I see a lot of people who use compression drivers in horns that make a cabinet for that horn. I can understand that for live use (to protect) but for hifi why would you make a cabinet for a horn, why not just put it on top of a bass cabinet or use it in a frame to hold it in place (and right angle to the woofer).
I know some do it, but i want to hear arguments pro and contra. Why would this be a good or bad id.
I know some do it, but i want to hear arguments pro and contra. Why would this be a good or bad id.
No 'con' comes to mind ATM and historically stock W.E./Lansing/Altec Vott, RCA, etc., just used a height adjustable bracket and by the mid '50s it had been cheapened up to this like I have.
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Maybe to use the volume around the horn for the bass enclosure? But I guess most speakers have a separate compartment for the horn anyway ... so maybe for easier cleaning? 😊
A horn as it stands is not necessarily a complete flare/baffle arrangement. Best would be to analyse it's effect and decide for yourself if it meets criteria. Not only might extending it at the end make an improvement, the way it's extended is a factor.
The main disadvantage to an open horn is vulnerability of the horn driver to damage - mainly its connectors. I did it for years with my PA tops without problems...
If the flare on the horn is complete (most are), they can be suspended with wires. You do want them to remain fixed in space, but aside from that, no need.
I've seen and used horns for decades on brackets only. Mounting in a box is only a convenience. Keeps consumers from damaging them or connections as MrKlinky mentioned.
I've seen and used horns for decades on brackets only. Mounting in a box is only a convenience. Keeps consumers from damaging them or connections as MrKlinky mentioned.