At a given price point/quality level, is there a generalization as to how a metal (Al/Ti/Be/..) dome tweeter will sound/behave vs a fabric dome tweeter? Why chose one over the other? An example might be the SEAS 27TBFC vs 27TDFC.
Thanks,
George
Thanks,
George
The SEAS 22TAF/G has a more natural sound for a metal dome - very clean too. It does lack power though.
Currently I'm using the Morel MDT30. A much more natural sound than those horrible 27TBFC/Gs.
Currently I'm using the Morel MDT30. A much more natural sound than those horrible 27TBFC/Gs.
Thank you. I have spent a lot of time at the Zaph site but did not know about this blog section.
George
Focal Be tweeters are impressive, JBL hard dome sounds interesting, but I never liked B&W hard tweeters. In general, soft domes are rather transparent (lack of character).
My impression is hard domes are more colorful and has a diversity, so unless you really fall in love with a specific hard dome, soft dome would be a safer choice.
My impression is hard domes are more colorful and has a diversity, so unless you really fall in love with a specific hard dome, soft dome would be a safer choice.
And the reason why many manufactures are using hard dome is probably they have to differentiate their brand from the rest. Most studio monitor speakers uses soft dome for the same reason; Users are looking for generic sounding reference speaker.
You have to look at them individually and holistically. There are terrible and great versions of both.
The reputable speaker manufactures do not change the basic characteristic of their speakers too much. 🙂
Much of this advice rings true. It seams that a fabric dome that is not preferred is boring (hence safer as stated here) and a metal dome often has to be tamed or it has aggressive/fatiguing properties when it’s bad. I once read an interview regarding my trusty NHT3.3’s where the designer said it was the first metal dome tweeter that he liked, implying that he passed over most. So far to me, most metal drivers offer more detail and realism for vocals and acoustic instruments at moderate listening levels if the recordings are of high quality but can be quite punishing and fatiguing with loud, poorly recorded rock etc. metal drivers of course have breakup that you have to cross away from or tame.
I appears that a “good enough dome” are a dime a dozen and metal domes are like race horses that are mostly a PITA to handle but a few of then are like Sea Bisquit if you can figure out how to handle and use them, yielding quite happy results.
I guess if I really want to punish myself and all of you we can add questions about full on horn drivers to the mix. For now I think I’ll limit myself to this rabbit hole.
Thanks,
George
I appears that a “good enough dome” are a dime a dozen and metal domes are like race horses that are mostly a PITA to handle but a few of then are like Sea Bisquit if you can figure out how to handle and use them, yielding quite happy results.
I guess if I really want to punish myself and all of you we can add questions about full on horn drivers to the mix. For now I think I’ll limit myself to this rabbit hole.
Thanks,
George
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my PMC FB1’s have metal domes, clear and transparent at low volume, but loud and with rock they eventually cause fatigue. PMC later revised the FB1 series with a fabric tweeter. This is an example of a manufacturer making the switch. It’s well known which tweeter this is and I have thought of doing the upgrade myself, along with a tweak to the XO. However, the speakers are doing well in my HT set up as R and L mains where they seem to be fine.
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