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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Cogent, electromagnetic, Edgar, Cyanide and me. by Romy the Cat on 2006-01-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vitavox S2 with Electromagnets in Horn-Loaded Speakers  91 Replies 
[quote user="jweiss"] It was good to finally meet you at CES at the Cogent Room. I guess that you really found Steve and Rich's drivers pretty interesting (you initially wanted to buy a pair of the midrange drivers, remember?) [/quote] Hi, Jonathan....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Edgar Seismic Sub by skushino on 2005-07-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Sub-woofer integration with mains in Audio Discussions  3 Replies 
Hi Romy - Yes, the sub is Bruce's seismic.  It is big as a refrigerator, and the idea of having 2 huge boxes in this little room is, well, intriguing....  Being new to subs, isn't there an obvious danger of over loading this little room wit...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #17: Edgar Horns by amperidian on 2006-11-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The EdgarHorns: the new old business plan in Audio News  17 Replies 
Back to the subject of this thread! I heard some rendition of Dr Edgar's gigantic monsters at the Montreal show this year (2006) running with Modwright electronics, some 16 wpc tube amplification (possibly SET).  There was in that room also...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Bruce Edgar retires. by Romy the Cat on 2013-05-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The EdgarHorns: the new old business plan in Audio News  17 Replies 
Bruce Edgar have officially retired and ended up his long career http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/hug/messages/16/165931.html Say whatever you want but Bruce is distinctive maker and I do like him a lot, even I disagree with some...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Vitavox S3 drivers with Edgar Horns? by Romy the Cat on 2009-02-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: EdgarHorn Speaker Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
Adrian, If you are still in MF frustrations then I have something that you might find interesting. Recently I pick up in UK a pair of Vitavox S3 drivers. They out to be with original metal cones. I do not need them but the price was too good to let ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Re: Bruce Edgar hardly merits this type of ridicule either by guy sergeant on 2005-09-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The EdgarHorns: the new old business plan in Audio News  17 Replies 
Of all the manufacturers you could be poking fun at you've chosen two who actually care about what they make and sell. Whenever I encounter Bruce Edgar he always strikes me as a courteous and serious guy trying to offer value for money, high performa...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Bruce Edgar dies by rowuk on 2021-01-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bruce Edgar dies in Audio News  1 Replies 
One of the few giants has left us. https://www.itishifi.com/hifi/bruce-edgar-rip...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: The horn design from Bruce Edgar by martinshorn on 2018-05-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
So first in line, the horns.  They stressed out that particularly the horn flares where not within the comfort zone of their own developer team.That triggered the recruitment of Bruce Edgar. The design is only his, and they took it 1:1. Of course too...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #43: ESD relationship with Mr. Sam Saye and Dr. Bruce Edgar by Djjjj on 2018-06-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
Hey Romy, this is Jacky from ESD and I happened to find this site. I'm really glad that you guys are interested in our products, but there seems to be some misunderstanding about Sam and Bruce, so I just registered to clarify a bit. Yes, Dr. Bruce E...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: An Interview With Dr. Bruce Edgar by Romy the Cat on 2007-07-10 
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The Other End of the Single End: Modern Horns Done With Flare An Interview With Dr. Bruce Edgarby Dave Glackin, printed in POSITIVE FEEDBACK. 1996 Dave Glackin interviewed Dr. Bruce Edgar in his home, prior to the 1996 WCES. A follow-up on the speak...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Edgar Seismic advise. by Romy the Cat on 2005-07-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Sub-woofer integration with mains in Audio Discussions  3 Replies 
[quote user="skushino"] Being new to subs, isn't there an obvious danger of over loading this little room with too much bass energy? [/quote]Where did you get this bogus notion? What does it mean: “loading this little room with too much bass energy”....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: My Multi-way Horns by skushino on 2009-11-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My Multi-way Horns in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
My current speakers are Edgarhorns with the straight 80hz upper-bass shell.  The bass never sounded correct to me.  The problems with Edgar's mid-bass are well documented at this site and elsewhere.  I tried some simple modifications to the crossover...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Midbass impedance bumps -- why and what to do? by noviygera on 2010-10-21 
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I though this would be answered elsewhere (AA) but Bruce Edgar did not reply. This question is important for me, maybe someone can help.When running an impedance sweep on the Edgar 80Hz horn some serious bumps showed up. (I ran the sweep because it s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Back to the upper bass horns by noviygera on 2011-08-25 
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After living for a few years with Edgar 80Hz straight horns, I've had many urges to find a better sounding solution. I have a reason. Every time I turn them off and continue listening without them I notice that something good happens to the sound. It...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: The EdgarHorns: the new old business plan by Romy the Cat on 2005-09-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The EdgarHorns: the new old business plan in Audio News  17 Replies 
Bruce Edgar, the founder and designer of California-based EdgarHorn Loudspeakers, recently announced that he discovered a new relationship between his business plan and rules of physics. According to Bruce:  “The physics of sound reproduction th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #87: Of topic: who introduced tractrix curve. by Romy the Cat on 2011-04-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bye-Bye, Fane in Horn-Loaded Speakers  108 Replies 
Rakesh, I do not know a lot about the audio trivia. What I do know that in the world I live and I understand the tractrix curve introduced Bruce Edgar. I thought that tractrix curve was described by French. The tractrix curve is twisted and not strai...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #38: Paper diaphragm by Kerry Brown on 2013-11-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The African compression electromagnet drivers? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  42 Replies 
Hi Paul,The Cogent diaphragm I have seen pictures of was woven carbon fiber with a leather outer surround. I have never listened to a Cogent 1428 but they must sound very good, at least Bill Woods and Bruce Edgar say so.Besides their overall ultra cl...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Tube amp success by noviygera on 2010-10-27 
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 do not know why but as I listen to the 80hz Edgar horns more and more driven by the Dynaco tube amp I begin to really like the sound. Even in their untouched form there is some righteousness to the sound. I almost do not hear any serious deficienci...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Further experimentation by Bill on 2021-10-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Remedies the Beauty in Playback Listening  293 Replies 
I have heard several Tannoy speakers in the past, but have never heard the quality of sound Romy has obtained with his brain child. I don't know whether it is the speakers alone or his setup which has allowed his system to enthrall so much more than ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Vertical Axis Midbass Horn by skushino on 2012-08-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vertical Axis Midbass Horn in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
I've had a long-time desire to replace my Edgar 80hz midbass shells with a better performing solution.  My Edgarhorns arrived in 2005, and I made incremental improvements over the years until now they have little in common with the original Edgarhorn...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Re: Bruce Edgar hardly merits this type of ridicule either by guy sergeant on 2005-09-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The EdgarHorns: the new old business plan in Audio News  17 Replies 
Of all the manufacturers you could be poking fun at you've chosen two who actually care about what they make and sell. Whenever I encounter Bruce Edgar he always strikes me as a courteous and serious guy trying to offer value for money, high performa...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Useful findings. by noviygera on 2010-10-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass impedance bumps -- why and what to do? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  18 Replies 
Romy,Thank you again for a helpful reply. Your comments are very appreciated inspite of not suggesting what to do. I will figure that out myself. And here is what I've learned so far:>> Herman, if you use Precision Devices hen you are at mid-hi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #23: Re: A Euro perspective on upper bass horns by skushino on 2006-05-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Problems with horns: upper bass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  109 Replies 
more info about this horn from AA:http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=hug&n=107444&highlight=edgar&r=&session=These horns are an alternative to my 150Hz Tractrix. They are 77Hz, 3/16 mouth front horns with a conical shape. This ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #86: Continuing the debate…. by Romy the Cat on 2011-07-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vitavox S2 with Electromagnets in Horn-Loaded Speakers  91 Replies 
Somebody from AA was asking about electromagnet. The subject pup up here from time to time but this time Bruce Edgar uploaded an interesting comment. Bruce is not a typical AA Moron and if he says “inaccurate things” then it is not due to ignoran...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: EdgarHorns crash survival guide by Romy the Cat on 2005-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
[quote user="drdna"] Now I have had the EdgarHorns in my system for a number of weeks and have been moving them around the room and moving things in the room around to make them sound their best. [/quote] If you are not familiar with horns then it u...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: The horn design from Bruce Edgar by martinshorn on 2018-05-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
So first in line, the horns.  They stressed out that particularly the horn flares where not within the comfort zone of their own developer team.That triggered the recruitment of Bruce Edgar. The design is only his, and they took it 1:1. Of course too...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: Re: EdgarHorns and ... you by drdna on 2005-12-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] ...I would like you do not distract yourself on the irrelevant directions: cables, room treatment and etc. They all are important things but the problem that you describe is more basic then all little things... ...Bruce...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: This new midbass horn dilemma by noviygera on 2014-01-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: This new midbass horn dilemma in Horn-Loaded Speakers  3 Replies 
I got this new midbass horn to replace the Edgar 80Hz straight horn. It is made by Funktion-One and they claim it plays down to 90hz. I could not get it to play below 120Hz and I am trying to figure out why.Pictures are:mouth measurements with no fil...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: What are the effects of back chamber volume for mid-bass horns? by rickmcinnis on 2013-09-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What are the effects of back chamber volume for mid-bass hor... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
Romy, Is there a consistent effect from too large/too small and how is it analyzed?  Working on a new horn that I had turned by a fellow in Hungary and have made my back chamber so that I can easily manipulate the volume but have no idea of what to e...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: EdgarHorns by drdna on 2005-12-04 
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Now I have had the EdgarHorns in my system for a number of weeks and have been moving them around the room and moving things in the room around to make them sound their best.  So far I have come to this problem:  when I have heard many othe...
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