Looking forward to some measurements!
$349.99 at PE seems very reasonable.
This, however, must be a mistake:
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As far as measurements I will see what I can do. Still figuring out Omnimic V2 I just got lol. Yes I bit the bullet to give em a try at $350 but no regrets. It looks to have the same design as this one but with the new TeXtreme diaphram?
Test Bench: Eminence N314T-8 with H14EA Horn and N320T-8 with H2EA Horn | audioXpress
Very similar design and response curve down low. I am very currious to see the distortion profile down low as well!
Test Bench: Eminence N314T-8 with H14EA Horn and N320T-8 with H2EA Horn | audioXpress
Very similar design and response curve down low. I am very currious to see the distortion profile down low as well!
Yes, it's more-or-less the same driver.
1&2. N314X TexTreme diaphram.
4&5. N314/320T(itanium) diaphragm.
1&2. N314X TexTreme diaphram.
4&5. N314/320T(itanium) diaphragm.
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Note the (intentional?) gradient in the glue lines around the Titanium diaphragm.
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If that is epoxy, it would help reduce stress concentrations at the joint between the diaphragm and the VC/suspension.
Eminence claims to make use of proprietary adhesives (how surprising!), but it's very likely they buy the glues from 3M, Armstrong/Loctite (both Henkel), Dymax or ResinLab.
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...Or just a plain and simple 75mm pure titanium diaphragm with Polyimide suspension?
Fs: 380Hz.
Unfortunately, the jazzed up curve doesn't tell us much, but I've seen this driver for less than 100 (don't ask me where 😉).
Fs: 380Hz.
Unfortunately, the jazzed up curve doesn't tell us much, but I've seen this driver for less than 100 (don't ask me where 😉).
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Exploded view of the Neo brother with full Titanium diaphragm.
Fs: 410 Hz.
The previous Ferrite version with Polyimide suspension looks better to me
These folks supposedly also manufacture 4" drivers, one with Beryllium diaphragm, but I couldn't find any data on those.
Fs: 410 Hz.
The previous Ferrite version with Polyimide suspension looks better to me
These folks supposedly also manufacture 4" drivers, one with Beryllium diaphragm, but I couldn't find any data on those.
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Well, I live in the same city as the Oberton factory and I could call on Monday. Not sure if it is open as we are in the midst of the Corona craziness at the moment. But I could try and talk to the guys.
I would love to know if anyone has links to listening tests for the TeXtreme drivers. Also share listening opinions.
I have always disliked the sound of carbon fiber midranges so I would want to hear from alot of listeners before taking the plunge. My guess is the carbon fibers are sort of going from relaxed to stressed and not sounding so good.
I have always disliked the sound of carbon fiber midranges so I would want to hear from alot of listeners before taking the plunge. My guess is the carbon fibers are sort of going from relaxed to stressed and not sounding so good.
DNA-360 = 1.75" Diaphragm.
The shown drivers all feature 3" diaphragms, similar to the older B&C DE75/82/85/700/750.
This the budget 3" driver (Fs: 680 Hz):
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So far, we've got one (positive) intial impression.
Perhaps Vance Dickason will submit the N314X to his test regime. I doubt it'll beat the Oberton, but considering its price it should at least be a serious contender.
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