Ours give us everything we want and then some. They are also controlled through an electronic crossover. Everyone who listens to them comment on how they feel it in the chest. Ours are sitting on a masonary floor which I'm certain helps.
I found the Klipsch forum and really interested in the dog house modification will be looking into this some more, thanks for the tip.
I found the Klipsch forum and really interested in the dog house modification will be looking into this some more, thanks for the tip.
Any suggestions on what CD are good to use with Small Sato Horn? Does anybody tried Altec small format? (802, 806 or 808) thanks
Enjoy the Sato horn try a little bit of everything. Since we have reconfigured our main system all the music we have sounds so alive. We are randomly picking CD's as the mood changes it all sounds so incredible. Enjoy.
What CD have you been tried alreafy? What gives more advantage based on your personal preference?
Thanks
Thanks
We have hundreds of CD's enjoy all kinds of music. All time favorites would be from the 50's 60's 70's even 80's. We enjoy rock n roll, blues, jazz, just to name a few.
The CD that started my quest to find the right sound system was heard through a pair of Sato Horns it was by Charly Antolini - 'Crash Countdown' the tune is "Cabriolet" the other is "Slow Motion" both were my inspiration.
The CD that started my quest to find the right sound system was heard through a pair of Sato Horns it was by Charly Antolini - 'Crash Countdown' the tune is "Cabriolet" the other is "Slow Motion" both were my inspiration.
Sorry. i mean what Compression Driver have you tried or currently using on your horn, assuming that you build that Western Electric 15a / Small Sato Horn .. not the music cd..
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Oh, I did not build the Sato horns I modified Klipsch midrange horns bored the throats to accept new PRV Audio drivers D290Py-S. Built separate cabinets for them set them on top of the speaker stack at approx.. 6' off the floor. Personally I believe Charly Antolini's Cabriolet sounds almost exactly the same as if I had the Sato horns could not be more pleased.
Mike
Mike
Ok, sorry for the confusion. because now i'm also dreaming to own 1 (sato horn) to replace my Altec 511B with 808 8B on top of my Onken 360L with Altec 416 8B crossed at 500hz.
The plan is just to replace the 511B horn with Small Sato horn and I'm going to use the Altec 808 8B with the same crossover.
Thanks
The plan is just to replace the 511B horn with Small Sato horn and I'm going to use the Altec 808 8B with the same crossover.
Thanks
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Are you going to build the horn? There are drawings to get dimensions on line. I built a pair of Bill Fitzmaurice sub base horns, the mids sitting on top of the sub's are Klipsch LaScala's, the modified horns are from the LaScala's. This system is BiAmped through a crossover.
It will be interesting to know your thoughts when you replace the 511 horns. They are OK with a proper crossover, but I actually like the 811 better. That seems to be a rare opinion here on this forum. 🙂. There was a huge upgrade fro me when I went from the 511 or 811 to the multi-cell horn. Just so much more open and life-like there was no going back. But that was a different driver and different crossover.
When you go to the Sato horn with the same driver and same crossover, your tonal balance will shift, for sure. That may be good or bad, but it's a starting point. To get the most out of the combo, you'll need a new crossover. It will be interesting to know your impressions.
When you go to the Sato horn with the same driver and same crossover, your tonal balance will shift, for sure. That may be good or bad, but it's a starting point. To get the most out of the combo, you'll need a new crossover. It will be interesting to know your impressions.
Hi Pano, I'm here again posting for some new experience on how far the Altec 808 8B can bring us. I already requested my friend who will build my sato horn to make the flange inter changeable to small & large format (1" & 1 1/4") as part of my contingency plan to try which CD compression driver will sound better with the Sato Horn.. I will let you know once I'm done with this project.
My current crossover
My current crossover
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Cool 😎 I was just doing some reading on the Sato horn and it seems popular. I've never heard it, but have heard its big brothers, the W.E. 15A and the Vitaphone 11A.
The Sato does seem to be able to stretch the low end of a 1" throat driver. I've seen good plots using the Fostex D221. Hope to hear about what you achieve with the Altec 808
The Sato does seem to be able to stretch the low end of a 1" throat driver. I've seen good plots using the Fostex D221. Hope to hear about what you achieve with the Altec 808
Good Luck and have fun. One day you will have the system that will 100% satisfy your musical needs. Of course over time your needs change it is still a very enjoyable journey.
Mike
Mike
The reason now I'm crazy about this Sato is i heard it personally from my friends system.. using jbl 2420 (1" diaphragm) and it came to my mind that if the JBL can sound like that effortlessly why not in Altec 1" format.. [emoji4][emoji4]
I totally understand it affected me the same way and I heard it the first time on "You Tube" My 17"x6" by 21" deep horn is plenty close enough to the Sato that my search is over. again using Charly Antolini's "Cabriolet" as a reference. The Sato is certainly an in your face creation anyone would be proud to own.
Mike
Mike
Hi Mike,
You are right, if you have the opportunity to have it, Do it, it's not just like a eye candy. Its a piece of art[emoji1]
You are right, if you have the opportunity to have it, Do it, it's not just like a eye candy. Its a piece of art[emoji1]
Yes you are right, that is an acoustic panel made from wood. That's how serious we set up our system here in asia[emoji16][emoji16]
Hey, nice photos! And there is a room that looks like it could have good acoustics.
