Question for atilsley
Hi ... I have a question regarding your new 416. You mentioned that it seems to "wake up" at higher volumes if I can paraphrase. I see you presently have a high wattage amp driving the 416. I'm just curious as to wwhat might be the reason why the 416 sounds more punchy & dynamic at higher listening volumes when you already have a lot of power driving it.
Cheers
Frank M
Hi ... I have a question regarding your new 416. You mentioned that it seems to "wake up" at higher volumes if I can paraphrase. I see you presently have a high wattage amp driving the 416. I'm just curious as to wwhat might be the reason why the 416 sounds more punchy & dynamic at higher listening volumes when you already have a lot of power driving it.
Cheers
Frank M
Frank, not sure....but last night I swapped out that amp and ran the bass through the 500/5000 xover and 300B and it was much better. I suspect the 'pro' amp wasn't as geared for the lower hz as my quality SET amp...!? Strange, but true.
I added the tapped horns as well, but these not really needed for all listening sessions.
On driver softening up, I noticed the suspension is already v flexible, when compared to earlier GPA 604's I bought new. Same woofer?
I added the tapped horns as well, but these not really needed for all listening sessions.
On driver softening up, I noticed the suspension is already v flexible, when compared to earlier GPA 604's I bought new. Same woofer?
Sorry, I only have the GPA specs.
I'm not uncomofrtable with how it's sounding now....and I'll attentuate the horns down by -3dB or -6dB to test.
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Hi there a: Followed your journey through numerous fantastic concepts/builds, so where does the full speaker system stand now? Do you have future changes in the works? Many thanks for the detailed descriptions and links to other horn buids. I was blown away by the bass horn unit constructed from layers of differing woods/types/colors (post @98). hope you continue posting your systems progression. ...regards, Michael
Hi there a: Followed your journey through numerous fantastic concepts/builds, so where does the full speaker system stand now? Do you have future changes in the works? Many thanks for the detailed descriptions and links to other horn buids. I was blown away by the bass horn unit constructed from layers of differing woods/types/colors (post @98). hope you continue posting your systems progression. ...regards, Michael
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Ha...it's not mine...just borrowed.
I have the drawings of the 290 and 480...but the Altec 620 cab/416 driver is fine with higher xover...so I don't need the big Yuichi (60cm across).
Down the track, I'll probably build another 3 or 4 way...would love to try the 140hz stone horns from Stereolabs, with 10 inch Faital Pro or similar...B&C etc...then run Altec's for 500-2000Hz, then one inch driver for 2000+. Stereolabs 250Hz for the mid, and a 1,000Hz horn for the top.
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