Aura 3"...phase plug?

Stocker · 23rd April 2005, 06:59 AM

The relatively new Aura 3" drivers with the smooth cone (NS3 something? )

Wouldn't there be the same nastiness inside the voice coil as with a driver with a dustcap?

Does anyone think you could improve the sound by cutting out the center of the cone and installing a 'phase' plug?

It would possibly spoil the looks, but ...

Stocker · 26th April 2005, 01:06 AM

Come on, nobody? Not even our resident TangBand modification expert?

planet10 · 26th April 2005, 06:24 AM

Every cone is going to have a soup can resonance in the void.... with its inverted cap, this resonance in the Aura is going to be pretty high.

dave

Stocker · 27th April 2005, 12:43 AM

That's what I was thinking. Thanks.

Timn8ter · 27th April 2005, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by planet10
this resonance in the Aura is going to be pretty high.

High as in high frequency?

planet10 · 27th April 2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timn8ter
High as in high frequency?

Yes, and therefore likely to be pretty well contained under an inverted dustcap.

dave

Timn8ter · 27th April 2005, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by planet10

Yes, and therefore likely to be pretty well contained under an inverted dustcap.

dave

Agreed. Also, it doesn't sit well with me to try and cut that cone. BTW, I got a package from you. I'll do some testing and let you know.

planet10 · 27th April 2005, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timn8ter
It doesn't sit well with me to try and cut that cone

That is where i sit too... (and i'm in the phase plug business

)

dave

Stocker · 27th April 2005, 11:55 PM

Now how about aesthetics? I don't personally, but does anyone think a plug of any sort could improve the looks of the cone? Probably only those who like the looks of pointy-centered drivers...

planet10 · 28th April 2005, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stocker
Now how about aesthetics? I don't personally, but does anyone think a plug of any sort could improve the looks of the cone?

In this case i think not.

dave

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Stocker diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin	That's what I was thinking. Thanks. __________________ Jesus loves you.

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Stocker diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin	Now how about aesthetics? I don't personally, but does anyone think a plug of any sort could improve the looks of the cone? Probably only those who like the looks of pointy-centered drivers... __________________ Jesus loves you.


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