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In the Thread: Does horn surface porosity influence sound ?
Post Subject: Perhaps this question should be turned on its headPosted by Paul S on: 2/12/2007
Since the greatest differences in audio are among listeners, there is no need to argue whether such things are audible.
However: While it no stretch to say from personal experience that such things are audible, it is very much a stretch to say that if you can't hear differences then they are not audible, as a matter of simple logic.
We could begin by contrasting a very hard, super-smooth surface with a soft, grainy or nappy one, and run through frequencies until differences were cited by a "majority". In fact, many "prominant" loudspeaker manufacturers have done just that, and they incorporate their findings in proprietary surface materials. All this is old news in "pro audio" circles.
But even this extreme example would only serve to prove the rule, above.
Although it is annoying as Hell for me to realize how many variables affect horn performance, I am happy to bid blessed peace to those not cursed with the affliction.
It seems like we've gotten several posts recently that take me back to the AA guy who wrote enthusiastically about exotic, mega-dollar, "full-range", single 4" driver speakers from "So-and-So San". Then, to top it off, lots of people jumped onboard, eager to suck up and learn more.
God bless us, every one.
Best regards,
Paul S
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