TL in home theater?

hunter · 7th July 2002, 07:12 AM

I was just looking around and came upon this great site. Went through most of the previous post and found that you are a very knowledgeable crowd. I really like the TL design, and was wondering what people thought of it in a HT setup. I listen to a 50/50 mix of music and HT. I have a little experience in subwoofer design in my car and in my HT setup (sealed and ported) any replies are welcome.

Thanks

MazzPotential · 7th July 2002, 08:57 AM

Hunter,

There is nothing wrong, from a sound point of view, with TL's for a HT-system.
But practically, you will end up with some spacious speakers. If you take the basic guideline rules for a Dolby digital system, you need at least speakers that can produce a full sound spectrum (ideally 20 hz - 20 kHz, but 40 hz - 20 kHz is more feasible). That's one part of the deal. More ideally is that you use five identical speakers (sub excluded) for you HT-system.
If you're make one design that will fit the above rules, you're rear and centre speaker will have the same volume as you're main speakers.
Personally, if never seen a full HT-system with TL's. But the use of TL's for subs is more familiar.

Just an opinion

MAZZ.

Bose(o) · 7th July 2002, 04:44 PM

Would you mind using a TQWT? Tapered Quarter Wave Tube, it's much smaller than most TL's.

kelticwizard · 8th July 2002, 02:58 AM

Definitive Technology makes a highly regarded TL designed for home theatre use. I have seen them around-they are popular.

If the idea appeals to you, go for it.

hunter · 8th July 2002, 09:10 AM

After going through some older posts I came across the bang project and my wife really likes the smaller size does anyone know how good they might sound?

7th July 2002, 07:12 AM	#1
hunter diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: mesa, az	TL in home theater? I was just looking around and came upon this great site. Went through most of the previous post and found that you are a very knowledgeable crowd. I really like the TL design, and was wondering what people thought of it in a HT setup. I listen to a 50/50 mix of music and HT. I have a little experience in subwoofer design in my car and in my HT setup (sealed and ported) any replies are welcome. Thanks

7th July 2002, 08:57 AM	#2
MazzPotential diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Netherlands	TL's in HT! Hunter, There is nothing wrong, from a sound point of view, with TL's for a HT-system. But practically, you will end up with some spacious speakers. If you take the basic guideline rules for a Dolby digital system, you need at least speakers that can produce a full sound spectrum (ideally 20 hz - 20 kHz, but 40 hz - 20 kHz is more feasible). That's one part of the deal. More ideally is that you use five identical speakers (sub excluded) for you HT-system. If you're make one design that will fit the above rules, you're rear and centre speaker will have the same volume as you're main speakers. Personally, if never seen a full HT-system with TL's. But the use of TL's for subs is more familiar. Just an opinion MAZZ.

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7th July 2002, 04:44 PM	#3
Bose(o) diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada	Would you mind using a TQWT? Tapered Quarter Wave Tube, it's much smaller than most TL's.

8th July 2002, 02:58 AM	#4
kelticwizard diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Connecticut, The Nutmeg State	Definitive Technology makes a highly regarded TL designed for home theatre use. I have seen them around-they are popular. If the idea appeals to you, go for it.

8th July 2002, 09:10 AM	#5
hunter diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: mesa, az	After going through some older posts I came across the bang project and my wife really likes the smaller size does anyone know how good they might sound?