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Post by pallpoul on Nov 21, 2020 21:37:37 GMT -5
I recently got a pair, driving with a fire bottle SET amp by Dennis Had (45's tubes ~ 2 wpc). The sound is musically beautiful, clear and articulate, big sound stage. Very impressed. This is my first adventure into open baffle speakers. Glad I took the dive. Please share your opinion if you had experience with these speakers. here's a link to Randy's webpage: www.caintuckaudio.com |
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Post by 405x5 on Nov 22, 2020 11:01:33 GMT -5
“Critics of full range drivers cite their inability to reproduce the full range of audio frequencies at similar amplitudes, leading to inaccurate reproduction of the audio signal sent to it. Reproducing multiple frequencies with the same diaphragm causes intermodulation distortion, a non-linear effect that occurs when one surface attempts to reproduce both frequencies simultaneously. The audible severity of modest intermodulation distortion is not well established. The result is a degree of "frequency mixing", albeit at a relatively low level. A full range driver may have reduced output at both ends of its frequency range, or a more severely limited frequency response, resulting in a more compromised sound. Partisans of full-range loudspeakers claim superior phase coherence, while some critics describe them as midrange speakers working at or beyond their limits. Some full range drivers have been developed using 12" and 15" drivers, e.g. Audio Nirvana, and have overcome the bass limitations of smaller drivers using bass reflex cabinets. Also, as most adults cannot hear above 15 kHz the lack of high end frequency is generally not an issue with modern well designed full range drivers.”
(Good general via Wikipedia)
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Post by simpleman68 on Nov 22, 2020 12:28:42 GMT -5
I've been very impressed by what open baffle designs can do when set up correctly.
Had a pair of Legacy Whispers that was sort of a hybrid. (woofers were open baffle but 4 mids in sealed compartment) The bass was extraordinary and not lacking punch like I thought they might.
It's hard to describe but their overall tone was different than a sealed cabinet speaker. Bass wasn't quite as tight/punchy but it was a clearer sound in the room; not boomy whatsoever. A small trade off if the listener is so inclined.
I added 2 subs (HSU = outstanding sub for the $ ) to see their effect and put them up for sale within weeks.
Scott
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Post by DYohn on Nov 22, 2020 12:37:16 GMT -5
I love OB speakers, and while I am not a fan of single-driver systems I am happy the OP found something they like! Scott's Legacy's above are in a completely different class. I call it the "drool" class.  |
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Post by mgbpuff on Nov 22, 2020 12:40:47 GMT -5
“Critics of full range drivers cite their inability to reproduce the full range of audio frequencies at similar amplitudes, leading to inaccurate reproduction of the audio signal sent to it. Reproducing multiple frequencies with the same diaphragm causes intermodulation distortion, a non-linear effect that occurs when one surface attempts to reproduce both frequencies simultaneously. The audible severity of modest intermodulation distortion is not well established. The result is a degree of "frequency mixing", albeit at a relatively low level. A full range driver may have reduced output at both ends of its frequency range, or a more severely limited frequency response, resulting in a more compromised sound. Partisans of full-range loudspeakers claim superior phase coherence, while some critics describe them as midrange speakers working at or beyond their limits. Some full range drivers have been developed using 12" and 15" drivers, e.g. Audio Nirvana, and have overcome the bass limitations of smaller drivers using bass reflex cabinets. Also, as most adults cannot hear above 15 kHz the lack of high end frequency is generally not an issue with modern well designed full range drivers.” (Good general via Wikipedia) Intermodulation is a natural occurrence of waveforms of two different frequencies interacting and producing sum and difference components. Don't blame that on single diaphragms, it's unavoidable science regardless of the nature of the transducer. |
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Post by audiobill on Nov 23, 2020 9:07:34 GMT -5
I love OB speakers, and while I am not a fan of single-driver systems I am happy the OP found something they like! Scott's Legacy's above are in a completely different class. I call it the "drool" class. Yep, and Scott's Legacy Valors are in the apoplectic class!! |
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Post by simpleman68 on Nov 23, 2020 9:47:33 GMT -5
I love OB speakers, and while I am not a fan of single-driver systems I am happy the OP found something they like! Scott's Legacy's above are in a completely different class. I call it the "drool" class. Yep, and Scott's Legacy Valors are in the apoplectic class!! Had to update my gear info. Sold the Valors and went back to the Legacy Aeris. Just got so little time to listen to them it seemed like a waste to just let them sit there.
Had the Aeris back in the room for a few weeks and still haven't even set them up yet. Scott
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Post by audiobill on Nov 23, 2020 9:51:52 GMT -5
Thinking about the Aeris myself!
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Post by pallpoul on Feb 9, 2021 13:20:53 GMT -5
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