I see, haven't really thought about that. I have read about the eXpanding Array (XA-series) that Speaker Dave designed for Snell and thought that this method might be beneficial in a dipole design as well. 😱
Just think of the cancellation as the front and rear waves meet, that's what creates the polar response.
I don't consider Richards as a competent speaker designer. He has opinions/mantras of which some are ok but most not - to me. Audio Index - Bob Richards
ayebee. do you have measurement system yet? Making changes to a speaker, measuring it also off-axis hor/vert up to 180deg, room response and listening helps you to know and understand how radiation patterns and room interact and sound. It is easy for you to start with Phoenix.
Dipole placement and room reflectivess work together. Easiest way to get better imaging and clarity is to sit closer to speakers - more direct sound! Applies to all speakers!
ayebee. do you have measurement system yet? Making changes to a speaker, measuring it also off-axis hor/vert up to 180deg, room response and listening helps you to know and understand how radiation patterns and room interact and sound. It is easy for you to start with Phoenix.
Dipole placement and room reflectivess work together. Easiest way to get better imaging and clarity is to sit closer to speakers - more direct sound! Applies to all speakers!
I see your point. It was no attempt to compare credentials.
Well, yes (and no). I have equipment, but I’m not quite sure about quality/reliability. (It’s mainly for bass management, but has FR capabilities as well.)
That I cannot argue with! 🙂
Richards's this year project Vermillion turns the Aureum design principles over! Now he has closed box bass, dipole mid and ribbon tweeter!
I can't find measurements of either one.
I can't find measurements of either one.
miniDSP USB Matmikrofon UMIK-1 – hogtalarshoppen
and REW.
Easy and potent, unless you need measurements for loudspeaker simulation programs.
and REW.
Easy and potent, unless you need measurements for loudspeaker simulation programs.
Perhaps off the wall, but the 1st thing i thot of when looking at SIgfried’s speakers, the quickest way to improve the speaker would be better amps. What are you using?
dave
dave
Hi planet10! Ever since I first came in contact with the Audio Critic web-zine I've been blissfully ignoring my amps. 😀 Jokes aside, I use nothing special (a Rotel 6-channel power amp), but I have worse problems in my signal path, namely the dac:s after my nanoDIGI. They must go.
Bu just to reiterate: I'm not at all displeased with the general sound of my "sort of Phoenixes". It's just that my curiosity has gotten the better of me, and I intuitively "feel" that the transition between the dual 8-inchers and the tweeter could be improved with a Waveguide... Hence my original question. 🙂
Bu just to reiterate: I'm not at all displeased with the general sound of my "sort of Phoenixes". It's just that my curiosity has gotten the better of me, and I intuitively "feel" that the transition between the dual 8-inchers and the tweeter could be improved with a Waveguide... Hence my original question. 🙂