Using Dipole Speakers in a Stereo System

Thanks for your advice. What I described as egg crate is actually of a pyramidal design so is probably a little more efficient because the angle of attack of the sound waves is shallower.

As far as SPL value is concerned, what I consider loud depends on the frequencies in question, but, in general, it would be somewhere in the vicinity of the mid 70's.

Hi Broadstone: If you have the opportunity, a report of your trials & findings would be appreciated and perhaps helpful to other dipole owners.....

Mrmb, yes, I do have some success to report. I mounted the acoustical foam on the back of the frame about 10" behind the panel which keeps it mostly out of sight. Based on my way of thinking, because of the concave design of the rear face of the tranducer, placing the damper closer to the source may be more effective for this design.

Anyway, listening to solo guitar seems noticeably improved. The most notable of these improvements seems to be an enhanced center stage effect. The overall presentation seems less complicated and cleaner. I really don't know how to describe what I'm talking about but, although the differences are subtle, I can definitly say that I like it better.

The biggest enhancement to my listening enjoyment, though, is my having been fitted with a good pair of hearing aids. I recommend this approach, btw, to anyone having difficulty finding problems with their equipment. It might be your ears. I know this because I spent over a year replacing components, interconnects and speakers to correct what I perceived as deficiencies in my system.