As long as you are going to drive the entire panel with a full-range signal, there will be no difference in sound.
If you want to segment the panel (driving a portion of it through resistance to low-pass filter the signal), then wire orientation will matter.
If you want to segment the panel (driving a portion of it through resistance to low-pass filter the signal), then wire orientation will matter.
I have a question about the choice of profile and dimensions of most ESLs both in the market as well as DIY constructors. Why are they always vertically oriented with large aspect ratios. Why cant it be designed on the golden ratio of 1:1.61 or 1.61: 1 horizontally oriented. Is this any thing to do with the placement of the human ear and sound dispersion from an ESL. I would be mighty interested if some one can answer this question. Thanks
From a broad-brush perspective, I think a few things drive this: 1) Aesthetics - many find a taller, skinnier speaker more attractive than a wider one of the same area. 2) Image height - people tend to prefer an image at eye level, so a taller speaker helps. 3) Decent frequency balance between sitting and standing - since most ESL's have limited vertical dispersion, a taller panel helps. 4) Desire for line-source behavior. 5) Improved horizontal dispersion.
Thanks Mattstat, sounds convincing.
I built two hybrid ESLs 180 mm X 280 mm PCBs and bass speakers enclosed PVC pipes as the enclosure - Described in the pages of LINKWITZ LAB website.
Not definitely an audiophile grade system but far more impressive than the traditional speakers that go with PCs, The entire set up matches with the size of my PC and monitor height .I am now planning another stereo set with wire stators of 195mm X 467mm horizontally oriented .
Will be delighted to read constructive and critical Suggestions and comments from every one.
I built two hybrid ESLs 180 mm X 280 mm PCBs and bass speakers enclosed PVC pipes as the enclosure - Described in the pages of LINKWITZ LAB website.
Not definitely an audiophile grade system but far more impressive than the traditional speakers that go with PCs, The entire set up matches with the size of my PC and monitor height .I am now planning another stereo set with wire stators of 195mm X 467mm horizontally oriented .
Will be delighted to read constructive and critical Suggestions and comments from every one.
Don't sell your system short. If you're building ESLs of reasonable quality, you're in the audiophile realm.
Until system cost and refinement get pretty extreme, speakers drive the majority of the differences in sound. Electrostatics have their limits, but they do a lot right, especially if you don't expect low bass or very high SPLs from them.
If you want to document your work here, starting your own new thread is a good idea. It's nice to see new designs and enthusiasm for electrostatics.
Until system cost and refinement get pretty extreme, speakers drive the majority of the differences in sound. Electrostatics have their limits, but they do a lot right, especially if you don't expect low bass or very high SPLs from them.
If you want to document your work here, starting your own new thread is a good idea. It's nice to see new designs and enthusiasm for electrostatics.