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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: Re: Fostex, compression driver MF, aliens and SS [Re: Ronnie's horns] by JLH on 2005-12-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Loudspeakers and headphones in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
Hi Ronnie,     There are a few things that could be causing the alien sounds you site. One, of course, could be certain frequency nodes being excited by room reflections. As long as your room is reasonably dampened, this would not...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #26: Sorry for your allergy by atilsley169 on 2012-06-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Andrew's new 4-way horn using Stereolabs stone horns and DIY... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  43 Replies 
Ok, Andrew, this is allergy something. I would highly advise you in future before you post any discrete updates, questions, and ideas about what you to inform about the holistic objective of your project, sort of a view from 50.000 feet...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: A phase plug under 500Hz – my mania of disagreement by Romy the Cat on 2006-11-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Phase plug for midbass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  23 Replies 
[quote user="ulf"]A few years ago we discovered the tractrix horn for MF use. It was really the most important improvement so far. No more honking exponential horn sound. The improvement was so clear that A/B testing was not needed. [/quote] For wha...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #105: Oval profile by Dominik on 2009-08-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Problems with horns: upper bass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  109 Replies 
I go for tractrix because:"I know that if I done everything properly then any profile in my room I will be able to make to have right Sound because I know what and how to listen and I know how to react upon the heard."I dont. Yet..."with 100Hz Tra...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #102: Reply:Some comments for now. by Dominik on 2009-08-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Problems with horns: upper bass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  109 Replies 
1) OK2) mdf3) a)LeCleach 115 its too big (where to put mf and tweeter... )     b)spherical vs rectangular  "The spherical horns integrate better with high-range and image way better the thier rectangular brothers"    c)and one more  reason but it is ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Closer to the bug ? by jessie.dazzle on 2010-08-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Time alignment of drivers in Horn-Loaded Speakers  16 Replies 
To save people from researching the differences between Romy's and my systems, I'll note the principal differences here, ignoring our ongoing mid-bass projects, which will be different, but both are incomplete, so not yet in the picture.As concerns t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Just a few more ideas, following fm above by Gregm on 2006-11-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lowther Driver in Audio Discussions  62 Replies 
IME (i.e. some pm's one dx), the Ex-4 sounds the most civilised -- and this, only up to ~10kHz or 1-2kHz lower.It doesn't sound bad in a tractrix, unlike Paul S' experience with a dx4.A horn is also useful to provide some extra spl (106 spl at 1+m wi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #21: People want(ed) TAD's by Wojtek on 2012-05-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High End 2012 in Germany in Audio News  36 Replies 
and especially "perfectionists" markets like Germany. Sound is of a secondary importance. I bet the new driver from Cesarro will be field coil driver because that's what peoplewant NOW. They want "the best" and field coil is now the best. Roman , som...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: I love my fucked up life by serenechaos on 2008-10-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Compression Drivers -in general in Horn-Loaded Speakers  25 Replies 
Wojtek, Yes, too late.  Once you've heard a good "stupid horn installation", there's no going back is there?  Yes, something similar to what was shown in Jeffery's GOTO installation. It should work the same on the floor or ceiling, (...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #103: The speed of the profile for upperbass horm by Romy the Cat on 2009-08-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Problems with horns: upper bass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  109 Replies 
Come on, Dominik, no one cares about the LeCleach for bass. You might consider slower opening profile: like exponential of hyperbolic. Exponential will give you a bit more horn gain at bottom and hyperbolic will give you even more gain. Hyperbolic wo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: New S2 by guy sergeant on 2009-08-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Living Voice Loudspeaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  80 Replies 
As far as I know much of this development was done using the original S2's. With the mid horn he's using, perhaps both the old & new ones need some augmentation that they wouldn't need via a shorter tractrix. However, I don't think Kevin is convi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: What I need is a horn architect by noviygera on 2011-10-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass impedance bumps -- why and what to do? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  18 Replies 
I understand that "nothing changed in the horn dimensions if you go from between 10" and 12" driver". You are referring to the horn mouth I assume. Do you have a idea what compression ratio is good to have for upper base horn? It seems that 2:1 is ta...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Dynamism... by mats on 2021-01-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 3 way Tractrix Horn Build Questions - and Introduction! in Horn-Loaded Speakers  20 Replies 
...is a most admirable quality. As an elder who has found the quarantine couchexceedingly  pleasing, I honor your enthusiasm. However, much can be said for the wisdom of studying eluded to in the above responses. So, in your large horn you do not nee...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Stay away by koh123 on 2021-07-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Mid-bass Hornresp (V51.30) simulations in Horn-Loaded Speakers  17 Replies 
John Inlow uses exponential and tractrix profile horns in his current system.  So I don't know what you are trying to say negatively when it comes to "mixing" exponential and tractrix horns.  Second,  after reading Jorge from Austin TX response I...

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 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Designing and building a 5 channel horn loaded (looking for ... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  73 Replies 
Here is the detail for throat of 110cf tractrix ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Horns by Blaukopf on 2015-07-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Tractrix Bass horn vs Spherical Wave Horn - Bass loading in Horn-Loaded Speakers  11 Replies 
Hello Romy, thank you for the answers. Your horns have a round mouth, but their profile is not spherical. That is the profile of the Avantgarde Horns you formely had - apparentyl you have anayzed them intensively, could you elaborate what problems yo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Stereo Lab and Goto mishugina users by Romy the Cat on 2010-01-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Configuration from Italy: multisell++ and double model 19. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
Well, as many know I consider most of Goto users are mishugina. They might like these Goto drivers but what made then to stay with Goto hyperbolic horns is beyond me. They are HF drivers and hyperbolic has acoustic impedance jump at the end of the ho...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #26: Why not 3 octaves by kodomo on 2017-08-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Big mama 1.5" horns.... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  27 Replies 
Why dont you use your midrange horn with the JBL from 600hz to 4800hz? I think it would have a fairly flat and good response and tt wont be beaming. It works with the tractrix 1000, I have done it before. I then tried my Radian 475be with JMLC1400 fr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #76: Drivers and horns by kodomo on 2015-09-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Another time aligned 5-way horn project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  189 Replies 
Hi Murataltuev,I have two horn based systems but the system that is similar to yours or Romy's is the one I am currently building. The drivers and horns are as follows.38hz - 160hz - Tad 1601b - Bass Array (4)160hz - 600hz - Supravox 285-2000 hornfab...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #39: Vertical spacing between channels of Le Horn by oxric on 2011-09-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo Frame modification. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  46 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Considering the conclusions of my recent experiences that I described in the following thread:http://www.GoodSoundClub.com/TreeItem.aspx?PostID=6876I would like to share some of my observation that the people who would g...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Very very nice looking horns by Romy the Cat on 2006-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Phase plug for midbass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  23 Replies 
A mix of conctrete and steel skeleton is a very good mixture, particularly for the upperbass horn. BTW, go not be “disappointed” that you did not go for Tractrix. The Tractrix has many advantages but for the range where you operate I hardly see any a...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #69: 110cf tractrix for 150hz ? by Murataltuev on 2015-08-29 
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="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 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Designing and building a 5 channel horn loaded (looking for ... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  73 Replies 
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...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #50: Stereo lab continued by decoud on 2008-03-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Who builds horns? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  84 Replies 
Stereo Lab, to whom Romy drew attention at the beginning of this thread, offer their products on Ebay at what seem to be reasonable prices. See here (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Stereo-Lab)Looks like the small horns are made of artificial stone, whereas...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Bass Horns and Tractrix vs. other Curves by Kerry Brown on 2005-03-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Problems with horns: upper bass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  109 Replies 
Romy, More to come soon but a couple comments regarding bass horns ( and one on Tractrix horns ) : The Edgar Seismic subwoofer ( 18" JBL E155-4 hyperbolic-exponential folded horn, 40 Hz Fc ) works very well in my room - much better than the 1...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Tractrix vs. others. by be on 2007-08-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Jessie Dazzle Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  172 Replies 
A tractrix and a exponential horn was compared in a AES paper sometime 1950-1970, I dont remember when exactly. The two round and straight  horns where made with the same theoretical cut off frequency, something like 100Hz, they had the same mo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Some horn writing by Thomas Dunker. by Romy the Cat on 2006-01-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Some horn writing by Thomas Dunker. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  0 Replies 
All below is written by Thomas Dunker Yeah, "sound consistent independent of signal level" is a very precise way to sum up my whole speaker philosophy. Anything that is assumed to be constant, but which actually changes with signal dynamics is what ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Take everything in consideration. by Romy the Cat on 2011-05-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Why I do not like La-horns. The tomatoes… in Horn-Loaded Speakers  7 Replies 
[quote user="T3GGG"]Romy, what is your thought on using a Tractrix flare on a Midbass horn, Fc 140HZ then maybe a Le Cleah horn above, say 400hz. To me this looks on paper to be the best of both worlds and avoids the 1metre plus midbass Le Cleac'h ho...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #77: Geometry by jackydai on 2019-04-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
I’m glad you talk about geometry, but to respond to this I have to refer to other brands. I will only talk about facts and hope it’s not offending anybody.My basic point is: the flare rate has to be coherent right from the entrance of phase plugs. In...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: The quest for insight by oxric on 2015-07-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Tractrix Bass horn vs Spherical Wave Horn - Bass loading in Horn-Loaded Speakers  11 Replies 
[quote user="Blaukopf"] Hi everybody, after reading RomytheCat's Macondo Setup I am very impressed ( phantastic music room ...) . Presently I have no working horns ( they are boxed), just questions. First, Romy describes his horns as spherical. La...
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