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Lowther DX4 or EX4 drivers in AllFunHorn cabinets?

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Posted on November 19, 2012 at 11:33:22
johnmah@rogers.com
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 Has anyone put DX4 or EX4 drivers into the AllFunHorn cabinets? I have used DX3s to good degree but a recent cat attack has left my DX3s pretty banged up. So I am examining the possibilities of upgrading to the DX4 or EX4 drivers (silver coils, 15 ohms).

Any opinions are appreciated.

 

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RE: Lowther DX4 or EX4 drivers in AllFunHorn cabinets?, posted on December 29, 2012 at 19:35:47
johnmah@rogers.com
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 The EX4's are just about 1/4" too deep to fit in the cabinets properly. Looks like I'll have to build a baffle or shim to mount these bad boys properly.

 

RE: Lowther DX4 or EX4 drivers in AllFunHorn cabinets?, posted on November 22, 2012 at 19:39:14
Daze
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 I've used the DX-4 in the AFH and they sound fine. You don't want to damp a compression chamber. If you want to tame high-mids, use thin dense material; otherwise you might reduce the overall efficiency of the horn...

Personally, I did try thin compressed wool. It was OK but made for a mellower sound. If your amp is not prone to emphasize mids, I would suggest to leave the compression chamber as-is.

My 2 cents...

 

RE: Lowther DX4 or EX4 drivers in AllFunHorn cabinets?, posted on November 19, 2012 at 18:37:06
chopper87@aol.com
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 Get a dog. Mine have never damaged my Lowthers.

 

RE: Lowther DX4 or EX4 drivers in AllFunHorn cabinets?, posted on November 19, 2012 at 17:29:10
Mr. Lowther


 
DX4's if the compression chamber is damped. EX4's if no damping material in the compression chamber.

 

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