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Which Tweeter preferred- dome natural material, Beryllium/Metal or Planar Ribbon? Why?

This is bugging me. Just as I think I have the

right answer it slips through my fingers. 

 

Let's not consider cost in this opinion poll.

 

For example-

Pick one of the types of tweeters

Choice- Planar Ribbon

Reason-Low moving mass and larger surface area vs domes.

 

Everyone should have an opinion here unless they are relatively new to the game.

Lets see if we all learn something new!

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larry5729
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I think many of us have lost hearing in the high frequency ranges.  Depending on the level of hearing loss, some choose brighter tweeters to hear some of the higher frequencies they have lost.  Perhaps, this is why there is such a variety of speaker using different tweeters.  It also depends on the kind of music you listen.  Perhaps, it would be interesting to know what speakers produce the best balanced and neutral sound.  If you listen to classical or operas you are going to want to hear the artist more.

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toddalin
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The ESS AMT will shine when played using a high current solid state amp, but they don't do nearly as well on tubes.

In these videos, I went to extremes to match the volumes and the Vanessa track is within 0.1 dB while the SRV track is within 0.5 dB, both in favor of the Melton.  Everything else is held constant.

Vanessa on solid state:

https://youtu.be/HTxZJBoOywM 

 

Vanessa on tubes:

https://youtu.be/FDIu2BFbt-Q

 

Stevie on solid state:

https://youtu.be/W66SQS1wDUA

 

Stevie on tubes:

https://youtu.be/ZxhDJ_eOlYw

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danager
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The ESS AMT will shine when played using a high current solid state amp, but they don't do nearly as well on tubes.

That's not my experience.  I heard them on a 12 watt SET amp and they were fantastic.  So much so that I purchased a pair of ESS and plan on using them on my DIY speakers.  

The time I heard them on a SS state amp they weren't nearly as impressive.  I'll admit completely different venue, music and presentation. 

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toddalin
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Which is why you need to INSTANTANEOUSLY A/B them with everything else being IDENTICAL as I allowed for.  Did you watch the videos?

 

Maybe a different tube amp would have a different outcome, but others on another forum also find this to be true.

 

 

ggc
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These are the ones that I have liked 

Corona Plasma Tweeter

  • Frequency Response -1500 Hz - 150 kHz ±3dB
  • The most Natural effect on the entire sound spectrum for human hearing

RAAL Ribbon Tweeter 70-10

  • Frequency Response: 2,000 Hz - 100 kHz
  • Quick, Agile, Effortless Overall Sound Presentation 

ELAC Omnidirectional 4Pi Plus Ribbon Super Tweeter

  • Frequency Response: 10,000 - 50,000 Hz
  • Can be Seamlessly Integrated with Virtually Any Loudspeaker
  • Enhances the Sound from the Loudspeakers and Fills the Entire Room with Music

 

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