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BEYMA AMT VS COMPRESSION DRIVER
I am interested in a remark, or a link to discussions when it comes to comparing a top notch amt driver like the Beyma, against a ditto compression driver. Specifically:
I listened to the TD12M with a compression driver this week, and while the speaker is really great, I could not overhear a certain dominant in the presence frequency area, as I have heard so many times before from compression drivers.
I have a Mundorf AMT29 (100dB) pair which I consider pairing with one or two 12/15 inch drivers, for example TD12M
Thanks for any response.
I am interested in a remark, or a link to discussions when it comes to comparing a top notch amt driver like the Beyma, against a ditto compression driver. Specifically:
I listened to the TD12M with a compression driver this week, and while the speaker is really great, I could not overhear a certain dominant in the presence frequency area, as I have heard so many times before from compression drivers.
I have a Mundorf AMT29 (100dB) pair which I consider pairing with one or two 12/15 inch drivers, for example TD12M
Thanks for any response.
Are you certain that the horn was setup for scientific sound quality? Just because some had a compression driver doesnt ensure it was used to the best of its ability
Note that I am in ignorance on compression driver constructions. Answer: No, but the speaker was announced "speaker of the year" in 2018/19 by the two hifi magazines here. It is a good speaker for sure. The compression driver and horn is off the shelf, which might be NOT the way to do it. I am not chasing "horn on compression driver" as a bad solution. I am asking if the mentioned effect is a "tendency" from compression driver constructions unless you are very careful with the design. Yes or no?
I listened to a YT interview with Earl Gedde and there he discussed that issue, speaking about his "foam" solution that is probably a remedy. It was related to his oblate spheroid constructions, which I find interesting, specially after reading his book on speaker constructions.
So let me ask another way: If a horn+compression driver is properly designed will it then be completely natural (or exact to reality if you will), and without any of the said tendency? Yes or no?
I listened to a YT interview with Earl Gedde and there he discussed that issue, speaking about his "foam" solution that is probably a remedy. It was related to his oblate spheroid constructions, which I find interesting, specially after reading his book on speaker constructions.
So let me ask another way: If a horn+compression driver is properly designed will it then be completely natural (or exact to reality if you will), and without any of the said tendency? Yes or no?
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The general consensus around here says Yes. I had a chance to play with an Altec 2 way using a 511 horn, and its one the highest SQ experience I've had since. Resonance was the last thing on my mind. But it was also a really nice room. I'm actually trying to create my own version of that experience, currently. As you say, design choices are important.