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Passive radiator

Were passive radiators an ultimate failure? Does any speaker company still use them? A friend of mine is asking about them in regard to vintage speakers, and all I remember is being unimpressed. But I don't want to tell him that without some back-up.
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czarivey
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Many Thiel models use passive radiators
elevick
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How about the Sunfire subs?
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jafant
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Arnettepartners-

my fave and reference speaker is the Thiel CS 2.4 or CS 2.7 models. This company still uses a passive radiator in all of its glory. For their particular designs, it works very well. Bass response and frequency range is simply, outstanding. For those whom have a listening space like, 20x20, 25x25 or 30x30...the CS 3.7 is a no-brainer.

Find a local dealer/retailer near you and get yourself a demo. It will perhaps change your view on the Passive radiator. Keep me posted & Happy listening.
aolmrd1241
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My Def Tech Super Cube Reference sub uses two passive radiators in one box to outstanding effect.Tight and musical to the nines...
mesch
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My only experience with a passive radiator was the original Vandersteen model 2 which I owned between 1986 to 1994. I never heard this design as a failure.
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