Is it possible to achieve time alignment w/cap and inductor/no offset?

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Is it possible to achieve time alignment in a two-way speaker with no stepped baffle and a simple crossover consisting of a single cap and inductor? Does the cap on the tweeter provide some time delay?

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No, I don't think so.  Vandersteen uses 6dB slopes and physically offsets the drivers.
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Davey

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Is it possible to achieve time alignment in a two-way speaker with no stepped baffle and a simple crossover consisting of a single cap and inductor? Does the cap on the tweeter provide some time delay?

Nope and nope.  Neither does the inductor provide any (appreciable) time delay.  The answers here will be no different here than on your post on DIYaudio.com.  :)

The reason some manufacturers physically offset drivers and claim "time alignment" is because that's the way you have to do it.  :)

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The reason some manufacturers physically offset drivers and claim "time alignment" is because that's the way you have to do it.  :)

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Yep. The very best allow the user to make the adjustment in their own room.