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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: DSEP is the plan by rowuk on 2014-05-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single Ended Pentode to go? in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
Yes Paul,DSEP is planned. Actually I have already experimented with it only with the 12" Fane neodymium midwoofer that covers 80-1K and using 1 cap for the low pass filter. I really like what it does. I am comparing how it works with ceramic and neod...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Wiring for box speakers? by miab on 2010-02-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Wiring for box speakers? in Audio Discussions  1 Replies 
I'm looking to internally wire to binding posts on exterior of box from woofers in a sealed cabinet. I was wondering what are some options for wiring that will not be a hinder. Would a heavy gauge copper 6nine's copper be sufficient? I'm using so...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Good midbass is complicated, if not unobtainable. by Rewind on 2013-09-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Good midbass is complicated, if not unobtainable. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  74 Replies 
My work to make the Fane S 8m work, continues amd I have yet to hear my midbasshorn built perferctly according to Romy-specifications. I will continue because in early trials there was something I did like. I guess I will just end up with a measly €...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Completing the task by Rewind on 2013-07-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A Frankenstein Macondo - Injection channel - trying it as op... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  14 Replies 
Yeah, I know it is just guesswork until the Fane S 8M and the JA6681B are in place in their respective horns. Your ideas around fixing the midbass and mids first, I have read before and they seem sensible. We can stop here, and I will finis...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Vitavox are 'Go!' And the 'democratisation' of horn loudspeakers. by oxric on 2011-07-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: "O Vitavox, Vitavox! Wherefore art thou Vitavox?" in Horn-Loaded Speakers  22 Replies 
[quote user="jessie.dazzle"]In the few converstaions I've had with him, Mike seems totally sincere and, as I've mentioned before, I very much hope he will one day come through.jd*[/quote]Well Jessie, it looks like your wish has come true. The Vitavox...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #95: Will new Fane bring anything new? by Romy the Cat on 2011-04-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bye-Bye, Fane in Horn-Loaded Speakers  108 Replies 
[quote user="Jorge"]I guess it would be simple enough to add a couple of inches in order to bring the throat down to 4" in order to try the Studio 8M.  I have already reduced it temporarily to 3" in order to try the JBL 2490h compression driver. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #35: Lesson learned by slack key on 2011-12-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
It is wonderful how these forums work and how it's members provide the feedback and comments from their experiences and expertise.I am 90% convinced that the DEQX will not provide the magic spatial sound that I am looking for with the Edgarhorns....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #123: If I will be trying.... by Romy the Cat on 2008-08-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Jessie Dazzle Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  172 Replies 
[quote user="jessie.dazzle"] I do my best to remain ignorant of the price for which I sell off the hours of my life. (Btw, I'm not a software engineer; I design cars). Yes I could pay someone to do the work, but I'd rather put the cash toward the pur...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Compression Drivers -in general by serenechaos on 2008-10-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Compression Drivers -in general in Horn-Loaded Speakers  25 Replies 
-Background- Enspired by Jeffery Jacksons system as displayed @ VSAC, I'm building a five-way horn system.  Tapped horn for up to ~80Hz; w/ Eminence driver 65Hz Tractrix from ~80Hz to ~400Hz w/ fane 8"; 250Hz LeCleach from ~400Hz to ~2...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: Tax's COGNITIVE ORDER OF SUCCESSION continues by Tax on 2013-10-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Cerebral and psychological evolution of amp matching for the... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  15 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]The Tax’s shoes bring a few very interesting points. The Cat[/quote]Tax's  COGNITIVE ORDER OF SUCCESSION has continued in silence in a land downunder.Today after a period of more than two years Tax returns to this forum hav...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #56: Supravox vs JBL 2169H by Murataltuev 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="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 #43: Listening to the S2s for the first time. A long time ago. by oxric on 2011-09-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo Frame modification. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  46 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]  oxric wrote:And yes I'm perfectly aware of the vertical problems of having Lecleach profiles with a multi-way system and none of the horns I have ordered are LeCleach - they are all tractrix. I did some comparisons with...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo. by Romy the Cat on 2016-01-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  87 Replies 
I sometimes visit an Australian site and familiarize myself with progress of “acg” who it trying to build Macondo like acoustic system.   http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php/topic/75784-deep-end-diy-my-first-speaker-project   A few weeks a...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Progress with midbass solutions by Rewind on 2013-08-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A Frankenstein Macondo - Injection channel - trying it as op... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  14 Replies 
Last time we wrote you thought I should focus less on tweeters and more on midbass.I am not done yet, but I have found a very nice midbass solution. Somewhat unorthodox, maybe.I have come to love police sirens! Without having A/B compared it to a pai...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Still Romy's horns by TonyB on 2005-04-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy's Horns in Horn-Loaded Speakers  3 Replies 
Hi Romy,You wrote:"They tunes for 115Hz and pushed in room down to ~95Hz one channel and 150Hz another."So do your horns have 115Hz flare frequency? (and have the rear chamber tuned for 115Hz as well)From the pictures the horns lo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #37: Goto - continue education... by Romy the Cat on 2008-02-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Eventually - a reasonable midbass horn from GOTO in Horn-Loaded Speakers  97 Replies 
[quote user="MINGSU"]    SG505TT + S150 horn crossover at 180 Hz is not recommended by GOTO.  The SG505TT driver is not recommended to use with single throat S150 horn.  Double SG505TT driver is recommended to use with single...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: HF issues by drdna on 2009-01-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: EdgarHorn Speaker Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]The first thing first I think that your fear that your “midrange might have ideal frequency response” is not a motivation to change anything. Are you concern about frequency response or about the well-identified subjective ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #57: You don't have to go there... by anthony 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 
[quote user="Murataltuev"] anthony wrote: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...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #55: The Driver by noviygera on 2015-12-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Good midbass is complicated, if not unobtainable. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  74 Replies 
Romy,I am in agreement with your observations. I am not certain I will end up using specific crossover slope, like 6db or whatever. It's what I prefer in my current setup. I will try to have make a design that will work with this type of crossover --...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Do you have better sweeps? by Romy the Cat on 2007-08-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Edgarhorn RTA response. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  7 Replies 
[quote user="skushino"]"The top response of the upperbass channel is challenged. I do not know why it is – a wrong driver, a wrong curve in J-horn or wrong made filter… " That sweep mirrors what I hear - specifically tepid and weak upper bass in the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: My system and photos of Koshka (Melquiades) build by Tax on 2015-03-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My Koshka is meowing in Melquiades Amplifier  13 Replies 
My system can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiIzpv_R-W8My front end TT and R2R. You can see the upper bass horn built using Fane Studio 8M on the other side of the Duo.Tribute OPT and Nichicon PS capsPS Board insituPower supply board...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Vitavox s2/amphorous core interaction/idiosyncracies by mark on 2008-01-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Entry level DSET Melq? in Melquiades Amplifier  10 Replies 
well i never thought i would be opening such a pandora's box with this combination.firstly,the drivers have the plastic surrounds(whew,lucky!i know the diaphragms are potentially harder to source than the drivers)what indicators or criteria would mak...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #203: Listening different drives with midbass horn by Romy the Cat on 2010-08-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Yes, they are Fane 24” bass driver with 24Hz primary resonance. I am waiting for the final sound check; the final is long time away. I will be testing today different back chamber size and different drivers. I have a few Al...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #390: The driver choose is always a quandary by Romy the Cat on 2010-10-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="el`Ol"]Romy, are you going to verify the decision of using fragile vintage drivers?E.g. by trying JBL midbass drivers?They would be closer to the design philosophy of the Fane Studio 8M.http://www.jblpro.com/components/maxout.htm#2020H[/...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #81: Pict by serenechaos on 2011-04-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bye-Bye, Fane in Horn-Loaded Speakers  108 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]  here is the picture of the perfect horn with Fane driver in it: [/quote] off-topic, but damn that's a great picture......

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Monitor project for summer listening by cv on 2006-08-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Cool running AB amplifier.. with good sound. in Audio Discussions  11 Replies 
R,Please excuse me if this is straying from the subject... feel free to move.Anyway, I was in NYC until Wednesday evening, and I assume I know what is motivating you to abandon Macondo/Melquiades in the hot summer months... what I don't understand is...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Defending the Hobohorn by Rewind on 2013-08-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A Frankenstein Macondo - Injection channel - trying it as op... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  14 Replies 
I guess you have heard a more detailed speakers then. Your collection seem rather extensive. I never meant the Fane S 8N was overly detailed, just that it my paper horn the detail was gone, so I will not try that again.I share the process because...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #79: Update , bais and high pass by DA on 2014-02-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bias help in Melquiades Amplifier  96 Replies 
A little update on the Milq amp.After sorting  some of the problems with the amps transformers (see posts above ) .I now have two mono blocks operational that have about 700 hours ,I'm so glad hour meters were installed .Filament voltage is spot on 6...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Re: Which Channels to do First by Romy the Cat on 2006-09-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 5 Channel Version of Melquiades in Melquiades Amplifier  21 Replies 
Once again, let make it the last post off the subject of the 5-chals Milq. I think it make sence to start from 370Hz-400Hz horns for S2, targeting it for 1000Hz. Then the lower bass horn, for instance the 45Hz, however it should have a chamber of m...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Crossover points four-way vs five-way by serenechaos on 2008-10-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Compression Drivers -in general in Horn-Loaded Speakers  25 Replies 
Ok that was a long road to "stick with vertical alignment, and stay away from BMS."  Back to compression drivers, and implementation...  If I were in your shoe I would take make as you wish but wish a slight correction: 65Hz Tractrix fro...
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