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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #52: One from left of field... by anthony on 2015-08-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another time aligned 5-way horn project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  189 Replies 
[quote user="Murataltuev"]So, the question is still opened: how to get 300-400hz.[/quote]Perhaps give the JBL 2169H a try.  It is supposedly very good from 300Hz to 2.2kHz, but I have never tried it.  Use it in a sub 200Hz tractrix horn with a 4" thr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: Ring radiators by be on 2009-09-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The European Triode Festival’s horns in Horn-Loaded Speakers  57 Replies 
"This topology was invented by Steen Duelund"Ah-hm, ring radiators where not invented or even re-invented by the Steen Duelund dude, just copied. JBL used the priciple 40 years prior to that in: 2402-2403-2404-2405  and Fostex have been using them al...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: The JBL one-inchers are no better then BMS crap. by Romy the Cat on 2008-01-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Open cell foam in horns and MF drivers in Horn-Loaded Speakers  40 Replies 
[quote user="op.9"]Anyhow, what are the 2" comp drivers that ARE any good and are available comercially? I didnt go with any JBLs because I had a very bad time with the 2427 1" version, could never get any music out of it. [/quote] I would be surpri...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: In a way it is boring by Wojtek on 2008-03-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Shindo Latour in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
What's there to speculate about ?? Speakers are rare  and expensive and the principle is old JBL altec 19 solution. It is 100dB efficient probably from 80hz up .Whats the purpose of your post ??Did you hear them or looking for encouragement to b...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #63: How JBL is trying to do my “fundamentals channel”. by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Adding one more spherical to Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
Sure, it is fully colored in JBL self-glorifying propaganda and their drivers from the last 20 years do not sound good but it is interesting to read that their objectives are remarkably similar to what I was trying to accomplish by my “Fundamentals C...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Array 1400, perhaps. by Romy the Cat on 2012-06-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL Project Array in Horn-Loaded Speakers  9 Replies 
Yes, Haralanov, thanks. I just goggled the JBL Array 1400 and they did look what I heard: http://www.jblsynthesis.com/downloads/products/prod_94_634484048356173879_Specification%20Sheet%20-%20Project%20Array%201400.pdfVery accurate and surprisingly 8...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #58: Throat reactance by Jorge on 2015-08-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another time aligned 5-way horn project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  189 Replies 
From what I gather the JBL 2169 driver is an 8" cone speaker with a sealed back chamber. If this is so it was designed for a specific horn. It shall be used in that horn or a very similar one. The back chamber should be tuned/designed for the horn ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #80: Corner Horn Bass by jeff1225 on 2021-04-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  97 Replies 
I have to disagree with you here. Until you've heard the bass from a JBL Hartsfield, you haven't heard bass. Best bass I've heard period. I'm curious if the Vitavox is of the same caliber. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: Whatever suggestion, appreciated by yoshi on 2007-10-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: First Order on Bass channels: Designed for Sound in Audio Discussions  16 Replies 
The box is about 5 cu/ft apperiodic with 3 x Scan Speak vent on the rear panel.  Damped with cotton blanket (filling 60% of inside) and braced rather well.  The driver is JBL 2220 crossed at 80Hz with 12db slope.  All other channels ar...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Endorsement by zako on 2011-06-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ortofon MC Anna cartridge “Inspired” by Netrebko in Analog Playback  6 Replies 
It is not unusual for famous people to use there name for ENDORSEMENT,,SPORTS MEN HAVE MADE MILLIONS that way..  AMPEX used Frank Senatra..JBL used Benny Goodman...Its easy mony standing next to a product for photo Op and getting paid for it.....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #28: Mains box by zako on 2010-12-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Summary: my/your audio: year by year in Audio Discussions  64 Replies 
A happy new year to all,,,,Your electricle mains box is most impressive,,But keep your fingers out of there..Or you will have a "short" year...I love the JBL Array 1400 Hard to beat,,unless you have EverestII.....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Edgarhorns & DEQX by Kerry Brown on 2005-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  73 Replies 
Greetings, I may be able to answer some questions regarding crossovers, multi-amping, etc. - without getting bogged down, hopefully, in metaphysical issues. First off, I live in San Francisco, if he's inclined 'drdna' and other locals are wel...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: If floor space is the problem by Wojtek on 2007-12-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The European Triode Festival’s horns in Horn-Loaded Speakers  57 Replies 
Maybe you could "turn in ceiling " and use a Avantgarde Duo configuration for your 200- 1000 Hz horn ? I read a lot of good things about B&C 8PE21 8" driver in that range (John Hasquin -not sure if I pronunced the name right ) it can be ordered a...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: The Derivative Design Methodology by Romy the Cat on 2008-01-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midrange driver suggestions in Horn-Loaded Speakers  34 Replies 
[quote user="homebuilder"]I am new to this interesting site, and am hopeful of getting some assistance with a project.  I have purchased a set of TAD 1201 mid-bass drivers to begin a 4-way active system for critical home listening.  (in a d...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Biradial horns are obsolete by el`Ol on 2008-01-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midrange driver suggestions in Horn-Loaded Speakers  34 Replies 
JBL developed the PT-Waveguides not only because they are easier to produce. They also have less harmonic distortion than biradial horns. Disadvantage: They look far less funky....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #116: The 'misery' of JBL and G10 by Romy the Cat on 2009-02-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
Marchand doe crossovers not EQ and his crossovers are not so good sonically BTW, but I do not like even the idea of active crossovers anyhow. It is obvious that 2105/LE5 is not so simple driver to begin with but searching for “straighter” driver is e...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #46: A tweeter in that Brazilian Horn by Romy the Cat on 2007-03-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Ridiculous Japa-Brazilian horn. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  54 Replies 
I asked my Japanese speaking friend to translate for me the information about the tweeter in that Brazilian installation. It is JBL UT-045Be, I never have seen/heard it, and so I presume many others… 25mm beryllium spherical diaphragm, 52mm circ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Thank you... by Alex Yakovlev on 2007-04-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crash course on horns anyone? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  5 Replies 
This is helpful, Romy. Another question - is JBL 2446H a decent driver to try? Also - just to get an idea - how much can I expect to pay for custom horns?...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Dual diaphragm by el`Ol on 2012-05-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High End 2012 in Germany in Audio News  36 Replies 
Looked at the JBL driver again. Seems that the two diaphragms are identical. A funny way to get around the BMS patent....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #79: AK47 by Jorge on 2011-04-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bye-Bye, Fane in Horn-Loaded Speakers  108 Replies 
I wish I could stop the US government from selling AK47s in any corner shop in the US.  If you give a monkey a gun, most probably he will shoot himself. If you give a monkey an AK47,  well that is different. He will take anything he wants and few thi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: Texture by Paul S on 2018-02-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The 5-ways from Germany. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  38 Replies 
A somehow-related thing is "texture", and - of course - what we want is the "availability" of a range of musically relevant textures rather than textural "overlay".  The S2 and the Altec 808 had this potential, but I never heard it from the JBL 375, ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Ringin! by Jorge on 2012-04-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A right midbass solution for Altec 515G. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  21 Replies 
Hello Macman,Nice horns, I like that you finished everything properly!  I am getting tired of seeing piles of horns.I think the ringing you are getting from your midbass horn is that the throat reactance is not balanced.  How did you calculate the ba...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Agreed on definition not importaqnt by atilsley169 on 2012-06-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL Project Array in Horn-Loaded Speakers  9 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]atilsley169, I would ditch your request to define term high-end. I think you might do it for yourself if the defining of the term is important to you. Your second question however is very interesting. You ask if the purchas...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Back chamber by maxx on 2015-04-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Back chamber in Horn-Loaded Speakers  9 Replies 
Hi all!I have build few horn projects. And i can't  figure out how i can get rid off back chamber nasty sound (resonances) (300-500hz region).Horn is 150Hz conical with JBL 2020H driver in 14L cilinder....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Wrong place for DIY? by rowuk on 2015-06-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A speaker set with JBL 2225h, JBL 2105h & JBL 2403h in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
If you look around the site, there isn't much DIY effort to just build "anything" here.You could probably get exactly what you are looking for by googling "Econowave" or SEOS though.On the other hand, you could just build what you drew and then tell ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Upper-bass horns and current measurement. by boiklox on 2014-01-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL 2226 2445 2405 3-way and a path forward in Horn-Loaded Speakers  27 Replies 
Romy,Your Macondo system is something that has been a "role model" for what I'd like my playback system to be in the coming years. And much of what I've learned about horn playback systems I've learned from reading your writing and other posts on thi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #60: Old Goto's drivers vs. newer, current production by twogoodears on 2009-08-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: ... again on GOTO Unit drivers... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  108 Replies 
Hi Roman!So, an SG-37FRP finally dropped on yr. laps;-) - glad it happened: not because you're now part of an Olympus-like lobby, but because you'll be able to judge with yr. own ears, much, MUCH better than theorically speculating on this or that......

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #34: Fane Studio 8M by oscart on 2009-03-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bye-Bye, Fane in Horn-Loaded Speakers  108 Replies 
I wanted to answer some questions posed by interested parties. These speakers are 8 ohm and were both manufactured on the same date in 1998. Though I am not a regular visitor here on the Good Sound Club I am a routine contributor on the Klipsch...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Horn by audiofilofine on 2010-08-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The best 20 hz bass horn in Horn-Loaded Speakers  20 Replies 
[quote user="Horn Savant"]Before experimenting with the Hi power Electrostatic module, I used 416's in my large corner horn. They sounded extraordinary (ran with inf baffle to basementand made me realize how much Altec/JBL enclosures suck with their ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Is Living Voice the Vitavox revival? MiniVan vs. JBL by Romy the Cat on 2009-08-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Living Voice Loudspeaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  80 Replies 
I think guessing what the hell they did with tweeters would make since if whatever they did sound right. Since Living Voice’s is not the company that has a lot of exposure in US I do not think I will ever hear those speakers. Even if they have US rep...
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