In Reply to: Which comparably priced ones? posted by WithTarragon on April 28, 2010 at 09:21:12:
Well...I guess I glossed over some specifics because it can get into quite a huge variety of parts, designs, etc. The point I was trying to make was if he liked what he heard with the Cornwalls, then a similar design with better components would sound even better. Everything considered, I think the Cornwall concept (bass reflex for bass, horns for mid/highs) is the best for most people in a domestic environment. As much as I like full horn loading on the bass, it just isn't practical in a typical living room, unless the horn is folded (which has its own set of compromises). My own system consists of a 6th order bass reflex for bass, using a 15" Selenium WPU1505. This is not a 6th order band pass, but an assisted BR alignment. It gives my an F3 of 28 with a 4 ft3 box. I bi-amp, crossong over at 500 to an Altec 511B/802D combo, and use an EV T35 for the very top where the Altec starts to roll off. I have done the typical tweeks, such as damping the 511 horn, etc. This system sounds very dynamic and lifelike. I regularly attend our local symphony concerts to keep my ear calibrated (besides for the enjoyment of it), so I can judge quite well what sounds realistic. If a person is inclined to DIY, then a Cornwall copy using better components can be had for the price of a pair, and will exceed the performance of the Cornwalls quite easily.
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- RE: Which comparably priced ones? - Hornlover 08:06:54 04/29/10 (0)