I have used ribbons, Leak 3090, Apogee Duetta Signatures, They are fine but hard to integrate with cones and very expensive if used for all drivers. I actually like the older fabric domes better than the new metal ones, for me the question is how the whole range of the speaker works together. Each type of driver has advantages, you just have to decide what set of virtues appeals to you the most.
Ribbon tweeters...out of favor these days?
Hi,
Just a quick question about ribbon tweeters on tower speakers. Has the technology with metal dome and fabric dome tweeters produced results that obviate the need for or advantage of ribbon tweeters. I know that some manufactures such as VMPS and Legacy still seem to favor ribbons, at least as a super tweeter.
But I have been researching speakers, and it seems most of the mid to upper line brands such as B&W, Thiel, Vandersteen, Eggleston, and others employ some type of dome tweeter.
What are the relative advantages/disavantages of each type for a 50/50 mix of music and home theater?
Just a quick question about ribbon tweeters on tower speakers. Has the technology with metal dome and fabric dome tweeters produced results that obviate the need for or advantage of ribbon tweeters. I know that some manufactures such as VMPS and Legacy still seem to favor ribbons, at least as a super tweeter.
But I have been researching speakers, and it seems most of the mid to upper line brands such as B&W, Thiel, Vandersteen, Eggleston, and others employ some type of dome tweeter.
What are the relative advantages/disavantages of each type for a 50/50 mix of music and home theater?
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