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In the Forum: Horn-Loaded Speakers
In the Thread: How difficult is it to achieve Vox Olympian sound
Post Subject: It is hard to explain if you did experiment with loudspeakersPosted by Romy the Cat on: 1/3/2018
 Newtohorn wrote:
I have long followed posts in this forum and wondered what the ultimate horn system sounds like.

I would say that a properly designed horn system compare to other speakers topologies should have higher total dynamic range, lower compression and less distortion rising with volume. Also it should be free from many of horns own problems, and there are many of these…
 
 Newtohorn wrote:
I have listened to the Olympian the other day and things were clicking.  

What specifically clicked to you with Olympian? It is very important ti identify it for yourself, otherwise you will be for years hinting windmills and so many people do.
 Newtohorn wrote:
My question is, especially for those that have heard the Olympian, is the sound like that what you all are getting with your customized horn system?  It's not that I find the Olympian sound to be the ultimate, but I think it is something I want to pursue and can tweak to my likings.  The second best system I heard was the Trios but it did not light the fire inside to pursue it like the Olympian did.  Thanks in advanced for all feedbacks.

 
Nope, Olympian does not sound like most of the customized horn system. If you knew to horns it would be hard to me to explain to you. You will take the same horns and drivers as Olympian has and you will not get the sound that attracted you in Olympian. Olympian generally is better sounding then they should and in a way define the topological rational. In a way Olympian sound like any other “authorship” loudspeakers. Kevin put some own ideas and own some preference in his sound and you heard it. Most of the manufactures have no own sonic preferences and only make their products to reflect topological advancements/disadvancements or residuals of parts that they use. There are very few speakers builders that actively use speakers building techniques to produce own sound. The Olympian is very much one of the speakers like this. 

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