Comparison of different cone materials?

mr_push_pull · 4th February 2005, 12:34 PM

I thought that it would be interesting if some of the experts here synthesized the sonic/physical properties of different materials for cones: paper, aluminium, titanium, kevlar, carbone etc. I think many of us of aren't able to try all these before purchasing and would nice to know some guidelines before buying. Thanks.

Sherman · 4th February 2005, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by mr_push_pull
I thought that it would be interesting if some of the experts here synthesized the sonic/physical properties of different materials for cones: paper, aluminium, titanium, kevlar, carbone etc. I think many of us of aren't able to try all these before purchasing and would nice to know some guidelines before buying. Thanks.

I think this would be a great idea! I've been looking at some drivers for a possible project and "on paper" there is a paper cone driver and a poly cone driver which would each do the job. The price is similar. If I can't necessarily listen to all my choices how do I decide?

I know, you pays yer money and you takes yer chance! But some guidance from experts would be great! (By the way I lean toward paper for no particular reason.)

Zaph · 4th February 2005, 12:48 PM

Hello,

I wrote this a few years ago. It's my take on the subject.

Poly vs Paper vs Metal - Which is the best cone material

Bill Fitzpatrick · 4th February 2005, 05:44 PM

And you may want to give this a read:

http://www.nutshellhifi.com/library/...r-design1.html

gary f · 4th February 2005, 06:10 PM

And don't forget the ever popular LDSG (although it hasn' been updated since many many months)

http://ldsg.snippets.org/appdx-b.php3#CONEMATLS

F

MethMan · 7th February 2005, 03:12 PM

http://www.nutshellhifi.com/library...er-design1.html

.. excelent reading

Bill Fitzpatrick · 7th February 2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by MethMan
http://www.nutshellhifi.com/library...er-design1.html

.. excelent reading

Sure is. It says "not found." I always like to read that.

studiotech · 7th February 2005, 11:48 PM

http://www.vmpsaudio.com/dc11.htm

Greg

HeatMiser · 8th February 2005, 01:31 AM

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Originally posted by Bill Fitzpatrick

Sure is. It says "not found." I always like to read that.

Probably took me less time to unravel the busted link and be reading the article than it did for you to compose your standard reply.

http://www.nutshellhifi.com/library/...r-design1.html

Bill Fitzpatrick · 8th February 2005, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by HeatMiser

Probably took me less time to unravel the busted link and be reading the article than it did for you to compose your standard reply.

Well, aren't you the clever one. I guess that's why they pay you the big bucks.

4th February 2005, 12:34 PM	#1
mr_push_pull diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At the output stage	Comparison of different cone materials? I thought that it would be interesting if some of the experts here synthesized the sonic/physical properties of different materials for cones: paper, aluminium, titanium, kevlar, carbone etc. I think many of us of aren't able to try all these before purchasing and would nice to know some guidelines before buying. Thanks. __________________ "This site gives off very confusing signals, one minute highly technical discussions that leave the truly interested learners wallowing in their own stupidity and the next finds it endlessly repeating old wives tales and cockeyed theories as fact."

4th February 2005, 12:48 PM	#3
Zaph diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wisconsin	Hello, I wrote this a few years ago. It's my take on the subject. Poly vs Paper vs Metal - Which is the best cone material __________________ -Zaph\|Audio-

7th February 2005, 11:48 PM	#8
studiotech diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orlando, FLA	how about this one? http://www.vmpsaudio.com/dc11.htm Greg

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Bill Fitzpatrick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eugene, OR	And you may want to give this a read: http://www.nutshellhifi.com/library/...r-design1.html

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gary f diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Quebec city	And don't forget the ever popular LDSG (although it hasn' been updated since many many months) http://ldsg.snippets.org/appdx-b.php3#CONEMATLS F

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MethMan diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Praha	http://www.nutshellhifi.com/library...er-design1.html .. excelent reading

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