B&W exposed tweeter on top design....

This approach helps reduce baffle related diffraction problems. The other solution is to use some type of "acoustic blanket" like AR and Dunlavy used. Sean
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Of course, if you have been reading my comments about "suspended speakers" you know that I do like the idea of having the drivers separated from room boundries as well as baffles (my planar speakers have no baffles). However, as sean points out, there are other ways to eliminate baffle effects, but none that so clearly identify the product from the marketing point of view.

Marketing aside...what are the opinions based on the end result of exposed tweeter designs, etc...my only experience has been with the B&W line...and yes B&W does set itself for criticism(which Eladarford touched upon...B&W probably has the largest marketing budget in the world)...is they due sound good...are they the best in their price class? thats the question...

As far as i know, Bose spends more money on marketing than any other audio related manufacturer in the world. Then again, i would venture to say that Bose can afford to do something like that as their profit margin per product is probably 10 times higher than that of their competition. When you don't spend anything for production costs, you can afford to throw money away ( literally ) on marketing. Sean
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