Compression drivers in undersized horns

[mabat]

I won't discuss further with people who can't do better than tell on me.

 

[ICG]

Since you can't contribute with any arguments, that's probably the best for everyone who do. Or just read.

That said, back to topic.

A good reason not to use a undersized horn is the long decay delay ridge that often appears at or bleow the cut off frequency. So even if the distortion or loss at dynamic isn't a reason, the impulse response and decay waterfall are good reasons.

 

[mabat]

Take your average 1,4" inch compression driver and put it in an undersized horn, you'll still typically get a natural rolloff at about 500-600 Hz.

Other than the horn losing pattern control this low, is there any other reason not to make use of this extension in a home setting with a brick-wall high pass filter at say ~400 Hz?

Finally, to answer your question, no, there's no good reason why you shouldn't do that. If you read something different, it's mostly BS that don't have any factual support.

 

[Nelson Pass]

I note that Zu is enjoying success with big compression drivers in small horns.

 

[ICG]

Finally, to answer your question, no, there's no good reason why you shouldn't do that. If you read something different, it's mostly BS that don't have any factual support.

Oh, there isn't? Maybe you need a bit of a reminder?

I wonder who posted this. 🙄

 

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