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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #66: The long wall? by anthony on 2015-12-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
Romy, I have seen you mention setting speakers up across the long wall before but never got to the base of your reasoning?  Could you please elaborate?  Is it to do with the delay of first reflections?...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #190: The long wall, wide angle. Just-continue configuration by Romy the Cat on 2010-02-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass Horns and Real Estate. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  247 Replies 
[quote user="twogoodears"]Dear Roman and all... also unrequested/unsolicited, MUST give my opinion on the above... I had to translate my 2,3 meters from my Gotorama speakers system, and obtained 7,6 or so feet... it's angled 110° in front of my h...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: If you go for a direct radiation and have a long wall… by Romy the Cat on 2008-01-11 
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Greg, BTW, if you go for direct radiation and would like to go for Dunlavy-like symmetric configuration (perfect for along wall) then here is for you an idea that I do like very much. I took that idea from old version Kharma Audiocritique and made i...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Bass from behind by jessie.dazzle on 2008-06-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 45Hz Bass Horn in Horn-Loaded Speakers  23 Replies 
I've been thinking; rather than placing the mid-bass horns off to the sides or above the rest of the horns as in the first two images below (a CAD model of the horns in my new place); a plan which implies accepting imperfect time alignment...Ori...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #249: Sliding it in by jessie.dazzle on 2010-09-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
Here's how I would do it: The day before: Reserve two lifts and get two pieces of old carpet (about one square yard each) and two bottles of champagne. Insist that everyone involved gets a good night of sleep before attempting to install the horns (t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #67: Multiple reasonings… by Romy the Cat on 2015-12-24 
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[quote user="anthony"]Romy, I have seen you mention setting speakers up across the long wall before but never got to the base of your reasoning?  Could you please elaborate?  Is it to do with the delay of first reflections?[/quote] The line-ar...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: On a good day for vinyl by Paul S on 2007-10-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Digi Redux; Drive 1 transport and iDAT-44+ DAC in Didital Things  28 Replies 
Electricity was very good for the K&K/vinyl today so I again compared the battery power to wall power for the iDAT-44+.  To make a long story short, the battery was still better in terms of music, including better focus, which does not come ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: The Sherlock Cat and the corridor rooms by Romy the Cat on 2010-01-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Configuration from Italy: multisell++ and double model 19. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
[quote user="KLegind"]I am a big room buffoon. I like to see and hear a room and I like to walk around and "test" it. Sounds dumb but sometimes I can sit in a room and dream about what could be done to it in terms of Sound. It started around the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: Macondo topology and room. by Romy the Cat on 2012-01-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 5-ways from Speedysteve7 in Horn-Loaded Speakers  23 Replies 
I know it is a difficult subject but as it has to do less with audio but more with life priorities. Still, the practice indicates that the short-wall installations for acoustic systems of the topology that Steve is trying to make will never work. Sur...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #21: I disagree with John Murray. by Romy the Cat on 2007-02-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Barn Conversion - James' Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  28 Replies 
James,  you said that “Romy seems sure that Line arrays will only work properly when used on the long dimension of the room”, still you do not defined what it “only work properly”. Wherever you put the woofers they will work – the question would...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #60: Long and low by jessie.dazzle on 2008-11-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Problems with horns: upper bass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  109 Replies 
Romy wrote :"...I have no way now to look at the right number but how I “feel” is you shell be arriving under 8’ of length and 40Hz cutoff with 8” throat. With 4” throat you will be looking at 12” or so…"For info : In my case, I am using an 8" throat...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Suggested target curves and setup techniques for Pro Audio Digital Equ... by Thorsten on 2005-03-23 
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.... in home systems for Room correction and general system EQFolks,This is from my own Yahoo group, but may be of interest here....Since writing this I have in fact changed my speakers to dipoles and do not currently use a PADEQ (it will return thou...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Room dimensions by KLegind on 2010-01-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Configuration from Italy: multisell++ and double model 19. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
I am a big room buffoon. I like to see and hear a room and I like to walk around and "test" it. Sounds dumb but sometimes I can sit in a room and dream about what could be done to it in terms of Sound. It started around the age of 20 so at the time I...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1636: There is a big difference for me by kodomo on 2018-08-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1917 Replies 
Well, with my unit, you are right under one condition. It does not matter if I am on the battery or the ac line as long as the unit is connected, it sounds the same but it does not perform good. However if I am on the battery and I disconnect the reg...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #366: Hardwood floors in listening room by Romy the Cat on 2012-07-31 
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[quote user="JJ Triode"]I predict in the long run you will have better Sound with a hardwood floor.  Of course it will require some adjustments but that was my experience when I made this change years ago.  Much easier for cleaning etc. too.   Rather...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #98: Decisions decisions by jessie.dazzle on 2008-07-25 
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Thanks guys for all the suggestions.Klaus wrote :"...there are a lot of questions, but if one thinks to much, then he will end up like this lynn olson, pages and pages of endless talk and no horns..."Very true, I need to get cracking, but I'm&nb...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #66: The long wall? by anthony on 2015-12-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
Romy, I have seen you mention setting speakers up across the long wall before but never got to the base of your reasoning?  Could you please elaborate?  Is it to do with the delay of first reflections?...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #190: The long wall, wide angle. Just-continue configuration by Romy the Cat on 2010-02-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass Horns and Real Estate. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  247 Replies 
[quote user="twogoodears"]Dear Roman and all... also unrequested/unsolicited, MUST give my opinion on the above... I had to translate my 2,3 meters from my Gotorama speakers system, and obtained 7,6 or so feet... it's angled 110° in front of my h...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #65: SS amps do generally very bad bass. by Romy the Cat on 2015-12-22 
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Interesting. with sealed 280 sq feet and 8 drivers per side along a long wall you very much migh be able to use a singe 6C33C. With proper loading, good trasformer, DSET and these drivers you should be able to get bass that I doubt you will be able t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: An Interview With Dr. Bruce Edgar by Romy the Cat on 2007-07-10 
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The Other End of the Single End: Modern Horns Done With Flare An Interview With Dr. Bruce Edgarby Dave Glackin, printed in POSITIVE FEEDBACK. 1996 Dave Glackin interviewed Dr. Bruce Edgar in his home, prior to the 1996 WCES. A follow-up on the speak...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #19: Some exchanges with John Murray by op.9 on 2007-02-18 
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Dear John, I hope you don't mind me writing directly to you. I've been posting on Romy the Cat's audio boa...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #107: The Afghan Camels by skushino on 2009-09-14 
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Haven't yet seen a camel here.  I don't believe they are indigenous to the region.  It's challenging being away from home, but no carnal thoughts of animals - yet.bty, my interest in this thread is motivated by solving the same problem.  I need to fi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #107: On second thought... by jessie.dazzle on 2008-07-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Jessie Dazzle Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  172 Replies 
Klaus,I should start by saying that I'm not a scientist and not an engineer. I arrived at the following conclusions as a result of a little research and some thinking about the problem. It is possible that I am incorrect.I don't know how yo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #201: Dealing with first reflections, in natural way. by Romy the Cat on 2010-02-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass Horns and Real Estate. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  247 Replies 
While my R&E deal on hold (had to close tomorrow but proponed) I n order to keep some sanity I was playing with idea of listening room arrangement. As I told the room has a number of very cool properties that I fall in love to from start. One...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #27: Stupid!?? by moreart on 2010-06-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Small double bass horn for 3"-8" driver in Horn-Loaded Speakers  37 Replies 
Hey boy,is it a kindergarten,"does not change anything"you don´t understand my construktion, your are not able to interpret measurements and simulation,if you are so blind, to see and understand,why do you post, little boy.it is so boring. read again...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: Overly ridicules? by Romy the Cat on 2008-09-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s MiniMe or about Pilot Acoustic Systems in Audio Discussions  213 Replies 
[quote user="haralanov"] Some time ago I intentionally made two different boxes for my ScanSpeak drivers to see what will happen, because I do not believe in theories and trust only to my ears. The boxes had exactly the same internal volume and front...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #68: This is interesting! by noviygera on 2015-12-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Interesting. with sealed 280 sq feet and 8 drivers per side along a long wall you very much migh be able to use a singe 6C33C. With proper loading, good trasformer, DSET and these drivers you should be able to get bass that...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #34: TSP related by martinshorn on 2017-08-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  87 Replies 
Hi Anthony. No miracles. Round shapes happen to be far more rigid than flat. That will also increase the pressure on the flat opposite plate, which has to be of quadruple stability. You can easily eliminate this by the so called impulse compensation ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Farther from the walls by CO on 2007-10-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Building a new music room in Playback Listening  20 Replies 
The horn mouth will be 3-4 foot from the wall but you are right the MF/HF will be closer if i dont delay them so i can bring them out from the wall. If i line them up purely acousticly then they will move forward at least two more feet which puts the...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #251: The final few inches by jessie.dazzle on 2010-09-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
It is possible to do the job with only two humans, but in this case one of them might to be doing a lot of climbing up and down out of the attic.For the final few inches, you might need to extend the forks of the lift; you can do this by using a pair...
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