@atmasphere Wrote:
My CARs use a JBL tractrix horn which seems to work really well.
I don't think JBL makes tractrix horns. What model JBL horn do you have?
Mike
Using PA Speakers In A Home "Audiophile" Application!
Hi guys,
I am a bit inspired to explore/trial usage of a pair of PA speakers at home after i attended a live event recently.
I looked at some Yamaha PA models and zoomed in on one that isn't too huge/heavy, relatively easy to move around perhaps.
Are there any audiophiles here who had relative satisfaction trying such speakers at home? I am also thinking that this may not be a great idea, but, just curious at the moment.
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Got it. My JBL 4435 and 4430 studio monitors use a JBL 2344 Bi-Radial horn design, specifically for those two monitors. See below: https://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/specs/pro-comp/2344.htm]\ Also see: Sound Producers vs. Sound Reproducers. See article below page five: Mike https://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/reference/notes/tech1-3a.htm |
@ditusa Its worth noting that my drivers use a beryllium diaphragm (as you probably already surmised); the driver is also modified to run a field coil. As far as I'm concerned, JBL knows what they are doing with their horn structures- I've seen no reason to replace mine. The diaphragm uses a Kapton surround so doesn't act weird when you get near the cutoff frequency. As a result its fine with a 6dB/octave crossover. |
I use Cabinet Speakers for my periods of listening to Blues Music. I spent much of my Teens and 20's in small venues being up close and personal to Pa Speakers watching Performers on stage. These were the days where my keen interest in audio was seeded. As an individual interested in audio equipment and the sound produced, I ended up with ESL Speakers., for myself these speakers types have ticked many boxes. ESL Speakers are as a result of my 20+ Years of using them not able to create the recollection and impression that a live music venue is being mimicked. Cabinet Speakers are the tool for the Job, I have had Cabinet Speakers periodically in use with the system for many many years. I have moved on from very coloured presentation designs and have ones with less Cabinet Influences in use now. I have no issues having multi speakers to be used to create the sound that delivers what is most attractive for a particular Genre of music, in my world, both Blues and Live Blues recordings are worthy of it |
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