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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Supravox into 110cf throat compression of roughly 2:1 by kodomo on 2015-06-20 
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Here is the detail for throat of 110cf tractrix ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #56: Supravox vs JBL 2169H by Murataltuev on 2015-08-26 
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[quote user="anthony"]It is a compression driver with an 8" cone.  If you want authority at 300Hz you will need diaphragm area.  The Fane Studio 8M that Romy and plenty of others use for 100Hz up to 1kHz is an 8" cone driver on a 4" throat with a clo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #59: Supravox modified by kodomo on 2015-08-28 
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I have also designed my bass horn to operate between 160hz and 600hz and it will use a supravox 285-2000. It is a 110hz cutoff tractrix horn. However I found out that, there is a modified version of this driver that suits my purposes better. It is by...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #60: Supravox 285 with adjustable magnetic field by Murataltuev on 2015-08-28 
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[quote user="kodomo"]I have also designed my bass horn to operate between 160hz and 600hz and it will use a supravox 285-2000. It is a 110hz cutoff tractrix horn. However I found out that, there is a modified version of this driver that suits my purp...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #68: Response of supravox 285-2000 in 110cf by kodomo on 2015-08-29 
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Here is my response for the Supravox 285-2000 in 110cf tractrix. I designed a sealed chamber and with the qtc 0.707 it is tuned to 160hz. However I hope the modified version will be even better!...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: Supravox 285-2000 / cf110hz round tractor by kodomo on 2015-09-14 
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The acoustic power shows the SPL.  Here is the parameters page. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #37: ...Unless you (re)consider a higher sensitivity bog-standard tweet by Gregm on 2006-10-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Tweeter for Vitavox S2. High-sensitively ribbons? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  64 Replies 
...say like a Supravox at around 99dB: http://www.supravox.fr/mesures/mestg11.htm for some measurements and http://www.supravox.fr/haut_parleurs/tg1.htm for data. They rate it for 98dB but when I heard it, it measured a bit more at over 11k...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Can You Even Get There From Here? by Paul S on 2010-08-21 
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Petar, I looked at the "custom" driver you posted the address for.  It is interesting to look at, all right, but I am not set up to build drivers from scratch.  Since I pretty much have to buy something that is either useable as-is or something that ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #76: Efficiency? by Paul S on 2009-06-11 
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Well, the first hurdle is matching efficiency from a dynamic driver to over-the-top horns like yours; but perhaps for others with somewhat lower efficiency horns...http://www.supravox.fr/anglais/haut_parleurs/285_GMF.htmI have had my eye on this one ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #136: In Passing... by Paul S on 2009-02-17 
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Probably not news, but:http://www.supravox.fr/anglais/haut_parleurs/135_LB.htmAnother one that at least looks the part.Paul S...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #137: How to properly high-pass a full-range driver. by Romy the Cat on 2009-02-19 
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[quote user="Paul S"]Probably not news, but: http://www.supravox.fr/anglais/haut_parleurs/135_LB.htm Another one that at least looks the part.[/quote] Thanks, Paul. This Supravox 135 LB indeed looks like an interring driver for a project of mine. I h...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #72: 288 doesn't work well for me by Murataltuev on 2015-09-09 
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What I can say after audition of 2-way system with GPA 288 in 350hz horn and JBL 2453 in 550hz horn is that I like the sound without GPA 288.1-way JBL 2453 sounds terrific and 288 can't match that level.So, driver for 1200hz down is under considerati...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #90: 4 way ? by Murataltuev on 2015-10-09 
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I think, I have an opportunity with the range of drivers I have to end up with 4 channels, because 15" Supravox can go very low and merge with 8" Supravox quite effectively. Here is model in Leap:...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #62: 6C33C amp/preamp follow up by KOTriode on 2012-03-14 
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The reason that I built the 6C33C preamp was to explore the 6C33C true musical potential like I did with the 845. Not only did I compare the sound of these tubes in power amp, but also in preamp. The reason is that with power amp you might hit some l...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #138: Cap and Coil by Paul S on 2009-02-19 
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Romy, I suspect that 200 Hz high-pass will be too low for that driver, even 2nd order, and almost certainly with just 6 dB roll-off.  I think more like 500 Hz with 1st order, and might still require the coil.Yellow-type drivers take on and ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Some attempts to reach the MFH by mats on 2005-10-02 
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Trying to explore the upper bass channel reaching up to a Victor Sierra 360 Hz horn with an Altec 804 with a 4 uF oilcap, I first used my OB Supravox 215, then a B&C 8" woofer in a large BR originally used with EV 15"  (the latter not good) ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #91: First trial by Murataltuev on 2015-10-09 
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Well, I'm still waiting for 2m 40Hz horn, 200Hz and 270Hz LeCleach. But can't wait to try something!But I'm very eager to experiment with drivers I have, so this is what I got today!If someone has expirience in judging recorded sound, welcome to comm...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #108: What kind of horn to make for GOTO ? by Murataltuev on 2015-10-17 
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I did some experiments today again with GOTO in my existing horn and it is obvious for me that I need different horn for GOTO.Existing horn was modelled and designed for Supravox and I see perfect curve with it.But GOTO in it shows same curve for 50-...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: Thanks! by xandcg on 2015-02-20 
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[quote user="Purite Audio"]Ralph uses a field coil version of the Supravox driver ,as an option in the Cessaro 'Betas', and has been experimenting with the GIP drivers.To my knowledge the drivers aren't modified,( I would have to ask Ralph to confirm...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #48: The Sound of 6C33C preamp. by KOTriode on 2011-10-25 
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Romy,  No, the DAC was not set at maximum level (for best sound) while Cyrille listening to the system. It was set at normal volume for the whole system. When Cyrille dropped by, I was showing him the Field Coil open baffle speaker system which con...

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

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #155: Take Two Aspirin by Paul S on 2009-03-30 
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and call me in the morning.So, the idea is simply to not get one's hopes up?While I would certainly take most mid-fi over most hi-fi, I think you know the reasons for that.Well, why not just run this into the ground, see who salutes?Sure you don...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Tweeters, tweeters, tweeters by el`Ol on 2007-11-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Metal domes in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
Copper domes???The Lansche is one of the speakers I would like to hear. Is it sonically useful to cross an ionic tweeter at 1.5kHz?Is it true that a RAAL sounds more like an ionic tweeter than like a ribbon?Here is the CSD of the Supravox:...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: Clarification by Purite Audio on 2015-02-20 
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I think it best you speak to Ralph directly ,he works with these drivers every day.I do recollect that inthe case of the Supravox ,where there are permanent and field coil versions of the same driver,Ralph told me that there wasn't a huge difference ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #176: Cessaro news by Markus on 2013-05-22 
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I understand they still use TAD 703 and 4001. The 11" is from Supravox. No idea about the bass drivers. I liked this Cessaro demo much better than in previous years. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #27: GIP by Purite Audio on 2015-02-20 
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Ralph uses a field coil version of the Supravox driver ,as an option in the Cessaro 'Betas', and has been experimenting with the GIP drivers.To my knowledge the drivers aren't modified,( I would have to ask Ralph to confirm ) but He does build the po...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #109: Frequency response of GOTO by Murataltuev on 2015-10-17 
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Here is frequency response without horn:Here is in my 46Hz horn (green is GOTO, blue is Supravox):...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #68: Response of supravox 285-2000 in 110cf by kodomo on 2015-08-29 
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Here is my response for the Supravox 285-2000 in 110cf tractrix. I designed a sealed chamber and with the qtc 0.707 it is tuned to 160hz. However I hope the modified version will be even better!...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #69: 110cf tractrix for 150hz ? by Murataltuev on 2015-08-29 
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[quote user="kodomo"]Here is my response for the Supravox 285-2000 in 110cf tractrix. I designed a sealed chamber and with the qtc 0.707 it is tuned to 160hz. However I hope the modified version will be even better![/quote]I think that Group Delay an...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Update on the system by kodomo on 2015-09-14 
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There has been some changes, so here is an update;38hz - 160hz - TAD 1601b (2 on each side) - Ported cabinets160hz - 600hz - Supravox 285-2000 Hornfabrik edition - cf110hz round tractrix horn600hz - 4800hz - Radian 850pb 2" cd - cf200hz round tractri...
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