Absolutely correct. My conclusion from experimenting with different arrays and other sound sources confirms that. I still heard nothing better than straight line array, no matter how boring such design looks.
3 vertical rows under angles. But like a dipole, with open back. No need for total 360 degrees omni, the point is in dispersion of reverberation from reproduction to blend it with reverberation with listening room.
I don't see how one would be superior to the other. I think they are for different uses.
A focused array is really great if you are willing to sit at the intended distance and stay seated
no crossovers and a near point source presentation.A straight array is good for even coverage and a big, exciting type of presentation.
The CBT array is good for even coverage and a near point source presentation.
I think a focused array is best if you are willing to sit in 1 spot, they have a very exacting sound....you can pick out every detail.
Straight arrays are great for that front row concert sound.
I haven't heard the CBT's so I can't comment.
"I don't see how one would be superior to the other. I think they are for different uses."
well I do...
CBT eliminates one small sweet spot of focused array (I see that as disadvantage of focused arrays) yet it has perfect transient response because it simulates point source (definite advantage over straight array to me)
different uses? what do you mean? speakers have different uses for sure, some are bookshelfs for computer, some are HiFi for domestic use, some are for PA and so forth, but I thought we are all talking about the same thing, the best sound possible in home environment
well I do...
CBT eliminates one small sweet spot of focused array (I see that as disadvantage of focused arrays) yet it has perfect transient response because it simulates point source (definite advantage over straight array to me)
different uses? what do you mean? speakers have different uses for sure, some are bookshelfs for computer, some are HiFi for domestic use, some are for PA and so forth, but I thought we are all talking about the same thing, the best sound possible in home environment
Well, I would use a focused array for critical listening.
I would use a straight array for a party or gathering, where I need even coverage.
I would suggest that the CBT could be used for both but probably isn't as good as either for these purposes.
I'm only speculating on the CBT, I have not heard them. I'm just going on my humble theory.
But what you are saying is that 1 way is the best.....I'm sure you know better than to make that statement.
Oh no. Just 3 straight vertical rows of drivers. One central column and 2 wings, with drivers on wings for wider dispersion horizontally and open back, so reproduced reverberation does not sound like a mix from the sounding point, and blends with room reverberation fooling imagination as if there are no two different environments, the bigger one inside of the smaller one.
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Straight with full rangers, no passive filters of any kind. EQ will be done before the power amp.
actually, my focused array does pretty well in the standing test or way off axis.
I think the cone of the 4" titanium is flatter than my 4" bamboo, having better dispersion.
To me the cbt has crossovers (not what I was looking for).
And the attenuation for drivers further away doesn't reduce the excursion like having all of the drivers run wide open.
But for equal coverage everywhere, I'd imagine it is the cat's meow.
I feel most 2 ways (given even 1/2 of the cone area) have less gargling (distortion) than even the larger full range drivers. Simple FM, or bass modulating the highs. Some people it bothers, others look past.
And I'm betting a 6db crossover (time aligned too) 2-way (6.5") would be better than 8" full range driver run wide open.
Cleaner, and better dispersion (horizontally anyways).
Blasphemy, I know.
Norman
I think the cone of the 4" titanium is flatter than my 4" bamboo, having better dispersion.
To me the cbt has crossovers (not what I was looking for).
And the attenuation for drivers further away doesn't reduce the excursion like having all of the drivers run wide open.
But for equal coverage everywhere, I'd imagine it is the cat's meow.
I feel most 2 ways (given even 1/2 of the cone area) have less gargling (distortion) than even the larger full range drivers. Simple FM, or bass modulating the highs. Some people it bothers, others look past.
And I'm betting a 6db crossover (time aligned too) 2-way (6.5") would be better than 8" full range driver run wide open.
Cleaner, and better dispersion (horizontally anyways).
Blasphemy, I know.
Norman
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Hi Melo
I can't help my self from thinking of you focused array, I relay like them. Do you think a system with 9 of thees Aliexpress.com : Buy 2pcs pair beautiful HiEND 4inch full range fullrange speaker defy lowther & fostex from Reliable speaker suppliers on China trade shop pr. side will do the job, I need them to work below 80Hz.
I can't help my self from thinking of you focused array, I relay like them. Do you think a system with 9 of thees Aliexpress.com : Buy 2pcs pair beautiful HiEND 4inch full range fullrange speaker defy lowther & fostex from Reliable speaker suppliers on China trade shop pr. side will do the job, I need them to work below 80Hz.
Yep, I've had a couple through here briefly. The FR isn't great, especially off-axis, the units I looked over didn't seem to behave according to the advertised data, suggesting to me they've got fairly broad production tolerances and I don't much care for 4in drivers with whizzer cones. I'd probably look toward some of the 4in Tang Bands or the MA CHR-70.3.
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