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RE: If you're used to horn dynamics, sensitivity, and low distortion . . .

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In Reply to: RE: If you're used to horn dynamics, sensitivity, and low distortion . . . posted by Brian H P on November 15, 2021 at 12:21:21

Yup.

I own a big, fully horn loaded system (except frequencies under 70Hz that is) in a room that is too small for them. And while I'm fully aware of their limitations in that environment (coherency between ways isn't perfect, treble can be edgy - but I'm working on it- stereo image lacks depth and isn't "pin point") they still imbue music with a reactivity, jump factor, and "front row" feeling that's sorely missed whenever I listen to other, more polite and "reserved" types of speakers.
I'm a happy camper. They might not be for everyone (clearly they aren't) but for me there's no way back.

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RE: If you're used to horn dynamics, sensitivity, and low distortion . . . - cawson@onetel.com 00:57:11 11/16/21 (2)
Interesting as I find it's horn's pin-point accurate imaging that's one of their biggest attractions. I've never before had soloists sitting on my equipment rack and singing just for me. Granted if I move a few feet from my normal listening chair, this illusion is significantly lost but the sound still has its life-like sparkle. Setting up and precise toe-in angle is essential for best imaging.

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- RE: If you're used to horn dynamics, sensitivity, and low distortion . . . - Tom Brennan 16:54:05 11/16/21 (1)
  Horns vary as much in dispersion, tonal balance and imaging as other types of speakers. My experience is that a given compression driver sounds quite different on a 60 degree horn than on 90 degree horn and different yet on a 120. Horns should be matched to rooms and needs. DIYers have an advantage here.
  - The only one that would likely meet my criteria for coherence is - E-Stat 14:20:16 11/17/21 (0)
    one of Tom Danley's synergy horns where all drivers radiate consistent directivity via the same "mouth".
    
    Like many, however, I suspect that more distance to listener for optimum image size is required than my room would support.

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