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Post Subject: Why So Long Between Posts?Posted by Paul S on: 11/9/2011
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How great it would be if there was some kind of "breakthrough" every so often, in order to make linear "progress" with the driver evaluations and speaker development! In fact, it is almost impossible to keep meaningful "controls" in place between evaluation sessions, for lots of reasons, so most of what I am learning must be processed "sub-consciously" and then "re-evaluated", often with repeat listening, to "confirm" findings.
One interesting thing I can share is that many of the old "manufacturers" actually did do some things "right", on occasion. However, their "making the right choice" was not something that can be relied upon today when it comes time to choose drivers for "development". For one thing, significant physical changes do not always correspond to serial numbers or model designations; some drivers from the same "manufacturer" are simply different than others that bear exactly the same numbers! This is not only confusing, it is costly! Also, while some processes were obviously developed to improve response and sound, it seems like other changes were made solely to facilitate production. Also, like I already said, as time passed, more and more changes were about making the drivers tougher, as opposed to making them sound better.
I finally have a re-built cone and a useable trial motor, and I have the raw materials at hand for a new chassis (I think...). I am excited to hear the "new" WR driver, but I am also quite weary and disgusted with DIY in general!
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