I've listened to a number of omni designs, and found the Duevel and B&O designs to be the best. I've posted threads on how to build the Sausalito Audio Works waveguide used in the B&O, and the Duevel horn is even simpler.
Omni speakers have a well deserved reputation for requiring a lot of power. This is because narrow directivity speakers are more efficient on axis. (The same idea as using a lens for light - the narrow pattern focuses the energy in one direction.) The SAW waveguide offers an interesting compromise, as it has narrow vertical directivity and broad horizontal directivity.
Hope this project goes well for you - it's an interesting design. Would love to see more people try it.
Hi,
There are some kits in Germany. Including this:
Visaton - Lautsprecher und Zubehör, Loudspeakers and Accessories
Generally i would suggest that "Omni's do not work", at least not in the sense of offering a window into the original recording, in normal rooms (I find Dipoles and Cardiod Speakers do this quite well).
They are rather an acquired taste of a few. Try listening to some Omni's before you spend time and money.
Ciao T
There are some kits in Germany. Including this:
Visaton - Lautsprecher und Zubehör, Loudspeakers and Accessories
Generally i would suggest that "Omni's do not work", at least not in the sense of offering a window into the original recording, in normal rooms (I find Dipoles and Cardiod Speakers do this quite well).
They are rather an acquired taste of a few. Try listening to some Omni's before you spend time and money.
Ciao T
Hi,
Visaton did have US sales last time I looked.
But remember these speakers are not high efficiency, not even above average, not even average...
Ciao T
Visaton did have US sales last time I looked.
But remember these speakers are not high efficiency, not even above average, not even average...
Ciao T
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