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Open Baffle Experience

Much has been said about open baffles, including an epic website by the late, great Dr. Linkwitz but I've only heard them really once, playing absolutely garbage music (thanks Pure Audio!) at a hotel.

I'm talking here about dynamic drivers in single baffles without enclosures, not ESLs or Magneplanar type systems.

I'm curious who has had them, and who kept them or went back to "conventional" boxes?

I'm not really looking to buy speakers, but I did start thinking about this because of a kit over at Madisound made with high quality drivers.

 

 

erik_squires
peter_s
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@jaytor Thanks for the information. That is really helpful.

To the naysayers, I heard the X4 speakers at the Pacific Northwest audio show, and they were very impressive for their price.  Not out of the park better than any speaker I heard there, but they really stood out for having an organic and natural sound for a lot less money than many of the conventional speakers I heard. I will likely try them out since there is a 60 day audition period, I believe.

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ozzy62
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secretguy

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This site desperately needs an eyeroll emoji.
 

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mike_in_nc
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FWIW, I've heard @jaytor 's system (maybe with the old subs) and thought it was among the very best I've heard, including some costing far more. It's clear to me that, if designed and set up carefully, OB systems can be really outstanding.

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curiousjim
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@erik_squires 

I’ve had Maggie’s, Ohm F’s and I still have Acoustat model X’s and they do project the sound differently. Many times I’d swear the music was coming from behind me. I’m not sure it’s exactly the same as the Spatial Audio’s, but I sure would like to give a pair a try for a few weeks.

pedroeb
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Open baffle seems like a terrific idea. Unfortunately there's unusually a wall behind them.

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