decware err radial speakers

Mapman,

You may get the info you need over at the Decware forum as there are a few folks there who own the ERRs, including one guy who owns 6 in a multi-channel set-up with dual center speakers. However, calling Steve, as opposed to sending a PM, is probably the best way.

Map, the radial driver for the ERR's is a modified cast chassis 8" driver. From what I can tell it is reworked with the cone-which is very lightweight-and inverted, and attached to the spider/voice-coil by a spacer for lack of better terms. I know this isn't much detail, but the whole assembly is very well put together and well thought out.

The cabinet is not ported, but a passive radiator/drone cone is in the bottom of the cabinet, and there is a plinth that has a separation between the cabinet and the plinth for the bass.

I have talked to Zygi about the ERR's, the guy that builds these for Decware. Very nice guy, he does wonderful cabinets/veneering. I have been considering trying a pair of these for awhile now, I have been very curious about the overall sound in comparison to Ohm's.

I do like the idea of the ribbon tweeter and ability to adjust or tailor the sonics via capacitor/resistor choices if so desired. Don't know how mcuh difference can be detected, but at least it is user friendly in that regard. Tweaker's delight if so desired!

There are a few things that make me curious about these, one is the rated frequency response, seems to go fairly low for a cabinet that is more inline with the Ohm Walsh 2, and also pretty high sensitivity made for tube amps mainly. Also again, the fit and finish of the cabinets, hardware, grills kind of top the whole thing off for me. Of course the music they make has to be in line with the rest of the goods, so we shall see! Maybe later on this summer. Tim

Map, definately of the tube friendly sort for sure. In talking with Decware folks though, the ERR's have been used on several solid state amps as well with good success.

As far as the bending wave technology, I have read so much about it here and there and of course gone through Lincoln's developments with the Ohm A/F, and when I look at the way the current Ohm CLS drivers are made/utilized, and also the Decwares, I am somewhat at a loss to say it is indeed "bending wave technology". But honestly, it isn't something I get all uptight about-unlike several others on the forums, they sound good and that is all that matters to me.

The Ohm 3000 for me has been a struggle of sorts, but have kind of gotten things pinned down and they have been sounding very excellent of late. I am still wanting to try the Decwares for a few reasons that I won't go into here, but it just may have to wait until later this summer/early fall. We will see, and if that happens, a shoot-out of sorts will take place.

Enjoy the music! Tim

Tim,

As the originator of the famous/infamous "Micro Walsh Tall" mega-thread, I, too, would be very interested in your shootout between the two speaker technologies. Hope you get to do it!