Compression drivers

RE: Compression drivers, posted on July 8, 2017 at 00:44:06
Coner Audiophile Posts: 3703 Location: S.W. Washington state, USA Joined: November 17, 2001	Yes, current production models, B&C DE5 (.5") and DE7 (.75").

Thanks, posted on July 8, 2017 at 01:34:28

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Exactly what I was looking for.

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RE: Compression drivers, posted on July 8, 2017 at 18:25:47

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Atlas PD-5VH - throat dia = 0.707" -- used in the Klipschorn

Altec 902 / 909 - throat dia = 7/8"

(this is only the case with the old Altec drivers from the 80's and not the current GPA drivers that have a 1" throat)

RE: Compression drivers, posted on July 9, 2017 at 01:42:23
mah Audiophile Posts: 87 Joined: May 26, 2008	The Altec 909 has a 1 inch throat diameter. The other 90x models have the 7/8 inch throat diameter.

RE: Compression drivers, posted on July 9, 2017 at 08:27:31

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BMS 4526 0.63".

Thanks guys for all the replies. nt, posted on July 10, 2017 at 11:12:10
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RE: The new JBL used on the 705..., posted on July 11, 2017 at 08:56:49

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JBL 2409H

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