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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #27: Koetsu coral by mem916 on 2011-10-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The mystery of Koetsu Onyx Cartridges. in Analog Playback  52 Replies 
Hi Romy,Yes I would love to hear the same segment from your analog setup for comparison.   I think it would be very interesting even though there are so many variables that it probably doesn't tell me much in an absolute sense. I don't really disagre...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Coral x-viii by panwitz on 2018-03-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Coral x-viii in Horn-Loaded Speakers  11 Replies 
Hello guys! I got an old Coral X-VIII from Japan. Its an Onken enclosure with a 400 Hz horn. And I want to give it a second life. The enclosure looks already like new. And the question is about the crossover. What would be the theoretical best points...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Dukane 5A540 Compression Drivers by Romy the Cat on 2007-03-22 
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A six year ago or so when I played with different compression drivers I bought a pair of Dukane 5A540 and at that time I was not able to find any information about them. Nowadays I was pointed out that an eBay sealer “ bayleafs” actions a pair of Duk...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Coral x-viii by panwitz on 2018-03-08 
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Hello guys! I got an old Coral X-VIII from Japan. Its an Onken enclosure with a 400 Hz horn. And I want to give it a second life. The enclosure looks already like new. And the question is about the crossover. What would be the theoretical best points...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #27: Koetsu coral by mem916 on 2011-10-15 
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Hi Romy,Yes I would love to hear the same segment from your analog setup for comparison.   I think it would be very interesting even though there are so many variables that it probably doesn't tell me much in an absolute sense. I don't really disagre...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #28: Let see how it goes. by Romy the Cat on 2011-10-15 
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[quote user="mem916"]Hi Romy, Yes I would love to hear the same segment from your analog setup for comparison.   I think it would be very interesting even though there are so many variables that it probably doesn't tell me much in an absolute ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: 1200 crossover by panwitz on 2018-03-09 
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Hi Josh! That was basically my idea too. Although I read that the 12 inch driver loses directivity after 750. But I played around with Behringer dcx 2496, and I had the impression, that 1200 second order was the best sounding. The main reason for cro...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Active crossover by panwitz on 2018-03-09 
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Hi! I wanted actually to get rid of the behringer. Because I have only 1 super high quality tube amplifier and it was difficult to marry different amps with the speakers.  And you cant use a high quality dac with the active crossover. I ll right now ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: TOA monster sized compression driver ID please - is it TOA HFD 651? by gordan on 2011-04-15 
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While seeking for a CD capable of covering a low mid range, say from 300hz or under, I am offered a pair of TOA compression drivers of rather impressive size. Unfortunatelly a seller has no clue what model it is, except "it sounds as seducing as ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #64: A tastes bridge (WJAAS...) by twogoodears on 2009-08-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: ... again on GOTO Unit drivers... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  108 Replies 
[quote user="twogoodears"]I personally NEVER heard unmusical/unbalanced gears, among "classic" transductors: YL-Yoshimura Labs, ALE, Goto, Kanno, Eltus, Coral... [/quote]... aehm: I meant "transducers"... BUT wrote again to add that among the scarce ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #40: Koetsu theories by mem916 on 2011-10-15 
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I have a different theory about Koetsu.  I think they did make a name for themselves with the Rosewood like you say, but  and then kept fiddling and experimenting with different materials.  The lacquer coating on the Urushi, for example, then the...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Audiomachina by jeff1225 on 2015-05-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: T.H.E. Show, Newport, 2015 in Audio News  14 Replies 
agreed with your comments about the show. I go mainly for the record shopping as the local record stores bring out their better records. I picked up several excellent box sets, including Webern and Bruckner coral music. I also went to see the Airforc...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #63: Japan audio scene by twogoodears on 2009-08-27 
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If time (Endo-san and mine...) will allow, I should also visit Endo Labs of ALE fame... sure I'll have a listen to a 4 ways system in Tokyo area with bass driver and concrete horn.Re. "tilted high frequencies"... no, Roman, it's not me experiencing s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Vertical mouth edge diffraction below 1k by martinshorn on 2018-03-09 
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Hi panwitzResist the idiot-fashion of crossing too low. I recommend at least 1k for such Coral, 2nd order or higher. Also it gives nice lobing transition with the 12 inch (could even improve crossing 1.2 or 1.4). These biradial horns (i love the dept...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Room response by panwitz on 2018-03-09 
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Hi! Here is the measured response in 2,5 meter distance living room. 1st order 750. And you can see the roll off after 5k. I know german, so its no problem :) So you have no opinion on the coral crossover from my last post? Only 26 minutes left for b...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Re: Big mama 1.5" horns.... by i_should_coco on 2006-09-09 
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Hi all, They look fantastic! I've been talking to Martin recently about some horns for my S2s and he mentioned he was developing some 160Hz horns. I guess these must be them! I already have some of the smaller 340Hz Azuras, but they have  1" thr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Tweeter h-105 by panwitz on 2018-03-09 
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Ahm, I thought, that the midrange horn loses its directivity after 7000 and thats there I need the h-105. By the way its the only ring radiator from Coral. How can I add at the same time a first order 10k and 5k to the same driver? I always thought t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: the magico ultimo are not the best i heard by angeloitacare-idiot on 2007-01-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Orphean horns / BMS drivers in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
hi Dominic i made myself the same question regarding the high frequencies in the orphean horn. the reason is probably because this horn has no compression, and the horn length is not so deep, and the exit diameter is 2 inch, quit big. If you read my ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: S2 repro by thierry on 2006-12-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vitavox S2 driver made in china in Horn-Loaded Speakers  36 Replies 
The idea of making a copy of an s2 driver also intrest me, but i have some other ideas than just copying this driver.I have been thinking to make this driver with an field coil magnet a 12 volts (using a car or camping battery) and a 250 volts versio...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Orphean horns of bd design by angeloitacare-idiot on 2006-09-15 
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hi Romymy name is Angelo. I am swiss/italian, live in brazil the last 10 years . I grew up assisting my father buiding speakers and comercialize them in small numbers. I where listening for many years on Klipschorn replica with altec 416-8b...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: RTA and aural experiences by twogoodears on 2010-01-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Configuration from Italy: multisell++ and double model 19. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
Thanks for the wise, simple instructions, Roman, also useful to others, I believe... that's what I actually do since I - 'twas ONLY 15 months ago... - became conscious of the limits of my tuning-by-ear and got my IVIE IE-30 with Class A measurement m...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Re: LF system by i_should_coco on 2006-09-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: LF for use with Vitavox S2 in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
Hi Guy, The Oracle seems like a nice solution - I saw you write up on Peter Empson's forum. They seem compact enough for my requirements. How do you handle time-alignment with the mid-range? Or is this not a problem? To be honest with you I'm not exp...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Loudspeakers and headphones by Ronnie on 2005-06-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Loudspeakers and headphones in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
Hello Roman and friends,Here's a first post from me, to say hi and let you know why I've joined and perhaps ask a few questions...I'm building a pair of loudspeakers, with close to zero experience with loudspeaker building, hoping that the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Elaborate S2 on 600 Hz horn by skushino on 2013-03-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: For one day only in Horn-Loaded Speakers  12 Replies 
Romy wrote:For Vitavox S2 to use Tractrix 600Hz with 1.5KHz filter is a bit too close in my view unless you stay with second order filter. Would you elaborate further about your warning?  I'm very interested in this application.I think you use the S2...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: Sounds like fun! by mem916 on 2011-10-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The mystery of Koetsu Onyx Cartridges. in Analog Playback  52 Replies 
Yes you don't want to go over 0 "dBFS" for sure.  In fact it is not good to even hit 0 dB from what I have read in an AES paper.  Something odd happens when you play it back (I can't remember the details).  I shoot for peaks at -2 or -3 dBFS when...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: ... again on GOTO Unit drivers... by twogoodears on 2008-08-16 
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Hi Romy and thanks a lot for the always interesting topics and discussions going on... I'm quite new to DPoLS and consider the approach of "obtaining sound in a room" more than "speakers positioning" - too often to WAF fullfillment and aesthetics, th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Koetsu Coralstone needle drop by mem916 on 2011-10-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The mystery of Koetsu Onyx Cartridges. in Analog Playback  52 Replies 
I never tried the Onyx.  I had an Urushi, then a Jade, and now a Coralstone.  No I didn't buy any of them in the US so I paid a lot less than the crazy retail prices people throw around.  I only know one person personally who did try an Onyx and he d...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: This is of cause my own current opinion. by Romy the Cat on 2015-09-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How to play Mahler 7 at home… in Horn-Loaded Speakers  12 Replies 
[quote user="clarkjohnsen"]Must disagree with Romy that the M8 is useless and without point. Just for starts, there's Goethe, the tallest hero of German literature, and his Faust, of which schoolchildren there must memorize significant portions. [...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #58: Oswald Mills Audio & others by Stitch on 2013-03-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Schroder Tonearms in Analog Playback  61 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] The only valuable foe myself history lesson I took after Jonathan Weiss visit was Jonathan’s quote. It was where we were sitting in his listening rooms and I was making one of few very fruitless attempts to explain to h...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Matching Playback Methods and Music Techniques by Romy the Cat on 2009-11-22 
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We would not use Mahler’s orchestra to play Haydn’s symptoms and we would not use Palestrina’s orchestra to play Brahms. It is not even the deferent time period but rather a different set of expressive tools the symphonic and chamber orchestras u...
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