrong (3.43)
Posted by Mellson on 2005-09-17, 00:39:27 (63.26.59.74)
I know it needs breakin. but other drivers I've tried, when showed such problems, will not improve that much.. the problem is its mid-high frequency... from 3k to 8k it is a bit TOO supple... i want i .......
96: Re: nOrh Multiamp Amplifier (SS) (3.41)
Posted by Tyson on 2000-08-02, 20:17:46 (4.4.25.218)
Bill, your comments make me wonder if you have any experience with speaker design? For the $$ the nOrh stuff is very well designed, actually over designed for their price point. Look at what you get - .......
97: a very good system if you listen to me and work very hard.. (3.39)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-12-06, 20:28:43 (209.109.227.47)
Quad 77 can be purchased for about $300... an integrated amp.."European amplifier of the year" in 1993 maybe?? It was clumsy to operate and that alone killed this fine amp. Link II or I is dirt cheap .......
98: Re: Shunyata Hydra vs. Audio Magic Stealth (3.37)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-12-31, 09:16:20 (209.109.229.80)
I only take back what I say about HCA2 if u try a search using stealth and using mellson as author. I strongly "disagree" that "Hydra is transparent.." I copy and paste the following: --------------- .......
99: Re: New audio system (3.37)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2001-03-16, 18:19:29 (166.93.76.222)
I am finishing up the job you are just starting. My problem was that now that the kids are all on their own, my wife and I bought ourselves a graduation present, i.e. a new house. Bigger, better, nice .......
100: RE: Not needed (3.27)
Posted by thump on 2019-07-17, 18:36:08 (68.107.181.155)
if given my druthers... I wouldn't bother with tubes at all and just go with the Apollon Ncores I had my heart set on, BUT SET tube amps in particular are famous for their organic realism & holographi .......
101: Seas excel paper with Nextel coating...impressions (3.24)
Posted by Mellson on 2005-07-31, 07:53:01 (4.254.67.145)
I was the first few to try the Norh 9.0 with splited paper cone, and probably the very first in the US to try Scanspeak 7 inch splited paper cone, which is actually lighter and more transparent than t .......
102: Do DIY supplies count as "accessories"? (3.09)
Posted by BobM on 2003-08-01, 06:11:43 (167.230.38.7)
If they do then my breakdown in terms of dollars out of pocket is something like this (pretty much all bought used): McCormack DNA .5 (amp) = $800 Audio Prism Mantissa (preamp) = $1300 Art DI/O DAC = .......
103: As a DIY speaker hobbyist for the past 30 years . . . (3.03)
Posted by Brian H P on 2020-01-31, 15:41:43 (63.155.89.155)
. . . I actually have learned a thing or two. About cabinet construction, where there is no substitute for mass, density, and proper bracing and damping. This is where most commercial speakers, includ .......
104: Re: For the sake of Brian's credibility... (2.94)
Posted by Brian Cheney on 2001-10-03, 08:50:02 (64.12.106.36)
Here goes. First one comment. If Mr. Barnes is his own importer and reexports everything he brings in to Thailand, tax and duty would be refunded. He just has to submit the right paperwork. So his cla .......
105: RE: Bel Canto EVo Performance and its upstream components (2.92)
Posted by Adhesiv on 2001-02-26, 14:31:01 (24.16.80.121)
I have been reading comments regarding the performance positives and weaknesses of the Bel Canto EVo. some say that it is a piece to reckon with and some say that although this is true, it is missing .......
106: Re: Best new/used SYSTEM under $1500 ? (2.82)
Posted by mdryoon on 2002-04-10, 18:11:03 (166.90.30.81)
Sony STR-SL7 receiver - $300 street Forget that the Sony STR-SL7 is a $300 receiver from the largest consumer electronics company in the world, give it a chance, and listen to how it sounds. It sounds .......
107: Big System vs Little System ( long ) (2.64)
Posted by ARL on 2002-11-27, 20:20:41 (24.112.145.202)
I have spent a few years amassing the gear and tweaks in the Big-Rig, which is based around my Waveform Mach 17 tri-amped speakers. If you are curious, you can refer to my user profile for components .......
108: Verity Parsifal Encores (2.48)
Posted by FrankC on 2015-12-25, 15:04:37 (50.161.20.227)
I have a late generation Parsifal Encore with Scanspeak tweeters. I used to run Thiels, first with CS 2.2, then CS 3.6. When I was shopping for speakers about 10 years ago, I went to both THE Show in .......
109: Odyssey Room from CAF 2014 (2.36)
Posted by layman on 2014-12-26, 12:58:12 (108.56.0.11)
To say that I was surprised by Klaus Bunge's Odyssey System at Capitol Audiofest 2014 is a major understatement. I was bowled over, astonished and perplexed. How could a system that's so economical so .......
110: My brief California Audio Show 2014 Impressions.. (2.34)
Posted by rebbi on 2014-08-19, 06:34:21 (66.90.166.129)
I happened to be in the Bay Area the weekend of the 2014 CAS and got to spend about 3 hours at the Show over the weekend. Here are some rough impressions, and I'd be glad to hear from others who also .......
111: REVIEW: Joule Electra Stargate Amplifier (Tube) (2.32)
Posted by mew on 2001-12-23, 11:02:15 (139.62.229.65)
Model: Stargate
Category: Amplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price: $5500
Description: 30 watts SET Manufacturer URL: Joule Electra Model Picture: View
Review by mew on December .......
112: Re: More: Da' Show (2.16)
Posted by mark maloof on 2002-06-01, 02:06:16 (66.108.68.183)
Well, a couple hours on thursday (trade/press/industry day), then a full day today (friday), but still have not seen all. Tomorrow is New York Noise (tube builder's show), a very different mindset fro .......
113: REVIEW: EconoTweaks Component Footer Accessory (2.15)
Posted by tubesforever on 2010-12-28, 20:48:59 (68.190.182.218)
Model: Component Footer Category: Accessory Suggested Retail Price: $59.95 Description: A great Technics SL1200 Accessory item Manufacturer URL: EconoTweaks Model Picture: View Review .......
114: REVIEW: ACI Sapphire III Speakers Review by Firebird at Audio Asylum (2.11)
Posted by Firebird on 2001-02-12, 06:39:12 (24.27.80.7)
Audio Concepts Sapphire III's factory direct from www.audioc.com Drivers Midrange: Focal Dual Voice coil Kevlar Tweeter: Scanspeak 9300 Construction: Medite 3/4" with brace. Price Paid: 1000.00 , now .......
115: REVIEW: MAC Sound Pipes Several MAC IC's Cable (1.91)
Posted by BobM on 2008-02-20, 08:28:25 (171.161.160.10)
Model: Several MAC IC's Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $ unknown Description: Subjective Impressions Manufacturer URL: MAC Sound Pipes Review by BobM on February 20, 2008 at 0 .......
116: The IsoMike demo setup at CES (1.70)
Posted by Ray Kimber on 2003-01-15, 10:55:11 (208.186.33.119)
Hey Chris, Nice to hear from you. Are you staying busy over there in the UK? Below is a copy of the info we handed out at the show. There are pictures of the IsoMike at the link I have included in thi .......
117: REVIEW: Audio Note AN-Vz, AN-SPx Cable Review by Lukasz Fikus at Audio Asylum (1.57)
Posted by Lukasz Fikus on 1999-04-17, 13:23:01 (195.187.253.130)
This is an attempt to describre my first month with Audio-Note cables. I am an EE with 15 or so years experience as a DIY audiofetishist, audiophile, you name it. I am into ethno music, jazz, fusion, .......
118: Re: What were your defining moments in audio? (1.51)
Posted by johnkramer on 2002-05-08, 14:03:01 (12.228.24.149)
Opus One! Wow, that brings back memories. We used to go there on the weekends where we used to laugh at the windows rattling in the resturant across the stair well playing the telarc 1812 disk through .......
119: NY Home Entertainment Show: My thoughts (1.48)
Posted by AudioJon on 2001-05-16, 19:17:58 (209.246.106.20)
This is my first Audiophile show and here is what I thought. Best Sound : Tie Vandersteen 5/ Cary V12, Eggleston Works Savoy/ Nagra Best Budget Speaker : Triangle Electroacoustique Titus at $500!! Gr .......
120: REVIEW: ADS L1590-2 Speakers (1.42)
Posted by jonbee on 2013-01-19, 10:49:59 (98.225.22.34)
Model: L1590-2 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $2400 Description: Large 3 way towers Manufacturer URL: ADS Model Picture: View Review by jonbee on January 19, 2013 at 10:4 .......
121: REVIEW: Escalante Design Juniper Speakers (1.29)
Posted by jonbee on 2012-09-30, 19:19:04 (98.225.22.34)
Model: Juniper Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $7000 Description: 2+ way standmount Manufacturer URL: Escalante Design Model Picture: View Review by jonbee on September 30 .......
122: REPORT - 2005 London HiFi Show Sept. 23-5 (1.21)
Posted by andy evans on 2005-09-23, 14:47:08 (195.93.21.2)
The London HiFi Show 2005 Heathrow, September 23-5 This HiFi News sponsored hotel based show was smaller than last year, more high end, and the overall impression was of a much better overall sound qu .......
123: CES 2003 - Listener Impressions (Long) (1.15)
Posted by Quantum on 2003-01-28, 18:05:57 (216.25.202.100)
CES 2003: Some Listener Impressions What follows are some my impressions of CES 2003. These are just quick listening impressions, and not the result of critical assessment. First off some generic "les .......
124: "The Higher End," from Positive Feedback, Vol. 8, No. 3 (1.05)
Posted by David W. Robinson on 2000-02-20, 21:50:57 (209.222.162.229)
Yes, I am here. Following is the relevant portion of my comments from my "The Higher End" column, PF Vol. 8, No. 3. I hope that AA readers find them to be helpful. I will let my comments speak for the .......
125: David Robinson's response re: SACD......and Sean, the details may answer your questions. (0.89)
Posted by alan m. kafton on 2000-02-21, 00:55:14 (38.29.122.152)
Posted by David W. Robinson on February 20, 2000 at 21:50:57: In Reply to: David Robinson, Are You Here ???????? posted by Vinylly on February 20, 2000 at 16:38:26: Yes, I am here. Following is the re .......
Found 47 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.
1: Re: Check your usage... (8.52)
Posted by WilHenry on 2003-04-24, 06:35:32 (208.57.121.122)
We generally don't crank up the sound past 70% on the volume dial. (34 out of 50) I just got a bug to build speakers after I built a sub. The sub made my old speakers sound so much better that I decid .......
2: Re: I have 801's w/ Metal Tweeters ! If There was any hardness , I would hear it ! (8.52)
Posted by Ears on 2003-12-17, 03:05:48 (67.31.189.107)
I'm using two cheap Sonys (NS500v DVD player and CE775 changer) and two cheap Radio Shack cables(coax on the NS500v and optical on the CE775). Sounds fine. I'll probably eventually replace the RS cabl .......
3: RE: Nice (8.18)
Posted by Sibelius on 2021-09-02, 19:46:41 (24.6.59.190)
Pretty sure it's active with 2 12AT7's and 4 12AU7's. 14 day trial, which is nice since no real dealer network. As far as speakers, the LV's are spec'd with: H/F: Proprietary tweeter made for Living V .......
4: You never tried different amps (7.83)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-10-20, 01:00:52 (209.109.243.251)
before you settled on Spectron??? Did you? You just read all the reviews, bought all the opinions from others and than hit on the right target the first time you bought an amp??? My anal nature has a .......
5: Re: Dared VP-20 with Norh Marble 9 Speakers (7.31)
Posted by oris98 on 2004-06-16, 11:04:10 (142.52.194.11)
Hi Tom, I found the speaker spec in norh web site: Response - 3 dB at 33Hz Tweeter - Scanspeak Revelator 9900 Woofer - Scanspeak Revelator 15W/8530-K00 The nOrh 9.0 begins to roll off at 35 Hz and its .......
6: Re: What loudspeakers are you using ? (7.18)
Posted by jasmine5 on 2004-12-13, 09:20:36 (193.132.77.50)
I have a pair of Northcreek rhythms (Scanspeak drivers). Outwardly, the Rhythm is similar to ProAc. Regards .......
7: Looking for a preamp (7.11)
Posted by Bigromano on 2008-02-14, 19:41:23 (24.78.230.75)
Hi, I'm looking to purchase a used preamp in the $1000 - $1500 range. I'm just looking to see what people can suggest, and to hopefully confirm some of my own thoughts. My absolute musts are: 1) at le .......
8: RE: PMC IB2 amplification (6.90)
Posted by b.l.zeebub on 2012-12-25, 02:42:08 (94.168.219.0)
Without the passive xover in front of it the PMCs tweeter and mid should do about 92dB/1W. To the best of my knowledge PMC uses ScanSpeak D2606/922000 tweeters and Volt VM752 mids. .......
9: Llano Designs (6.39)
Posted by Johnnybravo on 2003-09-01, 18:13:32 (152.163.252.5)
these work great with my proac 3.8 clones (scanspeak 8545 + revelators) .......
10: RE: Looking for a preamp (6.32)
Posted by Bigromano on 2009-07-15, 17:26:03 (122.153.87.130)
Thanks, I'll give it some research. The Modwright worries me because there are so many used ones available. Makes me wonder why people are selling them. The new preamp I am going to hook up to an Aud .......
11: RE: I AGREE! (6.27)
Posted by jazz1 on 2013-02-25, 21:26:17 (196.210.151.132)
I tought that in this particular system the high frequencies of the Devialet was a strong point. The speakers uses Scanspeak revelators tweeters that have extended high frequecies. The SACD player use .......
12: RE: A49 looks like a nice unit ........ (6.19)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2015-03-10, 11:16:14 (92.14.147.224)
Phantom Source Floorstander TL speakers incorporate Jordan Eikona 2 full range drivers manufactured by Scanspeak,no Xover sound excellent TL cabinet design by Martin J King Quarter Wavlength Design : .......
13: Re: Plinius or BAT (5.97)
Posted by samzx12 on 2003-07-21, 18:25:00 (12.222.232.59)
Abe my speakers are Tyler Acoustics Reference. Actually they are what Ty and I call Woodmere Juniors which are half of the new Woodmere line. Consist of SEAS 7" and 10" woofers and a Scanspeak Millini .......
14: Re: Van Alstine users - What speakers are you using ? (5.96)
Posted by Revelator on 2004-04-30, 13:59:23 (132.170.85.183)
Funny, I've been asking myself the same question..... I'm using ScanSpeak -- Homemade DIY 8535/2010 (ProAC Response 2.5 clones). My second DIY pair are Scanspeak 8530 (5.5" Revelators) with Vifa XT25 .......
15: class seventy (5.50)
Posted by andre on 2003-10-09, 17:24:48 (65.92.180.201)
Hi All ! I've seen a Class seventy for sale at a fairly good price in my neighborhood. No specs available from the owner. Found nothing yet on the web. Could anyone around give me some specs on this .......
16: 6 visits to China in 2 years (5.44)
Posted by jim@signalpath on 2007-07-16, 06:58:51 (24.225.71.143)
and I'm still torn...But there's no way I could compete with the B&W's, Paradigms, and Definitive Technologies of the world without manufacturing there. Besides....they're manufacturing in China, too .......
17: tell us what you consider warm and not warm... (5.40)
Posted by docw on 2008-06-25, 09:56:46 (71.104.52.159)
speaker lines and signature sounds. How is their current ability and control of speakers and reactivity to loads. For instance, does the Plinius integrated amps work with 15 ohm BBC LS3/5a monitors w .......
18: Re: Hello Ole Lund Christensen ... (5.33)
Posted by Ole Lund Christensen on 2005-01-03, 11:24:08 (195.67.196.73)
The amplifier circuit for the D 3 is the same as used in the input of the D 200, which I designed some time ago. So they make a good match. Both the GamuT loudspeakers use the latest top of the line t .......
19: Re: Jungson JA-88D Integrated Amplifier (SS) (5.25)
Posted by chriss on 2006-01-18, 05:09:32 (209.4.43.111)
Hi Maxx, May I ask you a question or two? I am considering this amp and have found many folks who own it much less someone who has owned it for an extened time. Have you had any reliability issues wit .......
20: How many watts to drive a tweeter ? (5.03)
Posted by oris98 on 2004-06-21, 01:01:20 (24.69.255.242)
Hi all, I am planning to try the passive biamping configuation with my Bryston and another tube amp yet to be purchased. I am using the Norh 9 speakers with the Scanspeak 9900 tweeter (91 db effiecien .......
21: Re: Made in China is a problem? (4.97)
Posted by greg7 on 2006-06-18, 15:14:39 (70.173.100.233)
Actually Crimson is on the list, although their preamp is wicked expensive. I'd like to try a Crimson amp with a good passive preamp and see if it works. I've spoken with the Creston at Concert Sounds .......
22: Which Yamaha is better- A-700 or CA-800? (4.92)
Posted by BillMilosz on 2007-09-24, 00:28:52 (71.194.195.244)
I have two old Yamaha integrated amps laying around here, A-700 black face and CA-800 older Yamaha silver face era. A friend of mine is putting togehter a system, probably Madisound SOLOIST speaker ki .......
23: Re: Typical Pwr amp DC offset? (4.87)
Posted by Alex M on 2007-05-14, 01:23:54 (139.166.240.239)
Rather than speculating, if you know the parameters of the low-frequency driver in your speakers (all the others will be protected from DC by capacitors), you can work out roughly what is acceptable. .......
24: RE: Onkyo M-5010 (4.81)
Posted by sisterray on 2018-10-18, 15:51:34 (107.77.210.208)
airtime - I bought the Lowthers as an impulse on eBay. I had wanted a pair of ANY Lowthers for 20 years. Since they're five inchers, all the better. Well, I should have done my homework, because there .......
25: Ok, set me up with a new (used amp) (4.75)
Posted by Doug Schroeder on 2005-12-18, 12:06:01 (72.131.17.99)
Greetings, I'm running PS Audio HCA-2's right now. Sounds good, but is there anything better for price point out there? My system: Rega Planet 2000 cdp PS Audio PCA-2 Pre PS Audio HCA-2 amp Chapman T- .......
26: Belles 150a Hot Rod vs PS Audio HCA-2 vs???? (4.70)
Posted by JeffR on 2006-02-01, 11:33:05 (216.37.220.238)
anyone done head to head comparisons of these two amps??? both are available at @ the same price used. The PS Audio has the "built-in" Ultimate Outlet which may be of some advantage since either choic .......
27: Re: BAT VK-200 users question (4.70)
Posted by samzx12 on 2004-02-24, 07:53:45 (198.89.160.22)
Abe I guess it depends on what speakers you use. If I remember correctly you have Tannoys? I am not familiar with them so to speak but you mentioned the treble was a bit soft with the BAT. What kind o .......
28: RE: Bi-Amping idea's. (4.67)
Posted by Scholl on 2020-01-24, 14:29:23 (152.208.39.101)
I biamp with and Ashly XR1000 to two FTX2001s at about 400hz with AE DT15Hs for lows and Scanspeak 92db mids with awesome results. Some material the meters show higher power in the mids than bass, mos .......
29: Re: Marsh Sound design amps (4.55)
Posted by esscompany@hotmail.com on 2006-03-10, 06:15:12 (203.155.1.244)
I am using 2000 tube, with the combination of DIY active super tweeter system using top class "Scanspeak". Two weeks ago, I trial switching between new pre-amp "Brumeister" (may be wrong spelling) and .......
30: Re: caps (4.48)
Posted by greg7 on 2003-07-31, 08:23:50 (68.104.96.52)
I'm assuming these caps were mylar or bipolars, hence the high voltage rating. I'm also assuming these are for speaker crossovers since you posted here. I think any replacement cap with a voltage rati .......
31: Midrange Anomaly (4.31)
Posted by imnfwong@yahoo.com on 2005-12-09, 01:32:09 (210.0.187.34)
I was fine tuning the sounds of my 3-way DIY speaker and found something really strange. I took some technical measure of the Scanspeak mids. The DCR is normal at 5.8 ohm. VC inductance is high at 3mH .......
32: Ohh, Uuhh thruth hurts....Tell us more... (4.29)
Posted by Revelator on 2003-08-18, 14:03:59 (132.170.85.183)
Seriously, I will be in the market for a new amp soon and ... love to find out /analyze components that offer the best bang for the buck! The old Adcom 555II has got to go soon. Recently have been upd .......
33: Optimizing Sound and Dollars....HT/Audio Upgrade (4.23)
Posted by Ears2U on 2003-01-29, 15:23:05 (208.180.81.126)
I am planning upgrades to my HT/Audio system primarily for two reasons: (1) 2 channel audio improvement, and (2) get current with new DVD/Audio formats, add bass management features, and add multi-zon .......
34: Re: What speakers do you use with panasonic XR receivers? (4.17)
Posted by Greg T on 2004-10-23, 22:45:11 (152.163.100.8)
I use custom made speakers whith all Scanspeak drivers including revelator tweets,Hovland caps and Goetz inductors. One 45 was enough to drive these speakers to ear bleeding levels whithout ever shutt .......
35: AVA FETValve 350EXR-5 Modded, Month Long Impression (3.53)
Posted by Revelator on 2004-11-04, 07:48:41 (132.170.85.136)
Hi folks, It's been more than a month since I've gotten back from factory my modded FetValve 350EXR (orig. purchased in Jan '04). I had great expectations, but to my surprise it has been a mixed bag. .......
36: help me make a smart choice integrated amp match for ACI speakers (3.43)
Posted by Dozer95662 on 2010-01-10, 14:34:32 (64.55.111.18)
After going through bunches of systems from SETS to vintage monster receiver systems, I have cleared the decks and starting over (for the most part anyway). I have bought some ACI Sapphires because I .......
37: RE: BiAmp Noodle (3.42)
Posted by triamp on 2017-06-08, 00:26:49 (71.239.173.161)
MiniDSP 2 x 4 is what I used, based on price and capability. The tweeter amp is a TPA3116D2-based amp I bought off eBay. 8 volt transformer feeds the +5 V regulator for the digital stuff. I can't reme .......
38: replace Spectral DMC-10 pre with HT 5 chan pre? (3.41)
Posted by emailists on 2004-11-14, 01:08:24 (162.83.139.183)
I am currently running a Spectral DMC-10 pre (with a Bob Crump built tech-lab vol control and his early DC power supply umbilical /power cords- which really tamed the sound) I am thinking of going to .......
39: Picking Amps for Dipoles (3.40)
Posted by mooglie on 2005-05-22, 15:31:40 (141.158.67.247)
I'm building some dipole speakers that require four channels of amplification - two channels for each speaker. I'm in the process of selecting amplifiers and seek any opinions. The MTM panel uses two .......
40: More on the speakers for this setup... (3.21)
Posted by LKDog on 2003-04-17, 12:21:43 (12.217.76.106)
The ACI speakers walk the line pretty succesfully between being revealing, resolving, and retrieving detail but still remaining smooth. A friend who is very experienced and has a lot of high end syste .......
41: Hypothetically (2.97)
Posted by Feanor on 2020-02-07, 06:07:51 (99.242.130.65)
RGA: " Let's say hypothetically that we take a mediocre measuring tube preamp and a great measuring SS preamp and we put the ten best conductors alive today and all ten of them listened to both and ch .......
42: Oh, This is the Amp Asylum?... (2.94)
Posted by Doug Schroeder on 2006-08-28, 06:03:25 (72.131.17.99)
Tee hee hee.... Oh, we can indulge ourselves; this started out as an amp thing, and we're not rogues. It's gonna get back to amps...eventually! The Chapmans are quite incredible. I wrote a review of t .......
43: REVIEW: PS Audio GCC-100 Amplifier (SS) (2.80)
Posted by emailists on 2005-10-02, 02:16:16 (162.83.194.181)
Model: GCC-100 Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2795 Description: 100 watt control amp Manufacturer URL: PS Audio Model Picture: View Review by emailists ( A ) o .......
44: Re: Was: Anyone with Audio Synthesis Passion + Desire combination? (2.53)
Posted by tabatalyco@lycos.it on 2003-12-16, 11:43:12 (80.117.12.160)
Hi Antonio, ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Desire has no indicator of when it is running class A or not, but I have measured output voltage at the speake .......
45: REVIEW: Acoustic Reality eAR Two Amplifier (SS) (2.11)
Posted by Dave in gva on 2002-12-08, 07:21:56 (62.167.153.205)
Model: eAR Two Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: unknown Description: Class D digital switching amplifier 2 x 230 watts Manufacturer URL: Acoustic Reality Manufacturer U .......
46: REVIEW: Aspen Amplifiers AKSA LifeForce Amplifier (SS) (0.97)
Posted by DSK on 2006-12-12, 18:55:04 (211.28.154.201)
Model: AKSA LifeForce Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: unknown Description: 55wpc & 100wpc versions available Manufacturer URL: Aspen Amplifiers Manufacturer URL: Aspe .......
47: Added Info for XR25\45 buyers! (0.82)
Posted by NEAR SOTA on 2003-11-06, 03:29:12 (172.133.148.182)
For those doing a search on the XR25\45 I shall keep adding here incase people do a search for this unit! The Following was taken from the following thread!I wish he would have tried switching out PC' .......
Found 26 records in Cable Asylum.
1: RE: Would this be a sideways move? (6.74)
Posted by mcguirek on 2023-07-27, 05:17:22 (75.158.206.197)
Thank you for the recommendations. I looked over the Kudos web site and found that one of their speakers, the Titan X3, is quite similar to the one I use (although mine uses ScanSpeak drivers). I'll c .......
2: I like Merlin too (6.74)
Posted by Mellson on 2001-04-14, 05:48:19 (4.54.221.14)
Heard them in CES 2001. Merlin is one of very few good sounding two ways. I like Scanspeak drivers a lot. my system also got SS drivers. Will check out his sysem. Thanks .......
3: Flexible wire for internal wiring of speakers (6.72)
Posted by Batman on 2002-03-11, 19:55:05 (141.158.66.60)
Pardon the double post. I posted this over on Tweakers Asylum as well since I'm not sure where to ask this Q. This is a wierd request. I've built a pair of the SpeakerCity Scan6 speakers which I like .......
4: DIY speakers (6.71)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2007-04-22, 13:56:21 (87.53.108.34)
Hand-me-down 3-way DIY (Esotar + Scanspeak) danish made speakers 10M no biwire spades or bullets. Don't make this hard. I think almost any litz copper design would work and the Audioquest 2 or 4 look .......
5: Re: dome tweeters (6.37)
Posted by rp1@surfnetusa.com on 2003-07-28, 11:34:19 (66.248.81.147)
I thought the Morel and Scanspeak would be best for him because there is no (or damped) ringing at the lower end of the tweaters range making it easy for him to use a simple, or existing, crossover. I .......
6: wow..I looked at u system.. (6.14)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-02-04, 20:00:50 (65.224.8.20)
I love puppy....very good speakers. scanspeak drivers are among the best drivers I admire... It's a money pit destined to get deeper and deeper... it has no endings..;-( I don't understand people who .......
7: Re: Quadlink is their "warmest" model (6.03)
Posted by samzx12 on 2003-02-28, 12:58:33 (198.89.160.22)
Thanks for the reply BS64. If the Quadlink is their warmest model then I will keep what I have. My system is very detailed(not bright) and I definitely dont need anymore upper end resolution. My tweet .......
8: cables for internal speaker wiring (5.98)
Posted by wyn on 2001-08-06, 13:14:50 (213.122.191.211)
i've built some speakers using Accuton and Scanspeak drivers - i'm at the stage of looking around for cable to wire them up. any suggestions? - i was thinking about kimber 4tc or nordost flatline mk2 .......
9: Re: Need your advice to connect my B&W 603s2 's (5.87)
Posted by Dave Ellis on 2000-08-26, 08:39:04 (24.4.254.148)
Build Jon Risch's 89259. Bi-Wire it. It is truly the bomb! Dave Ellis Great Falls, MT Associated Equipment Bryston 3B-ST Creek OBH-12 Anthem CD-1 Rick Craig's STS speakers (Scanspeak/SEAS drivers) Bel .......
10: Re: Chris cat 5 speaker cable impression.. (5.56)
Posted by Wayne on 2000-01-04, 19:20:52 (205.188.199.59)
Currently Im using it on my Yamaha 995 reciever,marantz 930 dvd player.. Speakers are homebuilt using Scanspeak tweeters,Focal woofers...The sound has been impressive, I cant wait till they break in. .......
11: Meticulous design and assembly by those Danes! (5.53)
Posted by spindrifter on 2010-01-10, 15:42:56 (121.91.8.79)
Only ever auditioned one integrated Densen amp some years back, and was taken by its lively, dynamic sound, and of course, that sleek Scandinavian design. For a small nation with meagre population, th .......
12: Re: Bi-wiring DIY CAT-5 cable: which should be larger (5.21)
Posted by Greg W on 2001-03-05, 17:42:37 (205.188.209.138)
Good idea, I'll se what I can find for locking bananas around here, but will probabaly have to resort to RS. I've Had my Newform Research 645's for only two weeks now and they are begining to sound ve .......
13: cat5 biwires (5.08)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2001-05-11, 23:38:35 (166.93.90.77)
27 pairs on low, 9 pairs on high. These are the numbers which both Jon and Chris VH have suggested as starting points in various posts. Have never felt a need to change them. Great cables. My amp is a .......
14: Re: I made the Risch cable and CAT5 cable but... (4.93)
Posted by Damon on 2000-03-20, 12:10:10 (207.136.51.31)
Lukasz, I cheated the same way on my cat5 cables as well, braiding 3 groups of 4 twisted pairs after the jacket was ripped off. I can't compare them to the "real thing" because just as you I haven't t .......
15: That certainly supports my experience.... (4.91)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-08-31, 09:06:46 (76.26.102.219)
Using the uRendu and hooking it up directly to the USB input with the on/off switch on the 5 Volts I heard no difference with the 5V on or off. Have no idea if the sound is affected by having an ac .......
16: CAT5 VenHaus internal wiring teminations (4.84)
Posted by 100uf on 2005-03-09, 17:45:14 (66.157.90.4)
Hello, I have run into a problem on my first speaker project that I should have foreseen. I decided to construct the CAT5 braided VenHaus cables for internal wiring - one 27-pair cable for the Vifa wo .......
17: Re: Chris Cat5 use for car stereo? (4.60)
Posted by Wayne on 2000-01-11, 11:33:11 (205.188.197.59)
I am firm believer in that wires make a noticeable difference..I have a very good car stereo system(audiophile)and after implementing your cat 5 into my system composed of diy speakers Scanspeak tweet .......
18: Pure silver cable on tweeter only, what gauge? (4.56)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-06-22, 14:39:07 (24.52.3.8)
I'm putting together a Northcreek Rhythm speaker kit (Scanspeak MTM, using the 9700 tweeter). It will be biwired (still not sure how important that is, but I have my current B&W 602s biwired, they see .......
19: Re: Jon Risch - interesting bi-wiring article (4.47)
Posted by Steve Eddy on 2001-11-17, 19:10:15 (205.162.100.130)
Sorry, unpublished research I have conducted show that woofer resonances other than at Fs can generate significant back EMF too. Great. Then publish it so we can all see it. Otherwise this amounts t .......
20: RE: Great! (4.21)
Posted by zacster on 2022-09-12, 17:01:15 (68.199.119.236)
I may have to try one from preamp to amp. I currently have an Audioquest mid-range cable in there (I forget which), but I always wanted to try silver as I have from my DAC to preamp. Maybe this will b .......
21: Another Eichmann eXpress 6 interconnect impression (3.80)
Posted by Revelator on 2003-04-25, 10:22:57 (132.170.85.183)
Just wanted to let others know that after reading the post last week on the eichmann Xpress6 interconnect I decied to try one. Well, this cable is not going back! It's a keeper (the best I've tried an .......
22: How about this for bass/lower mid cable: twisted solid core FIM cable (3.16)
Posted by mark maloof on 2005-12-26, 12:24:35 (68.232.196.103)
Goofing around with different cables on the bass of my Innersoudn Eros, transmission line woofer/electrostatic hybrid. The woofers (my concern here)runs from the mid 20s to about 360 hz up. I will be .......
23: REVIEW: Stealth CWS Cable (2.97)
Posted by EdM on 2002-04-19, 07:20:00 (160.79.220.130)
Model: CWS
Category: Cable
Suggested Retail Price: $400
Description: Cross-wrapped Silver: the best sounding round pure silver configuration - VERY close to purely resistive cable impeda .......
24: REVIEW: VH Audio UniCrystal AirLok Hookup Wire Cable (2.70)
Posted by jonbee on 2011-08-28, 12:29:22 (76.104.158.194)
Model: UniCrystal AirLok Hookup Wire Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $3.99 Description: 18 AWG UniCrystal OCC Copper hookup wire with AirLok dielectric Manufacturer URL: VH Audio .......
25: More DIY interconnect experiments FWIW (long) (1.80)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2001-03-21, 23:21:37 (166.93.76.216)
The threads for Kuribo and JohnR earlier in the week were quite interesting to me as I have materials on order to make some ChrisVH interconnects. Since the materials started arriving piecemeal I star .......
26: REVIEW: T.G. Audio Labs TG Audio SLVR Speaker Cables Cable (1.80)
Posted by bwkendall on 2005-03-05, 10:54:48 (69.105.22.150)
Model: TG Audio SLVR Speaker Cables Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $800 / 8' + $150 for jumpers Description: silver speaker cables Manufacturer URL: T.G. Audio Labs Model Pict .......
Found 2 records in Computer Audio Asylum.
1: RE: The Ethernet Switch that Changed his Life ! (6.20)
Posted by zacster on 2022-03-05, 18:31:04 (216.19.247.24)
I'd looked at that once but I couldn't get over the fact that it needed so many tweaks to make it sound good. I still use my Allo Boss on my small computer system though. And even worse than video rev .......
2: Bit depth and sample rate? (6.20)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-08-24, 18:11:43 (76.26.102.219)
Not even sure that matters much, especially bit depth. I really doubt my Audio-GD Master 7 actually gets to 24 bits. Regards sample rate, it seems to go up to 192 without a hitch. Sounds good at 24/96 .......
Found 26 records in Critic's Corner.
1: RE: Borrowed ideas from the 60's-70's.. (9.84)
Posted by jim.spainhour on 2008-06-10, 19:40:02 (24.148.162.52)
How about the Scanspeak ring radiator? How different is that basic design idea from Henry Kloss' original Advent tweeter? The Scanspeak is More sophisticated...Better materials...Better performing. .......
2: RE: Go DIY! (9.84)
Posted by seas on 2017-02-21, 16:24:41 (71.201.71.165)
I am from SEAS..USA division..now retired but still doing some work for the company. Just to clarify...are we still talking about the Aerial 5T? If so, that certainly is a ScanSpeak tweeter, not an SB .......
3: Crystal Cable Minissimo Forte Loudspeaker (9.22)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2024-01-20, 20:05:53 (72.224.232.198)
Hi, just got the latest Absolute Sound. On review was Crystal Cable's Minissimo Forte Loudspeaker. Their cost is 24 grande. The woofer is a 5.5 inch Scanspeak woofer and a Scanspeak tweeter. The state .......
4: Moan......give me quality treble any day and all day. -t (8.27)
Posted by bwkendall on 2004-11-08, 18:29:32 (69.105.55.96)
(and it is hard to find.......that is why I like the ScanSpeak Revelator tweeter so much. Quality was the operative word, of course.) .......
5: How about the scanspeak ring-radiator tweeters ? (6.27)
Posted by Pinkus on 2007-08-29, 07:11:57 (155.201.35.50)
Do they also have a breakup mode around 5K ? Again, I am just curious, as I do not have any knowledge in this area. I ask this question, because a lot of high end speakers seem to use the ring-radiato .......
6: The raw drivers (5.98)
Posted by Brian H P on 2015-03-20, 10:33:43 (69.59.200.72)
I believe the descriptive sidebar to the review noted that the tweeters were from SB acoustics (former ScanSpeak engineers partnered with the Siner Baja factory in Indonesia) and the woofers were by E .......
7: RE: How about the scanspeak ring-radiator tweeters ? (5.90)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2007-08-29, 10:24:31 (209.97.232.186)
I'm sorry, I don't know as I have never examined one of them. I haven't seriously studied speakers in many years, and they are relatively new. While they may not have break-up modes per se in the audi .......
8: RE: Why not change your policy on how many dealers a manufacture must have? Start reviewing factory direct (5.34)
Posted by jimdgoulding@yahoo.com on 2009-05-18, 08:58:55 (75.108.177.224)
Just Saturday, I heard what appears to be Selah's floorstanding Galena model at a friend's house with a bunch of other geeks. Don't know the details but I think it was with a Scanspeak tweeter and it .......
9: RE: Go DIY! (5.13)
Posted by seas on 2017-02-20, 06:37:50 (71.201.71.165)
Regarding the PE cabinet, what exactly are you interested in knowing about them? They're inexpensive, made in China, and work reasonably well. You get what you pay for. As for the Aerial drivers, from .......
10: Agreed. The Acoras are potentially wonderful speakers. (4.92)
Posted by Brian H P on 2020-12-08, 16:06:16 (63.155.5.20)
Superb drivers and beautifully made enclosures. Need some work on the crossovers (it certainly shouldn't be hard to wrangle a more acceptable response from ScanSpeak drivers!) and probably some lining .......
11: RE: Glue (4.83)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2017-08-12, 16:44:05 (67.253.54.149)
Five and Kent, thanks for conversing. One thing that comes to mind is the Dynaco-A-25 speaker.Even though the company has gone and come back a few times there were over 900,000 pairs made. With that .......
12: RE: Go DIY!, Thanks SEA (4.78)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2017-02-22, 06:33:22 (67.253.54.149)
(http://www.sbacoustics.com/index.php/products/tweeters/satori) Hi Seas, sorry I don't know your name. This Satori tweeter looks identical to Stereophiles picture of the Aerial. I could not see the s .......
13: THANKS for the hearty laugh!!! (4.69)
Posted by John Marks on 2024-01-21, 14:48:16 (108.34.228.120)
They are a custom job for a music-industry guy who has been booking top acts such at Steely Dan and Bob Dylan for more than 40 years. We have upped the driver quality quite a bit; now it's time for th .......
14: Sorry Kloss but there is no review in Stereophile of the Line Magnetic Horn per se (4.67)
Posted by PAR on 2016-12-13, 10:32:28 (88.97.21.18)
This us why we did not know what your OP was about. The review ( follow up)is of the Auditorium 23 Hommage Cinema Loudspeaker. The Line Magnetic units appear by name only in the second paragraph in a .......
15: You may be idly speculating on the low side..... (4.67)
Posted by viridian on 2017-02-12, 14:04:04 (24.21.163.226)
Dynaudio Esotar or Scanspeak Revelator tweeters alone have a retail price that exceeds $1,000 per pair. The 5 and 6" drivers are pretty spendy as well. Crossovers may cost quite a bit of money in SOTA .......
16: RE: Go DIY! (4.34)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2017-02-17, 08:09:58 (67.253.54.149)
Hi Hifi Tommy, Thanks for being kind. I appreciate this. I'm sorry for opening up such a ruckus but; Aerial's site on the computer does not mention the drivers makers only size and features. With a .......
17: RE: If you read the linked article... (4.31)
Posted by caspian@peak.org on 2009-09-09, 19:12:19 (66.178.144.254)
"By contrast, the drive-units available to the DIY market vary more than those available to commercial manufacturers, increasing the chance that a DIY speaker that we review will not necessarily sound .......
18: RE: Why isn't your system listed... (4.27)
Posted by highendfan on 2019-01-11, 14:15:21 (50.101.75.217)
Present system: OPPO 105 Magnum Dynalab MD90 tuner Project Experience table Benz MC Dolan PM1 full function pre-amp 2 Crown XLS 1002 series 2 power amp 1 Crown XLS 1502 series 2 power amp 1 Behringer .......
19: RE: That's possible.... but doesn't answer the question (4.22)
Posted by RGA on 2011-11-23, 18:50:08 (218.188.39.39)
What sounds "right" is perceptual - not measurable. A system that shelves down in the treble band is less likely to sound bright - technically it is less accurate if you hold flat frequency response a .......
20: RE: Go DIY! (4.06)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2017-02-21, 06:29:11 (67.253.54.149)
Hi Seas, I know SB and Satori are connected. I checked that tweeter out with both pictures side by side. If it is a Scanspeak Satori duplicated it perfectly...take anther look. I think I was right .......
21: Can't speak for Seas (I do have Joseph Audio Pulsars though)... (3.97)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2023-11-12, 06:27:44 (73.242.169.18)
But WAY back in the day when CES was a 'thing' among audio shows, I spent some time chatting up the Vifa/ScanSpeak folks. Had access to a decent woodworking shop and was futzing about with speaker bu .......
22: John Atkinson/ High Prices (3.27)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2017-02-12, 07:56:06 (67.253.54.149)
Hi, In the last 2 issues of Stereophile I give a lot of credit to the captain John Atkinson for mentioning high prices. Check out the latest review on the Aerial Acoustics 5T speaker system. Right .......
23: RE: I was referring to the measurable and audible variations in FR with many SE valve/spkr combinations. (3.27)
Posted by RGA on 2018-02-04, 01:49:11 (1.65.200.26)
Hi Tim thanks for the post. I have been truly amazed by some of the better DIY projects I've heard over the years and it's a path that can yield the best results. Anytime anyone buys production produc .......
24: RE: A better comparison . . . (2.62)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2022-05-06, 09:23:50 (72.224.232.198)
Hi Brian, you said the Fleetwoods owner had some quirky ideas about speaker engineering.A lot of things I learned in my 65 years from reading about audio were challenged by reading that review from St .......
25: RE: If you do not plan (2.52)
Posted by RGA on 2017-02-13, 08:38:27 (42.2.154.194)
Don't mistake the brand with the model. Driver makers make a LOT of tweeters - it doesn't mean they are ALL expensive tweeters. You can buy a tweeter from a big name tweeter maker for $15 or $400+ - t .......
26: RE: Is this the article? (2.51)
Posted by RGA on 2012-06-05, 00:42:00 (218.188.39.39)
High End is a term that makes little sense. The fact are pretty simple. A review magazine gets in 10 speakers and they MEASURE and review 10 speakers. 3 speakers win the "measurements are king" camp a .......
Found 11 records in Digital Drive.
1: Re: don't..................... (7.25)
Posted by Croc on 2003-12-17, 13:01:11 (212.179.227.53)
beleive those magazines too much. just read TAS review of my speakers (SF Cremona). serious magazine? supposer to be. reviewer clearly stated that Cremona's tweeter is from Scanspeak - actually it's V .......
2: Re: Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 (7.25)
Posted by JoseMR on 2002-03-14, 14:18:35 (168.209.98.67)
Hi Jonathan Thanks for the reply. I am using locally (South African) made valve pre-amp and mono-block amps (by Gunther Steinhart) and these will not be known to most of you. The speakers are also loc .......
3: Re: pssst....are you the same (6.19)
Posted by chiggy on 2002-02-07, 22:15:18 (12.250.135.145)
hiya Mark, yup, one and only chiggy. i've moved to chicago since we last spoke to start school again. won't be back for an extended break until the summer. appreciate the invite though. the STS's are .......
4: Have compared it to the Capitole 24/192 (5.89)
Posted by JoseMR on 2002-06-10, 13:41:14 (168.209.98.35)
I have compared the BAT to the AA Capitole in two different systems - mine which is all valve and box speakers (Scanspeak + Vifo drivers, and a BAT CD / BAT preamp / dCS / BAT amps. Although it is a v .......
5: Re: LC Audio and DI/O (5.64)
Posted by MWD on 2001-11-02, 18:38:16 (216.192.81.7)
The Zap Filter I have is the new version - 2, not pictured on LCAudio site yet. The power supply board is quite nice and uses a small 2.25in. x 1.25in. toroidal transformer to step down the 120v. The .......
6: Just the subs! (5.45)
Posted by gusser on 2023-07-19, 10:22:53 (76.79.86.51)
The mains are ScanSpeak, Vifa. I am not a speaker expert. That's specifically why I went with a tri-amped system. So I could move the crossover points as needed. I built the cases based on many online .......
7: RE: iPhone/lightning Connector DAC Recommendations (5.35)
Posted by zacster on 2020-10-31, 13:31:48 (68.199.119.236)
And I've said this before too, the ONLY classic rock artist on the top 1043 greatest hits as per our local NYC classic rock station that isn't on Qobuz is Bob Seger. Just this one performer. And while .......
8: Re: The difference Between players............ (5.13)
Posted by JonMarsh on 2004-05-13, 15:43:03 (63.202.180.219)
Well, I'm in my mid fifties also, an ex rock musician (but also classically trained). I find there's a lot of difference between digital sources; that is, between the really good ones and most of the .......
9: best dac to buy or build for about $500 (4.87)
Posted by eric in nyc on 2004-01-14, 11:20:33 (129.236.11.168)
Can be balanced or unbalanced need to be usable with a passive preamp or have volume control budget is a little flexible considering ack dack or maybe a tube dac cd audio is my only source material. I .......
10: Some impressions of the Norh CD-1 (4.76)
Posted by Branwell on 2002-02-10, 09:05:42 (207.172.180.51)
Some impressions of the Norh CD-1 I got one of these last month and have been running it constantly for about 2 to 3 weeks. Over the first 2, the sound changed quite noticeably. It seems to have stabi .......
11: REVIEW: nOrh CD-1 CD Player/Recorder (2.83)
Posted by Branwell on 2002-02-10, 09:10:17 (207.172.180.51)
Model: CD-1
Category: CD Player/Recorder
Suggested Retail Price: $799
Description: Tubed CD Player Manufacturer URL: nOrh Model Picture: View
Review by Branwell ( A ) on Februa .......
Found 1 records in DVD-Audiobahn.
1: Re: Now that it's configured . . . (7.31)
Posted by WilHenry on 2003-07-25, 11:38:17 (208.57.121.122)
I only have one DVDA, the new Fleetwood Mac, and I don't like the album itself much. The way they did the mix with some stuff sounding from the rear was not how I would have used the new medium. Also .......
Found 14 records in Hi-Rez Highway.
1: Tannoy ST-100s here... (9.75)
Posted by Joven on 2003-04-30, 10:57:34 (172.153.63.170)
Hi DKB, it's been awhile... How's the SA-1? I've had the Tannoy Supertweeter ST-100's complimenting the Scanspeak Revelators tweeters on my nOrh 9.0 speakers for around 2+ years now. They are mounted .......
2: Re: Poll: If you listen to multi-channel, do you listen through 5 identical full range speakers? Or ... (9.75)
Posted by WilHenry on 2003-08-17, 06:45:43 (152.163.252.5)
In my system all tweeters are the same but the mains have scanspeak 7" drivers and the rears have 5" Vifas. When I build the center it will probably match the fronts with two 7" scanspeaks and the 950 .......
3: Re: it's not ultra sound that matters (9.50)
Posted by JN on 2002-01-04, 01:02:38 (203.134.175.70)
some ScanSpeak tweeters will comfortably go to 35k or more (albeit with the loss of a few dB). http://www.d-s-t.com/scs/data/d2904_700000a.htm .......
4: Re: touch ... (7.91)
Posted by mf22433 on 2003-09-01, 22:06:01 (217.235.247.81)
FYI: I am using the TacT 2150 amp and the TacT Loudspeakers MH1 (using scanspeak drivers). Befor the MH1 I had the B&W N805. Cheers, Michel .......
5: I was surprised by the TAS review (7.49)
Posted by Metralla on 2003-08-31, 06:10:54 (24.219.10.104)
I have enjoyed the disc for quite some time, and always thought it was very fine. Others have reported that the top end is a little fierce, so I guess it depends on your equipment. I have valve amps a .......
6: it's not ultra sound that matters (7.09)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-01-04, 00:33:48 (4.54.221.77)
it's good drivers that is making difference..... I never felt that I hear more high frequency with a mod 777es or a mod SA-1... I can safely suggest any speaker with drivers like Scanspeak, Dynaudio, .......
7: Equipment requirements for SACD??? (6.81)
Posted by Barry on 2002-06-03, 21:58:30 (203.185.218.191)
Anyone used the unlimited bandwidth of SACD with their existing equipment?? Seems to be a lot of BS from Sony about how the DSD system puts heavy demands on equipment. I’m using the Denon POA-S10 mono .......
8: I only got one main system... (5.88)
Posted by Mellson on 2001-05-25, 08:58:13 (4.54.221.60)
will sell most of my gear except my new addition like SACd player Z-system digital preamp, my homemade speakers and DAC... One system is crazy enough for me... PD-65 is even better when working as a t .......
9: Re: You're Not going to believe This. (4.52)
Posted by Jonmarsh on 2000-12-21, 07:31:07 (12.36.118.4)
I've haven't heard a 9000ES yet, only have the SCD777ES myself. Much of my system is DIY- passive preamp, custom electronic crossover, DIY clones/copy of Wilson X1's, Aragon Palladium's, DIY cables. T .......
10: You might check these two PFO reviews... (4.13)
Posted by David W. Robinson on 2007-08-31, 12:53:24 (24.20.159.190)
...of Supertweets, SnaggS: Dave Clark on the Townshend Supers back in PFO Issue 15 at http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue15/supertweeter.htm. Clay Swartz on the Onix ERT Supers in Issue 27 at http .......
11: modded Sony ES555 or 222, what do you think (concerned with cd quality as well as SACD) (4.07)
Posted by mark maloof on 2002-08-29, 13:48:41 (66.108.68.183)
Anyone care to comment on the Sony 555 or 222, perhaps with mods? I'm looking to upgrade my digital section in the next couple of months, don't want to spend a fortune (more into analog, will be spend .......
12: Re: How does it sound....... (3.97)
Posted by Jay S on 2002-10-14, 17:40:36 (63.51.209.180)
I can't offer any direct comparisons with the Bel Canto Evo 2 but as far as I know the eAR uses more advanced technology. Older switching digital amps have rising distortion at higher frequencies. In .......
13: REVIEW: Vacuum State Electronics SCD-777ES 5+/Ellis SACD Player (Modded) (3.92)
Posted by Semper Fidelity on 2007-07-23, 19:09:41 (67.161.71.67)
Model: SCD-777ES 5+/Ellis Category: SACD Player (Modded) Suggested Retail Price: $~$3,000 used + mod. Description: VSE 5+ with the added ground/filter mods developed by J. Ellis Manufacture .......
14: Multichannel &Jerry Goldsmith Movie Medleys (2.75)
Posted by LA6 on 2001-06-16, 11:07:32 (207.221.74.205)
I wanted to say to all of you who popooed multichannel surround that prejudging is an unfair act. This disc is one of my REFERENCE MULTICHANNEL discs that I adore. When I first heard Jerry Goldsmith d .......
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1: Living Voice loudspeakers now playing in the USA (3.27)
Posted by big-eyed beans from venus on 2002-01-03, 21:57:07 (65.224.142.19)
Living Voice are quality audiophile, high sensitivity British loudspeakers. They are hand-crafted by music lovers who use the very finest components in a no-compromise design philosophy. There are thr .......
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1: From what I understand, (10.30)
Posted by bwkendall on 2004-11-26, 19:25:18 (68.125.34.9)
the ScanSpeak Revelator comes in a couple of different sizes. The one you are referring to should be the larger size. Apparently, the sonics are very similar. .......
2: Re: Thanks Grover! (10.30)
Posted by Grover on 2005-03-05, 08:54:46 (64.4.131.50)
These particular speakers have good quality drivers from Seas and Scanspeak. I think Fritz mentioned they would sell in the $1,100 to $1,200 range. I've also heard a subwoofer that Fritz created in Br .......
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1: AlexH - Now we're talking ! (4.25)
Posted by AlexH on 2001-08-12, 15:42:14 (24.200.116.97)
Moniker: AlexH System Name: Now we're talking ! Amp: Totem Acoustic Amber integrated Amp with Virtual Dynamics Audition Power Cord. Preamp: None Speakers: Personally designed and built something simil .......
2: bonjo - Guy's system (4.25)
Posted by bonjo on 2001-06-08, 00:46:00 (68.148.244.160)
Moniker: bonjo System Name: Guy's system Amp: Mark Levinson 27.5 Preamp: Classe DR-6 Speakers: Custom, Scanspeak Revelators 30khz to 3khz, Scanspeak 12m midrange 3khz to 700hz,11" Eton 11.5 woofe .......
3: Halcroman - Halcroman (4.21)
Posted by Halcroman on 2007-03-08, 16:00:53 (202.7.94.150)
Moniker: Halcroman System Name: Halcroman Amp: Halcro DM58 Monoblocks Preamp: Halcro DM10 Speakers: Hand made 3 way moving coil speakers with 12" undoped paper woofers wired directly to speaker termin .......
4: WilHenry - Nuthin' Spc'l (3.05)
Posted by WilHenry on 2003-08-15, 13:07:48 (76.243.234.33)
Moniker: WilHenry System Name: Nuthin' Spc'l Amp: Denon 3803 A/V Receiver Outlaw 200 monoblock amps for main speakers Preamp: None Speakers: North Creek Music Rythm Standard Mains North Creek Music Ok .......
5: BigBrel - System (2.78)
Posted by BigBrel on 2001-09-21, 23:34:34 (213.112.200.222)
Moniker: BigBrel System Name: System System Rev Date: 2001/10/15/10:36 System Rev IP: 213.112.200.222 Amp: Amplifix (Bladelius) Preamp: None Speakers: Carlsson OA 52.2 (ScanSpeak, Vifa) CDP: Sony SACD .......
6: billanichols - Stereo Sound System (2.71)
Posted by billanichols on 2006-04-21, 15:48:00 (68.13.233.117)
Moniker: billanichols System Name: Stereo Sound System Amp: Scratch built Transcendent Sound Beast mono block amps with JJ octal based EL 509 output tubes, 160 Watts RMS per channel, OTL, Output imped .......
7: Highland's Bedroom (2.63)
Posted by Highland on 2006-12-21, 09:48:19 (199.0.11.18)
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8: anujit.d@gmail.com - Acoustic portrait (2.60)
Posted by anujit.d@gmail.com on 2010-12-29, 07:44:35 (122.167.100.92)
Moniker: anujit.d@gmail.com System Name: Acoustic portrait Amp: Acoustic Portrait CPA-3 Dual Mono Power Amp, 200 w RMS 2 channel Preamp: Pre-amp - Acoustic Portrait tube-pre, Sovatek tubes Speakers: A .......
9: chasw98 - Debbie (2.55)
Posted by chasw98 on 2006-03-11, 06:22:48 (216.85.95.35)
Moniker: chasw98 System Name: Debbie Amp: Bryston 4B-ST, Aragon 8008BB, Cinenova Grande 5, QSC PLX3402 Preamp: Onkyo PR-SC885P, DIY Balanced remote passive 2 channel preamp Speakers: 4 each DIY Modula .......
10: Super Fund - Years of Progress (2.52)
Posted by Super Fund on 2004-07-06, 12:30:43 (69.162.27.104)
Moniker: Super Fund System Name: Years of Progress System Rev Date: 2005/04/24/03:52 System Rev IP: 69.162.27.104 Amp: Pass Labs X150 Preamp: Pass Labs X2.5 Speakers: DIY Scanspeak monitors and PSB St .......
11: triodespeaker - Triodespeaker's System (2.29)
Posted by triodespeaker on 2001-11-06, 19:34:39 (216.151.66.60)
Moniker: triodespeaker System Name: Triodespeaker's System System Rev Date: 2001/11/06/19:37 System Rev IP: 216.151.66.60 Amp: Welborne Laurel II Monoblocks 7 watt Preamp: McCormack Micro Line Drive, .......
12: highendfan - highendfan present system (2.27)
Posted by highendfan on 2019-01-14, 17:45:51 (50.101.75.217)
Moniker: highendfan System Name: highendfan present system Amp: 2 Crown XLS series 2 1002 2 OHM 550W 1 Crown XLS series 2 1502 2 OHM 775 W Dolan M~one monoblocks 240 W 8 OHM Preamp: Dolan PM1 Speakers .......
13: Semper Fidelity's One and Only (2.24)
Posted by Semper Fidelity on 2006-12-12, 13:26:19 (67.161.71.67)
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14: Beethoven - Main (2.16)
Posted by Beethoven on 2001-09-03, 13:02:28 (151.200.236.73)
Moniker: Beethoven System Name: Main Amp: Odyssey Stratos Reference Monoblocks 180w/ch x 2 in 8 ohms Preamp: Ayre Acoustics K-5XE MP Sonic Frontiers Line 1 SE Speakers: Symphonic Line Legato speakers. .......
15: adamsmarkm@mchsi.com - Borbely/Adams (2.15)
Posted by adamsmarkm@mchsi.com on 2005-09-22, 20:42:15 (12.216.32.120)
Moniker: adamsmarkm@mchsi.com System Name: Borbely/Adams System Rev Date: 2005/09/26/13:45 System Rev IP: 12.216.32.120 Amp: Borbely Audio designed 50 Watt pure Class A. Dual mono topology. Preamp: Em .......
16: MykeM's Al-Cheapo (2.10)
Posted by MykeM on 2002-10-20, 20:40:57 (209.90.142.36)
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17: jazzcan - Danielle II (2.05)
Posted by jazzcan on 2010-08-13, 11:31:46 (198.163.45.199)
Moniker: jazzcan System Name: Danielle II Amp: Copland CTA-505 Power Amp (Canada Fuller KT88/Raytheon BLPT 12AX7/Raytheon BLPT 5814) VH Audio Flavor 4 Preamp: Audioprism Mantissa (Amperex 6922/Tungsol .......
18: phibes - 'My Space' (1.97)
Posted by phibes on 2003-05-09, 16:08:15 (220.238.196.246)
Moniker: phibes System Name: 'My Space' Amp: ME 550 II Hi Cap. Preamp: ME 14 Speakers: DIY Vifa/Scanspeak two ways. i x sealed pair of standmounts. 1 x ported pair of floorstanders. CDP: Droplet 5. .......
19: gravity@macomb.com's Infinitesimal (1.96)
Posted by gravity@macomb.com on 2017-02-02, 16:32:04 (50.129.113.97)
gravity@macomb.com 's Infinitesimal System
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Amplifier: Moscode 150, Moscode 300, Moscode 600, Eagle 2, Eagle 2c, Eagle .......
20: amb2054@hotmail.com - Main (1.95)
Posted by amb2054@hotmail.com on 2008-03-07, 10:01:01 (199.64.0.252)
Moniker: amb2054@hotmail.com System Name: Main Amp: Sim Audio Moon W5 in original form Preamp: Copland 301 MKII hybrid with MM phono stage Speakers: Home made with Seas/Scanspeak/Morel drivers and Ist .......
21: Highland - Main (1.93)
Posted by Highland on 2003-11-10, 13:48:26 (67.172.122.228)
Moniker: Highland System Name: Main Amp: Innersound iPower 330 (Absolutely outstanding) Preamp: Audible Illusions M3A Speakers: Current: Alon Mk IV HSU VT3-MK4 Former: 1)Focal 1027 2) Soundlab .......
22: FullThrottleRichard - Richard's DIY Jobbie (1.91)
Posted by FullThrottleRichard on 2001-03-15, 17:16:00 (212.137.186.50)
Moniker: FullThrottleRichard System Name: Richard's DIY Jobbie System Rev Date: 2001/03/15/17:16 System Rev IP: 212.137.186.50 Amp: Passlabs Zen Revisited, passive cooling (no noisy fans) 15wpc Preamp .......
23: Orion - my music (1.91)
Posted by Orion on 2000-06-21, 00:06:00 (216.118.12.141)
Moniker: Orion System Name: my music System Rev Date: 2000/06/21/00:06 System Rev IP: 216.118.12.141 Amp: Llano A100 upgraded to trinity Preamp: none Speakers: Homebrew 2 ways, 1st order, true biwired .......
24: meech33's meech (1.88)
Posted by meech33 on 2003-10-09, 18:52:35 (66.108.8.190)
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25: MPM's MAVIS (1.85)
Posted by MPM on 2009-07-06, 07:10:54 (80.41.105.72)
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Amplifier: Woodside MA100 Mono-blocks. Musical Fidelity P140 x 2 (Modded)
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26: Kensternberg - Listening Room (1.82)
Posted by Kensternberg on 2009-11-01, 21:05:53 (69.253.188.67)
Moniker: Kensternberg System Name: Listening Room Amp: Art Audio Jota (England, 2001) Single Ended Triode, Dual Mono, Class "A" amplification, a 2011 upgrade to newer & better low oxygen .......
27: Jamie F - Spaghetti junction (1.69)
Posted by Jamie F on 2001-12-31, 04:20:03 (62.53.61.252)
Moniker: Jamie F System Name: Spaghetti junction System Rev Date: 2003/05/11/13:18 System Rev IP: 62.53.61.252 Amp: ATI AT6012 12x120W power amp (4 channels for front bass, 2 for front mid, 2 for fron .......
28: Swan - No nonsense (1.65)
Posted by Swan on 2001-08-23, 23:12:38 (212.130.8.251)
Moniker: Swan System Name: No nonsense System Rev Date: 2001/08/26/22:46 System Rev IP: 212.130.8.251 Amp: NAD 218 THX, 2x200w in 8 ohm, balanced input. Giant "Holmgren"-trafo (>10 kg.!) Preamp: Croft .......
29: Ken Perkins - Living room (1.63)
Posted by Ken Perkins on 2002-02-17, 16:40:20 (65.183.127.76)
Moniker: Ken Perkins System Name: Living room Amp: Dusson DS99 Preamp: None Speakers: DIY ported 2-way...8" Meniscus 838R woofer with modified Scanspeak 9500 tweeters, first order series crossove .......
30: Maxxc - Primary System (1.61)
Posted by Maxxc on 2005-04-01, 17:48:20 (12.202.121.230)
Moniker: Maxxc System Name: Primary System System Rev Date: 2005/04/01/17:49 System Rev IP: 12.202.121.230 Amp: Jungson JA-88D. All Class A Solid State. 80WPC. 160,000uF cap. Weight: 65lbs Preamp: .......
31: ebaling@gmail.com's Canterbury (1.50)
Posted by ebaling@gmail.com on 2006-03-21, 20:58:56 (58.168.196.123)
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32: jjk1 - glorious vinyl (1.49)
Posted by jjk1 on 2000-10-24, 18:19:00 (65.93.47.158)
Moniker: jjk1 System Name: glorious vinyl Amp: granite 860 mono blocks w/ shuggie treasures kt 88 sylvania 6sn7's sylvania 1945, and sylvania 6sn7 black base Preamp: wright 10mvp with mullard 6er5, si .......
33: raffells@hotmail.com's Raffs Rock (1.40)
Posted by raffells@hotmail.com on 2007-05-02, 09:05:45 (88.104.181.103)
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34: walter - Walter (1.38)
Posted by walter on 2001-12-21, 05:27:27 (205.130.239.162)
Moniker: walter System Name: Walter System Rev Date: 2004/11/03/04:44 System Rev IP: 205.130.239.162 Amp: BWS Consulting 35w stereo vintage tube triode with cyro wiring and transformers,6080WB power t .......
35: joeljoel1947 - The Bat Cave *pic* (1.35)
Posted by joeljoel1947 on 2007-10-16, 15:32:26 (76.234.145.91)
Moniker: joeljoel1947 System Name: The Bat Cave *pic* Amp: Single Ended Golden Tube Audio SE-40 monoblock amplifiers. 80 watts/channel. Heavily modified by Soniccraft. Preamp: Rogue 66 Magnum tube lin .......
36: Cincy_bob - Living Room SET (1.33)
Posted by Cincy_bob on 2008-02-14, 16:20:45 (216.196.142.4)
Moniker: Cincy_bob System Name: Living Room SET Amp: Morrow Audio 300B1S split chassis 300B SET monoblocks, 10wpc, 6SN7 input/driver tube transformer-coupled to a 300B output tube, custom Electra-Prin .......
37: RadioWonder - Little bit of Audio Heaven..... Living Room (1.15)
Posted by RadioWonder on 2003-05-31, 15:51:25 (67.1.120.145)
Moniker: RadioWonder System Name: Little bit of Audio Heaven..... Living Room Amp: Marantz PM-11S3 Reference Series - Integrated Amplifier... Neotech NEP-3002 MK III 7N Copper AC power cable and Furut .......
38: Firochromis - Oldies but Goldies (1.06)
Posted by Firochromis on 2011-03-29, 05:06:22 (78.162.13.36)
Moniker: Firochromis System Name: Oldies but Goldies Amp: Power Amplifier: Coincident 300B Frankenstein Mk. 2 Preamp: Preamplifier: Counterpoint SA-5.1 Preamplifier is the core of the system an .......
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1: DQ10 driver layout (2.29)
Posted by caspian@peak.org on 2009-09-17, 20:04:09 (66.178.144.237)
"One factor which distresses me about the DQ-10s is the non symmetrical spacing of the the individual drivers and the fact that the speaker is not made in mirrored pairs." Yeah, that driver layout IS .......
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1: Reducing distortions (4.20)
Posted by layman on 2012-07-02, 19:06:29 (71.178.61.19)
B&W = metal tweeter + aramid fibers (kevlar) that stiffen when exposed to ultraviolet light (sunlight) resulting in a rasping, papery, gritty sound at the top of the drivers range. Same kinds of probl .......
Found 5 records in Classical Court.
1: ScanSpeak Revelators are only 85.5 dB and even when you put two... (6.65)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-09-16, 06:24:07 (76.26.102.219)
in parallel, they still don't exactly make for 'horn' efficiency. And when I talk tubes, it's usually 300B and the like. :-) But I did drive them with a 300B amp for a while and they sounded pretty go .......
2: RE: ScanSpeak Revelators are only 85.5 dB and even when you put two... (6.65)
Posted by kitch29 on 2018-09-16, 06:29:57 (71.81.198.199)
Cy Brenneman's amps didn't do it for you? I still have fond memories of hearing the Titan system at Lima oh so many years ago. OTOH, all my single-endeds went away after I built the 60 Watt push-pulle .......
3: Cy's amps are fine and they do will with EdgarHorns at shows... (6.42)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-09-16, 10:36:49 (76.26.102.219)
But the best 845 amps I've heard are pictured above. And they did the current ScanSpeak boxes I am currently using quite proud. Unfortunately, I only got to hear them in my system for a few hours a .......
4: RE: "Loud passages remain rich and musical." (6.40)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-09-20, 14:20:02 (76.26.102.219)
Very interesting point. I'm currently streaming the first movement in 23/96 for the first time since I signed up for QOBUZ Sublime+ Hi Rez streaming. Any congestion I might normally expect to hear on .......
5: Yep, it's there with the cans.... (4.49)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-09-20, 17:30:57 (76.26.102.219)
Different computer, different DAC, AMP and cans instead of speakers. But REALLY have to crank up the volume on the cans to hear it, almost to ear damaging, wife looks across the room and frowns, leve .......
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1: Zero's helping Scanspeak 8545 woofer? ->My switch from Quad to Dynamics (7.87)
Posted by Deadhead on 2001-06-09, 02:43:19 (0)
Hi, I think the nOrh uses the scanspeak 8545 woofer, the same as in my Source Technologies 610. The sound I am getting from my 100 watt older MA1's is wonderful. I don't need more power. (in fact for .......
2: autoformer useful on Scanspeak 8545? (7.87)
Posted by Egads on 2001-03-08, 09:47:15 (0)
Like many of you I used to run ESL 63's (Crosby modded too) but the repairs got too expensive. I now run a pair of Source Technologies 610, a 2 way with the scan speak 8545 7" woofer and tweeter from .......
3: Re: autoformer useful on Scanspeak 8545? (7.76)
Posted by Paul Speltz on 2001-03-12, 10:46:27 (0)
....."The dynamic speaker seems to be working shockingly well with my older MA1's. What would be the advantage of an autoformer for me? "..... If you are happy, stay happy and don't change anything. P .......
4: DIY Subwoofer (5.37)
Posted by George M on 2003-06-03, 04:09:21 (0)
With so many web sites for DIY speakers, can anyone point me to a good one? I've acquired a Scan Speak metal-cone "isobaric" woofer that I think might make an interesting project for a subwoofer. ::: .......
5: Re: Zero's helping Scanspeak 8545 woofer? ->My switch from Quad to Dynamics (5.14)
Posted by BryanP on 2001-06-09, 09:39:47 (0)
Greetings I now of three Atma-Sphere M60 owners that have 8545 woofer in their speaker systems. For me the Zero's grive great detail and control in the lower bass and more energy. The marble cabinet o .......
6: Re:Lower gain -not as low as one might think (4.52)
Posted by Brian Walsh on 1999-06-15, 15:13:38 (0)
> The speaker system is NOT a high sensitivity type like a Lowther, or a vintage JBL or Altec Public Address speaker favored by some designers, but a > production 2 way from Greybeard using medium eff .......
7: DC Offset on M60 Harmful? (4.10)
Posted by Frank A on 2011-05-27, 11:17:08 (71.214.183.22)
Guys, I was having a little trouble getting the DC offset perfect on one of my M60 Mk3.1 amps so I swapped two tubes (left to right) thinking it might improve the adjustment. After the switch I played .......
8: Re: Zero's helping Scanspeak 8545 woofer? ->My switch from Quad to Dynamics (3.93)
Posted by Paul Speltz on 2001-06-09, 07:38:42 (0)
Dear Dead, Normally if you half the number of output tubes in an OTL amp, the output power becomes less than half (this is why a ST-30 needs 5ea instead of 4ea 6AS7s/ch) and the damping factor decreas .......
9: RE: MA-1 driving dual woofers, parallel vs series. measurements (3.92)
Posted by Diode on 2010-03-01, 12:16:47 (216.54.182.240)
Oh OK, I missed the part about you not having the baffles built yet. I've seen some things on the net where some folks ran their guitar cabs in both series and parallel, but I haven't seen much poste .......
10: Re: Moving from ss to tubes ..... and I ended up here. Help! (3.48)
Posted by Mark Runnels on 1998-12-09, 22:07:17 (0)
Hi Bryan, Your question regarding an amplifier that will drive your SR-17s depends on several factors. If you listen in the nearfield - 6 to 12 feet - and your listeing room is small, the M60s will dr .......
11: OTL-Friendly Verity Audio Fidelios for Sale (3.19)
Posted by Rattler on 2000-05-17, 08:54:42 (0)
Hi All; Have a pair of Verity Audio Fidelios for sale in Satin-Black lacquered finish. Along with the Audio Physic Virgo and B&W N803/805, these are among the least expensive current S'Phile Class A r .......
12: A Story of OTLs and Ribbon Tweeters (2.37)
Posted by C.B. on 2006-01-18, 13:22:21 (207.238.190.31)
Here's the most recent development concerning my scratch-built OTLs and Newform Research (quasi) ribbon speakers that I thought might be of interest to inmates here. I've been using my (4) Bruce Rozen .......
13: Re:Lower gain -not as low as one might think (2.29)
Posted by Jennifer WhiteWolf Crock on 1999-06-11, 21:00:02 (0)
Certainly an amplifier in general distribution must be able to reach full power from a worst case source, which in this day and age seems to be some CD machines with built in volume that can only must .......
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1: Re: Evidently, I've misplaced my ring (5.17)
Posted by Bassmec on 2005-11-28, 12:02:03 (81.153.3.230)
Dear Rw I use Neuman and Sennheiser Mics. I have monitors with ATC midrainge Soft domes. The tweeters are Scanspeak I think. Pre amps by STC, Neve, RCA, Gates, Symetrics, BE, Never heard of Milen .......
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1: RE: Harshness speculation (5.61)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2007-06-04, 13:59:26 (70.46.7.90)
Pat, I agree that Lars Fredell & Stephen R. Rochlin seem to be very nice gentlemen indeed. One time at TAKE 5 Audio in Connecticut I spoke with a couple of fellow audiophiles in the store. After they .......
2: Re: Surprise surprise, as usual I don't agree (5.61)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-09-14, 08:08:25 (24.149.197.165)
The Tonegen NHT 1259 is an interesting story. Tonegen was building woofers for AR. The 1259 was a follow on design. Ken Kantor later of NHT (3.3 fame) and others from AR had a hand in it. In some ways .......
3: Ring dome tweeters (5.38)
Posted by caspian@peak.org on 2010-05-31, 18:10:26 (66.178.138.125)
"For me, I prefer my highs to come from small non-metal dome tweeters with large surrounds creating the "ring dome" effect - effective larger diameter VC for lower FS while having an effective smaller .......
4: Re: Surprise surprise, as usual I don't agree (4.92)
Posted by morricab on 2006-09-13, 01:08:43 (196.3.50.254)
"There are still few woofers which can produce bass to compete with AR9" There are PLENTY of woofers which can produce bass to compete with the AR9. Get real. The NHT 1259 for starters, Focal W sandw .......
5: Re: I can *try* to explain to you... (4.67)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2003-07-09, 17:15:54 (63.191.97.47)
Ok, Clark, I still want to know the answer to my original question: Why should bone density and body temperature have anything to do with sound reproduction? Ennemoser makes a big deal of that. clearl .......
6: Re: A More Realistic Presentation... (3.23)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-11-19, 06:23:13 (24.149.197.165)
If you are actually going to engineer a high fidelity loudspeaker system rather than merely throw one together from parts (as most probably are) one problem you ought to consider is how you are going .......
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1: WOW! Pic of BSI speakers model 3. All Scanspeak drivers. (9.15)
Posted by DanWilson on 2012-06-15, 12:45:18 (74.101.123.137)
The model 3 speakers use a ScanSpeak 6600 tweeter. ScanSpeak slit-cone Revelator mid-bass 7" 12" Scanspeak Servo-sub woofer Jantzen Silver Z Caps. .......
2: Pic of BSI speakers model 3. All Scanspeak drivers. (9.15)
Posted by DanWilson on 2012-06-17, 07:17:15 (71.190.195.28)
Presto thanks for the info. What are the best drivers you've tried for making speakers? Scanspeak to me makes the best tweeters. I love the Scanspeak Revelator mid. But i must say the Scanspeak Kelvar .......
3: Re: Fitting Scanspeak Nohr 9.0 drivers to Meridian M3's (8.99)
Posted by Michael C. Barnes on 2001-05-16, 04:05:58 (192.18.17.3)
I have worked with the SEAS Excell woofers. I like Vifa better. I prefer a paper cone to other materials. The Excells won't match the bass response or the calirity of the Scanspeak. Obviously, the Sca .......
4: RE: PING: Edp (8.45)
Posted by Fritzspeaks on 2013-10-22, 11:19:31 (71.108.119.219)
Madisound has them on their website as the ScanSpeak Classic P21WO20 @ $85.55 retail. .......
5: RE: scanspeak (7.99)
Posted by briggs on 2012-01-12, 06:50:10 (24.151.34.91)
Do you think an amateur can measure more accurately than ScanSpeak? .......
6: That was my point (7.84)
Posted by briggs on 2012-01-13, 13:57:56 (24.151.34.91)
Seas and Scanspeak have earned reputations for honest specs, consistent manufacturing processes and excellent quality control. "A lot of guys" use drivers of less reliable provenance and benefit from .......
7: scanspeak (7.81)
Posted by helmerplus@yahoo.com on 2012-01-11, 09:51:32 (67.206.78.68)
I am considering designing a speaker system using the scanspeak 26W/8867t 10" woofer. I have noticed that the Z plot fs point differs from their printed specs. Has anyone done any designs with this wo .......
8: Re: ATC MONITOR suggestion needed (7.78)
Posted by hahax on 2003-04-22, 12:49:27 (207.172.165.254)
To maintain character I'd stick with ATC woofers. I've heard both the SEAS Excel and Scanspeak teeters and the SEAS is much cleaner and smoother; I sold my Scanspeak tweeters. Besides I have it in goo .......
9: Re: cabinets for scan speak (7.73)
Posted by zigster on 2007-03-23, 21:53:45 (70.162.23.35)
there a couple listed off the scan speak site .......
10: BRIAN HP - PE Scanspeak M18WO-27 buyout mark (7.72)
Posted by Edp on 2023-04-24, 11:10:43 (104.35.189.164)
Brian HP Share project from Partsexpress Scanspeak Aerial Acoustics buyout M18WO-27-08 These drivers are fresh, 2014 date, clearly made by Scanspeak Denmark. The gold plated connectors and the plastic .......
11: Re: aci jaguars (7.64)
Posted by Firebird on 2001-02-02, 17:28:31 (24.27.80.7)
Scanspeak Tweeter: d9300 Scanspeak Woofer : 8545K Great driver combination! .......
12: Try the enclosed link. (7.64)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2001-02-13, 20:16:59 (204.210.28.168)
www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/2091/scanspeak.html Look at the A-4 design Scanspeak Designs .......
13: Re: Where to buy tweeter replacements? (7.58)
Posted by B. King on 2005-05-16, 20:13:57 (67.117.218.48)
The tweeter looks to be a Scanspeak D2010-8513. Unless ProAc does some in-house modifications of their own or buys a modified unit from Scanspeak is hard to say. But if it's your bacis 2010, you can g .......
14: Re: can you tell me more... (7.56)
Posted by Ears on 1999-10-08, 21:39:57 (216.169.68.16)
www.speakercity.com is the website. The updated ad about the ScanSpeak 7 was sent to me thru e-mail from Speaker City. Their phone # for questions about their products is 818-846-9921. Variations of t .......
15: Re: Nah, just a custom version of the Vifa XT (7.49)
Posted by Hyperion on 2002-01-10, 22:59:49 (202.189.227.206)
Hmmm, the standard Vifa XT pictured in the Vifa/Scanspeak website has the same mounting holes as the Scanspeak (meaning more than the Cremona tweeter), so if that will be the basis, the SF version is .......
16: https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/scanspeak-soft-dome-tweeters/scanspeak-revelator-d2905/9900-00-1-tweeter (7.48)
Posted by Kloss on 2015-10-24, 06:24:25 (99.111.118.190)
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/scanspeak-soft-dome-tweeters/scanspeak-revelator-d2905/9900-00-1-tweeter-textile-dome/ .......
17: ScanSpeak Revelator (7.40)
Posted by Jeff W on 2000-05-05, 18:33:18 (209.252.17.76)
I'm trying to find out the price on the ScanSpeak 15W/8530K00 5 1/2 inch Revelator speaker. Anyone know what they cost? .......
18: Lowest price for ScanSpeak (7.37)
Posted by DeFf on 2000-06-23, 18:27:47 (193.77.235.49)
Just got ScanSpeak drivers from Audio Components (www.audiocomponents.nl). They have very low prices (9300 for abt 55 $), and very expeditive. .......
19: RE: scanspeak (7.36)
Posted by Presto on 2012-01-11, 11:00:47 (207.216.246.51)
Scanspeak are generally closer to spec and more consistent driver to driver than other brands. But are you not going to measure anyways? .......
20: Re: Help!! My ScanSpeak midwoofer just ballooned out!! (7.33)
Posted by John PA on 2000-12-02, 10:42:24 (128.196.42.70)
If you do need to replace the Scanspeak I know of a good source over seas that is reliable and very reasonable in cost. John .......
21: Focal Aria vs. Scanspeak version of the Aria (7.30)
Posted by BobM on 2000-02-14, 06:34:49 (216.173.36.58)
I have a Scanspeak version of the Aria that was manufactured by a busted California company called Just Speakers. It's basically the Aria 7 with Kevlar Scanspeak 8546 7" drivers and the famous 9300 1" .......
22: Re: i personally liked...... (7.27)
Posted by Hyperion (R) on 2003-09-17, 23:20:17 (202.81.160.16)
> It is. It behaves exactly like a port - the principles are exactly the same. But it does have the advantage of having no port chuffing noise due to air turbulence, and can be tuned by mass loading. .......
23: RE: Scan Speak 9500 tweeter replacement - Is there one? (7.24)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2015-10-21, 14:57:00 (2.106.54.123)
Look at the url. .......
24: Here's another: (7.24)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2003-01-26, 19:51:46 (24.165.9.58)
Vance Dickason's Scanspeak design. .......
25: Speakers That Use Scanspeak 2905/9700 Tweeter ? (7.22)
Posted by ARL on 2002-08-28, 16:20:14 (24.112.145.202)
Can anyone recommend a brand-name bookshelf/monitor speaker that uses the Scanspeak 2905/9700 tweeter ? I wish to play with upgrading the tweeters in my main speakers, that currently use the Vifa D27 .......
26: Re: Merlin clone??? (7.19)
Posted by STUART on 2005-08-19, 07:47:11 (143.236.34.52)
I have noticed alot of very high end loudspeakers using the Scanspeak drivers Check out www.madisound.com They have Scanspeak kits with xovers and no cabs you can purchase .......
27: Vifa woofers, scanspeak tweeters what Manufacturer uses (7.19)
Posted by shoe on 2002-12-20, 12:00:52 (68.130.77.153)
These components in their speakers and whats so good about them?. Where can I find info on the scanspeak tweeter?? Thanks Shoe .......
28: Speaker City Scanspeak Revelator 5 kit (7.17)
Posted by RonK on 2003-06-04, 13:15:16 (149.152.219.216)
Has anybody heard the Speaker City Scanspeak Revelator 5 kit and is it worth getting? I like a minimonitor with a 5 inch mid bass driver as that will probably provide the best midrange. The scanspeak .......
29: Anybody own a pair of Nohr speakers? (7.15)
Posted by rt on 1999-08-05, 08:55:10 (206.219.255.158)
Anybody here have experience with Nohr speakers? This is quite an interesting speaker that uses high quality scanspeak drivers placed in carved wooden enclosures. The website is www.nohr.com. I have l .......
30: Re: Drivers For Proac 1sc (7.12)
Posted by DIY world on 2002-09-24, 03:39:58 (202.59.251.210)
Proac use scanspeak, seas for most of the model. Here is the link for the Clone proac and there are many sites for proac clones. I'm planning to build ProAc 2.5 myself :) Check out the website below : .......
31: AV Reality Reality 3D Speakers (7.11)
Posted by PJ on 2001-02-11, 01:11:23 (203.13.35.99)
Their webpage is slightly misleading. The woofer is a scanspeak 8545 midwoofer, essentially with another magnet stuck on the back, or so I have been told afer a little checking around. It isn't really .......
32: Re: Any thoughts on Seas tweeters, especially the H881? (6.98)
Posted by hahax on 2003-05-11, 20:13:55 (207.172.167.157)
why not the SEAS Excel; I think it's in the same price range as the Scanspeak 9500. I have some experience with the Scanspeak 9900 and I find the SEAS much cleaner and smoother. .......
33: Re: Here's ScanSpeak model#, any box suggestions? (6.96)
Posted by ColinR on 2001-11-28, 05:54:24 (213.122.30.247)
I am working from memory here (do not shout at me if I am wrong, I am currently at work) but didnt they use a resistive port? I have an old ScanSpeak catalogue at home from the early eighties with spe .......
34: Re: Recommend 6.5" Midbass for DIY Project (6.91)
Posted by PJ on 2001-03-19, 00:41:00 (202.165.70.2)
If you can afford it...I would say the scanspeak 6.5" revelator, which is being developed. Price? A mere $500 or each.... :) Other than that, the scanspeak 8545 gets a vote from me, but I can't say I .......
35: RE: proac studio 1 frozen woofer (6.85)
Posted by Pro Sound Guy on 2013-01-11, 06:16:53 (143.236.92.135)
This is the woofer used in that box Also, it is common for the foam surrounds to rot on that loudspeaker and putting new surrounds on them is no big deal but there is a learning curve involved. Below .......
36: Which brand of caps & resistors for an "upgrade" (Scanspeak drivers)? (6.85)
Posted by BobM on 2003-02-19, 06:01:33 (167.230.38.7)
I have a Scanspeak 9300 tweeter (not the revalator) and 2 x 8546 (kevlar) mid/bass's in an MTM config (the old "Just Speakers" design). There are Axon caps and resistors in the crossover, and air core .......
37: RE: WOW! Pic of BSI speakers model 3. All Scanspeak drivers. (6.82)
Posted by DanWilson on 2012-06-15, 20:16:10 (71.190.195.28)
Presto you could be right. The 12 inch woofer isn't a Scanspeak. BSI said it was their own design. So it could be the woofer you mentioned. BSI ditched the servo sub and designed a circuit for the amp .......
38: Dynaco A30? Scanspeak drivers - a plea for info (6.82)
Posted by revjac on 2005-09-01, 10:41:40 (209.89.123.50)
I have a pair of Dynaco speakers and I've been told they are the "A30" model with Scanspeak tweeters and woofers. Up until recently they were doing yeoman duty in my office audio system and I never t .......
39: Re: Fitting Scanspeak Nohr 9.0 drivers to Meridian M3's (6.81)
Posted by PJ on 2001-05-16, 20:49:09 (202.165.70.2)
Where in australia are you? I am in Perth. Scanspeak are unbelievably good value in Australia, and they were even better before the aussie $ plummetted. The 9900's sell for $AU300 inc 10%GST. This is .......
40: RE: Well, look what's in 'em (6.80)
Posted by b.l.zeebub on 2011-05-17, 08:58:52 (82.36.89.121)
So the guy is sticking expensive drivers in a box. But why would I or anybody use Scanspeak tweeters for $230 when they are easily outperformed by Vifa, Peerless or SB Acoustics tweeters costing $30-5 .......
41: Gorgeous looking Wilson Watt Puppy Clone speakers. (6.80)
Posted by DanWilson on 2017-07-06, 22:18:32 (67.86.210.249)
Woofers are Scanspeak 8 inch 21W/8555-00, The Midbass is 7 inch Scanspeak 18W/8545-00. The tweeter is a Focal. .......
42: Re: aci drivers (6.77)
Posted by jd79 on 2001-04-30, 08:49:52 (205.213.43.66)
I think Tyson is correct. Both the Sapphire and Jaguar use the same Scanspeak tweeter, 9300. The Sapphire has a Focal woofer and the Jags have the Scanspeak woofer. The Titan II uses ACI's own SV12 su .......
43: Re: Opinions on Scanspeak 7 Kit from Speaker City? (6.71)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-04-15, 19:02:51 (204.120.54.1)
Check out the Northcreek site (northcreekmusic.com). The Borealis got an outstanding review in speakerbuilder. One of the Speaker City Scanspeak kits got trashed a couple issues later for poor crossov .......
44: Re: Dynaco A30? Scanspeak drivers - a plea for info (6.68)
Posted by Tadlo on 2005-09-02, 09:57:05 (192.160.165.63)
Some of the earliest A-25s had the vent on the top and used ScanSpeak drivers. There was no A-30; if yours is 20 inches high it is an A-25. It was the A-35 that had the dual chamber with the vent betw .......
45: Re: Newform Research R-630 - a good second-hand buy? (6.68)
Posted by CL on 1999-05-30, 17:03:40 (128.196.238.7)
Hi, there. Newform R645 has dual scanspeak 15w/8530K and 45" ribbon instead. Do you think the 45" ribbon will perform better than the 30" ribbon? Obviously, you are quite happy with the integration of .......
46: I think that cheap active speakers use very cheap drivers (6.68)
Posted by beppe61 on 2014-06-30, 05:20:00 (85.19.92.6)
I think that the concept is sane but only TOTL and very expensive manufacturers provide good drivers For one reason ... cost If you look for instance to a Scanspeak woofer its price is like the price .......
47: If you're a gambler... (6.67)
Posted by Ears on 1999-10-08, 13:24:28 (216.169.65.203)
...you might want to consider the ScanSpeak 7 kit from Speaker City. The adverstisement I have from Speaker City says $379.95 each assembled, but I'm not sure if that means fully finished or not. The .......
48: My suggestion (6.63)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 2000-05-19, 16:27:00 (195.94.192.67)
I suggest you give up some efficiency for real quality. Just a proposal for a fast, detailed and musical sound: Cabasse 10 inch bass Scanspeak 8542 paper 5 1/2 inch midrange Scanspeak 9700 silk tweete .......
49: Re: New Sonus Faber Cremona unveiled (6.48)
Posted by Hyperion on 2001-09-13, 19:47:48 (210.14.30.152)
Thanks for the update. Did you take a good look at the drivers? Can you tell us more about the tweeter? Did that 5" midrange look like the Scanspeak 8530 Revelator? Are the two 6.5" woofers the Scansp .......
50: NTM filters (6.45)
Posted by drlazybones on 2008-03-28, 12:17:50 (216.99.178.65)
Hi all, I'm considering building a 2 way speaker using Hiquphon OWI and ScanSpeak 18W mounted in a mass loaded transmission line. The scanspeak is 87db sensitive, but has an 3-4db rise from 1.5 to 3 k .......
51: Replacement driver for AR LST (6.45)
Posted by Tube747 on 2011-11-02, 16:11:14 (61.18.170.139)
Any contemporary 1.5" midrange consider to be the best replacement for AR LST from any major driver maker such as scanspeak, Vifa......., etc I have thought of Scanspeak D3806/8200, but it couldn't c .......
52: Condor speakers that used the Scanspeak midbase. Here's a pic of them (6.44)
Posted by Saturn55 on 2001-08-24, 11:51:33 (152.163.213.203)
Hi, did anyone ever hear the Condor speakers, that used the 7 inch Scanspeak midbase and the tweeter. Here's a pic of them. http://www.soundideasstereo.com/sis/condor.jpg .......
53: It looks like... (6.43)
Posted by The Real Dick Hertz on 2006-08-12, 10:44:09 (71.136.73.42)
...a Scanspeak 8543. I don't know if ProAc does any in-house modification to the factory driver. If you pull one of the mid-woofs, there's usually a tag on the side of the woofer magnet assembly that .......
54: Re: Checking speaker impedance (6.43)
Posted by Dick Hertz on 2000-06-25, 12:30:23 (24.30.136.69)
Did you break in the drivers first? If you did, then I would trust your measurements. Specs can vary from the original manufacturer's figures which is why it's so important to be able to measure your .......
55: QLN Signature (Classic Series) (6.42)
Posted by slimmer on 2008-03-03, 06:08:46 (218.186.13.1)
Hi, I was able to acquire a QLN Signature with a damaged mid/woofer drivers. It is using the Scanspeak 18W/8544, but this model is already unavailable in the market. What ca i use as a replacement dr .......
56: Which slope/settings to use on an active crossover? (6.38)
Posted by DaveZ on 2002-07-06, 17:19:19 (212.179.249.180)
Just gone active, I took out the passive networks out of my speakers (DIY)... On my crossover I can set a single frequency for both the lowpass and highpass and I can set the gain of each output inste .......
57: Re: college student seeks durable speakers for odd room (long) (6.38)
Posted by DrRasta on 2001-09-28, 19:14:00 (24.128.190.214)
For the money these can't be beat: Scanspeak revelator midrange with scanspeak tweeter. Front port allows close placement to the wall. No relation. Just own a pair of reference monitors that I'm very .......
58: Re: New Sonus Faber speaker? (6.35)
Posted by Hyperion on 2001-12-30, 04:50:04 (210.14.30.193)
It's the new Sonus faber Cremona. A 3 way lute shaped floorstander that is very much like a scaled down Amati Homage. The ingredients are: 1 Vifa ring radiator ferrofluidless tweeter, 1 5.5" midwoofer .......
59: Middleground - I don't know.... (6.35)
Posted by Seadog on 2013-12-03, 06:24:26 (65.184.161.229)
I don't know. A) Perhaps ScanSpeak does matching to stay within certain specs? B) Since the Revelator, before the Beryllium Illuminator line, was their top tweeter, maybe ScanSpeak kept a close eye o .......
60: Scanspeak tweeter (6.33)
Posted by brunolev on 2001-08-02, 05:40:29 (192.127.94.7)
has anyone already compared the sound of SCANSPEAK tweeter D2905/9900 (revelator) with the D2905/9500 ? I own Proac 3.5 (with the D2905/9900 driver) and sometimes, the sound is a little bit "clear", a .......
61: Re: thanks and... (6.31)
Posted by Hyperion on 2002-08-28, 09:27:29 (202.73.169.138)
Yes, the Cremona has roughly the same drivers as the Krell LAT stuff - Scanspeak Revelator 8530 and Vifa ring radiator tweeter. The woofers are different though - the Cremona uses the 8535 while Krell .......
62: RE: ScanSpeak 8535 center inverted dome detaching (6.31)
Posted by zacster on 2020-09-03, 05:20:26 (68.199.119.236)
I asked Scanspeak and they said to use wood glue so that's what I'll use. It is paper to paper after all and it makes sense that I don't need something super strong for that. Wood glue is pretty stron .......
63: RE: WOW! Pic of BSI speakers model 3. All Scanspeak drivers. (6.27)
Posted by tomm15 on 2012-06-26, 20:22:28 (74.100.88.91)
O.k., the Model Three's are mine! Just took delivery of them today. Obviously just started breaking them in, but initial listening is awesome; tons of bottom end with open highs and natural midrange. .......
64: Re: Speaker suggestions in the $2K to $3K range? (6.23)
Posted by dljacob on 2001-04-02, 02:03:54 (216.160.164.163)
I would consider Norh marble 7.0 or 9.0 with the Scanspeak drivers. Very hard to find something better sounding at any price. The 7.0 sell for $2000 and the 9.0 sell for $3000. They are stand mount on .......
65: proac info. (6.21)
Posted by gelatinouscube@hotmail.com on 2003-12-27, 12:23:28 (195.92.194.13)
hmmm just been looking for some stuff and seen how many questions realate to proac. I thought I would share a little of my hard earned knowledge. for some great proac klones check this out. http://aud .......
66: Re: Help!! My ScanSpeak midwoofer just ballooned out!! (6.21)
Posted by Clayton Oxendine on 2000-12-02, 10:50:41 (166.82.1.83)
Sounds like the spider has come inglued thus allowing the voice coil to come completely out of the gap. I built a design for someone last year using these 8530's. I had to send two of them bck because .......
67: Proac Response 3.5 drive units (6.20)
Posted by Vasiles Ch. on 1999-09-15, 15:04:46 (194.219.246.119)
I would like to know about Proac Response 3.5's drive units. I belive that the mid-bass unit is the Scanspeak 18W/8543, but i am not so sure about the tweeter. I think it is a version of the Scanspeak .......
68: RE: They also carry the Silver version... (6.15)
Posted by Seadog on 2013-12-02, 10:05:40 (65.184.161.229)
Ordered from Madisound. Than you. for helping me. .......
69: Re: What are the drivers used in Sonus Faber speaker? (6.14)
Posted by Hyperion on 2001-04-23, 01:22:54 (210.14.25.14)
The EA II has customized Scanspeak tweeter and midwoofer (and passive radiator). The Signum has the same Scanspeak tweeter used in the EA II but its fiberglass midwoofer is from an unknown source. The .......
70: Re: Two guesses. (6.10)
Posted by Hyperion on 2002-09-16, 10:12:44 (202.73.169.138)
EA2 is just US$3000 or so here, so that $2150 UKP is actually just about the same price. However since Absolute Sounds is known for jacking up SF prices just like Sumiko, the Cremona Auditor might end .......
71: Re: aci drivers (6.10)
Posted by Tyson on 2001-04-29, 23:18:31 (209.245.7.153)
If memeory serves, the Titan II uses a new driver called the SV12, while the Titan II uses the 8545 woofer from scan speak and the 9300 tweeter from scanspeak. The Sapphire does indeed use a Focal, an .......
72: Are M&K's drivers made in the usa, or are they vifa, scanspeak drivers? (6.06)
Posted by g_greenamyer on 2005-06-13, 16:38:20 (207.200.116.6)
I was looking at a M&K speaker surround system at the local Magnolia Hifi. Any comments? Are they speakers usa made, I understand someone makes there drivers, are the drivers usa made or are they just .......
73: Scanspeak 21W/8555-00 project questions. (6.05)
Posted by lovetube on 2004-07-01, 20:34:08 (211.28.136.186)
I'm about to made a bass section for my DIY 2 ways scanspeak . and wanted to use two of the 21w/8555-00 in paralell in each cabinet. does some body here have simulard project that can share some imfor .......
74: RE: A man of action... (6.02)
Posted by Seadog on 2013-12-02, 20:33:37 (65.184.161.229)
My thoughts exactly...will the tweeters match sonically? If not, I will quickly order a second tweeter from Madisound and then all will be right with the world. I also spotted a Beryllium speaker from .......
75: Borealis by NorthCreek built as... (5.98)
Posted by WilHenry on 2003-04-08, 07:45:49 (208.57.121.122)
ported floorstanders. You get good crossovers, 7" Scanspeak drivers, and Scanspeak 1-1/8" tweeters. But these are kits with no cabinets except for plans. I've built NC's smaller Okara IIs and they wer .......
76: Re: Best DiApollito's with 6.5"-8" and REAL tweeter (under 2k)? (5.95)
Posted by BobM on 1999-12-15, 05:48:03 (216.173.36.58)
I like my Scanspeak 717's (2 x 7" Scanspeak Kevlar 8546 drivers and the 1" 9300 silk dome tweeter or the Revelator if you want it). They were designed and made by Just Speakers in California - now def .......
77: RE: Value of 1986 Linn Kan. (5.93)
Posted by kintyre695 on 2014-01-10, 11:16:05 (173.34.77.27)
a pair of the scanspeak tweeters will cost you around $100 used. Hiquophon's a little more if you can find them. I put the ninka tweeter in mine and went back to the scanspeak. $150-$200 would be my g .......
78: http://members.es.tripod.de/altavoces/scanspeak.html (NT) (5.91)
Posted by Thorsten on 1999-11-10, 09:21:51 (195.99.125.202)
:-P http://members.es.tripod.de/altavoces/scanspeak.html .......
79: Re: Has anyone heard the Speaker City Scanspeak 7 or Madisound Dynaudio MDY-4 ? (5.88)
Posted by Clayton Oxendine on 2000-08-01, 21:14:44 (166.82.50.224)
Kind of hard to explain what these two different combos would sound like. First of all, the Dynaudio 17W75ext is my own personal favorite mid-bass driver, so I am a little biased. But having said that .......
80: Scanspeak 2010 tweeter (5.87)
Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2008-01-05, 17:16:22 (71.215.109.11)
Just replaced the original Scanspeak tweeters in my Spendor 2/3s. After about 15-20 hrs. I still hear a bit of confusion. Nothing too drastic, mostly noticeable on edgy vocals or harmonies. Just wonde .......
81: Re: Focus 688 vs 68se (5.87)
Posted by Maxxc on 2005-07-05, 10:33:44 (12.202.121.230)
Own the 688 but haven't heard the 68se which got great press coverage. Both use the same Eton midbass driver. Same 20lb cabinet. Same effeciency, so there shouldnt be any difference driving them. Dif .......
82: tweeter impedance question? (5.86)
Posted by prag on 2002-10-17, 06:19:14 (216.221.81.98)
The stock tweeters in my DQ-10's were Philips 4ohm tweets. I replaced them with Audax 4ohm tweeters. Now I'd like to replace with a nicer ( read more expensive) tweeter. I have been advised that the S .......
83: Re: aci drivers (5.85)
Posted by John K on 2001-04-29, 21:52:20 (64.108.44.75)
Well you're not getting a lot of responses here, so let me tell you the little I know. My sense is that the Sapphires use a Scanspeak tweeter (maybe a 9300 or something like that) and a Focal mid-rang .......
84: Re: Aerial replacement speakers (5.83)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2003-03-02, 11:55:27 (24.165.9.58)
16 ohm, hummm? Sounds like it may be a proprietary design. I'm just guessing but 7" woofers are made by SEAS and Scanspeak. If there's an Aerial sticker on the woofer magnet, check to see if there's a .......
85: Scanspeak 8545 vs 8546 (5.82)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-06-09, 17:26:45 (204.120.54.112)
I'm building a Northcreek Rhythm system MTM. I have four Scanspeak 8545 woofers, will use with the 9700 tweeter. I will use all tubes for the most part, but sometimes might use a tube pre/solid state .......
86: To build, or not to build? That is the question. (5.79)
Posted by David on 2000-02-16, 17:51:58 (171.208.105.56)
Has anyone heard Speakercity's "Scanspeak 7" two way kit or possibly a similar DIY using the scanspeak tweeter and a high quality small size woofer-midrange speaker? Any idea how these may compare wit .......
87: Re: foam speaker surrounds falling apart (5.78)
Posted by JR on 2002-07-29, 09:28:31 (202.156.2.202)
What speakers are they ? That is unusual, 4 pairs ! Curious to know, as I only know a few ... High humidity is supposed to cause them to fall apart. Or placing them under the sun every day ... drawbac .......
88: Re: How about this kit? (5.78)
Posted by Ears on 2000-07-21, 11:02:56 (216.169.77.129)
I have the 18W8545k & D2905/9500 version of the SpeakerCity ScanSpeak 7 kit. I bought the parts kit and built my own enclosures though, so I can't really comment on the SpeakerCity boxes. I am very sa .......
89: Re: Tyler Woodmere's vs Von Schweikert VR 4 SR ?? (5.76)
Posted by shaynet on 2005-08-04, 02:57:55 (24.7.224.159)
Just a quick correction - The tweeter used in the 4 SR is NOT a Scanspeak, it is a Vifa. Fortunately, the VR website has taken down the very misleading Vifa/Scanspeak statement and replaced it with a .......
90: Re: Will my Cary V-12 be a good match for Proac 3.8 ? (5.76)
Posted by Dave Ellis on 2002-08-06, 17:10:24 (12.227.160.187)
Well, First, I have not heard the Living Voice speakers, but have a very difficult time believng they could equal the ProAcs. This is simply because the drivers in the ProAc speakers are much better. .......
91: Fitting Scanspeak Nohr 9.0 drivers to Meridian M3's (5.72)
Posted by undies on 2001-05-16, 01:28:02 (129.94.6.28)
I posted a while ago about some M3's I had that were blown. I have decided to fit the Scanspeak Revelator drivers to the M3's instead. These are the same ones used in the Nohr 9.0 which seems to get s .......
92: Re: Best Dynamic Tweeter (5.72)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-11-12, 06:16:26 (24.149.197.165)
Right now Scanspeak Revelator can claim that title with some justification. At least many manufacturers who buy tweeters to incorporate in their TOTL designs agree. North Creek does too but also claim .......
93: Re: The future belongs to the waveguide! (5.68)
Posted by chocolate_lover9999@yahoo.com on 2006-09-03, 10:16:30 (207.200.116.196)
some companies make ring radiator tweeters and call the phase plugs waveguides like this pricey scanspeak and some consider their unique shaped phase plugs as waveguides though technically they are no .......
94: What capacitor values? (5.67)
Posted by Halcroman on 2008-05-13, 06:03:38 (121.216.206.187)
I have custom-made 3 way sealed box speakers with 12" Hokutone paper woofers run full range (wired directly to the speaker terminals). The 5 1/2" Scanspeak Woofer/Mid has 1 capacitor with no coils, in .......
95: Best value low-resonance tweeters: Dynaudio, Morel, Scanspeak? (5.67)
Posted by Brian Goodman on 2000-09-23, 10:32:19 (24.66.126.35)
Looking for a tweeter with a low resonance for a two-way dynamic speaker design. Does anyone have experience with Dynaudio, Morel, Scanspeak? Morel seems to have a few low-price variants on their MDT- .......
96: Tyler (5.64)
Posted by Maxxc on 2003-12-02, 19:19:41 (12.220.142.9)
The Odyssey or Tyler's would both be great choices. I spoke with Ty on the phone about the difference between the Scanspeak Revelator tweeter (model 7u) and Seas Millineum (Linbrook Floorstander). .......
97: Re: Opinions on ProAc Response Tweeter (5.63)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-10-03, 13:41:11 (162.83.194.41)
Go to Northcreekmusic.com and look at the Rhythm and Borealis speaker kits. FAR BETTER tweeters than what the Proac uses, WAY BETTER crossover parts qaulity. I spent around $2100 and built a Rhythm Ul .......
98: Re: What combination for a killer 2-way (5.63)
Posted by seanmcd on 2003-03-07, 06:32:20 (66.49.68.102)
Use the bigger accuton tweeter with the 8"er and watch out for the resonance peak. Focal tweeter is awesome but difficult to tame. I would go with the big accuton tweeter and the 18W first order, the .......
99: Super tweeter sensitivities question. (5.61)
Posted by lovetube on 2004-09-23, 05:08:28 (211.28.136.186)
Good day too all . I have a concern about super tweeters usage . my current set up is a pair of 3 ways Scanspeak DIY (87db also ) and I could like to add a super tweeters on . I got a pair of small ES .......
100: Re: ProAc Response 3.8 crossover values (5.61)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2000-11-19, 09:33:36 (204.210.29.158)
Unless you can find someone with the ProAc speakers you are seeking to emulate, good luck. ProAc won't even divulge crossover slopes as they are very guarded about their crossover info. Another factor .......
101: In 2009, ScanSpeak bought itself back from Tymphany . . . (5.60)
Posted by Brian H P on 2018-07-31, 11:42:45 (69.59.200.72)
. . . along with much of Vifa's original tooling, and launched the Discovery series of mid-priced drivers, which include a number of clones of old Vifa favorites. These are very much available through .......
102: RE: Good God (5.60)
Posted by avsBuddy on 2019-09-06, 09:40:02 (72.48.93.4)
I wouldn't compare Polk to McDonalds. I think Polk is in line with Definitive Technology and other mid range speaker brands. They design and make their own drivers and on the last two series of Polk f .......
103: which version of NHB??? (5.59)
Posted by Gangsta' on 1999-12-27, 16:30:44 (192.11.220.98)
while I agree that the newforms don't go as low before cutoff, they are MUCH MUCH MUCH better with the scanspeak drivers than with the peerless woofers in the R830.... those really didn't work well at .......
104: Has anybody heard of Source Technologies speakers? (5.58)
Posted by Looi on 2000-04-15, 22:50:11 (152.163.197.74)
Just auditioned a pair of Source Technologies model 610 speakers today and they really sound impressive. This company is virtually unheard of. They are base in South Windsor CT. I think their internet .......
105: Thiel Midrange driver repair - Help! (5.58)
Posted by LesF on 2008-11-10, 20:14:21 (68.2.21.80)
I have acquired an old pair of Thiel CS3.5 speakers. The surround is torn on one of the midrange drivers. I pulled it and it is a Scanspeak 13m/8521, which of course are not made anymore. Not having a .......
106: $2-3k choice (5.56)
Posted by JerryS on 2001-10-05, 13:52:08 (66.37.135.8)
How about a USED pair of Merlin VSM-SEs? There seem to be a steady supply on Audiogon in your price range. I replaced a pair of Response 2 a few years ago for the VSM-SE. The Merlins are in a differen .......
107: RE: I've found better tonal balance with domes (5.55)
Posted by Presto on 2009-10-31, 17:00:27 (207.216.246.51)
"The radiation pattern of cones narrows considerably as one goes up in frequency." Same with domes. There are small format mids out there from Vifa, Scanspeak, tangband and others that extend well bey .......
108: Spendor tweet woes (5.55)
Posted by benshapiro on 2006-03-04, 22:15:30 (24.199.110.225)
So for no apparent reason one of the tweeters on my sp3/1p's has stopped working. Odd! Can't figure out what might have killed it, haven't been listening loud, can't recall any transients, just a sile .......
109: Re: Scan-Speak drivers. (5.55)
Posted by hahax on 2004-08-24, 21:02:09 (207.172.165.75)
Just one warning on the woofers, check the specs by testing them(Qs & resonance), Scanspeak drivers are often off spec significantly, especially the Q of the driver and they can be off enough to mess .......
110: More natural and perfect? (5.51)
Posted by Brian H P on 2015-10-23, 10:28:01 (69.59.200.72)
Well, maybe. ScanSpeak is committed to continual R&D, even (or especially) because they're among the very best out there. Hence the ongoing improvements in materials and design, as they pursue ever-lo .......
111: RE: WOW! Pic of BSI speakers model 3. All Scanspeak drivers. (5.49)
Posted by Presto on 2012-06-15, 13:09:08 (207.216.246.51)
Sub looks like a Dayton aluminum cone Reference Series moreso like any Scanspeak sub I've seen (Discovery line or otherwise). Hmmm. Maybe a new sub from Scan Speak? Sure looks a lot like the Dayton's .......
112: For DIY Speakers, whats the best Kelvar Midbase out of Focal, Scanspeak, Eton or any other brand (5.47)
Posted by Saturn55 on 2002-04-19, 19:29:25 (152.163.194.182)
For DIY Speakers, whats the best Kelvar Midbase out of Focal, Scanspeak, Eton or any other brand that makes a kelvar midbase. I think even MCM makes one .......
113: Need help chosing speakers, newbie (5.42)
Posted by Gabriel24 on 2009-05-04, 18:38:51 (203.123.84.79)
Okay, so i have come across a "butt load" of speakers recently and i'm wanting to build a couple speaker cabinets with the best ones for a stereo setup for cds/vinyl. Only thing is, i have no idea wha .......
114: Attn. John Marks & other DIYers: some older high end drivers on clearance at PE (5.41)
Posted by Brian H P on 2023-04-17, 12:45:38 (63.155.86.106)
It appears that Aerial Acoustics has liquidated some of their older inventory of OEM drivers by ScanSpeak, SB Acoustics, SEAS, and Vifa, and Parts Express bought the lot. Some very reasonable prices, .......
115: midrange drivers- recommendations/experiences (5.40)
Posted by corby on 2008-03-08, 06:21:05 (64.228.217.49)
i have a pair of diy cabinets that are based on jbl 4412 monitors. each cabinet has 4 jbl 12" woofers, 4 jbl 5" midrange and 1 scanspeak revelator tweeter. the crossover values are all jbl spec'd but .......
116: Re: Best speakers at CES (5.38)
Posted by Jwm on 2004-01-13, 17:37:03 (68.43.226.164)
The new Concert Grands have 4 woofers instead of three. Two woofers are directly behind each other in an Isobaric cabinet. So the loading of the woofers are totaly different from the old ones. The old .......
117: Accuton mids (5.37)
Posted by dactube on 2001-11-06, 16:36:35 (207.96.224.132)
I recently bought a pair of used accuton 4" mids (circa 1992). I will to mate them with fast 8545 Scanspeak. For the tweeters, I can use Dynaudio Esotecs or LPG 26t. The Esotec would probably do but I .......
118: Re: Want to build a 2-way Focal Tweeter and 8" Woofer Bookshelf Speaker (5.36)
Posted by Ronk on 2003-06-11, 14:23:22 (149.152.219.216)
I would suggest going for a 7 inch midbass driver or even a 6.5 inch midbass driver. If you can live without too much bass, I would even suggest a 5.25 midbass driver. All the 8 inch 2-way systems tha .......
119: ProAC 2.5 Clones (5.34)
Posted by junk2sa@yahoo.com on 2005-02-28, 13:14:52 (65.244.163.53)
Here is something you might like: The ProAC Response 2.5 (about $4000 new) uses off-the-shelf ScanSpeak drivers costing around $350 from http://madisound.com Someone has taken apart a set of ProAC Res .......
120: Re: Nah, just a custom version of the Vifa XT (5.32)
Posted by Hyperion on 2002-01-10, 17:55:46 (202.189.225.160)
Yeah the phase plug shape is a bit different than the Scanspeak unit but hey since its a customised unit, who knows until one opens up a Cremona. The esotar tweeters on the Guarneri and Minima Amator .......
121: Re: Has anyone ever heard of Norh speakers? (5.30)
Posted by Barry S on 1999-09-07, 09:39:49 (207.207.233.48)
It is weird buying audio equipment by mail. Here's something that may help ... at least it worked for me. Go find a Nova dealer. The nOrh's are similar sounding to the Nova Ovations (they use the same .......
122: Best sub 1000 to 2000 dollars (5.28)
Posted by Saturn55 on 2003-01-05, 20:59:39 (172.162.234.226)
Hi, I'm using these Condor mini monitor speakers. They use a 7 inch Scanspeak midbase and a Scanspeak tweeter. I'm looking to get a sub for music and home theather. The Subs I'm looking at, are Velody .......
123: B&W N804s (5.27)
Posted by layman on 2003-11-08, 22:48:13 (12.77.132.107)
I have heard your speakers and I was not impressed. The voicing just did not work for me. Every B&W speaker that I have ever heard suffered from a lack of emotion and an overly dry, analytical quality .......
124: Scanspeak 8545 9500 crossover (5.27)
Posted by m.a.parry@bham.ac.uk on 2005-09-06, 07:36:36 (147.188.154.51)
Hi All I've got some scanspeak 8545/9500 drivers and a crossover (modelled in LEAP) that I'm not at all happy with. Do you guys have any suggestions for speaker designs using these drivers? So far I'v .......
125: ribbon speakers questions for Clayton (5.26)
Posted by CL on 1999-05-11, 09:13:42 (128.196.238.7)
Hi, there. After reading your original post in March, I did some searching and reading about Newform and ribbon speakers. The Newform speakers seems to be a very good bargain. I am considering the R63 .......
126: Re: M1-DIY kit from Speakerbuilding.com (5.21)
Posted by Tony D. on 2000-06-15, 09:05:59 (192.149.53.49)
The ScanSpeak drivers that the M1 uses are not easy to use properly, without a well designed filtre they can be nasty. I have corresponded with Mr. Huh, the designer of the M1 and he seems to have don .......
127: Yes they do (5.20)
Posted by Maxxc on 2004-04-17, 08:35:31 (12.220.142.9)
Yes the majority of Usher speakers look alot like SF clones to me. Dave Thomas at Stereo Times when he reviewed the Usher AC10 said "x-series and dancer series bare a striking resembalance to the vau .......
128: Re: I think some shared credit is due. (5.17)
Posted by Gonzo on 2000-10-13, 07:29:48 (207.111.99.38)
Don't bet too mushy here. Norh does use the fine Scanspeak drivers in a "relatively" inexpensive speaker that sounds very nice indeed. I do own a pair of 7s. But don't bet that they are about the ONLY .......
129: Ok ... i said it wrongly. (5.17)
Posted by beppe61 on 2014-02-16, 06:07:59 (85.19.92.6)
I wanted just to stress the importance on the overall performance of the transducers quality If a woofer distorts the sound there is nothing we can do. The quality of drivers set the max we can achiev .......
130: Re: I need some help.. please. (5.16)
Posted by billwjr on 2003-02-22, 19:39:17 (209.244.130.16)
First, hate to say it, but get your hearing checked. If the meter says no problem it's your ears. I have been down that road. Got lucky, now use hearing protection at work, and don't have to move th .......
131: Re: To build, or not to build? That is the question. (5.16)
Posted by Ears on 2000-02-16, 19:38:29 (216.169.68.24)
Having heard speakers with similar drivers, I decided to roll the dice and get the Scanspeak 7 kit. I originally intended to build it as a small floorstanding speaker, so I didn't buy the cabinets. En .......
132: Re: GamuT L5 (5.16)
Posted by BHAGWAN72 on 2005-11-21, 21:23:18 (202.177.253.74)
Dear Sir, Hello ! I must say, you are rather well informed; Yes, the XN360 does share the drivers with the GamutL5. Except the 120mm Midrange. The Gamut L5 is a great speaker. I have hear it & it is c .......
133: Cutting Tweeter Flange for Close Mounting to Midrange (5.16)
Posted by ARL on 2000-09-22, 14:40:51 (24.112.145.197)
Many tweeters have rather large flanges, such as the "pricey" Scanspeak 2905/9900 and the Dynaudio Esotar T330. I have seen some designs where the tweeter is mounted very close to the midrange. A cres .......
134: Re: Kestrels vs. Herons (Are they worth the extra $$$ in my situation???) (5.15)
Posted by mark maloof on 2002-02-09, 15:32:21 (66.108.69.158)
Check out northcreekmusic.com, the Rhythm kit. Same drivers as the Krestels (though I went with the more upscale Scanspeak 9700 tweeterm instead of the 9500 used in the Krestel), NONE of the compressi .......
135: Dynaco A25 drivers (5.13)
Posted by caspian@peak.org on 2011-05-24, 10:09:45 (69.59.200.72)
From the cool Dynaco page linked below: "Dynaco speakers were designed using Seas drivers, and imported to the USA under the Dynaco name. Interestingly the earliest A-25's used ScanSpeak Drivers and h .......
136: Re: Anyone have experience with (Usher Audio)Accuton drivers???? (5.09)
Posted by Dave Ellis on 2002-07-15, 20:52:54 (12.227.160.187)
The Acctuton drivers in the Usher speakers are indeed the real deal. Usher did not copy them from Accuton. I suppose that Accuton makes the cones in house. I would expect that the performance of the U .......
137: Re: Cheap Vifa Tweeters vs. Expensive Tweeters (5.06)
Posted by mbarnes on 2000-09-23, 09:59:07 (192.18.17.3)
I have a great deal of experience working with Vifa and Scanspeak drivers as we use these drivers with nOrh. One of the laws of audio is there is a law of deminishing returns. You have to pay more and .......
138: RE: ProAc Response 2 (Original) (5.06)
Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2010-12-31, 17:25:59 (70.162.23.241)
Looks like a stock 3/4" Scanspeak D2010. This was the same tweeter that was in my Spendor 2/3's. I replaced the 2010's in my 2/3's about 4 years ago. At that time Spendor wanted $400 for a pair and Ma .......
139: Re: Assembling a system - help/suggestions? (5.06)
Posted by cadmaniac on 2002-06-02, 20:19:58 (141.154.225.7)
I'm not really qualified to give specific advice. I just built my first sub two weeks ago. Total cost about $400 (I already had most of the box materials). ScanSpeak 25W/8565 10" paper woofer & Keiga .......
140: Re: speaker break-in (5.05)
Posted by asull2k on 2001-06-27, 01:06:08 (129.170.95.208)
There are also quite a few reputable engineers (driver MANUFACTURERS included) who will tell you that a modern speaker driver breaks in fully after 100-200 hours. Vifa/Scanspeak, Audax, Dynaudio come .......
141: I agree Steyr (5.04)
Posted by Presto on 2009-11-02, 08:18:04 (207.216.246.51)
There are a couple dozen excellent tweeters out there available to the DIY community that often SLAY what is being put into commercial boxes. We're talking units from Seas, Vifa, ScanSpeak, Hiquiphon .......
142: Kevlar Mid/Bass in general (5.03)
Posted by BobM on 1999-06-21, 13:12:57 (165.250.91.69)
Kevlar mid/bass drivers, in general, tend to break up somewhere between 3-5KHz. Must be something to do with the resonant frequency of the material. The only way around it is to pair them with a tweet .......
143: Re: Focal Tweeters (5.03)
Posted by BobM on 2000-10-10, 06:05:41 (216.173.36.58)
Well, they're very impressive with good equipment. They're also very impressive on first listen - lots of clean detail. With the wrong equipment, or wrong crossover, or wrong room, or bad material the .......
144: Re: KEF Q3/Q5, JMlab 725/816, Concerto Home (5.03)
Posted by Lowrider on 2002-08-14, 03:36:31 (194.65.14.70)
You are generally right, with a few possible exceptions: I think all SFs are made in Italy, I could be wrong... The ScanSpeak 8545 is not "that dark and murky beast", have you heard the EAII ??? Dual- .......
145: Check specs on ScanSpeak 8531G00 (n/t) (5.01)
Posted by Alleria on 2002-01-12, 11:15:13 (129.170.95.190)
. .......
146: Re: A novel approach to speaker break-in (5.00)
Posted by Clayton Oxendine on 2000-01-04, 08:21:33 (166.82.50.7)
I have used a fair number of woofers and have tested the T/S parameters on them. I have never had Fs lower by 10%. I am not saying it is impossiable, because I have measured thing that I though no way .......
147: Difference between Spendor BC 1 and SP 1/2 (4.98)
Posted by William on 2000-04-28, 18:27:12 (203.23.72.4)
I am a recent pround owner of Spendor BC1 (modified). Just wondering those who know about the SONIC difference between the original BC 1 and its siblings SP1/2. I was told by other who knew the two th .......
148: Why not stick with Scanspeak units? (4.97)
Posted by Alleria on 2002-04-27, 12:42:01 (199.183.173.61)
especially if low sensitivity is OK? .......
149: Lighten up (4.95)
Posted by Maxxc on 2003-08-04, 12:27:23 (63.185.40.149)
"Have fun leave the flames at home". Did some back tracking on previous posts on this subject. A) Omage does exist. B) Omage has some monitors that sell for upward of 2000 and use the Scanspeak reve .......
150: Re: Want to build a 2-way Focal Tweeter and 8" Woofer Bookshelf Speaker (4.93)
Posted by greg7 on 2003-06-11, 16:39:54 (24.196.191.154)
Other than the Speaker Art Super Clef (and standard Clef) there aren't many good 8" 2-ways out there. It's very difficult to mate a 8" midbass with a tweeter -- simple speaker physics. You're better o .......
151: Re: Scanspeakdrivers (4.90)
Posted by ZasT on 2000-06-26, 17:18:25 (193.77.235.105)
Thorsten hate dearly Scanspeak. I dont know why. .......
152: Re: Speaker for small room. (4.90)
Posted by Barry S on 1999-10-19, 17:36:46 (209.206.31.99)
norh 7.0's (the one's with the Scanspeak drivers). .......
153: Re: Question: Which speakers use ScanSpeak Revelator tweeter? (4.90)
Posted by zanash on 2002-01-13, 03:10:12 (62.252.224.6)
I was close then !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .......
154: Re: Scanspeak 8530. (4.90)
Posted by Lowrider on 2002-05-23, 07:30:49 (194.65.14.70)
By the way, the EAII uses first order crossovers at 2500hz... .......
155: Hot Sonus faber news ... GP Home exposed! (4.90)
Posted by Hyperion on 2000-08-11, 13:23:15 (202.161.153.4)
A german hifi mag had the first scoop on the new Sonus faber Concerto Grand Piano Home (yeppers that apparently is the official name of the newbie faber) Bernd Theiss, formerly a designer for Audio Ph .......
156: ScanSpeak - 8545 vs 8545K (4.89)
Posted by mcp1 on 2001-12-12, 13:21:22 (12.3.56.10)
Does anyone have any experience with one vs. the other? What are the sonic differences? What applications might one use one vs. the other? Thanks .......
157: Question: Which speakers use ScanSpeak Revelator tweeter? (4.85)
Posted by DK on 2002-01-12, 00:59:57 (63.78.155.85)
Inquiring minds want to know... .......
158: Yep-ScanSpeak 8535/8545/8545K - all awesome (4.85)
Posted by EdM on 2002-05-22, 13:54:15 (160.79.220.130)
nt .......
159: Help!! My ScanSpeak midwoofer just ballooned out!! (4.85)
Posted by rickles on 2000-12-01, 19:31:04 (63.193.122.217)
A few moments ago, I was listening to a Santana CD and heard a single loud woodblock type sound coming out of one of my speakers. The amp volume had been a little louder than usual, though not extreme .......
160: YEP! (4.83)
Posted by jd on 2001-11-27, 09:19:24 (207.230.203.248)
My Jaguars use ScanSpeak woofers and tweeters. With the right crossover and cabinet, incredible! .......
161: Re: Scanspeak 21W/8555-00 project questions. (4.80)
Posted by lovetube on 2004-07-02, 18:45:32 (211.28.136.186)
Thanks . could you indicated a little more ? .......
162: RE: tweeter problem (4.80)
Posted by BRab on 2012-03-04, 06:05:15 (70.29.65.108)
Thanks. Mine uses the Scanspeak you mention. Unfortunately, it looks like it's the crossover. .......
163: That could not happen with THESE tweeters (4.80)
Posted by Brian H P on 2017-08-11, 12:28:47 (69.59.200.72)
ScanSpeak Revelator ring radiator. .......
164: Re: Seas Excel line - Trym kit (4.80)
Posted by Hyperion on 2006-03-29, 14:19:49 (202.73.169.138)
I used to have a terrible bias against metal drivers particularly metal woofers which have always sounded metallic and brittle to my ears but the SEAS excel and lotus magnesium cones are very linear, .......
165: Re: Spendor tweet woes (4.79)
Posted by porziob@aol.com on 2006-03-05, 02:34:34 (152.163.101.6)
I`d go with Scanspeak OEM, no reason not to. .......
166: Re: While you are here Hyperion- an S-F driver Q (4.75)
Posted by Hyperion on 2000-04-05, 22:18:41 (203.127.225.61)
The Concerto and Concerto GP uses an acrylic coated Vifa midwoofer and SEAS tweeter. The Concertino uses an unknown PP midwoofer and SEAS tweeter. The EA II and Amati Homage uses customized Scanspeak .......
167: Has anyone heard the Speaker City Scanspeak 7 or Madisound Dynaudio MDY-4 ? (4.73)
Posted by Pete W on 2000-08-01, 15:41:36 (216.79.105.24)
Any opinions would be greatley apprciated? ( .......
168: WTB Scanspeak 18W 8530k00 Revelator woofer (4.71)
Posted by Hung on 2000-09-09, 00:25:41 (63.17.117.143)
They are not on the market yet. But some manufacturers are testing them now!! I could be wrong!? .......
169: Re: HIQUPHON OW1 vs MOREL MDT-33 (4.71)
Posted by ledo on 2002-01-31, 16:11:50 (217.99.12.42)
Esotar T330 D is still available through speakercity.com . Consider new ringradiator from Scanspeak. .......
170: Re: OK (4.71)
Posted by truthseeker on 2002-02-01, 22:53:12 (209.240.222.132)
You might be curious to check out the av-reality.com Avinci One with Hiquphon tweeter and ScanSpeak woofer for around $700 I think. .......
171: Re: Scanspeak 8530. (4.71)
Posted by Lowrider on 2002-05-23, 07:26:09 (194.65.14.70)
The Sonus Faber EAII have one of this, not sure if it is 8535 or 8545, but it is fantastic, very fast and goes deep... .......
172: Re: ALIANTE PINAFIRINA ONES (4.71)
Posted by Eddie on 2003-02-14, 00:25:00 (218.102.23.27)
Tweeter: Scanspeak D2905 Woofer: Seas EXCEL .......
173: Re: Scanspeak 8545 9500 crossover (4.71)
Posted by STUART on 2005-09-06, 09:01:37 (143.236.34.52)
www.madisound.com has kits with several different drivers Ask them .......
174: I have the same problem with a ScanSpeak in a pair of speakers. (4.71)
Posted by earwax on 2006-03-09, 15:37:49 (68.53.131.21)
mine look worse on the outside. The replacement is $160. .......
175: ...and thx for the tip on the beryllium-dome Scanspeak tweeter. It looks promising. (NT) (4.71)
Posted by jeffreybehr on 2011-03-27, 17:40:59 (72.201.255.146)
. .......
176: Re: Affirmative, the Usher Driver is better (4.71)
Posted by theaudiohobby on 2003-02-19, 08:35:01 (207.121.101.10)
I asked the original question because further research on the web confirmed the superiority of the Usher 9950 when compared to the equivalent Scanspeak driver and nothing about any pending lawsuits. N .......
177: RE: Advice on speaker purchase, please (4.68)
Posted by thawhitestrip on 2009-12-31, 00:06:33 (220.253.195.236)
I would go for the Sonus Faber Toy Towers... They use ScanSpeak drives which I like very much... . .......
178: RE: Magico Mini- drivers? (4.66)
Posted by boboli on 2013-04-04, 08:43:09 (65.114.207.226)
I believe they used ScanSpeak tweeters and the woofer/midrange was a house design. .......
179: No, Wilson uses Scanspeak, maybe SEAS, and Sartori. (4.66)
Posted by Mr. Dick Hertz on 2018-08-18, 16:28:00 (75.80.184.102)
That's not to say they are unmodified from standard drivers. .......
180: Re: Unfortunately (4.66)
Posted by JR on 2002-08-06, 21:20:09 (202.156.2.202)
"My favority stuff is Mozart. This might be the reason for our difference of opinion regarding Vifa and Scanspeak drivers." - Well, your home looks like a great place to live in, and makes the cities .......
181: Re: North Creek Borealis (4.65)
Posted by mark maloof on 2003-09-26, 13:17:59 (66.65.47.40)
I do not own the Borealis, but I did own the Rhythm (with 9700 tweeter.) Very enjoyable speaker, detail without fatigue. I liked the Scanspeak sound, and George Short did a fine job with those drivers .......
182: Re: Tweeter quest (4.64)
Posted by Hyperion on 2002-01-10, 10:54:06 (202.189.227.246)
Could be. And it could be Scanspeak's newest Ring Radiator tweeter also. It's just either of the two. .......
183: looking for drop-in-replacement for scanspeak 9500 tweeters (4.63)
Posted by Keith D on 2004-01-06, 19:37:14 (12.221.195.228)
I'm not even done with my first project yet, but I know I'll need more bass than it can give, as my tastes have evolved since I started the project. I'm looking at building something like the eros, wh .......
184: Re: Inductor polarity (4.63)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2000-07-23, 07:35:02 (24.30.133.147)
Whew! I guess I'm safe, although those Scanspeak/Morels with the series crossovers are soundin' mighty fine! .......
185: Re: Opinions on Scanspeak 7 Kit from Speaker City? (4.62)
Posted by Speakerdes on 2001-04-16, 05:33:28 (207.67.188.38)
I have heard them. They are OK, but I prefer the Dillon Metaphor. www.dillonacoustics.com Des .......
186: Re: Yamaha NS-1000 Tweeter replacement (4.62)
Posted by auntie on 2005-04-12, 19:18:36 (24.70.95.203)
Thank you both so much! I have sent an email asking for a price on the ScanSpeak tweeters. I appreciate any and all suggestions. .......
187: Re: Scanspeak 8545 9500 crossover (4.62)
Posted by STUART on 2005-09-08, 08:02:00 (143.236.34.52)
What I meant was call them They helped me with some xover inductors They might have some suggestions for you .......
188: Re: Yamaha NS-1000 Tweeter replacement (4.62)
Posted by auntie on 2005-04-12, 19:18:36 (24.70.95.203)
Thank you both so much! I have sent an email asking for a price on the ScanSpeak tweeters. I appreciate any and all suggestions. .......
189: Anyone here have an idea of the drivers used in the Vienna Mozart? (4.62)
Posted by gc on 2008-01-10, 18:57:32 (72.50.39.15)
I know the tweeters are from Scanspeak. Can the speakers driver be found at Madisound? .......
190: Measurement conditions make a huge diff (4.62)
Posted by badman on 2012-01-11, 15:48:17 (162.116.29.38)
Haven't spent any time measuring scanspeak though. .......
191: RE: Aerial Acoustics 5T pics (4.62)
Posted by mitch2 on 2015-09-16, 13:07:15 (107.4.59.207)
Is that a Scanspeak Revelator? The mid-woofer does not look like a driver he has used before. Have you heard this? .......
192: RE: ScanSpeak 8535 center inverted dome detaching (4.62)
Posted by zacster on 2020-09-04, 07:15:16 (68.199.119.236)
The glue has dried and everything back to normal! .......
193: Any small 2-way kits that use ScanSpeak 9700 & 8530? (nt) (4.62)
Posted by chuck on 2001-02-13, 11:15:37 (202.67.238.252)
nt .......
194: Seas and scanspeak (4.60)
Posted by mbnx01 on 2007-02-24, 10:05:34 (71.35.58.153)
From the Stirling broadcast webpage. Following problems and uncertainties with the continuing supply of T27 and B110 drive units Stirling Broadcast have introduced an updated version of the LS3/5a, n .......
195: Re: LV = Louis Vuitton? ;-) (4.60)
Posted by JR on 2005-02-23, 18:42:54 (202.156.2.202)
I agree with Hyperion, on some rubber surrounds ... As for foam surrounds, more people spend a lot more on tubes than these drivers. Tubes have to be replaced, and even if they don't need to be, they .......
196: Re: Realistically? (4.59)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2001-09-30, 11:42:09 (24.165.24.201)
I would really like to, but I live in So. Cal and there is nada near me. I have a pair of Scanspeak/Morel two-ways that I'd like to hear some opinions on. Not that I think I'm the next John Dunlavy or .......
197: Re: Do you mean Response 1? n/t (4.57)
Posted by mcp1 on 2001-10-15, 11:25:36 (12.3.56.10)
No, the Studio 1s (circa 1992-ish) with ScanSpeak Woofer and MB Quart titanium dome tweeter. Thanks... .......
198: Re: Scanspeak 21W/8555-00 project questions. (4.57)
Posted by lovetube on 2004-07-04, 19:47:55 (211.28.136.186)
Thanks ted/. the 1.631 cubic feet is how many Litters ? .......
199: RE: Scanspeak 2010 tweeter (4.57)
Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2008-01-05, 19:10:34 (71.215.109.11)
Thanks. I think I read your post on this subject not long ago. I'll certainly give this a look as well. .......
200: Need help to choose a better woofer for my DIY 3 way speakers (4.57)
Posted by Daniel B. on 2002-05-08, 12:35:42 (195.5.78.67)
Hello folks. I have developed my own 3 way speakers. They are a 3 way reflex design with a ScanSpeak 2905, A 6 1/2" Morel midwoofer and a 10" Morel woofer. I am very satisfied with the sound, but I am .......
Found 94 records in High Efficiency Speaker Asylum.
1: Re: Also, the attending impedence spike. (8.44)
Posted by EchoWars on 2006-05-07, 02:13:11 (65.28.50.110)
Take a look at the ScanSpeak variable resistave vent. Dynaudio also used to sell one when they were doing the DIY thing. Madisound sells them. Designed to do exactly as you describe...dampen response .......
2: Is 2-way Unity 80-20Khz possible? (8.44)
Posted by GeneB on 2004-09-02, 22:49:17 (69.85.146.10)
Is it possible to construct a 2-way Unity Horn that would cover 80Hz - 20Khz using four of today's wide bandwidth 5"-8" speakers from Seas or ScanSpeak along with a compression driver tweeter like the .......
3: Re: 94dB?...Revelator is a 90dB ScanSpeak tweet..(nt) (8.25)
Posted by Jose R on 2002-01-08, 14:53:06 (208.201.160.2)
Thanks for reminding me, I did see that spec in the Parts Express catalog. I kinda shrugged and forgot about it. This is from CST website: "Tweeter: Specially selected version of the superb Scanspeak .......
4: Super tweeter sensitivities question. (7.98)
Posted by lovetube on 2004-09-23, 05:09:33 (211.28.136.186)
Good day too all . I have a concern about super tweeters usage . my current set up is a pair of 3 ways Scanspeak DIY (87db also ) and I could like to add a super tweeters on . I got a pair of small ES .......
5: Re: Stiff cloth surround (7.64)
Posted by Kim Schultz on 2005-07-18, 12:45:14 (62.66.132.40)
I have the same problem with the suspension aging and the fs going up. Somebody suggested using silicone grease mixed with silicone oil on the surrounds, just be carefull not to get it on the cone. A .......
6: scanspeak woofer (7.25)
Posted by paulfairall on 2011-08-24, 10:27:43 (92.7.22.22)
any thoughts and/or experience of these drivers. I plan to build a bass cab to work with a 400Hz front horn with compression driver from 750Hz upwards. I am still head scratching about the bass cab to .......
7: Re: Heil Amt 1(behave peculiarly) with ScanSpeak 18W/8545 (7.19)
Posted by Cyr-Marc on 2002-10-22, 12:45:11 (206.167.74.124)
Hi, Me too I agree with SpeakerNazi and Magnetar for the AMT frequency response curve. I never see and measure a "bizzaroide" curve you refer. All measure I made give a general flat curve. Effectively .......
8: RE: New Fostex FE- NV Series (7.14)
Posted by Joseph Crowe on 2020-01-04, 07:07:04 (142.180.136.70)
The Scanspeak Discovery 10F/8424G is a viable alternative to the Fostex FE103NV. The scanspeak has the following advantages... -high grade Neo magnet (the Fostex has ceramic with no copper shorting r .......
9: Heil Amt 1(behave peculiarly) with ScanSpeak 18W/8545 (6.75)
Posted by Bankrupt on 2002-10-22, 05:27:35 (217.157.114.30)
Hello everybody! Since I for a couple af years now (would you imagine) have had to be content with a pair of 2 way prototype speakers armed with Heil Amt 1a - aka. Grand Heil - and ScanSpeak 18W/8545, .......
10: Re: 94dB?...Revelator is a 90dB ScanSpeak tweet..(nt) (6.35)
Posted by Tim Moorman on 2002-01-08, 13:24:44 (64.12.105.167)
nt .......
11: dynaudio, scanspeak (6.27)
Posted by mr.x on 2004-03-07, 14:33:49 (69.49.32.4)
same guy designed these. Like a cross between ss and dynaudio. Hifi, not hi efficiency.... .......
12: Re: Please recommend SPKRS for YBA amp and Cardas Cross cables? (6.14)
Posted by Gangsta' on 2000-05-03, 15:18:18 (192.11.222.101)
well I'm not really sure why you put this on the high efficiency speaker asylum because if you have a YBA amp then you should have more than enough power to drive some moderately efficient speakers, e .......
13: actually its not an ob but more (6.14)
Posted by snkby on 2004-09-09, 21:33:25 (24.5.157.149)
like the karlson pipe used for describing the effects of a driver in a k-slotted tube. mine are 15"dia x 40" pvc 1/2"thk wall tubes + 1.25"thk plywood motorboard have 2 8"scanspeak subs + 1 10" hartle .......
14: Scanspeak Revelator tweeter in Coincident Super-Eclipse (6.09)
Posted by nych30 on 2002-01-14, 14:43:50 (12.103.233.199)
Does anyone know which model of this tweeter is used in this speaker, the 9900 or the 9700? This is the new silk dome version. .......
15: RE: Time to organize (6.01)
Posted by paulfairall on 2011-08-24, 11:54:25 (92.7.22.22)
interested in your thoughts on any 10" scanspeak woofer but for example one that has modelled well with a reasonably small box is the 26W/8867T00. Just fishing at the moment, be gentle. .......
16: Re: Heil Amt 1(behave peculiarly) with ScanSpeak 18W/8545 (6.00)
Posted by Bob_C on 2002-10-23, 13:47:30 (24.193.34.162)
I am thinking of using the Lambda TD12M with the AMTs. Anyone have any thoughs on the TD12m? regards Bob .......
17: RE: influences (5.92)
Posted by horn_beginner on 2008-10-16, 03:44:28 (195.68.100.217)
Hi, I have no experience with which drivers to use other than what others have tried and written about on internet. I have read that scanspeak makes some interesting 10 soft-cone paper drivers. ::: .......
18: RE: Time to organize (5.92)
Posted by paulfairall on 2011-08-25, 10:23:27 (92.7.22.22)
Hi Dave, that eminence only goes up to 125Hz, the audax PR170MO has an fs 117Hz so thats a non starter, besides I am trying to create something that could be domestically acceptable, not for me as I h .......
19: Bandwidth...dispersion....aesthetics....baffle tweeks (5.77)
Posted by PLATO on 2001-07-01, 23:26:56 (143.183.152.14)
A smaller diameter driver will often have wider bandwidth, and therefore allow higher crossover points of shallower slopes. Take a look at the ScanSpeak 7" and 8". They have a Fs about 20-22Hz, but ca .......
20: Really? (5.71)
Posted by Frank Waller on 2002-05-13, 23:01:50 (80.225.28.178)
Steve, I may be mistaken, but I seem to recall that Avantgarde merely adapted commercially manufactured drivers (for their Trios). I would be surprised to discover that they in fact designed/built the .......
21: could a ringradiator be used? (5.65)
Posted by MaTJ on 2003-02-12, 08:25:28 (130.89.163.226)
The top of the line scanspeak tweeter has reasonable efficiency and a rising response. It does cost some $$ but who said TAD is cheap. Marijn .......
22: Main drivers to use for a crossoverless diy design (5.64)
Posted by ebarker2 on 2002-06-15, 11:28:15 (62.252.192.6)
Hi, anyone know of a bass driver similar to the Reference 3a da cappo's, that can be used crossoverless? Im wanting to do a diy speaker using no xover, a d'appolito configuration and scanspeak revelat .......
23: RE: Forget TAD for cars - do this instead (5.51)
Posted by Caucasian Blackplate on 2008-09-04, 09:57:24 (76.121.181.1)
The old school Linear Power amplifiers are also really nice. For value, the higher end Alpine sets use Vifa and/or Scanspeak drivers for a very decent price on eBay. I like the ID gear, but a 110db ho .......
24: Focal Audiom 7K2 midrange driver? (5.46)
Posted by Paul† on 2000-11-14, 17:25:57 (172.154.111.83)
Has anyone had experience with the Focal Audiom 7K2? It seems to be one of the highest efficiency non-horn drivers around. Any idea how it otherwise compares to the ScanSpeak 18W-8545? TIA, Paul ::: .......
25: Re: Need 93+db efficient Tweeter for SET (5.38)
Posted by DAVID M COOPER . on 2000-12-19, 13:54:52 (195.92.67.88)
thanks for your question. there are many high sensitivity but the ones i have personal experience are focal of france fostex of japan seas of denmark/sweden scanspeak dynaudio esotar these are all of .......
26: influences (5.35)
Posted by horn_beginner on 2008-10-15, 09:40:06 (81.251.19.36)
HI, well I am fan of good sound club so wanted to build three/four driver line array with scanspeak drivers... It's also a question of techniques. I can't possibly fathom how to build a horn subwoofe .......
27: Re: This dude is an artist! (5.34)
Posted by Ed Sawyer on 2003-10-06, 22:09:55 (204.97.235.237)
All I can say is what I heard - it integrated well. He did go to the biggest ESG-1 (?) ribbon he could find - I think about 106db efficient? It's semi-horn loaded too. Xovers are 1st order, around 400 .......
28: Re: could a ringradiator be used? (5.32)
Posted by hancock on 2003-02-20, 12:42:01 (217.162.144.31)
Hi Marijn, A ring radiator does have an advantage in that the point at which phase cancellation sets in is higher up than for a dome. On the down side, though, most ring radiators I have seen also use .......
29: RE: Not heard the tang band (5.24)
Posted by Thairback on 2010-02-23, 17:46:09 (64.136.27.226)
Thanks, I have a pair of vintage Calsonic horns, (chrome plated, absolutely gorgeous) for the top, and the room has a healthy bump at 62 hz which helps the lows. As for your tag line, my main speaker .......
30: Re: Voicing speakers - what approach ? - example please? (5.20)
Posted by Story on 2003-05-28, 03:43:16 (152.163.252.5)
Not sure if the altec n1500 is a true series xover. Right now I'm running 802-8g's w/511 and 515's in old ultraflex cabs. I've run University's, JBLS's, Jensen's and also lower efficiency cone and dom .......
31: Re: Heil Amt 1(behave peculiarly) with ScanSpeak 18W/8545 (5.11)
Posted by Magnetar on 2002-10-22, 07:20:28 (67.39.144.187)
I have 1B's and they don't exhibit this type of response, Maybe you should try the new diaphrams. Have you measured yours? Also maybe a woofer with about 10-12 db more sensitivity. Padding these down .......
32: Re: Galaxy, etc. for midhorn - what are good candidates for decent sound? (5.01)
Posted by floydandrews on 2004-06-01, 11:07:52 (207.69.139.145)
Hi Freddy, Good question. I have a pair of Edgar midrange horns, too, and I've been using the JBL cone speakers from Bruce. I've been thinking about a pair of Scanspeak 4" paper cone midranges (model .......
33: Re: Heil Amt 1(behave peculiarly) with ScanSpeak 18W/8545 (4.98)
Posted by mollecon on 2002-10-22, 13:59:02 (212.242.51.138)
Hi! I borrowed that book from the library too recently (H. H. Klinger: "Lautsprecher Baubuch"). The one I borrowed is printed in 1989, & I do think the actual time of it's writing is somewhat before t .......
34: Re: Sluggish Spendor speakers (4.93)
Posted by beppe61 on 2007-01-14, 23:45:56 (194.185.74.117)
I think you are right. The culprit could be the plastic (I believe bextrene) woofer. Lynn Olson in one of his famous article states that this behaviour (slugghish bass) is common among the woofer mad .......
35: Re: Coral BX-33 Speakers (4.92)
Posted by Lightning on 2003-08-18, 16:04:10 (203.54.196.163)
Coral made a heap of different drivers both for themselves and as OEM product, but some of the assembled cabinet speaker systems haven't always shown the drivers in their best light. What are the actu .......
36: Power compression (4.91)
Posted by coolin on 2006-02-11, 01:56:25 (217.19.22.44)
Oh and i dont mean in the subjective sense. Thinking about it a little more i think you can also discribe this as power compression. Directy related to sensitivity ? I occasionally see mention of this .......
37: Re: Speaker Sensitivity??? How Sad! (4.89)
Posted by Greg R. on 2000-09-04, 17:52:30 (166.62.94.79)
Darn! I just mailed my MO off for the Paraglows. Looks like I better call Bottlehead and have my order changed to the B-Glows. Next year I can afford some horns, a good line array(Focals or Scanspeak) .......
38: RE: influences (4.87)
Posted by footstony on 2008-10-15, 15:50:55 (203.217.31.208)
Hi rony, I say put them wherever they fit. Maybe separate boxes scattered around the room. Can I ask which scanspeak driver you intend to use? How big will the box be? I like the idea of a sealed line .......
39: Re: Greg B: I've applied Al & Copper using a sizing: do you use such when doing Al foil??? (4.87)
Posted by Greg B on 2003-05-14, 16:54:34 (207.214.223.3)
Hey 3db, Yeah, I just use the sizing that came with my kit. Seems to be water/latex based contact cement. That stuff in itself is a pretty good cone treatment, and probably what those sticky scanspeak .......
40: Re: Aperture loaded HE bass, anyone try it?? (4.80)
Posted by hahax@verizon.net on 2006-08-06, 20:43:44 (71.251.35.190)
Basically what you get with a stuffed port(or variovent as supplied from Scanspeak) is a box with the same resonant frequency as the same size closed box but with a lower Qtc. Some of the old Fried sp .......
41: Why the low-power folks have it wrong... (4.74)
Posted by Citroeniste on 2001-06-10, 02:14:37 (170.140.251.155)
Nice review. I think the same effect could be had with something as humble as an Adcom 5800, but that's another topic for another day. The essential point is, if one really cares about dynamic freedom .......
42: RE: badman by name badman by nature (4.71)
Posted by paulfairall on 2011-08-26, 12:34:28 (92.7.22.22)
ok thats fair comment, you say the scanspeak is not the driver to use with horns, so can you say what driver would be able to keep up. My experience is with bass reflex and fronted ported single drive .......
43: Re: A long term project (advises anyone?) (4.68)
Posted by billwjr on 2006-03-18, 12:07:05 (204.17.101.34)
Seas aluminum woofers are very fast, inexpensive. Madisound carries them, also Madisound has some ScanSpeak on sale. If your room is small 15W is plenty 95% of the time. The JBL 2" driver may well .......
44: Has anyone tried Seas metal cone woofers as subs with Lowthers? (4.66)
Posted by billwjr on 2002-07-20, 15:21:10 (209.244.135.243)
The foams gave out on my ScanSpeak woofers, and I was unable to locate foam kits. So rather than spend $400 on a new pair, I tried a $120/pr aluminum cone 7" cuz the specs said they would work in my .......
45: Re: Heil Amt 1(behave peculiarly) with ScanSpeak 18W/8545 (4.63)
Posted by SpeakerNazi on 2002-10-22, 08:46:28 (209.77.149.217)
Heil! Bankrupt, I'm also a Heil enthusiast and I've done a little experimenting with these fine units. I don't agree with the published measurements you quoted. Please do a search of this forum for re .......
46: Re: Home measurement ambiguity (4.56)
Posted by Terry Demol on 2002-10-23, 20:13:26 (203.102.221.68)
The measurements we (Joe Rasmussen & myself) did were outdoors with the Heils lifted almost 2m off ground to negate ground reflection. They were performed with a professional quality CLIO setup which .......
47: These Pi 2 are good horn...just biamp and run with time alignment (4.56)
Posted by Minussss3db on 2010-04-04, 15:35:38 (74.3.2.67)
via a Behringer or other delay box.... Biamping these is easy and tremendous....their only failing relative to the scanspeak is that they don't image as well............. AND THEY COULD IMAGE AS WELL! .......
48: Should I add Super Tweetor to F200a??? (4.55)
Posted by iamthanik@hotmail.com on 2007-08-23, 04:33:25 (58.9.201.90)
Right now I am planing to build a cabinet for my new Fostex F200A, however, I have an idea about adding Super Tweetor to improve the speaker. I already have a pair of top R2904/700000 scanspeak left u .......
49: Re: Thanks for comparisons (Hijack) Hijack #2 dinosaur kollection (4.50)
Posted by freddyi on 2005-10-08, 16:55:04 (4.248.50.209)
since U have ancient but updated dinosaur imps - why not give a K15 with say funky 15" P-Audio coax a try to add to dino-herd? - if you build - be sure to brace back and use good cleats on wings. keep .......
50: Re: Eminence APT-80 supertweeter? (4.48)
Posted by Citroeniste on 2001-07-26, 23:17:37 (170.140.252.216)
Rog, Unlike you, I guess, I'm a big fan of the dual concentric approach. I guess coherence is more important to me than ultimate flat FR, and maybe even that's psychological, not seeing two drivers se .......
51: Re: COPPER washer surely Chris? :) (4.48)
Posted by Brian C. on 2003-04-14, 10:22:57 (62.255.64.6)
I believe it may act as a shorted turn to help to reduce voice-coil self induction but it is only a partial fix. I did talk with Roy Hopps at Lowther about copper plating the magnet pole piece but he .......
52: RE: High Efficiency PAPER tweeters? (4.32)
Posted by Paul Joppa on 2013-04-17, 07:39:36 (24.22.235.48)
Some decades ago there was a Pioneer (I think?) paper tweeter with decent sound, something like 93dB if I recall correctly. It had a distinctive phenolic ring around the circumference, and no visible .......
53: high spl woofers up to 1000Hz (4.28)
Posted by paulfairall on 2011-08-06, 05:53:06 (92.7.22.22)
I have a new project starting that requires a box speaker for the bass up to 1000Hz maybe less lets say 500-1000Hz as there will be a 200Hz tractrix horn above with either a co-axial or mid driver wit .......
54: RE: Sealed enclosure suggestion please.. (4.27)
Posted by mor2bz on 2009-02-09, 15:29:09 (199.254.238.4)
the stiffer the suspension on the woofer , the bigger the cab. sealed box drivers should have good xmas and a higher qts (@.5) if you are listening to moderate vol. make the box big. this will support .......
55: Magnavox WR8's (4.25)
Posted by Andrew on 2000-09-03, 19:28:03 (137.154.210.13)
I have a pair of australian made magnavox WR8's, they have a very light, curved, tapered thickness cone and are consequentely quite effecient, does anyone know the exact effeciency? The midrange is ve .......
56: RE: Altec 414A (4.17)
Posted by Wojciech on 2019-05-03, 21:13:39 (68.37.112.201)
The cone is probably heavier . Altec 416 re-coned with GPA kit will have higher QTs , lover efficiency (92-93 Db instead of 96dB) and lower FS.. It will sound "slower" and less snappy although still a .......
57: Re: Heil Amt 1(behave peculiarly) with ScanSpeak 18W/8545 (4.15)
Posted by Bankrupt on 2002-10-23, 02:13:22 (217.157.114.105)
Hello! Thanks for the inputs. SpeakerNazi wrote: "I don't agree with the published measurements you quoted. Please do a search of this forum for recent measurement done by Terry Demol and published by .......
58: Re: Sensitive Tweeter 4-5K up recommendations needed. (4.11)
Posted by ScottG on 2004-07-20, 11:21:02 (208.180.10.253)
Not sure the Fostex could handle 1st order that low.. To bad SLS doesn't sell to the public. You might want to try eminence's tweeter - it isn't a compression tweet and it should handle a 1st order th .......
59: Re: Hi Eff Monitor (Thorsten-style) (4.10)
Posted by Cam on 2000-07-24, 11:16:44 (63.203.234.150)
Hi Thorsten, OK, tune the box to 60Hz for the 10" JBL, higher for the 2110 or 2118. I admit my experience with 8-12" single-cone drivers is limited. I messed around extensively with the ScanSpeak carb .......
60: Re: Hi Eff Monitor (Thorsten-style) (4.08)
Posted by Thorsten on 2000-07-24, 12:19:44 (195.99.125.202)
Hi Cam, >I messed around extensively with the ScanSpeak carbon impregnated >7", and can't stand it over 2K. You are not the only one. See some threads further down in the Archive under the M1 - Kit or .......
61: Re: What speaker between 15K-38K Please help (4.05)
Posted by Greg B on 2004-01-12, 11:35:37 (66.81.159.67)
Some stuff to look at since this is the HE forum: Edgar Horns, Avant Garde horns, Pass Labs ribbon thing, TAD, JBL's new K2, JM Lab whatever, C&C "Ben", etc (sure I'm forgetting some good ones). Also, .......
62: Re: Lowthers and x-max. (4.04)
Posted by billwjr on 2002-12-26, 16:17:53 (209.244.128.56)
No and no. Two speakers the same size and reproducing the same frequency at the same x-max will be producing the same SPL. That doesn't mean that one speaker isn't getting 2w and the other 20w. It's .......
63: RE: DIY whizzer and phase plug? (4.04)
Posted by John Sheerin on 2007-09-02, 15:53:38 (67.142.130.26)
If it moves with the cone, it is a dust cap. It moves air and contributes to the driver's Sd. Other than that, you can use whatever material you want, but different paper or other materials will have .......
64: high efficiency direct radiator tweeter or compression driver only? (4.00)
Posted by dr.joe on 2004-02-29, 08:41:06 (64.230.50.179)
I'd appreciate any recommendations for a HF driver with the following characteristics: -- does not require a separate horn -- 93 to 96 dB sensitivity -- 8 ohms nominal impedance -- 1500 Hz or lower re .......
65: Re: 94dB?...Revelator is a 90dB ScanSpeak tweet..(nt) (3.95)
Posted by Tim Moorman on 2002-01-08, 21:24:49 (205.188.192.42)
Jose R, Hey Jose, if your happy that's all that matters. I just thought it odd that the upgrade might actually yield a less sensitive speaker. Wasn't this the implied point of the design? Bassackwards .......
66: SEAS CA21 series woofers ? (3.93)
Posted by Tul on 2004-06-20, 13:41:51 (67.80.208.208)
Hi, I try to make a SE friendly speakers on my existed boxes. Few days ago I found the SEAS CA21 series woofers. Looks like good choice as I can't install bigger in my boxes. I ask about a little advi .......
67: I could reset the range to be 150 hz to 2750 hz (3.92)
Posted by tubesforever on 2009-07-01, 13:24:13 (151.151.73.166)
Right now I am using a ScanSpeak 7" Revelator driver to cover 30-2750 hz. I cross them at 2750 to a 91 db/watt MBQ titanium mid tweeter and then cross that at 10k to the ribbon. I thought I might try .......
68: RE: 100db+ efficiency, 3 or 4 channel recommendations. (3.92)
Posted by angeloitacare on 2008-03-01, 06:10:14 (189.71.248.189)
hi Jonathan i agree with your comment. I have at the moment a 3 way system. I am happy with the bass, midrange, and treble. But midbass sucks. The compression driver does not handle well frequencies u .......
69: better subs (3.90)
Posted by Duomike on 2005-10-19, 20:23:35 (202.169.54.12)
I'm cutting the range from 40 to 200 hz by app. 10 db to get a reasonable flat response (using a tact RCS for measurement purpose but not for correction). Have a very narrow suckout at 28 hz I have to .......
70: RE: high spl woofers up to 1000Hz (3.89)
Posted by paulfairall on 2011-08-07, 06:59:55 (92.7.22.22)
just to clarify some points. High sensitivity as in 100db at least, as I would be looking at using 2A3 or 300B amps. range to cover would be 40Hz - 110Hz with a woofer and the two Audax PR170MO driver .......
71: Heil Amt with series notch filter (3.84)
Posted by Bankrupt on 2002-09-02, 02:38:22 (217.157.114.2)
Hi! Some while ago I've been building a couple of speakers with ScanSpeak drivers and... the Heil Amt 1 tweeter. I actually don't know if it's a 1A or 1B. It is completely box shaped with a complete " .......
72: RE: Mixed crossover??? (3.69)
Posted by Paul Joppa on 2015-11-05, 11:34:36 (73.225.74.165)
I am confused about how many different crossovers you are talking about, and about why you use the labels "2nd order L-R" etc - i.e. are these labels your deduction or are they provided by the designe .......
73: Leave in or use the oem replacement (3.68)
Posted by Triodeuser on 2004-05-04, 19:27:56 (66.169.47.186)
Short version - you're better off to buy a specific replacement from the manufacturer for your specific unit if you have blown the tweeter. If you haven't blown them, forget about upgrading the tweete .......
74: Compression driver confusion.......need some help (3.67)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2005-01-14, 09:23:47 (63.191.97.45)
Getting ready to do my first high sensitivity speakers and I'll be damned if I can figure out what compression drivers I want. Want to do a two-way with horns for the top end, will do three-way if tha .......
75: Re: Cardioids & dipoles (3.67)
Posted by hancock on 2002-10-01, 08:35:28 (193.134.170.35)
Duke, I'm using 3 Scan Speak 25W8565-01 (I think it is the 01, it's the one with the higher Qts) per channel in an H baffle 12" by 12". I'm crossing over to Unities at 300Hz and 12"x12" is about as bi .......
76: Re: Vistaton full range driver vs Adire audio HE 10. full range. (3.65)
Posted by DrD on 2006-03-25, 13:24:52 (70.95.234.202)
If you wish to use the B200 with 3.5 wpc, you MUST HP >100Hz, you will not be disappointed. Fantastically dimensional with SET. Best, nad highly worthwhile, on OB. Without filtering/contouring, flea p .......
77: Re: I think I feel something blowing... (3.61)
Posted by dwkurfma on 2006-09-19, 21:44:09 (68.227.164.21)
Thanks for bringing these up. I was trying to decide whether it was worth mentioning. Some people seem to forget how many loudspeakers do a credible job with Vifa/Seas/ScanSpeak components. I don't re .......
78: Try it. Just takes a high pass cap and an L-pad. (3.53)
Posted by Greg B on 2004-09-23, 23:57:33 (4.243.173.198)
Might work. I've had mixed results using ribbons as supertweeters. I don't know how well an ESS would work, but it could be OK. I don't know the bandwidth for the little ones, but it could be high eno .......
79: Re: custom Revelator tweeter in Coincident appears to be... (3.51)
Posted by nutsboutset on 2004-05-10, 12:09:46 (199.106.16.3)
thanks for your response. you are absolutely correct. there is only one scanspeak tweeter, the 9900, that comes labelled as "Revelator". and you are also correct about the subtle difference between it .......
80: it's at least unlikely (3.39)
Posted by dwk on 2004-09-03, 07:45:19 (66.7.171.48)
I've been spending some time looking at a DIT Unity effort, hopefully making some sawdust this weekend to start experimenting. The main difficulty with the Unity is that you have so many things to try .......
81: tried them in open-baffles that were about 16"x36" with (3.38)
Posted by snkby on 2001-02-17, 21:19:41 (24.176.253.107)
the driver mounted in the top 1/3 of the baffle. sounded really good but no bass. didnt try adding wings or box with open back. added 2 scanspeak 21w-7554-01 sub drivers to each panel and bass was bet .......
82: Hawthorne Trio's - Should/Could I update the high range? (3.05)
Posted by tubejack on 2021-02-13, 02:42:02 (96.8.253.230)
I have a pair of Hawthorne Sterling Silver Iris Trio's which I purchased from Darryl around 2010. I had a pair of Duet's and liked them enough that I upgraded to Trio's with a 2nd Augie woofer. I've p .......
83: Re: Honest quesion. Is there a set amp/high efficiency speaker combo that would beat my Merlin TCM-M (3.05)
Posted by Tim Moorman on 2002-07-24, 11:03:55 (205.188.208.104)
Ras, Much too difficult to describe easily, although Magnetar has done a very good job. The two types of systems are apples and oranges apart. The Merlin TSMs are a good speaker I'm told, and Bobby P. .......
84: Re: Physics (2.89)
Posted by Citroeniste on 2001-04-01, 20:21:15 (170.140.95.21)
Steve, You're quite right, that the approach of using multiple smaller drivers is equally valid to using larger drivers. I guess we just disagree on the amount of surface area needed to produce timbra .......
85: Re: He may not be completely crazy... (2.85)
Posted by winslow on 2006-06-25, 09:41:26 (71.75.99.69)
I would like to think that Image Dynamics is still state of the art..but I'm partial to them since I'm on the factory sponsored team. Head units...depends on what you want to do with them. The uber hi .......
86: I've had a few different, mostly diy............ (2.84)
Posted by Norman Bates on 2007-08-26, 21:50:58 (12.205.102.108)
Now I'm in a small apartment so I sold my fireworks system. And now it has to be pretty, and small, no more refridgerator speakers for me. I never had the beyma horns. I was thinking of the radian coa .......
87: Re: Von Schweikert Audio's DB-100 speakers (2.75)
Posted by Tom Brennan on 2001-12-11, 22:31:20 (12.251.82.206)
Vinyluver---What are you, a shill for von Rundstedt? The old "fast" woofer arguement again eh? As has been pointed out longer excursions are needed for 2-8s than for 1 15, lower excursion means lower .......
88: Re: Avantgarde Speakers with TacT Room Correction? (2.70)
Posted by Duomike on 2004-09-24, 22:14:18 (202.158.31.135)
I'm using my DUOs since for years with RCS 2.0S and Tact Millenium amp which recently has been upgraded to MKIII. I think the horns only need correction in the bass and not in mid or high frequencies .......
89: Re: Best compression driver to start with (2.65)
Posted by Daveis on 2006-09-02, 12:07:38 (12.216.137.117)
Thanks Robert and Saint M. Ok, I count votes for P Audio and Beyma. I heard Behma mentioned before by Nelson Pass. And one negative for BMS. Yes, I am tring to get over my fear of pro-audio horns. I'v .......
90: Re: thanx for that depressing thought T ;-) (2.63)
Posted by Joost Riphagen on 2002-02-13, 04:01:13 (130.115.238.85)
I could get the drivers cheap..they are on the shelf. WTFDIK (why totally fruity drinks ignite kindergardens? answer =E234) I don't get your problem with the tweeter other than that is a bit polite so .......
91: Re: Unity vs Uno---Other John's Unity Version (2.61)
Posted by hancock on 2002-12-08, 15:00:52 (62.202.98.201)
Hi Tim, A few comments: 1) Wait till you here John's next version--he's getting pretty close to the real thing. 2) I've ordered some Audax dome tweeters that look like they may be pretty good for horn .......
92: Just back from CES (2.54)
Posted by TimG on 2005-01-10, 09:23:52 (67.166.116.166)
I spend Saturday at the high-end section of CES and spent a few minutes at T.H.E. Show next door. I didn't get to hear everything I wanted to, but I heard some really good speakers. I will have to loo .......
93: Re: 18" woofer selection (2.01)
Posted by Jag on 2002-11-13, 19:09:34 (213.17.31.176)
Quite a lot of reactions :), thank you for all of them. Maybe it's a good idea to start from the beginning: a year and a half ago, i wanted to buy a completely new HiFi set. At that time, i wasn't pla .......
94: lynn olson's very good thread at diyforum (1.18)
Posted by angeloitacare on 2007-09-20, 17:56:43 (189.13.231.135)
hi i have in the last view days read Lynn Olsons thread : " beyond the ariel ", at diy forum : where he persues a new speaker design of open baffle, with high efficiency, pro drivers. i am at page 48, .......
Found 88 records in Planar Speaker Asylum.
1: note: img in previous message was Scanspeak's own (10.29)
Posted by Daan on 2001-06-23, 07:27:49 (213.75.27.40)
To clarify, the image above my previous post was Scanspeak's graph of their 8545 midwoofers, as found on their site. .......
2: anywhere to hear Newform in NYC area? Add ribbon to 8545 cones? (10.29)
Posted by Egads on 2001-07-26, 09:43:23 (4.3.94.193)
I'd like to hear Newforms someplace in Manhattan if possibe? Is there anywhere I can hear them? I have been thinking about adding a ribbon to my scanspeak 8545 based speakers that use the scanspeak 9 .......
3: Blue Tact vs. Electrical insulation putty on Scanspeak basket? (8.82)
Posted by kevinb on 2001-06-16, 21:54:52 (142.154.96.72)
Steve, I am going to put some type of dampening material on the Scanspeak basket,but what do you think of the idea of using Blue Tact instead of the 3M Electrical insulation putty? Kevin .......
4: Huh? (8.81)
Posted by Brian Goodman on 2000-09-21, 06:06:56 (24.66.126.35)
I am asking for advice on how to improve MY speaker - MG1 improveds. Debate about how other Maggies compare with the tweeters in other speakers, or how to improve Maggies that I don't own, is beside t .......
5: Re: Blue Tact vs. Electrical insulation putty on Scanspeak basket? (7.99)
Posted by Steve M on 2001-06-18, 15:40:10 (199.46.199.232)
That should work just fine. .......
6: Test performed Saturday night after only one was upgraded (6.78)
Posted by Brad V on 2001-06-21, 14:20:13 (167.64.48.106)
Saturday Night after I upgraded one speaker, I ran the meter. I switched back and forth between the upgraded one and the stock one. The readings were pretty similar with a 22db gain in the very low fr .......
7: Please identify this tweeter (ribbon) (6.78)
Posted by Egads on 2001-07-26, 09:10:13 (4.3.94.193)
Please excuse the double post in the main speaker group, but... Can anyone give me any background on this tweeter? What products is it used in? How would it compare to a scanspeak 9700? what is th .......
8: Re: Bohlender Graebner Radia BG28 ribbons (6.01)
Posted by Al.M on 2004-01-08, 07:23:59 (66.119.33.135)
I am looking at a 2nd hand pair of RD28s not the 28.1s and have several woofers on hand to potentiallyt use such as Seas 21Wex002, Audax 10", Peerless 12" 315, Scanspeak 18w/8535s. Thanks .......
9: Re: Newform Speakers (5.73)
Posted by DET on 2001-03-12, 14:58:09 (12.5.151.244)
If I am thinking of the same blurb, I read between the lines that the 630's were replacing the 830's, which happened a while ago. The 645's might not have been out at the time. I don't know which one .......
10: Re: Yet Another Newform Question (5.73)
Posted by DET on 2001-01-27, 21:30:02 (129.37.121.207)
There was a guy in Colorado who was making transmission line enclosures out of a 1 1/2" thick composite (ie Corian) material. He was using the same scanspeak midbass drivers as the Newforms. I toyed w .......
11: Re: line source ribbon (5.60)
Posted by diram6 on 2004-06-19, 07:21:31 (64.12.116.9)
Thanks Azryan. What is or who is GR alpha do you have a link ? What I'm thinking about doing is trying to build a speaker based on the dali. the scanspeak drivers are no trouble & the cabinets are no .......
12: RE: Newform Research (5.56)
Posted by Mendel on 2012-02-23, 06:37:00 (99.235.111.161)
Thank you rwiley for the info. Most of the descriptions I have found on the Newforms do point out the weakness of the bass cabinets compared to the ribbons. It is my hope that the use of Scanspeak "Re .......
13: for R645, CAD shows 2x8545 are -3db at 40Hz (5.53)
Posted by PLATO on 2001-02-28, 22:51:53 (64.111.121.109)
I've heard the R45 and I thought there was very little deep bass. To support my ears, I just ran a CAD tool putting two ScanSpeak 8545s in an optimal ported box, and it gave -3db at almost exactly 40H .......
14: Re: Old Maggies (5.53)
Posted by RalphJames on 2004-02-27, 15:21:44 (68.221.33.236)
Yes! Somebody come buy my MGIIIa's (see Classified section). I build speakers and need money for my new BG+ScanSpeak project. The MGIIIa's are AWESOME speakers that NEED a loving home. .......
15: We didn't (5.49)
Posted by John Meyer on 2000-10-04, 03:20:46 (206.221.242.133)
The R530 is not a regular production unit since ScanSpeak has not produced the higher sensitivity 5" that we need. Right now the 530 (and the NHB 45) are for people who are going to biamp and use elec .......
16: Re: Hey all, we should rename this site, "R645"............. (5.45)
Posted by C.B. on 2001-07-26, 08:25:37 (209.131.15.66)
Not as far as I'm concerned. For one thing, you folks seem to be forgetting that there are other Newform models too, such as the NHB 45, which I own and enjoy. That one has a 45" ribbon with two 5-1/2 .......
17: RE: Is there an optimal frequency to set the LP/HP XO between subs and Maggie bass panels? (5.41)
Posted by ozzy666 on 2016-08-30, 04:29:52 (217.92.13.48)
I think that blending decent woofer(like scanspeak revelator 10" alu)and crossing it much higher(from 300 to 500 depending on panel size,like Martin Logan are doing )could enhance Maggie's sound in mo .......
18: RE: Sawafuji "Dynawave" speakers being sold on ebay (5.35)
Posted by Planerguy on 2008-06-13, 20:13:44 (205.188.116.141)
For anyone who'd like to try some Dynapleats, I have quite a few of them. I'd sell pairs of them for a very good price. From my recollection, I measured FS at 45 hz or so, and Qts. around .6. They do .......
19: Re: MG I Improved vs. MMG (5.27)
Posted by gpalazz on 2000-09-10, 13:56:30 (63.212.148.149)
Brian, I use the scanspeak 2010 3/4' domes on my DQ10,S and they work great, however you might need to use multiple #s of them to simulate a line source like Arnie Nudell did on the earlier Infinities .......
20: think I'd see if there were a companion to the ever popular Scanspeak 18W/8545 (5.23)
Posted by Mart on 2001-10-05, 09:02:42 (198.26.119.84)
It seems a few hybrid speaker builders like ow these integrate with the planars. I'd see if it had a WCF sybling capable of preforming as a subwoofer. Or see how the unit itself would perform in Madis .......
21: Re: Newform 645s: Monoblocking vs. bi-amping? (5.21)
Posted by Mike Currie on 2001-03-02, 11:28:14 (192.195.167.53)
Just to place some emphasis on the Brad V's break in comment: I presently own Meadowlark Shearwaters, which use the same ScanSpeak driver as the Newforms. Meadowlark says that they take at least 200 h .......
22: Newest Ribbon ought to be a killer (5.19)
Posted by Brad V on 2002-05-23, 11:53:31 (167.64.48.106)
Hi, Tact has just released a new line source speaker. This beauty, stands 7'3" tall and weighs 262 lbs each. It has a 7 foot ribbon and 12 Scanspeak revelator mid/basses. When this is paired with Tact .......
23: Re: R645 active XO (5.18)
Posted by MikeCh on 2001-07-04, 12:49:27 (150.215.16.135)
Here's what I know: Based on the 1K Hz XO point and the fact that he uses a 12uF cap, the DCR of the ribbon should be close to 13.3 ohms (seems high). The woofers (2) are ScanSpeak 8545's but are used .......
24: Zobel on Newform 645's (5.07)
Posted by Bill on 2001-07-09, 12:42:03 (12.86.35.104)
Have any of you 645 owners put a Zebol (neutralizing network), (impedance equilization circuit) on their 645's? It works out to be a 8.46mfd cap & a 6.88ohm Resistor. I suppose a 8.2ufd 200V Cap & a 7 .......
25: Re: Newform R 30 ribbons ?? (5.05)
Posted by sailor on 2003-10-09, 08:18:25 (208.187.244.107)
I've never heard the newform, however they do use very good drivers (scanspeak)for the bass speaker. I've owned the maggies you mentioned. Bad idea, the bass response is not that good. I own mgIIIa's, .......
26: goto admit (5.04)
Posted by Mart on 2005-09-05, 22:58:41 (24.195.253.215)
I'm curious about that 6.5" Scanspeak woofer. I like concave dustcaps in theory but haven't heard one that I'd XO much over 1kHz. I always seem to hear some acoustic cavity THD. The 2nd-order Linkwitz .......
27: Davey - complete specs for R645 (5.01)
Posted by MikeCh on 2001-07-04, 20:07:54 (150.215.16.140)
low-pass section - 2nd order: driver = ScanSpeak 8545 (x2) DCR = 5.5 ohms (3 ohms) inductor = 2 mH shunt cap = 22uF series resistor = 2.7 ohms high-pass section - 1st order: cap = 12uF DCR = 13 .......
28: am sure (4.95)
Posted by Mart on 2001-09-14, 22:33:28 (198.26.119.84)
Those VMPS look like a BG PP magne-planar midrange with a true ribbon tweeter & Scanspeak carbon fiber woofers. Talk about effortless sound! Although, I'm too damn chicken to ask about the price. I im .......
29: Ribbons rule (4.90)
Posted by highendfan on 2010-04-10, 19:04:19 (67.70.130.155)
Hi I am new to this forum, but hardly a newbie. I have had the pleasure of owning the Acoustat Monitor X with the DD tube amps, Acoustat 2+2, stacked strathern ribbons and Dayton-Wright XG8. I have he .......
30: Re: MG I Improved vs. MMG (4.90)
Posted by Brian Goodman on 2000-09-09, 19:20:53 (24.66.126.35)
There were some interesting graphs shown in an interview with Sigfried Linkwitz (linkwitzlabs.com), who designed the dipole Audio Artistry speakers. He shows that the dipole effect is actually counter .......
31: Re: dunno _ have yet to hear Audax's oval dome piezo yet (4.90)
Posted by rp1@surfnetusa.com on 2003-07-02, 01:41:19 (66.248.83.204)
I do like the dual-concentric tweeter that Vifa or Scanspeak makes (cant remember which it is). Very nice soft dome tweater. It is on the Meadowlarks and the Shwiekirt VR4E. The VR4 seems a nice spea .......
32: Re: Peaks and Valleys, and DIY measurements for All (4.87)
Posted by Daan on 2001-06-23, 07:23:42 (213.75.27.40)
Doug: You can create a sweep with Cool Edit 2000, but also generate pink noise (and white and brown.. white is fully random, brown puts emphasis on lower freqs, and pink has a nature-like distributio .......
33: it may very well be as I was merely reverse engineering (4.85)
Posted by Mart on 2001-07-05, 22:52:24 (198.26.122.12)
I hadn't gotten any direct ribbon data I was interpreting the unknowns to achieve the published data. The circumstantial hump correlated to the 700Hz output emphisis. If that wasn't the source of the .......
34: what precisely intrigues you about them? (4.83)
Posted by Mart on 2001-08-17, 18:33:24 (198.26.122.12)
FYI, Newform Research R645's use the same type of carbon-fibre Scanspeak woofers as the Meadowlark Audio Shearwater (Hot Rod Version) Meadowlark Audio Shearwater (Hot Rod Version) Newfor .......
35: 1.6 v. R645 (4.82)
Posted by ZenAudio on 2000-11-30, 21:45:01 (24.4.254.36)
I just received my pair of 645's today. Currently own 1.6's and have been very satisfied with them but decided to take the plunge with the Newforms (30 day money back guarantee) It is too early to mak .......
36: Re: Newform Speakers (4.81)
Posted by Mike on 2001-03-12, 14:19:19 (63.211.34.15)
I presently own the R645's and when I was looking to purchase the Newforms I heard the R630's. The R645's are more dynamic then the R630's. Better sensitivity, 2 Scanspeak drivers per cabinet, and 15" .......
37: MMG output capability (4.77)
Posted by cwm on 2001-12-08, 16:54:14 (206.186.115.83)
I'm considering the purchase of a pair of MMGs but not sure of the SPLs attainable with these on peaks in a 3000 cu.ft. listening room. The room is fairly "dead". I usually listen to jazz or classical .......
38: Re: Jag question... (4.69)
Posted by Ozzy on 2002-01-21, 07:02:28 (63.237.91.25)
Hmm... where to start? The one area that myself and two of my friends agreed that the maggies best the Jags is in image size, i.e. more lifelike with the maggies. A wall of sound that may not be exact .......
39: Re: I hope you ordered the 12 gauge Goertz (4.54)
Posted by Steve M on 2001-06-16, 08:37:15 (208.164.96.58)
I didn't specify which indcutors to use so we'll see what they send. the unit is basically a drop in for the existing crossover. I haven't done the other things you say because in the past the differe .......
40: Not to budge in but........ (4.52)
Posted by amandarae on 2005-09-06, 15:05:12 (71.104.16.138)
....FWIW, my brother owned the R645 for two years. I listened to it extensively while my speakers at the time were the ML Ascents. The R645 perform much better when the crossover was modified as compa .......
41: I have... (4.49)
Posted by jerryd on 2001-07-26, 15:34:25 (144.49.1.5)
Just for the record.. -Newform makes a R630 which is nearly identical to the R645, but has one scanspeak woofer and a 30 inch ribbon instead of the 45 inch. -On both the bottom of the ribbon is about .......
42: 645s Bass Response (4.47)
Posted by markmun on 2001-03-01, 13:29:41 (38.168.8.3)
I have found the bass response is extremely dependent on room positioning. Initally I had the speakers about 5 feet off of the back wall and although the sound is as wonderful as everyone says, I did .......
43: a VMPS type configuration would help the R645 (4.42)
Posted by Mart on 2001-08-26, 11:52:40 (198.26.122.12)
That R645 ribbon needs to be lowered physically & another R645 bass cabinet would start approximating a line-source with another pair of twin Scanspeaks 8545s per channel. This DIY treatment would eli .......
44: Yet Another Newform Question (4.42)
Posted by Mike Currie on 2001-01-25, 06:20:52 (204.149.20.50)
Hi Folks, I realize that there has been a lot written about the R645s, but 2 crucial questions (for me, anyway) seem to have received less attention: 1) Much has been made of the efficiency and dynami .......
45: Re: Now for the tasty bits.... (4.41)
Posted by EricV on 2006-04-13, 07:12:33 (67.167.73.169)
System context is listed in detail in Inmate Systems (EricV), but main components are an AR LS-3, tweaked Rega, Sony SACD, the Muse 160. Currently using original Monster Cable to the MG-IIIs but order .......
46: Mini-Grands at 2010 THE/CES (4.34)
Posted by bigmike on 2010-09-18, 22:10:55 (68.224.104.211)
I'm bringing out my Mini-Grands to this coming THE Show in January 2010 http://www.theshowlasvegas.com/ These speakers have Graz' latest XLM ribbons, the NorthCreek crossovers, upgraded Scanspeak subw .......
47: My breakin experience (4.32)
Posted by Brad V on 2001-05-01, 20:24:20 (208.61.80.29)
Here is what you should expect: Ribbons - These breakin quicken then the Scanspeak speakers. Mine broke in pretty good within the first 2 weeks. I played my system about 16 hours a day for two weeks. .......
48: Re: Maggie-like box speakers? (4.32)
Posted by Chris R on 2003-12-29, 12:53:41 (66.56.106.216)
The only way to get close to the maggie sound is to spend 4x the amount on dynamic speakers, with very high quality drivers preferably colomns to have a large vertical dispersion. If you do not have t .......
49: !? how about a VMPS knock-off ?! (4.32)
Posted by Mart on 2001-07-13, 10:19:04 (198.26.122.12)
purcahse 4 more Scanspeak 8545s which will allow you to place 4 woofers in each tall-thin enclosure in a linear array nwith a side mounted R45 ribbon. ++---------+ +---------++ || | | || || ___ | .......
50: RE: okay, I'll pile on (4.30)
Posted by Joe Schmo on 2008-05-31, 10:48:21 (76.108.202.223)
Agreed. When the “mod” approaches the level of PM’s or PG’s are they even a Magnepan speaker anymore? Yes, they use a Magnepan driver but that’s all. Beyond that these designs take the driver to a who .......
51: Re: Newform R645 dynamics (4.28)
Posted by C.B. on 2001-03-26, 13:25:43 (209.131.15.66)
I think you ought to consider the NHB 45s, which have the same 45" ribbon as the 645, but (2) ScanSpeak 5-1/2" mid-bass drivers in an sealed enclosure in place of the 6" drivers in a vented enclosure .......
52: Re: Newform 645 lean sound and room interaction (4.25)
Posted by Steve M on 2001-06-16, 08:16:21 (208.164.96.58)
Some have said the Hovland caps on the tweeter screws up the bass I don't have first hand knwledge of this. The Shunyata Hydra added warmth to the bass region but that is an expensive tweak. Still the .......
53: Re: Yet Another Newform Question (4.20)
Posted by C.B. on 2001-01-27, 05:08:34 (24.131.32.144)
I own a pair of NHB 45s, similar to the 645s except that the small 5" ScanSpeak drivers are used instead (you really need a sub with this setup). I can honestly say that there isn't another speaker I' .......
54: Uh oh! (4.09)
Posted by CatsSpat on 2001-05-21, 10:26:52 (204.123.11.114)
You got rid of ALL passive components? Did you talk with John before doing that? You probably have emphasized mid-range. Newform ribbons have increasing sensitivity around 2kHz. XM-9 (and other Linkwi .......
55: dipole to monopole transition: where, how abrupt (4.05)
Posted by PLATO on 2001-01-03, 15:04:23 (152.163.213.49)
From my listening experience, I get the best sound "in a real room" by using dipole line source bass and midrange, and gradually filtering starting at about 10K Hz to mainly monopole line source high .......
56: Newform quasi ribbons + Dynaudio 20W75 (4.05)
Posted by AudioPerfCa on 2002-12-06, 23:38:26 (64.229.96.220)
Anyone here ever try getting the Newform R30/R45 ribbons and adding them to a Dynaudio woofer? Reason I ask is that I have a pair of 8 Ohm Dynaudio 20W75 8" drivers I got from a clearout at Solen that .......
57: Newform Research (4.03)
Posted by Mendel on 2012-02-20, 19:07:07 (99.238.79.56)
Hi guys, first post on Planar Asylum. I am thinking of upgrading my current speakers, Totem Hawks. They are good, but I find the treble slightly bright and unnatural compare to some other speakers I h .......
58: yes & huh? (4.01)
Posted by Mart on 2001-07-21, 17:00:22 (198.26.122.12)
Sorry, about the erronious original coil value. The ScanSpeak:8545's DCR is 5.5ohms, which was my other mistake of the original half multiple. I should've used the Zmin of 6.7ohm instead. However, cha .......
59: Re: Question to John Meyer about Newform's bass integration (4.00)
Posted by John Meyer on 2000-08-16, 13:02:36 (206.221.242.165)
The NHB at the time was the old Essential model with the dual Peerless drivers. The best loudspeaker we currently make is the R645 with dual ScanSpeak 6 1/2" units and the integration issue simply doe .......
60: Pick Your Poison (3.92)
Posted by John Meyer on 2000-08-15, 03:38:00 (206.221.242.163)
This question comes up a lot and basically it is a question of choices. We would love to have a Ribbon possessing all of our current design's high frequency attributes that would also go down to 80Hz. .......
61: ACI Titan II (3.86)
Posted by Brad V on 2001-04-06, 16:56:26 (167.64.48.15)
The bass response on the R645s are excellent. The will continue to improve substantially over a 3 month period of time. The ribbons will sound great after 3 weeks. Even though the Scanspeak speakers a .......
62: Ribbons will take center stage until base is upgraded (3.86)
Posted by Brad V on 2001-06-19, 15:13:02 (167.64.48.107)
Put your ear near the scanspeak speakers and listen to singing, piano, violin, etc... It will sound like a curtain is pulled over them. The curtain will never be lifted until you do the upgrade. What .......
63: Re: BG Neo8 in a two-way ? (3.85)
Posted by Fenalaar on 2002-10-01, 14:40:15 (217.70.229.40)
In other words, a 3-way configuration with a 6-8" woofer, the Neo8 and the Neo3pdr, with crossover frequencies at, say, 600 Hz and 8kHz. Do you have any opinions on what woofers would be suitable matc .......
64: RE: Here we go Final Round (3.77)
Posted by MaggieLover on 2010-02-18, 14:49:37 (69.115.248.163)
I generally avoid getting in the middle of these "he said/she said" arguments because its usually fruitless to do so, but in this case I have to point out that you query, "if you think you can manufa .......
65: Newform R645 bass/mid module tweak - very effective and cheap. (3.67)
Posted by KGB on 2001-06-02, 16:04:11 (64.217.248.223)
Here's the product: 3M Scotchfil Electrical Insulation Putty. This product can be had for about 7 dollars at your local Home Depot. It comes in a 1-1/2in. x 60 in. x .125 in. roll. You apply this putt .......
66: Re: Awesome! (3.67)
Posted by Scott Redman on 2006-04-08, 14:38:27 (71.1.150.195)
"But have you listened to recordings with deep bass material ? How does it sound compared to what you used to have?" Hey Chris, I have listened to recordings with deep bass. Of course the bottom octav .......
67: Re: Newform Speakers (3.63)
Posted by C.B. on 2001-03-12, 10:05:39 (209.131.15.66)
I own the NHB 45s, similar to the 645s in that they have a 45" ribbon, but with 5-1/2" ScanSpeak mid-bass drivers in a sealed enclosure, rather than the larger drivers and ported enclosure of the 645. .......
68: Re: why would a line array give a cylindrical wavefront like a true line source? (3.60)
Posted by High-end Dreamer on 2002-04-07, 12:54:26 (172.130.10.199)
If this is true, why would anyone have to resort to power-tapering etc. in line arrays? Just playing devil's advocate here. I have read in a number of places that nobody just does a plain uniformly-dr .......
69: Re: Newform R645's - new kit! Advice on top upgrades?! (Nemo, Mart, Arbelos, Clayton et all)(long) (3.53)
Posted by C.B. on 2001-03-14, 22:51:17 (24.131.32.144)
I have a pair of NHB 45s, very similar to yours except with ScanSpeak 5-1/2" mid-bass drivers in a sealed enclosure. I built mine from a kit about a year and a half ago. The biggest issue for me was m .......
70: I'll have Pictures in a few days (3.53)
Posted by Brad V on 2001-06-17, 08:35:14 (208.61.83.122)
Shelly, A few weeks ago I added the Theta Cap Upgrade. This added 50% improvement to the Ribbons with more detail, dynamics and a much wider soundstage. This upgrade was $94.00. The base upgrade is a .......
71: DrJ measured the near-field bump in $?M anechoic chamber (3.49)
Posted by Mart on 2001-09-14, 22:23:48 (198.26.119.84)
DrJ tweaked someone's R645 in a professionl anechoic chamber. He measured each driver in near-field response & was confused by the 60Hz bump. What was obvious to me from examining the cicuit, seemed t .......
72: RE: monoprice? (3.37)
Posted by triamp on 2019-12-19, 15:22:13 (73.209.29.251)
Ha ha well I am not the typical audiophile, but in addition to all those 'phones, I DO have more than 8 pair of speakers.... only a few of which are set up for use at any one time.... MG 3.6 Tri-amped .......
73: BG Neo8 in a two-way ? (3.27)
Posted by Fenalaar on 2002-10-01, 08:24:35 (62.176.195.50)
Hi, I tried the Madisound forum, but not much interest there - has the Neo 8 gone out of fashion ? :^) Recently the Bohlender Graebener line of elements has become available over here, and the Neo8 ha .......
74: Re: Eminent Technoloy LFT 8A's in Room (3.19)
Posted by Mr_bill2 on 2007-03-23, 09:59:41 (70.174.137.175)
Yes, moving around while listening the the ET 8A's is not the best way to enjoy them, where as the Dunlavys would be less critical given this type of scenario. I agree with your assessment about the " .......
75: Uppen end "Airiness" questions (3.10)
Posted by BobM on 2002-06-05, 09:12:09 (167.230.38.8)
The 4th question (below) is probably most pertinent for this forum, but any opinions would be appresiated. I have a pair of semi-kit speakers that use a pair of Scanspeak 8546 Kevlar mid-bass drivers .......
76: Re: Theta cap positioning (2.99)
Posted by Brad V on 2001-07-28, 19:46:15 (208.61.82.212)
See the below link to the post about the tips from the guy from Canada. In it he briefly described how he did it. >> About the KSU upgrade.. I'm not bi-wiring (yet) and my R645's are still plain stock .......
77: bi-amping & improving the R645's (2.97)
Posted by MikeCh on 2001-07-24, 09:35:31 (150.215.40.17)
Will, >I would appreciate any pointers you can share if you do biamp the 645's. I'm not going to explore bi-amping until I make my decision of whether or not I'm going to be keeping them. Basically, .......
78: Re: quad- newform (2.95)
Posted by mark maloof on 2002-12-07, 14:59:58 (66.108.68.183)
I own a pair of Quad 63 USA monitors. I have had a chance (twice) to listen to a pair of Newforms. TO be fair, the pair was used with an active crossover (Marchand) something that Rick Craig (speaker .......
79: B&G and Newforms are planars but few similarities after that (2.84)
Posted by John Meyer on 2000-06-20, 04:10:20 (206.221.242.131)
Just to point out a couple of incorrect assumptions. Newform Ribbons are monopolar designs with high (and flat) impedance. No transformers are used or needed. The diaphragms are highly damped and thei .......
80: I used Just Real Music ESL's in my DIY system (2.74)
Posted by DaveInVA on 2001-11-17, 13:04:53 (165.247.105.149)
I've also owned Acoustat 2+2's and I also built a system using 3 pairs of Stratherns a side (pics on my website). The ESL's pictured here I built using 2 of Russ's Model 3 panels a side stacked and hi .......
81: RE: Don't give up on maggie midbass.. (2.56)
Posted by ozzy666 on 2016-08-31, 11:38:21 (79.230.207.32)
Nice options you have:) That's exactly what I was thinking. However I have some doubts and still scratching my head. Martin Logan switched to similar design to their subs recently instead of also kind .......
82: Newform Research: some answers, some speculation (2.42)
Posted by John Meyer on 2000-10-04, 17:01:12 (206.221.242.173)
Glad to hear the 645s are starting to clear their throats for you! I would like to get your thoughts in a direct email when the Ribbons have fully broken in. As many may know from our website, I think .......
83: Planars and Stats at CES/ THE Show (2.24)
Posted by harryz on 2004-01-13, 20:51:52 (216.99.197.91)
Just got back from Vegas today, where my partner and I spent some time checking out rooms as a new dealer. Am happy to report that both the E-T/ Monarchy and Magneplanar rooms sounded wonderful. Magne .......
84: I Did! (long) (2.20)
Posted by DaveInVA on 2001-09-09, 09:26:03 (66.32.8.10)
I built a set using 4 of the Model 3 panels from "Just Real Music". In addition to his panels I also used his bias supplies and transformers. I built the frames and crossovers myself using very good p .......
85: Re: Interesting! (2.11)
Posted by Rob Gold on 2004-11-17, 06:31:37 (152.163.100.8)
Employment problems have put my full-range linesource dipole DIY project on hold, but I have all of the following parts in house: --One pair of the Wisdom version of the B-G RD75. --Eight 15" Lambda d .......
86: MG-II Refurb Conumdrum (1.83)
Posted by Roadrider on 2008-07-03, 13:24:20 (71.202.236.118)
A few weeks ago, I posted a summary of my refurb experience with the right side of my MG-II speaker system built in 1977 (according to the factory). Since then, I've refurbed the left side and made so .......
87: R645 - Kitchen Sink Upgrade Review (1.69)
Posted by Brad V on 2001-06-18, 13:51:17 (167.64.48.14)
First let me preface this review with one thing: This upgrade, which we can call the Kitchen Sink Upgrade, replaced everything within the Bass/Midrange Cabinet of the Newform Research R645. This being .......
88: repost -> "Newform Research Update - Aug 2003" (1.68)
Posted by Mart on 2003-09-05, 22:28:26 (140.153.25.24)
Newform Research Update - Aug 2003 Written by John Meyer Let’s get right to the main event. After 6 years of false starts, dropped programs and delays, Newform finally has a digital amplifier .......
Found 2 records in Tech Square.
1: How would I wire in another pair of drivers? (4.80)
Posted by rickles on 2003-08-26, 03:29:20 (63.193.122.217)
I want to try a configuration of drivers but don't know enough to be sure I won't blow something. Can anyone help me. Its probably simple. I've got a pair of enclosures each with a Sacnspeak Revelator .......
2: line source speaker (4.80)
Posted by diram6 on 2009-01-02, 06:26:01 (71.244.95.190)
I want to build a line source speaker using a magnepan ribbon with 8-10 5in mids. the question is which would be the best magnepan tweeter? a planner type or a pure ribbon? Also any suggestions for th .......
Found 38 records in Tubes Asylum.
1: ASL Wave AV8 to drive Scanspeak Revelator tweeters? (10.30)
Posted by guido on 2002-02-08, 06:51:37 (196.2.50.12)
I need advice on the following setup: I am driving a set of Norh marble 9.0s with an Audio Research D125 on the highs [Scanspeak Revelators] and Norh LeAmp monoblocks on the lows [Scanspeak Revelator .......
2: ASL Wave AV8 to drive Scanspeak Revelator tweeters? (10.30)
Posted by guido on 2002-02-09, 07:50:05 (196.2.50.12)
I need advice on the following setup: I am driving a set of Norh marble 9.0s with an Audio Research D125 on the highs [Scanspeak Revelators] and Norh LeAmp monoblocks on the lows [Scanspeak Revelator .......
3: Re: Tubes ok with Scanspeak woofers? (Northcreek Rhythm) (10.30)
Posted by Story on 2001-05-25, 17:35:32 (152.163.213.184)
I've got the 8545 carbon crossed over to an electrostat @500 (series xover) and the only problem is the electrostat (janzsen) is WAY more efficient than the scanspeak, and right now I'm only running 3 .......
4: Tubes ok with Scanspeak woofers? (Northcreek Rhythm) (8.39)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-05-25, 16:35:28 (38.210.7.186)
I'm going to be putting together a Northcreek Rhythm kit (Scanspeak 8545 MTM with 9700 tweeter). It's 90.5 db, a fairly constant 4ohms. George Short, the designer, says that some of his customers use .......
5: which is better for tubes, 86.5 db. at 8 ohms or 90.5 db at 4 ohms? (7.91)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-06-26, 14:19:30 (151.202.186.176)
In deciding between Northcreek Borealis or Rhythm kits (86.5 db scanspeak 2 way at 8 ohms vs scanspeak MTM 90.5 db at 4 ohms), I'm trying to decide on effeciency vs. impendence for tubes. I've been to .......
6: FYI. (6.66)
Posted by Tom . on 1999-09-28, 20:03:47 (24.4.252.101)
I got an e-mail from John saying that the R530 has yet to be offered as Scanspeak has yet to ship him any of the higher efficiency W15 drivers. He stated the current W15's had to be 2dB more efficient .......
7: Re: ASL Wave AV8 to drive Scanspeak Revelator tweeters? (6.52)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2002-02-08, 10:12:11 (205.188.200.31)
8 Watts is plenty for tweeters; so, the answer is yes. You should search the archives including the Bottlehead Forum for posts by "Mon". He documented some simple tweaks that had a nice impact on perf .......
8: Re: ASL Wave AV8 to drive Scanspeak Revelator tweeters? (6.34)
Posted by Wino on 2002-02-13, 13:28:54 (209.204.186.114)
They are amazing for the $$$, and their 10 watts is enough to drive ANY tweeter that you can lift. Still, any bi-amping or tri-amping I've ever heard w/differing amps just makes too much sonic quality .......
9: Re: tubes don't mate well with hybrid electrostat's, do they? (6.21)
Posted by Story on 2001-02-14, 12:51:11 (152.163.194.201)
Any threads you've read that say no to this in general are not worth paying attention to unless they are specifically about the amp and speakers you're talking about. It CAN work well, but you have t .......
10: Audio Research D-150 (5.86)
Posted by guidodg on 2001-07-30, 08:29:11 (196.7.0.164)
I have been offered an Audio Research D-150 power amp to swop for my Classe' model 25. I am driving a pair of Norh 9.0 marble speakers with Scanspeak Revelator tweeters and woofers. My preamp is a Val .......
11: I have no problem with usual efficient speakers (5.84)
Posted by Sammy on 2000-03-07, 05:13:47 (193.189.177.50)
Yupp, that's all true! But it'is not so necessarily to have incredible efficient speakers: I built 211 SE amp for my friend's Sonus Faber Extrema (only 87dB/1W/1m) and they rocks at 30Hz - measured ve .......
12: RE: penta kt-88sc users need your input!!! (5.79)
Posted by Audioschef on 2011-02-17, 19:59:21 (75.5.65.21)
I have both the GL KT88 reissue and the KT88SC for my Dyna Mark III amps. They are wired in triode mode with the triodeelectronics pcb and connected to the 4 ohm tap to my speakers MTM Scanspeak. I am .......
13: Recommendation needed for tube amp (5.48)
Posted by Draki on 2003-02-27, 01:34:02 (62.220.221.116)
Hallo all, Please help with recommedation on a tube amp: The choice is between 6C33 SingleEnded (single tube per channel, 15W ) and KT90 SE (also single tube per channel, 8Wtriode / 15W pentode, swtit .......
14: Re: BAT VK-60 - a lot of power and heat??? (5.47)
Posted by Blaine on 2002-08-30, 08:36:34 (129.105.72.14)
"Not sure what your other equipment is to mate it with...Can you clue us in here?" I am going to use the amp with Newform Research R645's, a Sonic Frontiers Line1, Perpetual Technologies P3A DAC and m .......
15: Anyone use ASL Wave AV8 on tweeters? (5.43)
Posted by guido on 2002-02-27, 00:18:33 (196.2.50.12)
I want to order a special version of the Wave AV8s with upgraded caps and different output transformers to use in an active speaker setup. I am using Norh marble 9.0s which use Scanspeak Revelator twe .......
16: ELNA Cerafine will be great! (5.25)
Posted by Sammy on 2000-06-05, 03:32:49 (193.189.177.50)
If you are looking for good sound than ELNA Cerafine is a must in tube amp. I have gotten better results only with paper-in-oil caps. You can also try Black Gates if you have too much money but for me .......
17: RE: Disastrous tube rolling (5.12)
Posted by Piotr_Poland on 2019-10-17, 23:35:19 (109.173.155.167)
Thank you all for your answers. It turns out it was indeed a problem with connectivity (rusty socket). Of course, the amp was off when I was changing the tubes... The noise occured imeediately when I .......
18: Re: B&W 603S2, GET RID OF 'EM (5.02)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-09-15, 14:26:28 (162.83.199.100)
I had B&W 602s for a number of years until I could get something better. I built a pair of Northcreek Rhythm speakers (a Scanspeak kit, see northcreekmusic.com). Granted, I spent over $2000, but they .......
19: Re: Clayton, a question re ST70 and Newform 645s (4.88)
Posted by Clayton Oxendine on 2001-04-11, 01:08:12 (166.82.50.12)
I have designed a couple of custum jobs using Newforms for a few people. I have only used the 30" Newform ribbon and not the 45" version. The last design I did would be more in line with the 630 but i .......
20: Re: I agree (4.82)
Posted by Sammy on 2000-03-01, 04:18:19 (193.189.177.50)
Yupp, I must agree with you, too. But isn't every tube lean in inappropriate system? I don't have any problem with tubes since I am using Black Gate (NX special favorized)and ELNA Cerafine electrolyti .......
21: Re: Music Ref RM9 Mk II vs SF Power 1 SE, VTL, etc. (4.76)
Posted by mark maloof on 2002-02-16, 12:19:32 (200.65.88.64)
Do not know if this will help you, but I have a RM 9, which some folks think has better transformers than the mk II. I had the caps changed, power supply rebuilt, etc, and it sounds wonderful! My gues .......
22: Re: Preamp Final Four: Mantissa comments (4.65)
Posted by BobM on 1999-09-09, 05:14:47 (12.79.53.192)
I've got to second the Mantissa choice. I did a serious comparison between mant preamps around the $2000 mark, including ARC, BAT, CJ, Classe, and a few others (tubed and solid state and hybrids) to r .......
23: RE: May help to know what "sound" you are after and (4.64)
Posted by mcguirek on 2010-05-26, 08:57:00 (75.159.179.124)
I have a budget-priced system using a modified Technics 1200 turntable and Cambridge Azur 640 CD player as sources. I listen to classical, jazz and pop/rock and enjoy the feeling of true-to-life (or a .......
24: Re: Bi-amp (4.59)
Posted by Kurt Strain on 1999-11-25, 12:47:04 (207.44.186.9)
>Don't know if you have speakers that can be bi-amped or not. I heard a >pair of InnerSound Eros biamped with >M60s on the bottom and an Aronov on the top that sounded very nice. If you >like the bass .......
25: A tale of two tubes (4.53)
Posted by bonjo on 2001-11-10, 13:13:20 (24.79.226.96)
Good Day Mates: I recently had quite the experiaence with tubes. Just for the hell of it I ordered a pair of JAN Phillips 6922's for my SFD-1. They arrived on thursday. I pulled out the Sovtec 6922's .......
26: Re: Clipping - SET's (4.48)
Posted by Bryan F. on 2000-01-04, 05:38:07 (24.29.208.248)
You just opened Pandora's box. High power vs. refinement. This is a hard place to be. As with high power you have the ability to drive inefficient speakers. However the refinement won't be all that hi .......
27: 4 ohm loads and tube amps: What's the deal? (4.12)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-05-27, 21:20:13 (204.120.54.1)
I was going to build a Northcreek Borealis (86.5 db, 8 Ohm nominal). The tube amp I have is a Music Reference RM9, 100watts per channel, variable resistance, so no problems with lower sensitivity. I'v .......
28: Going from SS to Toobs You need to try it at home. (3.99)
Posted by billwjr on 2003-10-13, 20:03:02 (67.74.212.48)
May or not be an easy transition. I love tubes, but I love the bass you describe too. Very hard to find it in quantity under $6K. As in VT100II. So most of the time I use my Marsh A200. When I don't .......
29: SET amp on 4 ohm/90.5db speakers, BUT for late night, lower level listening. (3.95)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-11-08, 15:42:42 (205.188.192.58)
The current speakers I have (Northcreek Rhythm Ulitmate kit) is a 90.5 db, 4 ohm Scanspeak MTM. It seems to be a fairly stable 4 ohms, ran great off 40 watt Dynaco monoblocks. I'm using it now with an .......
30: Re: Cary SLA70B signature w/6550A bias? (3.80)
Posted by Fenalaar on 2005-03-30, 11:30:49 (80.213.73.115)
>The Cary amp might not be absolute state-of-the-art, but in most systems, >with proper synergy, it is very nice. That is my experience, too. I've had the power amp for 3 1/2 years, now, and I've test .......
31: would this speaker (Ellis 1801) be ok with lowish/mediusm power tube amps and my listening habits? (3.66)
Posted by mark maloof on 2002-06-21, 17:44:03 (66.108.68.183)
I'm intrigued by the Ellis Audio 1801, available direct from him for $900. Great cabinet, good crossover parts implemented by the talented Dennis Murphay. NOT SET frienly in the least, it's 84 or 85 D .......
32: more info..... please read.... (2.75)
Posted by Gangsta' on 2000-01-31, 11:19:29 (192.11.222.101)
Hi there.... ok.... I have made absolutely no mods to the amp whatsoever... I bought it as is, when it arrived, it worked for the first 8 hours or so I listened to it. It has been sitting for a few we .......
33: Re: Audio Electronic Supply AE3 (2.54)
Posted by Gangsta' on 2000-02-08, 15:17:03 (216.76.128.51)
Hi there... Before I say anything, let me state that I am an absolute beginner when it comes to building tube gear... so take my comments as that of someone who was just buying his first amp kit, be .......
34: tube amp recommendations.... (2.09)
Posted by Gangsta' on 1999-09-27, 12:48:54 (192.11.220.98)
hello all.... yeah yeah yeah... I know!! the same mindless questions that have all been asked before.. read the archives.... listen for yourself... I have sifted through the archives again... I will t .......
35: Tube freshy, Smart 845 (2.07)
Posted by manop on 2003-01-08, 03:11:54 (203.147.0.42)
Hi there, I am freshy in tube. I've just bought my first tube power-amp a couple days ago(second hand "Smart 845"). My previous system(or current with this "Smart 845" ) is rather be trial & error DIY .......
36: Re: As I said, system dependant (2.05)
Posted by Gangsta' on 2000-05-04, 07:15:38 (192.11.222.102)
well if you really must know: custom designed speakers using newform research 30 inch ribbon, dual scanspeak 15W/8530K midbass drivers sealed, series "1st order" crossover, ultraflat impedence, non-re .......
37: Re: Now I have a ? for you.... (2.05)
Posted by Gangsta' on 1999-09-28, 10:12:57 (192.11.220.98)
Hmmm…. How do I like my Newforms??? I don’t like them…. I LOVE them… they are hands down the best investment I have ever made in audio…. I could easily live with these things for the rest of my life .......
38: REVIEW: Audio Note AN-Vz, AN-SPx Cable Review by Lukasz Fikus at Audio Asylum (1.81)
Posted by Lukasz Fikus on 1999-04-17, 13:23:45 (195.187.253.130)
This is an attempt to describre my first month with Audio-Note cables. I am an EE with 15 or so years experience as a DIY audiofetishist, audiophile, you name it. I am into ethno music, jazz, fusion, .......
Found 17 records in Tube DIY Asylum.
1: a little OT but hoping someone can help.... (8.97)
Posted by tubesforever on 2009-02-22, 12:32:50 (71.94.21.40)
If anyone has some crossover software I would like you to double check something for me. I am running two 8 ohm drivers in parallel. One is a 5.5 inch Scanspeak Revelator and the other is a 7 inch Sc .......
2: read me (8.97)
Posted by lovetube on 2005-12-06, 06:04:32 (210.49.160.59)
I built the same 3 ways system . but mine is opposite as your . tweeter /mid is 8 ohms and my Woofers is 4 ohms because I run two 8 ohms scanspeak in paralell . so in my case I use 4 ohms tapping . no .......
3: RE: What is the definiion of a big room (6.76)
Posted by akltam on 2023-03-09, 05:49:21 (45.248.78.237)
I think I am around at 4500cu ft. It is around 9 feet high. The problem is that it will be my theater room and then also my hifi room together. Let say it is my hifi room for stereo, will a single 1 .......
4: Yup........... (6.76)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2004-01-12, 06:40:31 (63.189.32.169)
could be a bit better than 88dB sensitivity. In any event, I have never had the volume pot past 12 o'clock, and that is since I've added a 20dB L-pad to the preamp. Before that, never past 9:00. Drive .......
5: RE: Yes: it is sacrilege, but no problem, just go to ApexJr for a subwoofer amp... (6.72)
Posted by Jeff Davison on 2008-01-16, 19:24:03 (76.97.149.141)
already setup for amps, crossover and subs. don't need to purchase.. Parasound HCA1000 (200w 4ohm), Dahlquist LP-1 (Heavily moded) and self built Stereo subs using ScanSpeak 9" Revalator drivers & PR. .......
6: impedance mismatch? (6.45)
Posted by mrh (Mark Hardy) on 2002-01-17, 05:51:29 (199.93.107.66)
Hello: Please excuse my naivete, but I am wondering what is the likely audible effect of loading the 8 ohm secondary of an OPT with a nominal 4-ohm loudspeaker? Does this mismatch affect high or low f .......
7: SET, OPT and speaker impedance questions....... (6.24)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2005-12-05, 09:02:00 (4.227.194.185)
I use Grovers 845 monoblocks built with Magnequest 1007 OPT's, 10k primary. In the process of designing some new three-way speakers.........ribbon tweeter, ScanSpeak mid, both are 4 ohms. The 1007's h .......
8: Re: High vs average efficient speakers (5.98)
Posted by David S. Ellis on 2005-10-09, 13:15:13 (68.227.169.247)
"My tweaked Pro Ac 2.5 Response speakers are 89-90dB efficient." I don't know where you obtained, this. The woofer native effeciency is 86.5db. After some resistance from the series inductor(s), this .......
9: Softone R-Core Audio Transfomers (5.92)
Posted by fiacono@optusnet.com.au on 2003-05-23, 06:28:45 (211.28.96.69)
G'day guys, Has anyone built the 2A3 Push-Pull 20W Amplifier using the R-Core transfomers promoted by Softone? Link to : www.icl.co.jp/audio/english/2a3/2a3amp.htm What are they like? I'm tossing up b .......
10: Dayton? (5.43)
Posted by gusser on 2019-11-25, 17:18:23 (104.129.198.226)
Who said anything about Dayton? These six figure home theaters use many different high end speakers, like in the $20,000 per pair or higher range. Now some like me do use speaker kits which are precis .......
11: Re: A word from the other side (5.23)
Posted by danlaudionut on 2004-11-30, 11:03:02 (205.188.116.7)
Jimmy With my Jolida I use Totem Arros. 3/4" soft domes - very fast Sonic Frontiers SFT-1/SFD-1MkII are my source componants. In my "over-the-Top" DIY system I have: Dynaudio D260s, LPG 2" dome mids, .......
12: RE: On that note (4.82)
Posted by danlaudionut on 2008-08-21, 16:56:47 (64.12.116.141)
Bob I like light damped stiff cones for minimal cone distortion. My woofers are paper/kevlar/carbon fiber. Paper which is a good start but the carbon fiber strengthens against cone deformity and kevla .......
13: Need your suggestions to battle the 'sssss' problem (4.55)
Posted by arend-jan on 2006-03-17, 02:37:15 (84.28.55.191)
I'm currently struggling with the 'ssss' problem. If you're wondering what it mean, it's when the sound of the letter 's' becomes unnatural, hard or stressed. I'd like to have your input on a possible .......
14: Re: Right up there with RR Silver Ghost (4.35)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2002-10-06, 18:43:24 (12.81.164.169)
Josh is a metalwork artist by trade, so what you see his work. Now about the sound, I was fortunate to hear them in my system (such as it is) a few days ago. Josh calls it VV45/845 amp parafeed inters .......
15: 845 project questions (4.23)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2002-02-06, 07:52:31 (206.133.172.149)
I am scratching my head about a new set of electronics for my system. I listen almost exclusively to classical, big symphonies, concertos, etc. with lots of complex material and dynamics. Want detail .......
16: Ragnar Lian he say.... (4.04)
Posted by Brian C. on 2007-06-18, 02:00:15 (82.15.74.114)
"I have, just to tease, done calculations on three different magnet systems; my old Scanspeak system with 18 mm coil, 100 windings and a 120 mm ferrite magnet, but without SD (Symmetric Drive). Then a .......
17: I sub'ed a 6N6P for a 6DJ8 in my amp (3.82)
Posted by zacster on 2017-09-30, 21:46:13 (24.38.204.140)
I am totally astounded by the difference in the sound. The subtlety, the richness, the separation, the rhythm, pace... This is like a different amp. And this from a $15 pair of tubes. It just sounds r .......
Found 14 records in SET Asylum.
1: Re: Inexpensive tweek...NICE! (5.25)
Posted by Michael Lee on 2004-04-26, 05:33:14 (144.139.97.102)
The Wondercaps I'd used with caps that my brother had "thrown out" when he modified his Music Reference RM9 push-pull power amps with REL ones. Hence, they cost me nothing :). It would be nice if thos .......
2: Speaker Compatibility Question - Scanspeak B741 (5.25)
Posted by Mike C on 2020-11-15, 02:04:05 (87.113.152.157)
I've been asked to advise if a 300B SET amp could give good results with a Scanspeak B741 speaker; full details can be seen on the link. The amp is conventional 300B, no feedback, James OPTs, about 7 .......
3: Re: SET40 (5.11)
Posted by Brad V on 2003-04-29, 05:29:33 (167.64.47.32)
Aloha, I'll let you know how it goes. Fedex tracking numbers shows that I'll get it this Thursday. One thing for sure. If you go with the 845's, you'll need to rig up something in the daytime to make .......
4: How to obtain the "tube" sound (4.99)
Posted by Carlos A on 2000-07-21, 04:35:18 (194.65.14.70)
I have a SS system and am looking for a way to give it a "tube" sound. My idea is to build a cathode follower between DAC and Amp (I dont need any gain). Any suggestions for a tube? What about the 16 .......
5: RE: SET friendly monitor speakers (4.81)
Posted by btbluesky on 2010-07-20, 10:15:36 (69.163.181.122)
"...High frequencies are handled by a Revelator unit from Scanspeak, a 1” silk dome unit that has achieved considerable respect for being one of the best soft dome units around, being used in a number .......
6: Re: If I "Need" 16 watts, what should I build? (4.70)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2002-11-23, 10:42:49 (12.81.164.22)
Looks like either the 845 or 211. Don't know of any 845/211 Kits but have heard of a plans for a 813 wired in Triode amp but have not seen it. Remember that we are talking 1,000+ Volt power supplies h .......
7: RE: Speaker Compatibility Question - Scanspeak B741 (4.52)
Posted by 6bq5 on 2020-11-15, 08:45:03 (50.0.128.73)
Given that the amp in question to drive the B741 speakers has an OPT, I would not worry about the 2.8 Ohm load at one or another point on the impedance curve. You can try different taps and sick with .......
8: RE: Speaker Compatibility Question - Scanspeak B741 (4.51)
Posted by Palustris on 2020-11-17, 08:34:24 (24.63.247.173)
"My gut feel is that a push/pull valve amp, say EL34, would be a better match; EL34 PP in triode mode can give a degree of triode sound in my experience and sound good. I tend to recommend this to the .......
9: Re: De cappo i, Spendor 1/2, 2/3 or Proac 1sc -- Best to transition to SET? (4.28)
Posted by celocanth on 2005-11-30, 20:03:44 (64.136.49.225)
can't comment on the De cappo ( never heard them ) or the 1/2 ( only heard them in two store's and not driven by set's ) however I have used the 2/3 & 1sc with 300b set's . At the level which you lik .......
10: RE: Really cheap single ended triode tube amps from China . Your experience ! (4.12)
Posted by RGA on 2012-12-05, 14:53:59 (119.237.27.88)
Line Magnetic, Jungson, Shengya, Spark, Cayin, Melody off the top of my head OEM for other brands - they also sell under their own names. This happens with major brands as well - Pioneer made laser di .......
11: Re: Anybody rate PX25's? (3.98)
Posted by FullThrottleRic on 2001-01-13, 11:34:16 (195.44.224.45)
Hehe, I take it they are well liked round here?(!) I've already built a few prototypes using EL84's, the first was using a Leak TL/12+ circuit triode connected with an old (30 years at least)Radio Spa .......
12: Re: Recs for EL34 based SET (3.92)
Posted by Michael Lee on 2004-04-18, 22:32:00 (210.8.233.21)
Hi Tom, A "straight out of the box" (unmodified) used Audion Silver Sterling single-ended ("ETSE" - extended triode single ended) produces excellent midrange detail and "fludity" for around US$400-800 .......
13: Are 90.5 db, 4 ohm speakders ok with a few watts if I listen with peaks just under 90 db? (3.89)
Posted by mark maloof on 2001-05-28, 11:04:05 (63.23.110.135)
Right now I use a 100 watt/channel push/pull EL34 amp with 90 db, 8 ohm speakers. More power than I will EVER need. I'm building a kit speaker (Northcreek Rhythm), it's a Scanspeak MTM, supposed to be .......
14: Re: I wish I was technically inclined... (3.37)
Posted by Michael Lee on 2004-04-25, 03:28:22 (144.139.99.163)
Many years experience...))))Nah!! My only experience with soldering is with home-brew Kimber copy (out of Tandy wires) interconnects, 3 pairs of crossovers: (a) a 2nd order 3-way for my old Monitor Au .......
Found 200 records in Tweakers' Asylum.
1: Re: Scanspeak 15W and Neodymium (9.47)
Posted by Hyperion on 1999-08-25, 20:19:30 (208.169.145.10)
Have you seen the weird simple 9 dB/octave crossover design (apparently for Scanspeak Revelator drivers) in the LC audio website? I had some temptation to try that one out. How much did the Revelator .......
2: Re: Scanspeak 8546 which terminal is positive? (9.47)
Posted by npdang on 2000-11-04, 18:26:55 (64.160.52.75)
Thanks for the info. I'm using the speakers in a 2 way design with a 9500 scanspeak tweeter. .......
3: Re: Help with a Zobel for Scanspeak 18 W 8545! (9.42)
Posted by Franco on 2001-02-18, 16:00:54 (151.21.104.131)
Hi Juggy, I forgot to say that the zobel values on your Scanspeak midwoofer seems to be perfect! bye. Franco .......
4: my apologies... (8.64)
Posted by Mart on 2000-01-11, 06:44:10 (155.218.171.242)
My intentions were honorable, but be careful Dennis Kleitsch (JMLabs dyed-in-the-wool fanatic) may be lurking around. Although, I too do like the Focal 5K4411. I liked ScanSpeak woofers, but seemed to .......
5: Scanspeak Revelator MT (8.60)
Posted by yugo on 2000-09-17, 16:46:27 (212.242.100.75)
I going to build a mt with scanspeak 15 revelator woofer and 9900 tweeter. And i wonder if anybody have used this two together? What crossover, box etc would be great! Thanks in advance!! /Adrian ::: .......
6: Scanspeak tweeter D2905/990004's replacement (8.55)
Posted by bsyyu on 2003-02-24, 18:32:31 (203.168.193.23)
Hi My speaker, One chanel tweeter (scanspeak D2905/990004)is blown out and would like to buy one to replace. Please advise 1/ whether it can be purchased in one piece instead of pair basis. 2/ as my s .......
7: Re: Scanspeak tweeter D2905/990004's replacement (8.53)
Posted by zanash on 2003-02-25, 23:21:50 (62.254.0.41)
I had a scanspeak tweeter blow, turned out tobe a mechanical failure of the lead to the voice coil. A bit of soldering has returned it full working order. Though pulling the tweeter apart was nerve ra .......
8: Difference between ScanSpeak 18W8545 and the 18W8546 (8.11)
Posted by Branwell on 2002-03-11, 16:54:13 (207.172.180.235)
Hi, Can any one describe the difference in sound between the Scanspeak 18W8545 and the 18W8546 ? How do these two drivers compare to the older 18W/8543 ?. Thanks, Branwell .......
9: Re: Let me clarify a bit. (8.03)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2003-01-20, 18:09:19 (24.165.9.58)
How well your 25watt amp drivers the woofers depends on their efficiency. The Scanspeak drivers have a sensitivity of about 87 dB which isn't all that high. If you found a suitable woofer with a sensi .......
10: active crossover for a scanspeak project (7.97)
Posted by flytiger on 2007-08-20, 03:11:44 (75.13.100.73)
Can someone share your experience with ative crossover on scanspeak drivers? My have a 8 Watt tube amp & a push-pull KT88 tube amp (60Watt). I have a SS 8531 and currently looking for a tweeter that m .......
11: Scanspeak 8546 which terminal is positive? (7.87)
Posted by npdang on 2000-11-04, 17:10:21 (64.160.52.75)
Hi I just got a pair of scanspeak 8546 kevlar woofers and the terminals aren't labelled positive/negative. All I see is a red dot on one side, which doesn't help me. Can anyone tell me which side is t .......
12: going active (7.78)
Posted by Damon on 2000-06-27, 15:24:05 (207.136.51.201)
Going to an active crossover was the biggest improvement I have made in the sound of my system. Better than cables or amps. The improvement was very noticeable with cheap speakers as well as top of th .......
13: Great Resource for ScanSpeak drivers (7.75)
Posted by Dan G. on 2000-04-28, 15:06:51 (209.122.233.185)
If anyone is searching for ScanSpeak of Vifa drivers for a project, I highly recommend e-mailing Rolph - audiocom@worldonline.nl or placing an inquiry at http://www.audiocomponents.nl/ I recently had .......
14: sonic differences between 19 mm and 28 mm scanspeak tweeters? (7.71)
Posted by stefan on 2001-02-04, 12:35:52 (155.239.78.2)
Can any one please help with the sonic differences between the following units of the scanspeak family of tweeters: 2010, 9500 and 2700 Techical considerations are not at the moment important to me. A .......
15: Maybe this one will get you close: (7.64)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2003-03-12, 17:26:36 (24.165.9.58)
Scanspeak crossover for 8530 and 9800 revelator. The main differences between the 9800 and 9900 are DC resistance: 9800-3.5 ohms, vs. 9900-4.7 ohms, and efficiency: 9800-90db, vs. 9900-91dB. ::: TOPIC .......
16: sonic differences between 19 mm and 28 mm scanspeak tweeters? (7.46)
Posted by stefan on 2001-02-04, 12:37:05 (155.239.78.2)
Can any one please help with the sonic differences between the following units of the scanspeak family of tweeters: 2010, 9500 and 9700 Technical considerations are not at the moment important to me. .......
17: Scanspeak 15W and Neodymium (7.45)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 1999-08-25, 09:15:10 (195.94.192.18)
I know I am as boring as a stuck turntable but I am looking for first hand experience with DIY or commercial application of the 15W "sliced" midbass and 9600 neodymium miniature tweeter from scanspeak .......
18: Re: Scanspeak 8546 Screw Up (HELP) (7.29)
Posted by zanash on 2003-02-24, 00:30:06 (62.254.0.10)
Ok there must be a connection its just that you can't see it!! get a magnifing glass and a strong light and have a good look. Once you have found it [as it goes to the voice coil or the solder tabs, d .......
19: help! would like to build a speaker (my first) (7.14)
Posted by AlexH on 2001-04-04, 15:56:42 (206.186.178.19)
Hi guys, I would like to build a speaker. I don't know where to start. Is there any website that they are good for speaker DYI ? I would like to do a 2-way MONITOR speaker and use the highest possible .......
20: Re: Now how can you say that? (7.07)
Posted by Barry S on 1999-11-10, 17:55:25 (209.206.30.210)
Well, having not heard either of the speakers I really can't pass judgement. But ... I've heard Scanspeak drivers in "standard" boxes and in Mr. Barnes inverted horn enclosures. I like his inverted ho .......
21: Scanspeak 8545 vs Seas W18E-001 (6.80)
Posted by Stein S on 2001-11-02, 02:47:07 (193.216.64.29)
As this will be my first speaker-project, I am leaning toowards a DIY 3-way model described in the danish magazine High Fidelity, with a ScanSpeak 9700 + the old audax mid HM130Z0 (I’ve already bought .......
22: Re: If I want to build my own Proac copies (6.62)
Posted by kenk on 2000-10-27, 05:35:53 (24.189.158.62)
i think the crossover desings are copyrighted. In any case the bass units in the proac speakers are all custon built by scanspeak. (so you cant buy on on the open market). what you can do. you can mak .......
23: Help with nOrh DIY Kit (6.47)
Posted by aggielaw on 2005-02-09, 16:15:26 (24.255.6.26)
I received my nOrh mini 9.0's earlier this week. These speakers use the following drivers: Tweeter:Scanspeak D2905/970000 Woofer: Scanspeak Revelator 15W/8530-K00 nOrh sent me 9 flathead screws (about .......
24: Re: Anyone heard of built North Creeek speaker kits? (6.37)
Posted by Branwell on 2000-05-01, 06:47:54 (12.28.178.4)
Hi John, I built a set of their Rhythm systems speakers, the basic version. It uses the 9500 ScanSpeak tweeter and 8545 ScanSpeak carbon paper woofers. These components are generally found in very exp .......
25: Look Here.. (6.35)
Posted by Revelator on 2003-11-28, 06:28:03 (67.243.8.55)
I used gasket material from North Creek Music. It is thinner but more dense than weather strip foam -- These were used on my ProAC 2.5 Clones -- 6.5" mid-woof and 3/4 ScanSpeak Tweeters. Extremely ple .......
26: MTM design (6.25)
Posted by Hungsen on 2000-05-30, 00:28:00 (63.27.15.49)
I don't know how to determine an internal volume (vented) for an MTM. The book I have doesn't mention it at all. Help please!! Also, please advise a crossover design for a MTM. Should I put the W in s .......
27: Scanspeak 8546 Screw Up (HELP) (6.18)
Posted by BobM on 2003-02-23, 15:53:31 (32.101.80.85)
(Sorry about the cross post - also on Speaker Asylum - but someone here might also have a suggestion) OK - I'm a klutz. I opened up my speakers to double check the cap values I would need for an upgra .......
28: Questions for Edp (6.13)
Posted by Ears on 1999-09-22, 14:09:56 (216.169.64.78)
I think I've seen comments somewhere that you have experience with the Scanspeak 18W/8545K and D2905/9500 drivers. I believe I've also seen you recommend Speaker City kits. Are you familiar with their .......
29: Re: Scanspeak 8546 which terminal is positive? (6.12)
Posted by hung on 2000-11-04, 17:15:43 (4.4.7.158)
The red dot is the +. How are you going to use it? Please let me know. .......
30: Scanspeak 8542 (6.00)
Posted by guydd on 2001-06-11, 16:37:11 (213.8.211.186)
Does anyone knows where can i get a pair of those? they are out of production now... TIA, Guy. .......
31: Re: Scanspeak tweeter D2905/990004's replacement (6.00)
Posted by zanash on 2003-02-27, 07:06:38 (62.254.0.40)
Well done............. .......
32: DIY Speaker Project: Input Ideas Please (5.94)
Posted by Stefan on 2000-11-07, 04:34:06 (155.239.112.109)
I am thinking about a speaker as an alternative for my ProAc Response 2.5. The objective is to design and build a speaker that is more sensitive ( 90 db's) with a more fuller midrange (Spendor 1/2). .......
33: Re: Scanspeak 15W and Neodymium (5.93)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 1999-08-26, 00:19:42 (195.94.192.18)
aghhhrssthhhh... I will for sure pay you back for your merciless deed ! .......
34: crossover for scanspeak (5.88)
Posted by Dvdskp on 2003-03-12, 16:10:03 (202.146.253.15)
Does anyone have a xo design for SS9900 and SS8530K00 ? Thanks. .......
35: Re: Recommend 6.5 midbass for DIY Project (5.88)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2001-03-18, 14:00:30 (24.30.134.110)
Might as well keep it in the family and go with the Scanspeak 8530, 8545, or 8546. .......
36: Re: Ideas for Scan-Speak boxes and Xover? (5.82)
Posted by pmkap on 2001-04-18, 07:44:29 (141.155.232.33)
This might be appropriate. No personal experince, though. LC Audio Scanspeak - Series crossover .......
37: Re: ProAc Response 2.5 - DIY (5.66)
Posted by maker on 2001-08-11, 13:42:59 (203.117.33.24)
You are right buddy. Same goes for Sonus Faber. They did their magic touch to Scanspeak drivers and then you will have the SF sound. .......
38: Re: Scanspeak lovers - LOOK AT THIS (5.66)
Posted by rege on 1999-11-10, 04:51:43 (209.253.210.10)
If I am correct this is a sealed box monitor hence the small looking box. .......
39: Re: Woofer Choice (5.64)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2003-01-20, 12:01:26 (24.165.9.58)
As long as you don't require high SPL's, here's what you'll get with the Scanspeak woofer: 2 cu. ft box: f3=28Hz, f10= 20Hz, 3" x 12" port, fb=26Hz 1.5 cu ft box: f3=32Hz, f10=22Hz, 2" x 6" port, fb=2 .......
40: NEVER clone, especially Utopia ! (5.61)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 2000-01-10, 00:39:22 (195.94.192.66)
PLEASE do not accuse me of copying such a lousy loudspeaker. ;-) 1. Utopia is one box, mine is three modules. 2. Utopia is FOcal driven, mine is Scanspeak. 3. Utopia is bass reflex, mine is sealed 4. .......
41: to R.Herz / Borealis x-over (5.55)
Posted by Juggy on 2001-02-12, 15:37:13 (195.197.52.20)
Thanks for you're help. Maybe I'll get a ScanSpeak D2905/9500. I'm not quit sure though that I understod the (bass) x-over correctly. Could you please send me an x-over drawing to jugi63@hotmail.com? .......
42: GALTIS - Now finished and playing (5.55)
Posted by Stefan B on 2002-11-19, 00:19:03 (62.119.30.194)
After 9 months of hard work, listening, simulation, change of drivers etc GALTIS is now playing lovely music in my livingroom. The project started with Vifa XT 25 tweeters and 4 Scanspeak 18w/8542 bas .......
43: Re: Difraction Control (5.54)
Posted by Tim Murphy on 2002-01-02, 22:52:00 (63.17.32.141)
First off, you may try asking these questions on the Madisound Audio Discussion (MAD) board. You may (or may not) get more responses from there as they are into DIY speakers. Also, what you seem to be .......
44: Borealis x-over (5.50)
Posted by Juggy on 2001-02-11, 18:20:04 (195.197.52.20)
Hi there? I'm building speaker with ScanSpeak 18W/8545 bass. I'd really like to have a look at / try the North Creek Borealis x-over. Can't get or order it here in Scandinavia. Any ideas? ::: TOPIC:: .......
45: Anyone built or heard the Dynabel Super Exact speaker? (5.45)
Posted by sturebjorvig on 2001-08-16, 18:27:00 (148.122.66.39)
It is a Norwegian speaker using Scanspeak 9800 tweeter and SEAS Excel 6.5" midbass. .......
46: Opinions please.... (5.41)
Posted by Honcho on 2000-03-01, 22:15:51 (63.15.2.46)
I'm planning to build a 3-way speaker with the ScanSpeak 25w8565 10" woofer and the SEAS millennium Tweeter. Kinda stuck on picking a midrange unit though....any ideas.... .......
47: Re: Difference between ScanSpeak 18W8545 and the 18W8546 (5.40)
Posted by MikeCh on 2002-03-11, 19:23:54 (64.40.60.215)
>while the 8545 still makes me want to scream and run away, even in Wilson Watt/Puppy's. Didn't you own (and I assume like) a set of these for awhile? Why the extreme dislike now? .......
48: Re: Scanspeak tweeter D2905/990004's replacement (5.40)
Posted by bsyyu on 2003-02-26, 16:31:32 (203.168.193.22)
thanks for yr information. please advise how to solder the lead to the voice coil ( magnet ), as it seems to be separated from the beginning. .......
49: Dynaudio Esotar or Scanspeak revelator? (5.40)
Posted by ken on 2001-09-10, 09:24:45 (24.237.142.235)
Hello Which tweeter is better the Esotar or the Revelator? .......
50: Re: tired of revelators, tempted by RIBBONS (5.38)
Posted by Lukasz F on 2000-01-06, 01:59:06 (195.94.192.66)
a little misunderstanding - I meant that I am bored with using the Scanspeak dome tweeter drivers. I made 5 projects with them and now I need a new challenge. Lukasz .......
51: Re: sonic differences between 19 mm and 28 mm scanspeak tweeters?( sorry mistake) (5.37)
Posted by stefan on 2001-02-04, 12:40:00 (155.239.78.2)
mistake ! .......
52: Re: Scanspeak 15W and Neodymium (5.35)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 1999-08-26, 00:22:04 (195.94.192.18)
Nooo! dont tell me about the 18 ... my life is miserable as it is under this heap of sawdust, screws, foam, wool, sanpaper leftovers etc ... Lukasz .......
53: Best Tweeter? (5.32)
Posted by FullThrottleRichard on 2000-11-15, 14:39:45 (195.44.145.246)
Hi everyone, I was wondering what peoples opinions on the best (reasonable price) tweeter available? I like the look of the Scanspeak D2905/950000's, but there so bleedin' expensive :( I guess I'll ha .......
54: Hello All. Thoughts on DIY Speakers Needed. (5.28)
Posted by maynardg on 2000-12-25, 19:45:25 (63.11.43.29)
I am about to embark on building one of the following: ACI's Jaguars North Creek's Rhythm Madisounds ScanSpeak Soloist Any thoughts, caveats, or alternatives to consider/ Thanks. .......
55: Scanspeak lovers - LOOK AT THIS (5.28)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 1999-11-09, 01:58:12 (195.94.192.78)
This nmust be the best sounding mini speaker I have heard and the best looking mini there is. I would go as far as to say the best two way period. (made in Poland folks!) Lukasz .......
56: Removing Foam from Scanspeak Revelator 9900 (5.28)
Posted by Zobee on 2002-01-05, 10:02:14 (213.8.212.83)
Anyone knows what is the foam behind the voice coil for ? I heard removing it gives some sonic improvment, Anyone tried this ? - TIA .......
57: A4 monitor with SS9800 (5.28)
Posted by SamL on 2000-08-08, 04:28:55 (198.133.22.73)
The site includes detail enclosure and xover design that you can download. http://www.cgd.nl/speakers/scanspeak/scan-speak.htm Have fun. .......
58: Flexible wire for internal wiring of speakers (5.26)
Posted by Batman on 2002-03-11, 19:52:21 (141.158.66.60)
This is a wierd request and I may post it over on the cable asylum as well. I've built a pair of the SpeakerCity Scan6 speakers which I like a lot however I've had an unusual problem which I understan .......
59: Re: Capacitors for tweeters? (5.25)
Posted by buzz on 2001-01-13, 11:12:44 (24.237.142.33)
What are the best caps for soft dome tweeters: Dynaudio: Scanspeak: Caps for Focal Ti tweeters?: thanks .......
60: Re: What's that "sticky" stuff... (5.20)
Posted by zanash on 2002-08-27, 23:41:10 (62.254.0.9)
It's a lacquer........Scanspeak use it .Some dealers are able to relacquer dome tweeters, but as to where to get some ? you could email these people http://www.wilmslow-audio.co.uk/ .......
61: Re: Scanspeak speaker connectors are cheesy (5.20)
Posted by XL on 2001-05-22, 12:28:56 (62.66.11.10)
Yea, I totally agree with you, insane! I had that problem before, but now that's not the problem, I belive they are burned. The tweeter is sparkling (sounds like a bad radio, i don't really know the e .......
62: Crossover Schematic for NorthCreek Rhythm? (5.16)
Posted by audiomaniac on 2001-10-17, 18:25:09 (65.34.145.29)
Anyone have a schematic for the NorthCreek Rhythm or Borealis speakers using Scanspeak drivers? .......
63: Re: Scanspeak 8546 which terminal is positive? (5.12)
Posted by Kocho on 2000-11-05, 13:24:41 (63.208.165.133)
Hi there, I think the red dot is the plus too. I've got the 8545 model in a MTM in a transmission line box with the 9500 tweeter and the LC Audio crossover - sounds quite nice... Kocho. .......
64: Re: Scanspeak 8545 vs Seas W18E-001 (5.12)
Posted by MikeCh on 2001-11-02, 07:10:28 (150.215.40.17)
It's been my experience that if you use the Seas metal cone woofer you'll have to address the 5KHz peak with a notch filter. This is true even if you plan to use a high-order network. .......
65: Re: Proac R2 crossover mod finished (5.12)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2000-12-27, 21:02:32 (24.30.135.120)
Having had to perform that very same operation on homebrew speakers, I can understand your reluctance. Since I have the Scanspeak drivers used in the ProAc on hand, I'd like to see how the original cr .......
66: Re: Help me find drivers for a LineSource (5.09)
Posted by zanash on 2002-10-01, 00:05:43 (62.254.0.9)
I like the scanspeak drivers particularly the kevlar based units http://www.wilmslow-audio.co.uk/ have a good selection of excelent drivers at all price points. .......
67: Driver for small sub?? (5.08)
Posted by ps on 2001-06-23, 05:48:10 (210.149.131.83)
I am looking to build a subwoofer (probably two) for music. What would be the best driver, 8-10", that would work in a sealed box firing downwards? So far I have the Scanspeak 8" Kevlar woofer along w .......
68: ProAc Studio 1 X-over (5.08)
Posted by mcp1 on 2001-10-16, 06:35:13 (12.3.56.10)
Would anyone, by chance, have a schematic for the crossover for a ProAc Studio 1? I want to upgrade the parts, but can't tell exactly what they are or how they are configured. (Original Studio 1 with .......
69: Re: Scanspeak 8545 vs Seas W18E-001 (5.07)
Posted by routlaw on 2001-11-02, 06:40:30 (207.14.63.201)
Stein check out these two sites for info regarding those drivers as well as many others. http://www.northcreekmusic.com http://snippets.org/ldsg/intro.php3#introduction routlaw .......
70: Re: Removing Foam from Scanspeak Revelator 9900 (5.02)
Posted by troels on 2002-01-05, 14:07:06 (62.243.109.133)
it's a little tricky to remove it, but it is worth "every cent" also remove the back-chamber and make a bigger. the sound will improve to: "infinite resolving-power" cheers, troels .......
71: Re: Scanspeak tweeter D2905/990004's replacement (5.02)
Posted by bsyyu on 2003-02-26, 22:41:42 (203.168.193.28)
deeply thanks for yr info and inspiration Restudy the tweeter, and found there is a contact point to be at the surface of the tweeter, ( although it is not at the bottom of the coil ). My tweeter is l .......
72: REmoving the back from tweeters (5.02)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 2002-04-20, 16:01:02 (217.8.173.73)
Hallo, I am curious if anybody had the guts to open the tweeter from the back side, like for egsample from the scanspeak 9900. And if yes, did you use it in a new wooden box or on open baffle ? Thank .......
73: Re: Morel Supreme 130 or Dynaudio Esotar silk-dome tweeter? (5.00)
Posted by hahax on 2005-04-07, 19:56:37 (207.172.165.143)
My speakers use the SEAS Millenium and while I don't know how it compares to the tweeters you mention, I find it far smoother and cleaner than the highly regarded Scanspeak Revelator. And I think it's .......
74: Re: Morel Supreme 130 or Dynaudio Esotar silk-dome tweeter? (4.99)
Posted by hahax on 2005-04-07, 19:56:37 (207.172.165.143)
My speakers use the SEAS Millenium and while I don't know how it compares to the tweeters you mention, I find it far smoother and cleaner than the highly regarded Scanspeak Revelator. And I think it's .......
75: What driver parameters did you use? (4.99)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2003-02-15, 09:28:20 (24.165.9.58)
Did you measure the Thiele/Small parameters of the drivers yourself, or did you rely on the manufacturer supplied specifications? If you used Scanspeak's specs, then that could be the root of your pro .......
76: Scanspeak 18w/8531G00 (4.99)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-03-04, 16:47:46 (63.252.162.37)
I like the 8530k00 a lot,,, so much so i have two pair of Norh 9.0 now. I notice that Sonus Faber Cremona use the 8530koo and 8531G00. Did anyone try the 8531G00 yet... I am soooo excited to see it av .......
77: Re: The ultimate midrange driver for a DIY speaker project? (4.97)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2001-07-09, 10:16:09 (172.150.236.231)
The Scanspeak 8545 series has some mighty fine drivers but if you're looking at some alternatives, try the Vifa PL18 or the Peerless HDS 5" series. The Scanspeaks are a little trickier with regards to .......
78: AL!! Could you please tell me how this amp combination (4.96)
Posted by daveemac on 2001-05-03, 23:49:43 (24.4.255.207)
would work on Newform 645s? (91db monopole ribbon, 91+ db mid/woof w/two 8545 scanspeak drivers, crossed at 1K). What order XO would be ideal, what slope, etc? Any brand suggestions (inexpensive, idea .......
79: Better tweeter Dynaudio D21/2 or SS D2008 (4.95)
Posted by brad on 2000-03-10, 13:05:59 (208.138.132.235)
Hello I want to know your opinions about the Dynaudio D21/2 and the Scanspeak D2008 tweeters. Which tweeter do you like better and why? Thank you .......
80: Re: Planing new speakerprojekt - 2 or 2 way ? (4.91)
Posted by Stefan B on 2002-04-08, 13:55:39 (213.65.72.243)
I intend to build the box seen on this site, called "Reference Plus" http://www.audiocomponents.nl/speakers/scanspeak/scan-speak_eng.htm I am trying to figure out if the enclosure for the tweeter and .......
81: Questions for Edp, Ears, others re: Scanspeak 7's (4.89)
Posted by FrankB on 2000-05-06, 17:10:53 (207.69.61.232)
Hi, I have read the posts where you and others have built versions of the Speaker City Scanspeak 7's. I am considering buying either these or the Borealis from North Creek, cabinets and all. Since you .......
82: get a clue (4.88)
Posted by mhamilton on 2001-02-14, 16:50:04 (209.31.40.146)
Do a search on this board and on the 'Speakers' board you will find MANY references to the ACI Jaguar. They use SCANSPEAK drivers. There is only one set of drivers for these speakers. If you are talki .......
83: Madisound Dynaudio MDY-4 vs. Speaker City Scanspeak 7 (4.88)
Posted by Pete W on 2000-07-31, 20:18:16 (64.111.37.51)
I'm looking to replace my bass-shy ACI Emeralds with one of these. I have a Musical Design D150 amp and Musical Design SP2B preamp. What are the differences in their sound and which would you recomme .......
84: Scanspeak speaker connectors are cheesy (4.87)
Posted by BobM on 2001-05-22, 11:33:31 (199.67.140.20)
Why, in God's name, do such expensive and wonderful sounding speakers have such cheesy connectors? They look like a piece of thin tin with a hole in the middle to make them even flimsier. I feel your .......
85: Re: Scanspeak speaker connectors are cheesy (4.85)
Posted by grandpoof2 on 2001-05-22, 18:13:13 (24.129.26.245)
I had this happen to me too. I cut a terminal of the same size off an old surplus volume control and stuck it down in the channel between the plastic case and the rest of the broken oiece, and soldere .......
86: WTB Scanspeak 18W 8530k00 Revelator woofer and used Raven tweeters (4.85)
Posted by Hung on 2000-09-09, 00:38:30 (63.17.117.143)
18w8530k00s are not on the market yet. But some manufacturers are testing them now!! Where can I get two? Where can I get cheap Raven 1 tweeters? Can anyone offer Is second order safe enough for Raven .......
87: Re: tweeter thoughts (4.80)
Posted by Sammy on 2000-03-03, 01:48:05 (193.189.177.50)
Well, I tried almost all drivers you noted and many others, and the only all-round recomendation is: Dynaudio Esotar - the best (still) tweeter in the world. The ScanSpeak 2905/9900 Revelator is almos .......
88: Re: tweeter thoughts (4.78)
Posted by Sammy on 2000-03-03, 01:47:41 (193.189.177.50)
Well, I tried almost all drivers you noted and many others, and the only all-round recomendation is: Dynaudio Esotar - the best (still) tweeter in the world. The ScanSpeak 2905/9900 Revelator is almos .......
89: Re: Dayton Tweeters (4.78)
Posted by Payne Hertz on 2003-10-02, 19:56:30 (66.75.228.172)
They're good for the price, but don't confuse them with Morels (which they look like dead ringers) or Scanspeaks. After all, they only cost $15 compared to a $50+ Morel or a $75+ Scanspeak tweeter. Ov .......
90: DIY center speaker kit (4.78)
Posted by Lowrider on 2002-09-24, 06:57:13 (194.65.14.70)
I have a problem, there is no center speaker to match my front SF EAII... I wonder if there is a kit with box, and ScanSpeak drivers, ideally the Revelator tweeter + two 5" or 6.5" midwoofers. I inten .......
91: Re: INSANITY pt.2! Ripping open speakers and crossovers! (4.78)
Posted by AndrewH on 2000-12-02, 13:14:45 (63.195.98.186)
You read my mind ;) I was thinking of buying the marble cabinets directly from nOrh, and sourcing the ScanSpeak Revelator drivers myself. I'm not sure if nOrh would also supply the passive crossover, .......
92: Re: Drinking Straw Tweak Feedback (4.74)
Posted by Linc on 2001-11-08, 19:17:00 (152.163.201.52)
Ae, I'm pretty much a newbie and i have been looking at the many different posts here on the asylum and have picked up some great ideas that i could and have used. i was just wondering how you could m .......
93: Focal Audiom 7K2 performance? (4.74)
Posted by Paul† on 2000-11-19, 17:06:55 (172.143.238.63)
Has anyone had experience with the Focal Audiom 7K2? It seems to be one of the highest efficiency non-horn drivers around. Any idea how it otherwise compares to the ScanSpeak 18W-8545? TIA, Paul PS - .......
94: Re: Scan-Speak speaker break-in question. (4.73)
Posted by Ears on 2000-05-15, 11:48:04 (216.169.65.134)
Have you heard many MTM systems? More often than not, they sound too forward to suit me. Might also just be a room/positioning problem; I wouldn't write off the Rhythm until you've exhausted those pos .......
95: Re: choosing a tweeter. (4.72)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 1999-10-21, 03:27:28 (195.62.37.203)
Sorry to vote for the un-listed, but I currently use the new scanspeak neodymium tweeter (if I remember well it is called 9600) and I love it. It is a very nice one, arguably the best in the world as .......
96: Re: Capacitor-less crossover? (4.72)
Posted by Bambadoo on 2005-02-26, 04:58:14 (62.101.217.63)
Acoustic Reality has written about a Cap-less XO earlier. I have tried, and it works. Great sound. But this was in "normal" dynamic speakers. ScanSpeak drivers. .......
97: the replacement ribbon is only $10 apiece... (4.70)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-10-28, 11:20:51 (209.109.227.126)
don't worry if you blow up a ribbon...U can just order one ribbon replacement when you order the raven(to save some shipping cost)... I did that and I had a chance to use the replacement. It was the f .......
98: Another Taker if your offering. (4.67)
Posted by Aaron B. on 1999-11-30, 15:26:00 (208.209.167.50)
Hey Clayton, I feel like the kid in a room full of adult when a dirty magazine is being passed around. Mind if I have a look? I would love a copy of the said plans if you have the time, I promise no f .......
99: Upgrade Center Channel (4.66)
Posted by DougM57 on 2003-02-25, 19:45:26 (65.171.19.8)
I have exhausted a search to find a center to fit in my entertainment center and match my ACI Sapphire LE's. I have an old Polk that fits perfectly and am thinking about replacing the drivers with Foc .......
100: Re: 6.5" for a TL speaker (4.63)
Posted by zanash on 2002-08-08, 23:40:37 (62.254.0.8)
look's a little small, it's the Q value thats quite important and also the area of the cone, area of the throat mouth ratio off the top of my head it should be around 1.25, that wil also give the corr .......
101: Anti diffraction material for speaker baffle, any ideas ? (4.62)
Posted by Yugr on 2001-12-03, 13:18:13 (213.8.209.188)
I'm working on a speaker project (Scanspeak 8545/9700), and I'm searching for some anti-diffraction material to put on the baffle... Any Ideas ? .......
102: DIY Speaker Project: skaaning sk130-308 or sk170-308 (4.60)
Posted by Stefan on 2000-11-10, 21:42:39 (155.239.84.20)
Has any one got experience with these drivers? How do they sound say compared to the scanspeak 8545 and would i be able to use them in a good 2 way system with the revelator tweeter for +/- 90 db's an .......
103: Re: just because the speaker cabinets have a similar shape does not... (4.60)
Posted by SpeakerNut on 2001-01-10, 05:28:26 (206.47.244.62)
Thanks for you kind thoughts. Sure, you can call them 'wannabe' if you'd like. As far as I know, Wilson modifies a focal tweeter they use and the woofer for the Watt is scanspeak. However, wouldn't m .......
104: Re: Speaker 'Cloning' - Driver Info. Request (4.60)
Posted by CarlEber on 2001-08-19, 18:13:05 (209.86.35.78)
Thiel uses their own drivers; you need to read reviews of them, visit their site, or otherwise learn more about them...that's a basic thing with them. You must be new to the hobby... Dunlavy uses Vifa .......
105: Re: SpeakerCity Scan Speak MTM (4.60)
Posted by Ears on 1999-09-23, 00:40:32 (216.169.64.138)
Thanks, Edp. I was hoping you'd have something positive to say about this kit. It costs less than I expected. $1100-1200 with cabinets included isn't bad at all. What are the drivers in the $770 TM ki .......
106: Active Bi-amping Help with Dynaco ST-70 & ASL av8 (4.58)
Posted by Dan G. on 2001-04-30, 12:57:35 (208.33.242.2)
I am going to use a Marchand crossover to actively bi-amp my two way monitors (norh marble 9.0s). Crossover point will be 2500Hz, 4th Order LR. The norh speaker uses the Scanspeak 9900 Revelator tweet .......
107: you are correct about the sub xover and the (4.57)
Posted by snkby on 2003-03-05, 08:13:27 (12.236.219.131)
use of the other amp. the other amp is being driven fullrange to a 10" hartley 220msg fullrange driver. i just wanted to augment the lf of the hartley with the 2 scanspeak 8"subs. i guess my terminolo .......
108: Re: Question about speaker sensitivity (4.57)
Posted by Hans on 1999-11-07, 10:19:10 (193.217.228.210)
Good question, that ScanSpeak driver is awesome, but too insensitive for me too. Have you checked out SEAS? They have a 6.5" paper coned driver with 91dB SPL and wide bandwith permitting loworder xo. .......
109: Anyone try the Nohr DIY kits ? (4.57)
Posted by Bobo on 2000-05-18, 10:58:28 (12.3.150.13)
I looked at the nohr site after hearing about them and was wondering if anyone has tried ordering the nohr cabinets/xovers and using their own drivers. Did you use the recommended Vifa's or something .......
110: Re: Scanspeak 15W and Neodymium (4.54)
Posted by Edp on 1999-08-25, 13:40:48 (192.73.8.199)
Love to. But you see, in my country they are not available to DIY'ers. So since I am envious of your situation, I will never tell you what I do know about them. :P I had been concerned over your lack .......
111: Powered Sub Upgrade... (4.53)
Posted by ears2 on 2000-04-06, 19:52:04 (63.10.238.135)
I have an old JBL 10" Powered sub (100watt amp) that I know I should just probably use for firewood, but I was wondering about upgrading it. Would I hear significant improvement if I were to add a new .......
112: Re: Adding Second Woofer (4.52)
Posted by Will R on 1999-06-22, 11:57:51 (208.200.66.28)
I've been checking out the MSWs myself. If I'm not mistaken, their Zerobox designs uses seperate enclosures for Woofer/full range. About 0.5 ft. They got some custom woofers designed specially by Vifa .......
113: Re: parts source in OZ (4.51)
Posted by JOEY on 2001-08-07, 12:30:18 (205.188.197.188)
hello cyclonic, Trevor lees audio in Kew Victoria should be able to help you. Check the Melbourne phone book as I am uncertain about the phone number: 03 9853 2315 (I think). They carry /used to carry .......
114: Re: Scanspeak lovers - LOOK AT THIS (4.48)
Posted by TKP on 1999-11-09, 22:22:59 (209.144.229.197)
If I am not mistaken, the tweeter is the new Scan Speak 9900 Relevator tweeter,and the driver is the new Scan Speak 15W8530K driver. If this is the case, then the pair you showed will not be the best .......
115: Help!! Amplifiers for Active Speakers?? (4.48)
Posted by grandpoof2 on 2001-03-26, 14:07:11 (24.129.26.174)
I am building a pair of active speakers using Scanspeak 8545K(X2)mid/base, and SS a Revelator tweeter. Active crossover is Marchand. I am searching for amps. I need one 50-100W, and one 150-225W. I am .......
116: Re: Scanspeak 8545 vs Seas W18E-001 (4.48)
Posted by Stein S on 2001-11-04, 23:30:12 (193.216.64.29)
Thanks. I think I will choose the 8545. The reason for why I’m building a 3-way instead of a 2-way is that I already have a nice pair of german 3-way cabinets (old Quadral Tribun) which I prefer to us .......
117: Re: ScanSpeak9500-Vifa8"Paper Crossover Ideas (More?) (4.48)
Posted by Kocho on 2000-12-04, 05:48:25 (199.206.254.61)
You can have a look at the LC Audio crossover. I use it with ScanSpeak 9500 and dual 8545 in a MTM at about 2kHz (larger cap bypassing the woofer) and it sounds good. Try it with cheapo components and .......
118: Re: Anyone use Sonicap for speaker crossover (4.44)
Posted by BobM on 2003-03-07, 05:45:05 (167.230.38.7)
Jeff was incredibly healpful in my cap selection. I originally called him to get some Theta's, but he talked me into the Sonicaps based on the sonic character of my components/system and my tweeter (S .......
119: DIY Open Baffle Speaker. . . (4.43)
Posted by Hantra on 2001-07-09, 23:44:37 (66.26.199.187)
All: Since reading this article on these speakers at linkwitzlab.com, I am wondering if I could DIY some speakers using this configuration. I would like to make some speakers using the ScanSpeak 8535, .......
120: It's not as simple as that (4.42)
Posted by BobM on 2004-04-15, 05:37:07 (167.230.38.106)
Caps each have a character and sound of their own, just like speakers (especially tweeters - which is where you'll get the most from a cap upgrade). The caps have to complement the tweeter's character .......
121: Re: Scanspeak 18w/8531G00 (4.42)
Posted by Yoav on 2002-03-05, 04:18:37 (194.90.230.50)
Dear Mellson, I have heard the 8531G00 in a 2-way prototype designed by a fellow manufacturer. I was amazed by the sound quality of this unit, as its bass quality and dynamics was better than most 8" .......
122: Re: Which tweeter? (4.41)
Posted by Kocho on 2001-03-28, 21:11:17 (4.54.59.237)
I used ScanSpeak 9500 tweeter for MTM with the SS 8545 (not the K). If you go to the Northcreekmusic site, they say that for the kevlars you need the higher sensitivity of the 9700 or 9900. My 8545 ma .......
123: DYI Audio Physics Virgo (4.40)
Posted by AlexH on 2001-08-20, 07:47:49 (206.186.178.19)
Hi everyone, did someone ever build something similar to the Audio Physics Virgo ? I was curious to see which drivers you have used. I would like to build one with the Scanspeak 2010 tweeter, Morel MW .......
124: Money (4.40)
Posted by Harvardian on 2002-04-26, 05:22:57 (66.189.45.33)
Steve, I guess that I didn't explain myself very well. I meant to pay for the heatsinks and shipping, but wanted to trade for the "service". Perhaps, I would also pay for the service. I did call them, .......
125: Re: coaxial fullrange speaker (4.40)
Posted by JOEY on 2001-05-27, 20:43:44 (152.163.197.191)
hello hans, You could make your own driver using a good quality woofer, say a Scanspeak 6 and a half inch paper cone woofer and a small softdome neodynium magnet tweeter (often used in car audio,diame .......
126: RE: under $200 8" driver (4.38)
Posted by The Real Dick Hertz on 2007-12-08, 12:08:10 (71.136.78.2)
See if you have enough volume to build an enclosure for the new woofer out of MDF or Baltic birch that would slide into the Admiral box. That would be a lot easier than trying to find a woofer to swap .......
127: Re: WTB Scanspeak 18W 8530k00 Revelator woofer and used Raven tweeters (4.38)
Posted by Greg R. on 2000-09-09, 19:15:45 (166.62.85.177)
The 2nd order at 3000hz will most likely produce distortion. My Raven uses 36db/oct @ aprox. 2500hz. A forth order at 2500hz would also work, or at your 3000hz point. Zalytron.com sells them. I love m .......
128: Re: Scanspeak 8545 vs Seas W18E-001 (4.37)
Posted by eric on 2001-11-02, 11:01:38 (24.237.144.155)
I have heard the Seas Odin and they have alot of detail. I have also made a 2way with the 8545 and focal 120ti. I like the midbase of the SS 8545 a little better. I think the Seas has a better midran .......
129: upgrade mission 773 (4.37)
Posted by brubacca on 2001-04-11, 08:30:46 (208.171.11.34)
I have the old 2 driver Mission 773 speakers. They are completely anemic in the bass department. Would it be possible to reuse the cabinet and retrofit it with new drivers and crossover? Has anyone do .......
130: an e-mail to Thorsten about Tweeters and woofers. (4.37)
Posted by hungsen on 2000-05-29, 18:53:55 (63.27.15.55)
Hello T.: When I settled for 9900, I knew it breaks up easily above 5 k Hz, but it provides a transparent midrange. Sometimes, I do think the transparency is a bit too much because it kills some dynam .......
131: RE: Speaker capacitor question Solen vs. Clarity cap (4.37)
Posted by Mr. Dick Hertz on 2014-11-03, 11:33:07 (75.80.181.138)
Caps in the crossover have to be commensurate in value to the drivers used in a system. A top-of-the-line Mundorf wouldn't benefit a 2" cone tweeter very well, where it might have a significant effect .......
132: Re: Tweaking speaker crossover. Pls help. (4.35)
Posted by BobM on 2003-03-27, 06:27:40 (167.230.38.14)
Definitely speak with Jeff at Soniccraft. He sells both caps you are looking at. You definitely have to consider the "sound" of your drivers when look at cap upgrades. I have a Scanspeak 9300 tweeter, .......
133: Re: Questions for Edp, Ears, others re: Scanspeak 7's (4.35)
Posted by Ears on 2000-05-08, 12:34:57 (216.169.64.1)
I don't have much to add to EdP's comments except that the Borealis uses the 8545 and the Scan 7 uses the 8545k. Conventional wisdom is that the 8545 is a bit better through the midrange and that the .......
134: Question on dynamic drivers.. (4.33)
Posted by Chris on 2004-12-04, 06:53:37 (24.74.46.65)
I have learned - to my disappointment - that JMLab/Focal is pulling their drivers off the DIY market, just like Dynaudio did a few years back. So yeah we have SEAS and Scanspeak left. Would Hi-Vi be u .......
135: Re: just because the speaker cabinets have a similar shape does not... (4.32)
Posted by Ajay on 2001-01-10, 12:40:49 (209.95.152.177)
Actually the WATT clones would be called "wannabe's" according to your terms as they use a custom version of the Focal tweeter which is not available to the DIY, the closest being the Focal TN51, TLR, .......
136: Marchand XO sale... (4.29)
Posted by AndrewH on 2000-12-29, 21:50:10 (209.239.207.98)
I've been looking at the same project and you might be interested in knowing (if you don't already) that Marchand (marchandelec.com) is having a sale on its XM-9 deluxe crossover, both 2 and 3 ways. I .......
137: Selahaudio RCR3 (4.29)
Posted by mccormick on 2005-09-29, 13:27:05 (64.222.236.31)
I built the Selah RCR3. I also use a tube amp, the diy Consonance Ella 45w tube amp with very good results. The scanspeak 8545 woofer prvides impressive response for the size. Love the ribbon tweeter. .......
138: MDF : I have A big MDF board in my room (4.28)
Posted by groman on 2002-01-09, 18:25:05 (213.116.247.202)
-Ready and waiting for me to build my ultimate loudspeaker system with true hifi qualities. -Using FOCAL midwoofers 5", boy were they expensive but I wouldn't regreat buying them one minute. -Scanspea .......
139: VR-4 GenII tweeter (4.27)
Posted by JeffG on 2001-03-30, 12:39:54 (12.77.180.245)
Since most of the Brainiacs seem to reside in this forum I will address my question here rather than in the speaker section. The metal dome Vifa D25AG-35-06 tweeters in the VR4 GenII's are a little bi .......
140: Re: ProAc Response 2.5 - DIY (4.27)
Posted by PeterS on 2001-08-12, 05:09:55 (64.8.1.222)
If ScanSpeak is like 99% of the other OEM suppliers (read: all) then most of their "proprietary" design modifications consist of a custom face plate, or at best some extra damping/padding/vent. All *o .......
141: Re: Scanspeak lovers - LOOK AT THIS (4.27)
Posted by Michael C. Barnes on 1999-11-09, 23:51:52 (192.18.17.3)
I would like to get more information on the displayed speaker. I am with nOrh Loudspeaker. We have used the Revelator woofer and it is very good. However, the cabinet displayed doesn't look like it is .......
142: Re: Planing new speakerprojekt - 2 or 2? way ? (4.25)
Posted by Stefan B on 2002-04-08, 21:50:18 (213.65.72.243)
Thanks for helping me out with the enclosurequestion. The topenclosure will then be closed in my speakers to. The filter in these speakers is constructed for other drivers. I have the Vifa XT 25 tweet .......
143: Does anyone has experience ith scanspeak 18W/8542 and 18w/8531 driver? (4.23)
Posted by Bom on 2009-10-22, 06:38:11 (124.122.249.247)
I found at my local shop still have SS 18w8542 woofers. How does it sound compare with 18w8531? I have heard 18w4531 but not 18w8542. I searched the forum and people said about detailed and airy from .......
144: Re: Scanspeak tweeter D2905/990004's replacement (4.19)
Posted by zanash on 2003-02-26, 19:04:35 (62.254.0.41)
I dismantled the tweeter by unscrewing the securing bolts, the body and magnet was then forced off,as the are glued. To carfully expose the bottom of the voice coil, It was clear that the fine solid c .......
145: anyone heard the Eton ER-4 ribbon tweeter ? (4.19)
Posted by AlexH on 2002-01-25, 11:18:04 (206.186.178.19)
I will start a 3rd project in a near future. For the first one I have used the 2010-8513 tweeter from Scanspeak. Was not bad but the 9700 in my second project was much better than the 8513. For the th .......
146: Mounting plates for binding posts for speakers (4.18)
Posted by hertz on 2010-01-14, 02:43:26 (202.62.80.178)
Hi Guys, Could any of you please point me to some good websites for picking up mounting plates for binding posts for speakers ? Nothing esoteric. Decent quality. I have seen some of them coming with t .......
147: The ultimate midrange driver for a DIY speaker project? (4.16)
Posted by jholtz on 2001-07-09, 10:06:10 (204.167.169.72)
I'm contemplating a DIY speaker project centered around the Newform Research 45" ribbon tweeter. I was considering buying the whole kit from John but it occured to me that I should consider alternativ .......
148: Anyone interested in some Belden 89259??? (4.15)
Posted by Gangsta' on 1999-08-07, 17:38:49 (165.247.162.92)
Hey everyone.... I have a few hundred feet (~300) of Belden 89259 (the stuff used in Jon Risch DIY recipes) left over from making some speaker cables and interconnects... anyone interested in some of .......
149: Anyone interested in some Belden 89259??? (4.13)
Posted by Gangsta' on 1999-08-07, 17:38:07 (165.247.162.92)
Hey everyone.... I have a few hundred feet (~300) of Belden 89259 (the stuff used in Jon Risch DIY recipes) left over from making some speaker cables and interconnects... anyone interested in some of .......
150: Help! A new DIY looking for a guru to learn from... (4.13)
Posted by Audiopolous on 2004-08-25, 12:28:26 (192.91.75.30)
Here's what I have, A very good knowledge of Speakers and their workings (i.e. read the loudspeaker cookbook cover to cover several times) As well as my A.S.E.E. Scan Speak 2905/9500 tweeters Dayton .......
151: hello K (4.11)
Posted by chiggy on 2001-10-10, 10:37:30 (12.33.190.5)
hello, which kind of B&W speakers would you like to better? I'd say many of the DIY kits put out there probably beat up on most of the B&W line. Most sound sooo dull and soundstage no where near what .......
152: Further info (4.08)
Posted by KP on 1999-06-08, 05:20:41 (194.239.26.11)
Thanks for your responses so far. Sure is neat to have a place to turn to for answers when you don't have them yourself :-) I thought of including a link to a diagram of my crossover, but the site doe .......
153: Planing new speakerprojekt - 2 or 2 way ? (4.06)
Posted by Stefan B on 2002-04-07, 23:10:52 (62.119.30.194)
I am planning to start a new speaker project soon. I have ordered a pair of Vifa XT25 tweeters and one pair of Scanspeak 18W/8542 drivers. I am goint to use LC Audios crossover, seen on http://www.lca .......
154: RE: REVIEW: Diffractionbegone.com custom tweeter surrounds Touchstone Tweeter Surrounds Accessory (4.05)
Posted by satfrat on 2008-08-21, 19:32:35 (64.223.110.199)
I also have Jim's "woolies" surrounding my ScanSpeak 9700 tweeters on my Odyssey Lorelei's in a room simular to yours. I found them to make a substantial improvement in soundstage imaging & depth. I h .......
155: acoustic suspension??and stuff (4.03)
Posted by Riphagen on 2000-05-26, 05:09:44 (130.115.1.2)
are you reffering to infinite baffle/closed box or more something like Naim's NBL (nested box loudspeaker).. If you are serious about this, do it right. First, you need to know a lot more about speak .......
156: Re: Big bucks and (4.03)
Posted by Lowrider on 2002-09-24, 08:18:35 (194.65.14.70)
You are probably right, I dont know much about this stuff... From my experience, the Signums timbre match the EAII exactly, and the mid-woofer is completely different, so I assume the tweeter and the .......
157: Re: Borealis x-over (4.02)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2001-02-11, 20:13:09 (204.210.30.29)
The low pass section of the Borealis crossover is a third order electrical with a 1.9mH inductor, followed by a 20.4uF cap and 2.0 ohm series resistor to ground, followed by a .6mH inductor. High pass .......
158: Building a SubWoofer NEED HELP! (4.02)
Posted by Tom S on 2002-05-15, 05:22:11 (168.184.78.4)
I am looking into building two column subwoofers to place next to my SWANS DIVA'S 6.1's (look and sound very similair to B&W 803's) I need suggestions as to the woofer drivers. I am considering runnin .......
159: Re: Speaker City Scan7 Question....Edp? Batman? Ears? Anyone?... (4.02)
Posted by MikeD. on 2001-03-03, 16:28:09 (152.163.207.49)
Firebird, you may want to look into the STS design by Rick Craig over at the Madisound board. It uses the Scanspeak 8545 and Seas Excel T25-001 tweeter. He sells the entire kit sans cabinet for $450, .......
160: Re: Scan-Speak speaker break-in question. (3.98)
Posted by Ears on 2000-05-16, 00:40:47 (216.169.68.46)
Like Thorsten said, people hear things differently, but in general MTM's do seem more forward to me. I don't know enough about speaker design to know why that would be the case though. I think I'd ask .......
161: Sonus Faber upgrades? (3.94)
Posted by JamesT on 2000-10-10, 14:49:56 (206.98.143.250)
The upgrade bug has bitten me, however I do not have sufficient funds to upgrade to the Electa Amator 2. Which brings me to the tweakers asylum:). I have a pair of Concertos with Vifa(sonus modified) .......
162: ScanSpeak9500-Vifa8"Paper Crossover Ideas (More?) (3.89)
Posted by MikeH on 2000-12-02, 11:29:05 (152.163.204.18)
I would like to see more ideas for ScanSpeak 9500 tweeter to Vifa M21WO-39-08 (used in the Snell E/II 2way, nice bottom end, they crossover at 2.7k 24db, that seems too high to me for ). My first thou .......
163: Re: XO for SS 18W8545 and S2010?? (3.88)
Posted by ChristopherC on 2002-10-31, 19:30:39 (208.38.59.90)
Here's some with each, but not both. http://hem.spray.se/stefan.w/Lsp/stefans_loudspeaker.htm http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/index.htm http://www.brennwald.matthias.com/audio/scanspeakers.htm ht .......
164: Re: DIY Speaker Kit Opinions? (3.79)
Posted by Ears on 2000-03-18, 00:26:49 (216.169.65.19)
I built the Speaker City ScanSpeak 7(18W/8545k & D2905/9500) recently, and they're great. Similar drivers to the ACI Jaguar although I'm not sure exactly what the Jag uses. The Scan 7 cabinet design i .......
165: Re: Difference between ScanSpeak 18W8545 and the 18W8546 (3.76)
Posted by Yoav on 2002-03-12, 00:02:20 (194.90.230.50)
Dear Branwell, All Scan-Speak drivers are very good, and the 8545 and 8546 are no exception. Try to mate them to a large tweeter (like the ones offered by Scan-Speak), since they should be crossed-ove .......
166: Loudspeaker bass response? (3.75)
Posted by S Baard on 2003-02-15, 08:40:18 (62.20.154.48)
I resently built a pair of D'appolitto speakers. With two scanspeak 8545k. I used LSPcad to calculate volume and bass reflex port length. After finishing the pair with filters and all. The bass respon .......
167: Re: Literature on series XOs (3.74)
Posted by Lukasz F. on 1999-12-22, 01:26:59 (195.94.192.66)
Hallo, I am as well interested. TO date I have found no literature. I suggest, that unless you know Ohms law and you can do vector algebra, no literature can really help you. You may undrsand a little .......
168: Speaker DIY: which woofer for Manger MSW? (3.71)
Posted by mbrennwa on 2005-03-28, 04:48:32 (84.72.220.230)
Dear all, I need a woofer to complement my Manger MSW. The woofer will be housed in a closed box, play frequencies below 200-300 Hz, and will be driven using an active filter (and a Linkwitz pole-zero .......
169: Re: Difference between ScanSpeak 18W8545 and the 18W8546 (3.71)
Posted by Thorsten on 2002-03-11, 21:32:25 (62.30.112.1)
Hi, > Didn't you own (and I assume like) a set of these for awhile? Nope. I had a pair for a while but they went to my chassis Dealer (most of what I used was from their testing 2nd's stock). What I u .......
170: for 800 a very good DIY speaker indeed.. (3.70)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-08-29, 23:37:43 (64.196.181.28)
let me suggest scanspeak 18W8530G00(if I remember the model #correctly) Revelator 7" mid/bass woofer. This driver is on Wilson sophia and Sonus Faber cremona(spelling?), two fabulously build new speak .......
171: Re: paper in oil as bypass caps with film and foil (3.70)
Posted by Sammy on 2000-03-02, 06:00:06 (193.189.177.50)
Well, I don't know any brand of speaker which use Jensens. I tried them in modifications of JMLab Mini Utopia, Sonus Faber Electa Amator and I use them in DIY designs with ScanSpeak, Vifa and Dynaudio .......
172: DIY speakers for 400-600 (3.69)
Posted by The Dude on 2000-07-19, 09:32:03 (143.209.238.78)
I'm about to the point where I can finally buy a pair of speakers to build for myself. I'm looking for bookshelves because right now I have cornwalls and I live in an apartment so I would like to repl .......
173: Re: DIY center speaker kit (3.65)
Posted by rwalton on 2002-09-24, 10:58:29 (216.140.123.22)
Hello, Though it almost sounds like you've changed your mind about the DIY concept, you might want to checkout the NCMS Vision center channel speaker. It uses the Scanspeak Revelator tweeter and Revel .......
174: Re: SEAS DIY Speakers ?? (3.63)
Posted by K Chen on 2000-03-21, 22:45:39 (216.62.142.224)
Being a distributor in Asia for Nova, perhaps I can answer a few questions here. I would like to point out that Nova does not offer any speaker kit and the company does not use any SEAS drivers. All d .......
175: I'd try it, you can always plug it if it sounds wrong...... (3.62)
Posted by gerbz on 2003-03-01, 11:50:30 (65.31.4.134)
...But pmkap's mention of the old Dynaco speakers just made me realize that I've come full circle :-o Those old Dynaco aperiodic A-50's were the first speakers I owned. The first speakers I built were .......
176: RE: active crossover for a scanspeak project (3.62)
Posted by Semper Fidelity on 2007-08-23, 16:37:44 (67.161.71.67)
I would suggest one of the D2905 series SS tweeters; the similarity in "house sound" will make voicing easier. Those are very good drivers, and it takes real work to design a crossover either active .......
177: stryke.com (3.60)
Posted by Mellson on 2002-10-28, 19:04:32 (209.109.227.168)
take a look at their SAL Premium Line.. their performance/price ratio cannot be beat($179 apiece).. The scanspeak is an older design.. obsolete IMHO.. don't know anything about the 10 inch Excel... On .......
178: Your new recipe (3.60)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2001-04-09, 09:49:02 (166.93.76.46)
Chris: Your new recipe looks like a winner to me. I will try it as soon as my hands recover. (see my latest post re: DIY on cable asylum). If I like it better than my own I will then have an all Chris .......
179: NHT 1259 crossover (3.58)
Posted by Eric on 1999-07-25, 09:06:32 (209.102.127.89)
Hi, I am looking for a good electronic crossover for my 1259 subs to my dynaudio/scanspeak MTMs. I am either going to use a marchand XM9 or build something myself. I already have power sup and case, s .......
180: Re: Scanspeak 8545 vs Seas W18E-001 (3.55)
Posted by Al on 2001-11-02, 11:57:17 (64.80.215.34)
The SS is the better choice because it has better bass response, longer Xmax, is a tad more efficient and is way better behaved at the top. I'm guessing that the huge resonance peak and bumpy response .......
181: Difraction Control (3.55)
Posted by Navin on 2002-01-02, 02:37:35 (61.11.10.19)
I am planning to build 2 speakers that are thin tall deep towers looking physically like NHt's 3.3 or 2.5. The Side facing woofer is a 12" Audio Concepts DV12. The Front drivers are a 6" 18W8546 ScanS .......
182: Difraction Control (3.53)
Posted by Navin on 2002-01-02, 03:10:16 (202.54.115.162)
I am planning to build 2 speakers that are thin tall deep towers looking physically like NHt's 3.3 or 2.5. The Side facing woofer is a 12" Audio Concepts DV12. The Front drivers are a 6" 18W8546 ScanS .......
183: The xover freq and the drive units are ..... (3.53)
Posted by akltam on 2017-07-13, 01:00:33 (203.168.244.238)
The crossover freq will be 600 Hz and 3000 Hz. I have a number of different setup, but you can assume a general set of drivers. setup 1: Seas Excel C18EN002/A (E0060) 6.5" Coaxial. The mid is 87db a .......
184: Thanks Dick and Franco (3.52)
Posted by Juggy on 2001-02-17, 16:22:41 (195.197.52.20)
Thank guys for the tips. I must admit that I myself don't know much about filters and so on, so I try things and listen to the changes. Franco, I'll try the zobel you recomended first thing. Dick, car .......
185: Re: DIY Monitor for a small room (3.46)
Posted by Shawn Harvey on 2000-01-25, 07:31:28 (206.31.111.18)
I'm getting ready to spec and build something like this, but I think I'm going to try it from scratch instead of using a kit. I have a specific box size I'm looking to build to, so other consideration .......
186: Re: amp to drive revelator tweeters (3.41)
Posted by Dan G. on 2000-08-30, 04:39:50 (63.214.108.12)
My nOrh 9.0's use the same tweeter (incidentally I am not sure it needs to be "tamed", it doesn't sound bright to me and I am pretty sensitive to that). I have had success using both a Musical Fidelit .......
187: Nope, I haven't used the Lineum. (3.40)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2002-02-26, 11:08:53 (24.165.24.201)
I'm aware that the Lineum tweeter is an off the shelf part. As a DIY speaker builder, I'm also aware that most or the so-called high end speaker manufacturers use drivers that are either off the shelf .......
188: B&W Tweeter (3.40)
Posted by chocolate_lover9999@yahoo.com on 2003-12-09, 17:27:31 (198.81.26.9)
The tiny hair-like wire broke on the 26 mm(1 inch) tweeter for a B&W DM14 speaker. It broke where it goes through the polyester fabric dome. B&W advised that no replacement parts or tweeters exist for .......
189: Re: Wonder Infini Cap is slower than Hovland Musicaps ??? (3.40)
Posted by Sammy on 2000-03-06, 05:27:31 (193.189.177.50)
I don't know what are you using but I drive my DIYs ScanSpeak drivers with just 6dB x-over: a cap, an inductor and two resistors per side. Yes, InfiniCaps were warmer, but also slower than Hovlands in .......
190: Re: acoustic suspension??and stuff (3.38)
Posted by Philipp on 2000-05-26, 10:18:30 (129.187.26.114)
Joost, the Wilsons use in the Maxx/Watt5/6 also Scanspeak units- thats why some people dont like them-stiff material means resonances. What is hardly talked about in these speakerbuildingbooks, how .......
191: Re: acoustic suspension??and stuff (3.36)
Posted by Philipp on 2000-05-26, 10:18:26 (129.187.254.49)
Joost, the Wilsons use in the Maxx/Watt5/6 also Scanspeak units- thats why some people dont like them-stiff material means resonances. What is hardly talked about in these speakerbuildingbooks, how .......
192: Re: Might want to check arcives here, there was some recent discussion (3.36)
Posted by Lukasz f on 1999-10-28, 01:58:28 (195.94.192.78)
hmm. lets recall .. 8545 ... I think that it was at first fantastic because it provided great sound being VERY TOLERANT to a novice. I mean it plays no matter what mistake you make. But then I applied .......
193: How to connect 2 active sub's right/easy (3.29)
Posted by Granholm on 2002-04-06, 07:22:40 (212.130.55.82)
I would be very pleased if enyone could help me with some advise. I am building two subwoofers using one Scanspeak 10" for each and two poweramps (one on each side) from LC-audio at about 50-70 Watt ( .......
194: Repairing small tear in speaker surround: Silicone or bike tube repair stuff? (3.24)
Posted by mark maloof on 2002-01-30, 18:27:52 (66.108.166.223)
I'm going to repair a small (1/2 inch) tear in a Scanspeak 8545 midwoofer. I've searched here, and folks have suggested RTV Silicone or bicycle inner-tube repair glue/paste/whatnot. My question is, co .......
195: Re: thanks for the replies clayton ........ more (3.24)
Posted by Clayton Oxendine on 2000-12-02, 23:48:32 (166.82.1.83)
My problem with the Focal's are pretty simple. They will not handle a 1st order topolgy. They are very limited to how low they can be xo and you need the higher slope to protect them if you play them .......
196: Not too much is stock (3.23)
Posted by BobM on 2006-12-01, 08:43:45 (171.159.192.10)
BIG MODS: McCormack DNA .5 (brought myself to near Rev A) Sony DVP7700 transport (EA Turbo modded) Art DI/O (too many mods to list) Custom VPI Aries Clone turntable w/ Corian plinth Hagerman Coronet ( .......
197: Audio Note J's Boomy Bass - What to do? (3.23)
Posted by Greg P on 2009-05-15, 21:12:09 (98.157.193.242)
I just moved up from K Spe to J Lx. So far I am not happy. I had never heard J's but had hear E HE's and love the E's. I don't know if it is the character of the J (i doubt it is) to have boomy bass i .......
198: Re: Best Tweeter? (3.20)
Posted by kocho on 2000-11-17, 06:01:24 (199.206.254.61)
I am using ScanSpeaks 9500 in my new speakers. About $80 each. But worth it. I hear the more expensive Revelators or 9700 and 9800 could be better in some applications but are much more expensive... T .......
199: the cs5 8"drivers are all made by (3.20)
Posted by snkby on 2002-06-01, 16:56:03 (12.236.219.131)
scanspeak for theil. the midrange is a focal tweaked for thiel. i have the 6 8"drivers and the 2 midrange from an upgraded cs5. i have not been able to find any parameters for these drivers anywhere a .......
200: Re: Best DIY Hi End Speakers? (3.15)
Posted by mark maloof on 2003-03-08, 14:43:43 (66.108.66.23)
I put together a pair of Northcreek Rhythms (northcreekmusic.com.) I love these, until I got bitten by the electrostatic bug (have Quad ESL 63 USA Monitors.) My wife's brother bought them and is very .......
Found 81 records in Vintage Asylum.
1: RE: Creating vintage sounding speaker using modern elements, Which tweeter to use ? (10.28)
Posted by Elias Pekonen on 2013-08-11, 04:11:03 (88.113.14.15)
There is an alternative: ScanSpeak D2904/710003 Troels has measured it too: "dispersion at 0, 10,20, 30 and 40 deg." However, this is even more expensive than the Seas Excel T35C002 :( .......
2: RE: Dynaco A-25's - do you prefer Variovent, porter or sealed (10.28)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2013-12-01, 10:43:27 (64.222.231.50)
Charlie.....ScanSpeak variohttp://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/flares/ports/vents/scanspeak-290001-aperiodic-vent-ssv/vent...Mark K. .......
3: RE: Need help identifying these speakers (9.49)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2021-10-11, 20:24:12 (72.224.232.198)
Wow, good stuff you all.If the top variovent did not prove ScanSpeak built the speaker maybe a Columbo or Monk would look at the crossover.In the later version of the A-25 there was a 5 position switc .......
4: Re: Dahlquist DQ-10 tweeters (9.11)
Posted by gpalazz on 2001-12-04, 09:59:59 (209.64.87.68)
There are a number of replacements that you can use for the 10's, e.g. Panasonic leif tweeter, Raven, Vifa, Scanspeak, Sequerra ribbons,etc. with varying costs. I can humbly recommend the Scanspeak 20 .......
5: Need help with vintage (i think) setup, newbie (8.01)
Posted by Gabriel24 on 2009-05-04, 18:02:39 (203.123.84.79)
Okay, so i have come accross a "butt load" of speakers recently and i'm wanting to build a couple speaker cabinets with the best ones for a stereo setup for cds/vinyl. Only thing is, i have no idea wh .......
6: Re: when you're right you're right! (7.71)
Posted by airtime on 2003-12-01, 18:03:25 (68.36.41.59)
the morel has a greater range and the ability to not distort at it's end of range. this blends better with the 10" woofer trying to act as both bass and midrange. The extended range on the tweeter fil .......
7: RE: Anyone ever heard of these vintage Chartwell speakers? (7.53)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2013-02-13, 08:34:17 (38.118.25.194)
That is a lot of good information It is nice to know that the Falcon SP1003 is available. I went to their website and saw that they have complete kits. They are using a ScanSpeak tweeters. Not the ori .......
8: RE: Confirmed tweeter variation on Dynaco A25 (USS)? (7.07)
Posted by DMW on 2010-08-20, 12:54:44 (74.132.89.89)
I have a pair of A-25's with the very same drivers as those in the bottom photo. I put a post here the other day and then deleted it because I didn't want to get into the "only SEAS drivers have been .......
9: Re: Dynaco A-25 rolloff (6.91)
Posted by airtime on 2003-02-03, 18:03:51 (68.39.161.38)
Nope that's the external. Vent from madisounds scanspeak. I'm listening to them right now. charles .......
10: I own 9500's (6.64)
Posted by billwjr on 2003-12-02, 16:47:45 (67.74.216.27)
go with Airtime's suggestions, in a vintage speaker, and Airtime has built A25's. The 9500 is a very very good tweeter. But the rest of you system had better be reeeeal good, cuz the 9500 will revea .......
11: i have a pair of the concert master juniors and there is (6.60)
Posted by snkby on 2003-03-15, 13:02:26 (12.236.219.131)
no 18" driver in them. there are only the 220msg drivers and the 1" softdome tweeters in them. the cabinets are indeed really nice and the papers attached to the back of the cabinets state that they a .......
12: Re: Dahlquist DQ-10 tweeters (6.56)
Posted by gpalazz on 2001-12-06, 12:10:32 (209.64.87.68)
Try Meniscus here in Michigan, they sell Scanspeak drivers and are knowledgeable. Regards, gpalazz .......
13: Re: Dynaco A-25 vent position (6.49)
Posted by Rolf zetterberg on 2005-07-02, 11:37:12 (213.64.10.222)
To complicate things-I have an early version with Scanspeak tweeters,but otherwise they look exactly as the "normal" A25. .......
14: RE: How are you guys on Vandersteens? (6.45)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2010-01-21, 10:16:51 (38.118.25.194)
I am using Spendor BC-1's. The woofers are Scanspeak. They sound good to me! I am going to try an M&K subwoofer to see if it helps. dave .......
15: What model of Scanspeak tweeter? (6.34)
Posted by overclocker on 2001-05-13, 14:09:24 (66.26.235.81)
You wouldn't know a model number by chance? I've been toying with the idea of rewiring mine and replacing the tweeters. Thanks Tim .......
16: Re: My guess.. (6.30)
Posted by Rolf Zetterberg on 2005-08-28, 11:33:00 (213.64.11.113)
Thanks for answering,but I don't think so since I earlier have the Scanspeak version and it uses the normal SEAS woofer combined with a Scan-Speak tweeter(not the SEAS). .......
17: My guess.. (6.20)
Posted by Hurricane on 2005-08-28, 10:51:48 (68.189.155.210)
is that this was the Scanspeak version. Try the link below for more info. .......
18: RE: ScanSpeak aperiodic (6.17)
Posted by SteveBrown on 2010-01-21, 05:01:03 (70.177.113.236)
I plan to build an up to date pair, actually ordered some Baltic Birch last night for the project. Many have suggested that the original enclosure was a bit small, so I'm wondering if anyone has sugge .......
19: RE: My humble systems (6.11)
Posted by Neff on 2009-11-29, 05:20:31 (72.63.234.230)
My systems (rest are gone now) are a seriously modded Eico 2510 SE 6BQ5 and Heathkit W5M modded to the point only the power transformer & choke remains using PP triode connected KT88s and a Marantz 22 .......
20: Re: Help identify these Jensen drivers? (6.03)
Posted by billwjr on 2003-07-03, 16:46:23 (67.74.216.159)
If the woofer has an accordian surround, it's not bad at all. But it need a big box. Right now, I have a pair subbing for Boston Acoustics woofers until I get around to refoaming them. Not ScanSpeak, .......
21: Re: dahlquist dq10 tweeter tweek? (5.91)
Posted by gpalazz on 2002-01-25, 20:51:06 (65.56.185.93)
To do it right, ditch the piezo and it associated xover, then upgrade the low tweets with Scanspeak 2010's. Lastly upgrade the xover caps and resistors. The result will be a fantastic upper end. ::: T .......
22: RE: My humble systems (5.90)
Posted by Neff on 2009-12-01, 05:33:37 (72.63.212.140)
If you could build that Peerless & Scanspeak speaker system, I believe you would be floored with the performance vs cost ratio. Unlike modern mainstream electronics, high quality speakers have steadil .......
23: Re: Dahlquist DQ-10 tweeters (5.86)
Posted by gpalazz on 2001-12-10, 09:40:28 (209.64.87.68)
It's hard to go wrong with the Scanspeak for the money. Ribbons like the Raven may be better yet but are expensive. As for the low mid driver it is most likely a Phillips original which is long since .......
24: Re: Vintage Speakers (5.82)
Posted by DMW on 2005-05-24, 08:48:44 (65.80.92.249)
My answer won't be too helpful, I'm afraid...But the Denmark manufacturing origin makes me think that these might have drivers made by the founders of Dynaudio and/or ScanSpeak. They might even have s .......
25: RE: ScanSpeak aperiodic (5.82)
Posted by JonM on 2010-01-21, 03:18:01 (70.19.181.134)
In their literature, Dynaco used to state that the stuffing in the port was adjusted to minimize the back-EMF from a 5 Hz square wave. (I am typing this from distant memory, so I may not have the deta .......
26: Re: Another Dynaco A25 question (5.71)
Posted by hahax@rcn.com on 2005-09-02, 20:19:43 (207.172.165.226)
I agree. The aperiodic design gives the same driver/box resonance frequency as a closed box. But the stuffed vent lowers the Q of the system which is why the bass quality is so good in the A25. It's t .......
27: Re: Dynaco 25's (5.69)
Posted by Ken Perkins on 2005-10-28, 12:38:49 (66.110.208.65)
That's a good tweeter from what I've been told but I've not tried them. They are on my list. For the price, they are a steal considering George Short sells them in matched pairs. They are loosely base .......
28: I 2nd the KLH-17 / Pioneer SX xx recommendation (5.69)
Posted by scottiesharpe on 2005-02-12, 10:39:16 (67.180.162.246)
Replaced the tweeters in mine with a pair of Scanspeak - forget the model #. They sound very woody and sweet. Not very accurate sound, no soundstage, but extremely enjoyable to listen to for rock and .......
29: RE: ScanSpeak aperiodic (5.64)
Posted by dean man jim on 2010-01-21, 04:32:20 (71.215.48.152)
If I was going to replicate it I would cut the front opening to the same size and rout the edge to the same depth as the original. I'd use the original plastic grill on front, original stuffing, and o .......
30: RE: Dynaco's aperiodics and bass tone controls!? Eq? (5.57)
Posted by hahax@verizon.net on 2007-08-06, 20:32:21 (72.76.176.129)
The Fried is not a TL nor would Bud have called it that. He called it a line tunnel(which was deliberately meant to sound like it's a TL). But it's really the same technology as the Dynaco A25 or the .......
31: Re: A-25 bottom end (5.50)
Posted by airtime on 2003-02-27, 12:46:04 (12.40.224.207)
I've used both the birch and MDF. The MDF has a better sound over the birch. I can't put my finger on it or explain it but it did. Recess the drivers and silicon them in. Yes you can put the port in t .......
32: Re: What model of Scanspeak tweeter? (5.36)
Posted by gpalazz on 2001-05-13, 16:38:02 (64.152.152.91)
Yes I do. It's model # D2010/8513, 3/4" softdome. Bought them from Meniscus here in Mi. I was not planning to replace the low tweets till they burned out not long after I bought the 10's. You need to .......
33: ????? (5.13)
Posted by goofytwoshoes on 2005-07-02, 11:25:47 (216.209.247.88)
Here's a quote from Greg Dunn's Unnoficial Dynaco website: "Dynaco speakers were designed using Seas drivers, and imported to the USA under the Dynaco name. Interestingly the earliest A-25's used Scan .......
34: Re: Dynaco a25 tweeter SCAN SPEAK D2905/9500 (5.07)
Posted by airtime on 2003-12-01, 15:49:01 (68.36.41.59)
I would recommend the morel MDT-20 tweeter over the ScanSpeak. Better range and is a perfect match with the Seas woofer. I would replace the caps with Solens, or similar price and type cap, of the sam .......
35: Re: Project options with that tweeter (4.87)
Posted by Ron Oehlert on 2003-12-03, 14:07:07 (12.149.181.254)
Madisound is an asylum sponsor; see their disscussion forum, Dennis Murphy just today put up his last/latest Vifa Tower plans and one crossover version uses the ScanSpeak 9500 tweeter. Link to Dennis' .......
36: Re: Fried Newsletter (4.87)
Posted by Ken Perkins on 2006-01-14, 16:01:18 (12.153.202.54)
Try this link for some Fried history. I'm surprised there is not any discussion of Fried here. I share is love of series crossovers. I have a pair of the 8" DVC woofers used in the Studio V that I wil .......
37: Re: Yet another one: were these made in Denmark or in the USA? (4.85)
Posted by kintyre695 on 2005-08-22, 10:53:45 (69.158.19.186)
Yes they were all made in Denmark, Scanspeak drivers I think, probably made by Dynaudio for Dynaco. I take it one of the banana connectors is loose. You could try another type of banana or connect dir .......
38: Help needed sorting out versions of the Dynaco a-25 (4.83)
Posted by Lemonbishop on 2006-04-30, 19:46:06 (69.109.252.87)
I am thinking about grabbing up a pair of A-25s, and I noticed that some have the vent over the tweeter, and some under the woofer. Greg Dunn;s page indicates that the over the tweeter version are the .......
39: ScanSpeak aperiodic (4.83)
Posted by dean man jim on 2010-01-20, 13:45:08 (198.133.245.253)
The Scan Speak aperiodic vents have about the same surface area as the original A25 rectangular ones. When I built new cabinets for my A25s, I used one Scan Speak vent on the back of each cabinet rath .......
40: Re: Linn Kan Speakers (4.73)
Posted by kintyre695 on 2005-08-24, 21:44:21 (65.94.156.210)
Check the data in the pink fish for serial no. info. 1987 is not one of the earlier production models. If you have a ring around the tweeter you have the later tweeter model, the Hiquphone, rather tha .......
41: my Whatmoughs do a fair job of smoothness on massed strings, for instance... (4.70)
Posted by docw on 2007-02-13, 15:04:42 (162.119.232.102)
on many of the London/Decca recordings from the 60's or some SACDs of the RCA shaded dogs or Command 35 mm LP's from Pittsburg and Steinberg. And they're extended with a Scanspeak Revelator tweeter. H .......
42: RE: Creating vintage sounding speaker using modern elements, Which tweeter to use ? (4.69)
Posted by Eli Duttman on 2013-08-03, 16:41:43 (68.37.254.189)
I agree with the idea that such big a cone rates to do best in a 3 way setup. Find a cone midrange of "identical" sensitivity, with good overlap. Use a 1 pole crossover between woofer and midrange. De .......
43: Re: DQ-10A audition (4.66)
Posted by gg on 2003-09-09, 19:14:47 (68.75.49.76)
FWIW: I have and use DQ-10a's with a Hafler 600 amp and mcintosh 504 pre. I think I'm going to get a tube pre soon to warm up the sound. I already did some minor mods. Disconnected the supertweeter an .......
44: Re: Finished the A-25 speakers today (4.65)
Posted by Ron Oehlert on 2002-05-12, 09:29:47 (12.149.181.240)
Details please. What internal volume did you use? Did you make your own or use a dynaudio/scanspeak vent? What cap value did you use? What value resistor padding did you use and was this series or L-p .......
45: RE: B&O Hojttler Type S Speakers - great find or dud? (4.64)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2016-09-24, 15:20:34 (67.253.54.149)
Hi Makescopes, I've never seen them before and I've saved every Hi-fi mag since 1974 and always check the speakers. The cabinets look beautiful and as a plus made in Denmark. I think thats the big fin .......
46: RE: How are you guys on Vandersteens? (4.62)
Posted by docw on 2010-01-20, 18:24:14 (71.104.24.242)
good response! Funny about the thrift store avaiability. But I have seen old series 2 Vandys as they say go for under $500 in pretty good shape. For my mains, I have a pr of Scanspeak and Audax based .......
47: Re: Dynaco A 25, Vents over tweeter or under woofer, much difference? (4.60)
Posted by Ron Oehlert on 2006-05-08, 20:01:44 (68.103.12.221)
Where do you get your information? The Unofficial Dynaco Page indicates 1st A-25 had vent above tweeter & used Scanspeak drivers. Shortly afterwards the vent was moved below woofer & drivers were now .......
48: It'll depend on how benign a load it is... (4.55)
Posted by CometCKO on 2005-12-16, 16:48:12 (64.252.98.91)
Low power is OK if the speaker impedence stays fairly constant across all frequencies. If you've got some big dips or rises, it might not be so rosy. I built a set of speakers with ScanSpeak Revelator .......
49: Re: Maximus Sound Corp Speakers (4.53)
Posted by Wino on 2001-11-28, 17:51:55 (209.204.186.114)
Several distributors sell all kinds of "name" drivers, like Dynaudio, Focal, Audax, ScanSpeak, Vifa, KEF, etc. as well as tons of junk, any local cabinet shop can glue together a particle board box, a .......
50: RE: Dynaco A-25 Amp Considerations (4.50)
Posted by SteveBrown on 2016-02-10, 07:53:04 (192.94.38.34)
I've run A25's with my own build of Allen Wright's pp-1 mono blocks (PP El34s), also with Dynaco ST70's and with a newly built KT88 amp based on Mullard 5-20 design but without feedback and with the E .......
51: RE: Older speakers vs. New speaker technology (4.46)
Posted by DMW on 2010-10-15, 12:40:37 (74.132.89.89)
There are many knowledgeable folk here and I'm not sure I can add much to the discussion, but IMHO, the greatest positive change in direct radiator speakers is with tweeters. Thanks to our European fr .......
52: Removing a Dynaco A25 Woofer (4.45)
Posted by JonM on 2005-12-21, 16:19:32 (71.243.3.190)
Picked up a pair of early A25's today (the ones with the vent above the tweeter, supposedly with ScanSpeak drivers). One works fine, the other has a dirty tweeter switch (I can get the tweeter to play .......
53: Re: Dynaco A-25 vent position (4.39)
Posted by Ken Perkins on 2005-07-02, 09:15:06 (12.153.202.62)
I've seen those before and have some pictures of them. I think they were intended to have the vent down and the woofer on top. I also don't think they used the exact same drivers as the "usual" A-25. .......
54: RE: More contemplation (4.38)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2009-06-10, 15:55:08 (174.130.81.143)
Yes, advertising rhetoric notwithstanding, the polar pattern of a driver is determined mostly by the effective radiating diameter. You can find that in all sorts of technical literature. You can also .......
55: Dynaco A-25's (4.35)
Posted by DMW on 2004-05-01, 19:21:08 (209.247.222.93)
Today I found an old pair of Dynaco A-25's at a flea market and bought them for $10.00 for the pair. One grille is torn, so I'll need to do something about that, but that's a minor detail. What intrig .......
56: Aperiodic vents (4.32)
Posted by Ron Oehlert on 2002-08-24, 10:07:39 (12.149.181.240)
An aperiodic vent is basically a controlled leak in an otherwise sealed box, the purpose of which is to reduce the rise in impedance at the driver's resonance. You could construct same by drilling som .......
57: Ah I know the madness (4.22)
Posted by airtime on 2003-12-03, 04:38:55 (68.36.41.59)
Yup, I too fall into that hypnotic chin drooling state where I can't live without it. Buy the tweeter, try it and worst case you can either find another project for it or sell it. I've seen many of th .......
58: RE: I was going to ask: "Hornet's nest woofer?" (4.04)
Posted by Mark Korda on 2013-06-22, 11:49:35 (68.238.53.68)
Hi Bob, thanks for the thanks! I've owned about almost every Dynaco model. The only reason there out of my hands is that I sold them to freinds when I got (broke). I bought a vinyl pair from my brothe .......
59: B&W Tweeter (4.04)
Posted by chocolate_lover9999@yahoo.com on 2003-12-09, 17:28:33 (198.81.26.9)
The tiny hair-like wire broke on the 26 mm(1 inch) tweeter for a B&W DM14 speaker. It broke where it goes through the polyester fabric dome. B&W advised that no replacement parts or tweeters exist for .......
60: Two things re. Dynaco A-25s I'd really like to understand... (3.99)
Posted by ParloFax on 2007-07-01, 10:16:48 (64.229.163.114)
See famous link: http://home.indy.net/~gregdunn/dynaco/components/speakers/index.html 1) Just why did the design had to be changed so drastically so soon, between the alegedly original aperiodic-vent- .......
61: Re: VINTAGE INFINITY RS-4 repair? (3.89)
Posted by billwjr on 2002-12-25, 13:34:26 (209.244.141.192)
Unless the woofers are blown, refoam them, it is easy and cheap. replacing woofers with anything but the original equipment means tossing the entire crossover and starting from scratch. (unless you .......
62: RE: On the 5s and ramblings (3.88)
Posted by billwjr on 2008-01-28, 10:40:46 (64.136.27.229)
I need to correct myself, I did drop in a pair of 4 ohm Vifa, thinking that adding another 4 to make 8 would pad them down to KLH level. It was close, needed more tweaking, then my ProAc replacement .......
63: I'm using North Creek Eska with mine (3.86)
Posted by CometCKO on 2011-10-04, 20:39:40 (99.51.160.123)
I agree that efficient is good. I really like the clean sound profile of George Short's designs. Too bad the DIY speaker business is pretty much shut down. But a nice efficient MTM design with good qu .......
64: Re: List your vintage collection !! (3.84)
Posted by gpalazz on 2001-03-15, 15:56:48 (64.152.155.70)
My Stuff: 1) Thorens TD-160,TP-16,Grado 8mz modified w/xlo cables, damping of platter, subchassis, and tonearm, removal of bottom cover and use brass cones for feet 2)Magnepan MG1 improved - xover har .......
65: RE: Tube amp or Pre? (3.82)
Posted by Matt G on 2008-11-09, 10:00:47 (24.1.13.19)
Thanks for all the advice so far, really appreciate it all. I will list what I am running now. Parasound 1100 linestage pre, Denon Poa 3000z amp, Denon Cd player...cant think of model at the moment ol .......
66: followup (3.77)
Posted by ecoope3@hotmail.com on 2003-12-12, 11:48:24 (67.70.60.127)
Well i installed the scan speak d2905/9500 and 8.2 mfd auricap. Before stating what i found I must say that everyone who gave there input knew what they are talking about. The speaker sounds great in .......
67: Re: Stacked DQ10'S Anyone? (3.75)
Posted by gpalazz on 2001-05-12, 00:19:47 (166.90.236.159)
I have yet to try a tube amp with my 10's. To confess, my 10's woofers and xovers were fried when my amp(VSP trans mos 150)went DC some time ago - I've yet to rebuild them although I have the recone k .......
68: RE: Inoized Air Speakers? (3.61)
Posted by DonnG on 2008-02-20, 18:24:15 (141.149.211.175)
After hearing about these plasma speakers for years I had to try them for myself . Using online instructions I built a pair . At first the output was very low and the sound distorted . A little tweaki .......
69: RE: They can sound better (3.44)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2016-09-19, 15:07:57 (67.253.54.149)
Electro, nice post! Mike Samra, thanks for the info. I'll order those poly caps tonight from Parts Express. Mike, as I said I have 3 different mod articles from Speaker Builder magizine. 2 of the mod .......
70: Early Dynaco A-25 (3.34)
Posted by Ross on 2007-05-26, 09:04:40 (70.144.45.232)
Just picked up a pair of Dynaco A-25 speakers from the local flea market. I paid the extravagant sum of $8- for the pair. The do not look like most of the A-25 that you see online. Brass labels on the .......
71: Re: Didn't Jon Dahlquist voice them with ARC D76 tube amps? (3.34)
Posted by gpalazz on 2001-05-13, 13:25:00 (166.90.237.13)
Good comments from all above. I find the DQ10 to be an accurate and somewhat unforgiving speaker with bad ss. The VSP Trans Mos 150 that I used to drive them was a very open sounding mosfet amp with s .......
72: Re: What is a "respectable" speaker?? A polite one?? (3.32)
Posted by Soundmind on 2005-04-21, 10:40:48 (24.225.139.141)
Actually most high quality dynamic loudspeakers are using dome tweeters supplied OEM by Vifa, Scanspeak, Morel, Seas, and others to achieve the best dispersion. They can reach very high output levels .......
73: Number 4 is a myth (3.28)
Posted by Ken Perkins on 2004-09-01, 06:45:02 (208.46.3.66)
I wish it would die. I don't know who came up with the "cross at least twice above Fs" rule, but they most certainly didn't have much experience with alot of different tweeters. As long as the Fs of t .......
74: RE: Dynaco A25 woofers? (3.15)
Posted by DMW on 2008-09-26, 17:13:41 (74.132.94.95)
I know that most people will say that these are not "real" Dynaco A-25's, but I owned original A-25's before, and I also have a pair of original Dynaco A-25XL's. I found another pair of Dynaco A-25's .......
75: i listened to the hartleys by (3.09)
Posted by snkby on 2003-03-15, 16:32:26 (12.236.219.131)
themselves for about 1 month before even trying a tweeter or sub. the hartleys run fullrange with the tweeter rolling in about 12khz which i understand is the upper limit for the hartleys. xover is si .......
76: EPI 100W and Project One Receiver (3.00)
Posted by DMW on 2004-03-19, 08:31:06 (209.247.222.88)
This was not the bargain of the century, but about a week ago I found a pair of EPI 100W (walnut veneer enclosures) and a Project One receiver for $49 for all. The tweeters are fine, but, as you'd exp .......
77: RE: I give you.... FrankenStereo... (2.81)
Posted by Presto on 2016-04-06, 09:29:28 (207.167.13.69)
Briggs: You're absolutely right. That 7" driver is a very good candidate for a 2-way. But, my design philosophy was that I wanted a 3-way with flat low distortion response beyond the crossover points. .......
78: Re: I'm partial to the 2-a myself... (2.74)
Posted by chartliner on 2006-04-05, 10:27:37 (24.84.120.106)
I aquired a pair of AR-2X's with deteriorated 10 inch woofers. I had read on one of the AR forums that the early version of these had square magnets and the newer versions had round magnets. The ones .......
79: RE: Dynaco A-25's - do you prefer Variovent, porter or sealed (2.66)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2013-12-01, 10:38:21 (64.222.231.50)
Hi Airtime, I have used the variovents by Dynaudio,not sold to the public anymore.Almost the same are the ScanSpeak variovents. If the Dynaco-A-25 sold almost 1 million pairs I wouldn't mess with what .......
80: Progress update on my Pilot SA-260 (aka "Fright Pig") (2.66)
Posted by CometCKO on 2007-04-12, 09:51:49 (64.252.98.206)
This amp is a real sweetheart. Not much of a looker, especially in the rough cosmetic shape mine was in. Al Nico was extremely helpful in giving me comprehensive cleaning instructions. I was able to g .......
81: Linn Kan origins (2.06)
Posted by Bart (mech986) on 2004-08-03, 18:42:52 (12.106.89.75)
Hi Ken, Thanks for the question. As far as I know, here's the scoop: The original Linn Kan was Linn's 1980 response for a small size speaker with Linn Isobarik like dynamics. With the success of the .......
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