The logic behind the Focal Diablo Utopia's SLANTED SPEAKER DESIGN?compared to flat... - Page 3

orrino · 18th December 2012, 01:04 AM

I was very impressed with a pair of the Diablos in a shop, huge sound that filled an even bigger room with a very high ceiling.
I did have difficulty however equating the £8,500 price tag to such a small box even if the sound was stunning.
I would love to hear a pair of the big Diablos.

jerryo · 18th December 2012, 05:15 AM

Referring to the speakers in post 6 by Sreten, as well as time alignment, would it not also be the case, that as the individual drivers have their own boxes, separating the boxes (even by a small space) will give a large reduction in interference between the separate enclosures.

sdclc126 · 18th December 2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sreten

Hi,

Its a USP "unique selling point" applied to all the top models regardless of logic.

rgds, sreten.

At this point a proper technical analysis is futile, its a striking visual feature.

Dang the poor thing looks sad - all slumped over like that.

DeonC · 18th December 2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by system7

BUT, you could do a time aligned D'Appolito...

Just look at Dunlavy, Duntech, et al.

Duntech Sovereign

Deon

turbodawg · 18th December 2012, 12:44 PM

Each driver is in its own enclosure. You then have to connect them together, preferably while time aligning the drivers.

The design seems like a perfectly reasonable and practical way to do this, and is not a gimmick.

aarvin2 · 18th December 2012, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbodawg

Each driver is in its own enclosure. You then have to connect them together, preferably while time aligning the drivers.

The design seems like a perfectly reasonable and practical way to do this, and is not a gimmick.

Would you care to explain why you think so? It's the whole point of this thread.

turbodawg · 18th December 2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aarvin2

Would you care to explain why you think so? It's the whole point of this thread.

Focal Grande Utopia technologies: adjustable Focus Time.

Do some research on time alignment and phase correct speaker design.

aarvin2 · 18th December 2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by turbodawg

Focal Grande Utopia technologies: adjustable Focus Time.

Do some research on time alignment and phase correct speaker design.

Merci beaucoup!!!

Charles Darwin · 18th December 2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeonC

Just look at Dunlavy, Duntech, et al.

Duntech Sovereign

Deon

I wonder at which frequency they cross the tweeter in.
The hi-mid spacing would indicate it should be something around 800-1500Hz but but given the number of driversI assume it is much higher than that.
A flawed design IMO.

aarvin2 · 18th December 2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbodawg

Focal Grande Utopia technologies: adjustable Focus Time.

Do some research on time alignment and phase correct speaker design.

Didn't go deep into explanations, lots of words to say nothing.

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18th December 2012, 01:04 AM	#21
orrino diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland	I was very impressed with a pair of the Diablos in a shop, huge sound that filled an even bigger room with a very high ceiling. I did have difficulty however equating the £8,500 price tag to such a small box even if the sound was stunning. I would love to hear a pair of the big Diablos.

18th December 2012, 05:15 AM	#22
jerryo diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Referring to the speakers in post 6 by Sreten, as well as time alignment, would it not also be the case, that as the individual drivers have their own boxes, separating the boxes (even by a small space) will give a large reduction in interference between the separate enclosures.

18th December 2012, 12:44 PM	#25
turbodawg diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004	Each driver is in its own enclosure. You then have to connect them together, preferably while time aligning the drivers. The design seems like a perfectly reasonable and practical way to do this, and is not a gimmick.