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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: My 2 cents by drdna on 2007-09-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Good commercial speakers in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
Well, I would say listen to everything and make up your own mind.And you should select speakers that match your room and the rest of your stereo.  Blah blah blah.I was going to say most folks here have built their speakers.  Then I realized...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Acoustic diode!!! by Romy the Cat on 2011-06-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Impulse response, short notes and midbass horns. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  14 Replies 
[quote user="haralanov"] Your midbass horns have delay with decay, because there are a lot of internal reflections (acoustic resonances) that takes some time to settle down below the treshold of hearing. It can not be compensated by "special type...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #65: Why do you answer a question with a question? by rowuk on 2019-03-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
Djjjj,instead of reading the Macondo axioms, you ignore me and ask if I have listened to the ESD system. What difference does it make if you do not know what I am talking about? Yes, there are serious flaws in the ESD system. If this is the best that...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Drivers, drivers, drivers…. by Romy the Cat on 2006-12-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The most promising “best” commercial speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  192 Replies 
It is interesting… complaining about the fact that the “promising to be claver” Cessaro Horn using the TAD drivers (still it is not completely known as they said that that MD driver cost €4000) I asked myself: what else they might use?  Really, ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #24: EdgarHorns and the ordinary pile of audio Morons. by Romy the Cat on 2005-12-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
[quote user="drdna"]Looking again at the EdgarHorns, the placement in the room seems nearly optimal and they are now properly time aligned.  Looking at the phase of the individual drivers and listening to each of them individually revealed that ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: TADs, Cessaros and... it was not me... by Romy the Cat on 2007-03-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The most promising “best” commercial speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  192 Replies 
[quote user="NBC"]Hi Romy, Since you have certain opinions on TAD/Beryllium sound, Im curious: 1) Which TAD drivers you evaluated (2001, 2002, 4001, 4002, 4003) ? 2) With what Fc horns? 3) With what horn materials? 4) With what Xovers? [/quote]Neil,&...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #31: True by NBC on 2007-03-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The most promising “best” commercial speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  192 Replies 
“'...preface your comment with something like this: 'It is not what I think - it was what Bruce Edgar found for himself beneficial to share with me'. I hope you understand where I was coming from." Yes, I understand what you are communicating t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #41: The Contemporary Horns. by Romy the Cat on 2008-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Problems with horns: upper bass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  109 Replies 
Actually, for me it works differently. I do not read a lot about horns and try do NOT learning anything about horns. I very much do not take seriously also most of the things that people talk about horns on internet. People run mouth on any subject ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Re: "as is". by skushino on 2005-07-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Making it sing... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  8 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Ok, can you in subjective trims describe what do you feel is wrong with your sound. disregard the speakers and channels, tell juts your pure reaction to what it is. The cat[/quote]Romy, I now see you were asking a totally d...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Next project: better midbass by Romy the Cat on 2005-03-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Problems with horns: upper bass in Horn-Loaded Speakers  109 Replies 
Bruce told me last year that he started to manufacture 80Hz straight horns to replace his 80Hz. I was under impression that you refer to it. Anyhow, if your midbass horn is fine then one of the most effective ways to get it even better is to reduce...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: the sound of silence by guy sergeant on 2005-01-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The CES 2005 in Audio Discussions  16 Replies 
Hi Romy,When you visited our room, you played 3 pieces of music on our 1000 dollar speakers.All were nice recordings, one was Saint Saens 3, one was a very contemporary sounding piece of 17C Harpsichord? and I can't remember the third although I did ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Edgar Seismic Sub by skushino on 2005-07-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Sub-woofer integration with mains in Audio Discussions  3 Replies 
Hi Romy - Yes, the sub is Bruce's seismic.  It is big as a refrigerator, and the idea of having 2 huge boxes in this little room is, well, intriguing....  Being new to subs, isn't there an obvious danger of over loading this little room wit...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Re: tunnel vision - the way forward? by guy sergeant on 2005-09-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The EdgarHorns: the new old business plan in Audio News  17 Replies 
Surely one of the objectives of this site is to allow people to be guided towards good sound by discussing the issues involved in getting there. Whether that entails discussing the merits of different recordings or performances or whether it entails ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: One-dimensional almighty? by Romy the Cat on 2005-09-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The EdgarHorns: the new old business plan in Audio News  17 Replies 
[quote user="guy sergeant"]Ok, so imagine I'm someone living in the US with a keen interest in playing my collection of CD's and LPs. I need some speakers priced between 5000 and 10000 dollars to go with my 25 watt tube amp. I won't buy Edgars becaus...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: EdgarHorns and cable by drdna on 2005-12-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
I appreciate the suggestions on the ceiling of the room; in my room the ceiling is about twelve feet tall and it opens on the side to another room with a taller skylight, so I do not know if this is a problem or not.  It may be worth investigati...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Just a bunch of random factoids that have nothing to do with the histo... by rowuk on 2019-03-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The A=432 Hz Frequency in Playback Listening  2 Replies 
Acousticians drool all over themselves with subjects like this - something not supported anywhere in the entire history of pitch. History shows a constant climbing of pitch - much of it based on the development of wind instruments. Trumpets, flutes, ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #62: I will disappear when no more disgusting information sent to my E-mail... by Djjjj on 2019-03-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
When you guessed ESD or my employees were doing copies or cheapie, when u doubted we just embraced some of the Bruce’s idea like a thief before knew nothing abut my company & my team, I kept silent. I just told you politely that we co-operated wi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Bruce Edgar dies by rowuk on 2021-01-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bruce Edgar dies in Audio News  1 Replies 
One of the few giants has left us. https://www.itishifi.com/hifi/bruce-edgar-rip...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #60: Stephano´s new xover by Jorge on 2012-01-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Crossover Design in Audio Discussions  69 Replies 
Stephano Two good ears has put a post on his site about his new 4 way passive xover.I think this is a better direction than the digital xo.  The designer, Thomas, designed also the preamp and I guess he has taken into consideration the input and ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #38: Paper diaphragm by Kerry Brown on 2013-11-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The African compression electromagnet drivers? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  42 Replies 
Hi Paul,The Cogent diaphragm I have seen pictures of was woven carbon fiber with a leather outer surround. I have never listened to a Cogent 1428 but they must sound very good, at least Bill Woods and Bruce Edgar say so.Besides their overall ultra cl...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #101: And the driver-winner is… by Romy the Cat on 2010-07-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
I spans last night some time measuring all my Vitavox 15-incers drivers, inspecting them, matching them and trying to find perfect pair.  I would probably get involve in Ménage à trios and will sleep with them if I were able to arrange it. Since the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Tractrix vs. Exponential curve for lower frequencies. by Romy the Cat on 2007-08-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Jessie Dazzle Project in Horn-Loaded Speakers  172 Replies 
[quote user="guy sergeant"]One issue that I would consider is that the Tractrix profile supposedly does not lend itself aswell to extremely low frequency horns (being too short) as other profiles in particular the Hypex (Salmon) shape. [/quote] Yep,...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: American National Recording Registry by Romy the Cat on 2007-03-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: American National Recording Registry in Musical Discussions  1 Replies 
Recordings are listed by year of release: "The Lord's Prayer" and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Emile Berliner. (ca. 1888) Emile Berliner, the inventor of the microphone and founder of the first disc record company, lived and worked in Washi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: The EdgarHorn Titans tweeter by Romy the Cat on 2009-01-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A sort of DPOLs in Melquiades Amplifier  8 Replies 
You might change your mind after you put the PP2000 into the game. Anyhow, I do not know what Bruce did with his Titans tweeter; I do not even remember it they are in time-aligned position. The EdgarHorn Titans uses Fane ST-5022 bullet tweeter. I had...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Pp2000 and HF by drdna on 2009-01-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A sort of DPOLs in Melquiades Amplifier  8 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]You might change your mind after you put the PP2000 into the game. Anyhow, I do not know what Bruce did with his Titans tweeter; I do not even remember it they are in time-aligned position. The EdgarHorn Titans uses Fane ST...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #27: Re: Better among worst? by Thorsten on 2005-11-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi,[quote user="morricab"]Thanks for the info about transformers.  It is as I expected, however, that these passive devices are not passive sonically at all. I agree with you that the higher quality of the transformers should lessen the effects ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #338: “Give me back my broken night, my mirrored room, my secret life. It's ... by Romy the Cat on 2010-10-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
I woke up and thinking about the horn problem with fresh head I am thinking what did wrong. I did not measure the frequency response of the horn – I did not see a need for it – the sound of the thing is way beyond where it needs to be measured. I dis...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Midbass impedance bumps -- why and what to do? by noviygera on 2010-10-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass impedance bumps -- why and what to do? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  18 Replies 
I though this would be answered elsewhere (AA) but Bruce Edgar did not reply. This question is important for me, maybe someone can help.When running an impedance sweep on the Edgar 80Hz horn some serious bumps showed up. (I ran the sweep because it s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #85: Vertical hearing perception by drdna on 2009-02-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Aporia - Silbatone Acoustics speaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  107 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]it happens ONLY in the inhalations with improperly integrated drivers. The entire subject of the “improper integration” shall get rid of this possibility. I know that you use EdgarHorn and what I heard it at its best I did ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Useful findings. by noviygera on 2010-10-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Midbass impedance bumps -- why and what to do? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  18 Replies 
Romy,Thank you again for a helpful reply. Your comments are very appreciated inspite of not suggesting what to do. I will figure that out myself. And here is what I've learned so far:>> Herman, if you use Precision Devices hen you are at mid-hi...
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