Hiquphon OW1's big brother ?

[Flaxxer]

I really love the HIQ OW1, but wish it were just a little more dynamic ( could play louder). Just wondering if there are other tweeters with that level of "airiness", but with a bit more dynamics ? The Hiq seems a bit delicate sounding to me, when compared to some other large format tweeters.

 

[peterbrorsson]

Try this one,
Wavecor TW030WA11
Price in Strassacker 90 Euro and can be crossed around 1.2kHz.

I have listened to this one Strassacker: Lautsprecherbausätze (Lautsprecherboxen-Bausätze) und Lautsprecherlösungen

Although, I believe that domes sound the same if run in their comfort zone and have the same response......

 

[twinter]

The Hiquphon OW2,3,4, & 5 are rated 2 to 3 dB higher efficiency than the OW1. Does that allow sufficient dynamics?

 

[Flaxxer]

The Hiquphon OW2,3,4, & 5 are rated 2 to 3 dB higher efficiency than the OW1. Does that allow sufficient dynamics?

I do not see those for sale. The OW1 is available.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

I really love the HIQ OW1, but wish it were just a little more dynamic ( could play louder). Just wondering if there are other tweeters with that level of "airiness", but with a bit more dynamics ? The Hiq seems a bit delicate sounding to me, when compared to some other large format tweeters.

Put it on a waveguide. It's trivial to raise the output by 10dB or even more on a good waveguide.

I do a lot of projects with the "lowly" SB Acoustics SB19, and I'm constantly astounded by the fact that this cheap 3/4" tweeter is a giant killer on a waveguide. Basically there are $100 tweeters that can sound very dynamic and clean on a flat baffle, but stick the SB19 on a waveguide and it will crush all of them. And it might be tempting to put a 1" tweeter on a waveguide, but that doesn't work so hot, the larger diaphragm creates peaks and dips above 10khz.

3/4" tweeters on waveguides are tough to beat.

 

[Flaxxer]

Put it on a waveguide. It's trivial to raise the output by 10dB or even more on a good waveguide.

I do a lot of projects with the "lowly" SB Acoustics SB19, and I'm constantly astounded by the fact that this cheap 3/4" tweeter is a giant killer on a waveguide. Basically there are $100 tweeters that can sound very dynamic and clean on a flat baffle, but stick the SB19 on a waveguide and it will crush all of them. And it might be tempting to put a 1" tweeter on a waveguide, but that doesn't work so hot, the larger diaphragm creates peaks and dips above 10khz.

3/4" tweeters on waveguides are tough to beat.

Your response is like a late Xmas present. Thanks

 

[johnego]

Put it on a waveguide. It's trivial to raise the output by 10dB or even more on a good waveguide.

Good is subjective.

Waveguides may add 95% benefit and 5% drawback. For "lowly" tweeters, the 95% is more important than the 5% (its a nothing to loose upgrade). For "better" tweeters the 5% (or even 1% drawback) may be a big issue.

NOTE: I would say that the 95% is an increase in usability. The 5% is a reduction in quality. Change it to 99% versus 1%, it doesn't change the point.

 

[jholtz]

I do not see those for sale. The OW1 is available.

Ellis Audio is the USA distributor and has other models available for purchase.

Hiquphon Tweeters

Dave is true gentleman and a pleasure to do business with.

HTH

Jim

 

[ific]

Put it on a waveguide. It's trivial to raise the output by 10dB or even more on a good waveguide.

I do a lot of projects with the "lowly" SB Acoustics SB19, and I'm constantly astounded by the fact that this cheap 3/4" tweeter is a giant killer on a waveguide. Basically there are $100 tweeters that can sound very dynamic and clean on a flat baffle, but stick the SB19 on a waveguide and it will crush all of them. And it might be tempting to put a 1" tweeter on a waveguide, but that doesn't work so hot, the larger diaphragm creates peaks and dips above 10khz.

3/4" tweeters on waveguides are tough to beat.

Patrick, which waveguide are you using?
Thanks

 

[hollowboy]

And it might be tempting to put a 1" tweeter on a waveguide, but that doesn't work so hot, the larger diaphragm creates peaks and dips above 10khz.

These tests look good, and indicate that some 1" drivers work nicely > 10kHz:

Hochtoner mit Waveguide – Heissmann Acoustics

 

[ernperkins]

Dave Pellegrene did a lot of tweeter tests on waveguides he used to sell. Here's a LINK to all his test results. For the larger (>= 1" ) tweeters the ring radiators, particularly those with a phase plug (e.g. XT25TG30), did quite well. I'll agree with Patrick that 3/4" tweeters do quite well too.