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Title: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: jparkhur on 10 Apr 2012, 02:26 pm: Frugal Horn with Fostex 126en and Fonken Fostex FF125WK
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60899)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60900)
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Post by: rockadanny on 10 Apr 2012, 02:50 pm: Nice! Horns run full range or active/passive crossover?
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Post by: jparkhur on 10 Apr 2012, 02:56 pm: full
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Post by: Tam Lin on 10 Apr 2012, 04:00 pm: (http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60901)
Avantgarde Acoustic Trio Omega (110dB)
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Post by: JoshK on 10 Apr 2012, 04:30 pm: nice. Always wanted to hear the Trios.
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Post by: Ericus Rex on 10 Apr 2012, 05:33 pm: Quote from: jparkhur on 10 Apr 2012, 02:26 pm
Frugal Horn with Fostex 126en and Fonken Fostex FF125WK
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60899)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60900)
.

Very nice! Did you build those or are they available finished? Sorry for my stupidity on the subject.
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Post by: ebag4 on 10 Apr 2012, 06:02 pm: V1's and 2A3 goodness :thumb:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=61266)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=30842)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=47593)
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Post by: PDR on 10 Apr 2012, 07:46 pm: I really want to build some MKlll frugals.....this summer.....gonna happen.
If I like them maybe some Maeshowes (sp?) in my future.

For now I'll just have to settle for my V-1s and my 15w MP-401..... :green:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60911)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60912)

I also have a pair of Selah arrays.....97db.....for my HT system.....although these sound wonderful in a 2ch system.....with powered subs of course.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60913)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=60914)
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Post by: JerryM on 11 Apr 2012, 04:00 am: These. From the owner of Oswald Mills Audio.

(http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/oswaldmill08/4.jpg)

2 watts. Oh yeah. :thumb:
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Post by: doug s. on 11 Apr 2012, 04:58 am: i would love to hear the top-line oswald mills offerings. i have heard the avantgarde acoustics duo's, and was wery impressed; they were being driven by some home-brew 1.5wpc tube mono's.

while i am happy w/my present horn setup...
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=13741)

i really lust after these...
(http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1162287389.jpg)

doug s.
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Post by: medium jim on 11 Apr 2012, 05:09 am: While I don't have my Altec A7 VOTT's anymore, here's one that looks exactly like them:

(http://www.auduo-1.com/newgoods/A-B/Altec/A7_002/002.jpg)

Jim
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Post by: Nick77 on 11 Apr 2012, 11:33 am: I just finished building this set of Pi4's and hoping to pair with a nice low watt tubes but for now SDS254 ClassD amp.

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g295/mrnick_2006/pi4001-4.jpg)
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Post by: lcrim on 11 Apr 2012, 05:58 pm: (http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=45833)

These are my somewhat older model Parker Audio Model 95 MKII being driven by the Decware Zen Select SE84C amp (w/ the Hazen mod) which is also an older model (the gain knob is around back and I have the burn scars on my right forearm to prove it.) The Decware is a low impedance amp which the Parkers were designed to complement. The Parkers are listed as only going down to ~55Hz but I've never found them to be bass-challenged.
This system was my first attempt at putting together a matched system some years back and I loved the sound from the first note it played. Cables and sources have been upgraded many times but I still feel like I lucked out w/ this combination.
Larry
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Post by: bhobba on 13 Apr 2012, 12:24 am: Lenehan ML3 Reference:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=gallery;area=browse;album=3971

About 90 db efficient but work surprisingly well with amp's 8W and above. My Trafomatic 8W SET I use with them sounds divine - simply divine. It blew a pair of MAC 501's away on some Dianna Krall.

Thanks
Bill
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Post by: DeadFish on 13 Apr 2012, 01:39 am: I still like these, but don't get to them very often...
this isn't my pair, but my Altec 19's are up in the attic.

(http://community.klipsch.com/forums/storage/6/1255369/ALTEC%2019%27S%20002.jpg)
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Post by: DeadFish on 13 Apr 2012, 01:52 am: These Altec Bolero's work nicely for me as well, and tend to be my everyday speakers. I tend to run them sideways when space allows.

(http://www.hifido.co.jp/photo/07/111/11128/d.jpg)

The grills look like this:
(http://jpggif.kir.jp/cp-sp01b/sp0019b.jpg)
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Post by: Scott F. on 13 Apr 2012, 02:03 am: Hiya Bill,

Here's an old pic of your pair from when Willie, G and I came over :thumb:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=3547)

Here's the link (http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=gallery;area=browse;album=375) the mini-gathering at your place and the article (http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/viewpoint/0105/joeaudiophile5.htm) from that afternoon. :thumb: :thumb:
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Post by: J Fallows on 13 Apr 2012, 02:08 am: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue30/images/Doc%20Brown%20-%20Electrovoice%20speakers.jpg

These are my favorites. Electrovoice Sentry III on the left. Me and my Dad had a room at the AK Fest that year. People still tell me how much they liked these speakers.

What a blast. That's where I met Jim Salk and Frank Van Alstine and Nate Field and Kegger and
Grumpy and Squidward and Tony Ho and...

Don't miss this event, nothing like it. Sorry to get off track.
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Post by: rodge827 on 13 Apr 2012, 02:17 am: Carfrae Little Big Horn

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=61073)

Not mine but I wish they were :green:.
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Post by: doug s. on 13 Apr 2012, 03:56 am: these speakers, 91db/1w/1m, 4 ohm load, are borderline efficient, but they do quite nicely, powered even by my lowly 25wpc rasown gainclone amp. i have them hooked up presently:

piega p5 mkII ltd's; coax ribbon from 550hz up; alum woofers below 550hz:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=11094)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=11094)

doug s.
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Post by: DeadFish on 13 Apr 2012, 06:04 am: Thanks for the links and pictures, Scott! That was a fun day!!

Sorry it has turned into time to move those Altec 19's 'down the road' though... They have been a good listen with a *lot* of amps, as long as they weren't solid state!
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Post by: JLM on 13 Apr 2012, 09:47 am: Quote from: J Fallows on 13 Apr 2012, 02:08 am
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue30/images/Doc%20Brown%20-%20Electrovoice%20speakers.jpg

These are my favorites. Electrovoice Sentry III on the left. Me and my Dad had a room at the AK Fest that year. People still tell me how much they liked these speakers.

What a blast. That's where I met Jim Salk and Frank Van Alstine and Nate Field and Kegger and
Grumpy and Squidward and Tony Ho and...

Don't miss this event, nothing like it. Sorry to get off track.

Sorry I missed that AKFest. My college room mate coop'd at EV and sourced us several pair of B-stock (veneer boo boo's) Sentry speakers at 1/3rd MSRP. No wonder they went out of business.
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Post by: lokie on 13 Apr 2012, 11:55 am: Here's mine. Folded horn cabinet with 15" Tannoy Golds.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=61082)
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Post by: tomytoons on 13 Apr 2012, 02:59 pm: A Low Watt system past.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/bacobits/New1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/bacobits/2_Dscf0001.jpg)

Decware Sig Monos, (6watts), Speltz Autoformers, Brines FT1600II speakers, HSU Sub. I loved that MFA Magus 2B pre!!!
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Post by: Mijknarf on 13 Apr 2012, 03:49 pm: Visaton B200 in OB, driven full range by a 2A3 SET. Best sound by far. I use EQ in J.River to reduce the peaks between 3-5kHz. Woofers are driven separately via plate amps with crossover set at ~175Hz.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=59018)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=59019)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=47623)
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Post by: JCS on 15 Apr 2012, 06:29 pm: Metronomes I built using Fostex FE167e drivers (now discontinued). First, under construction:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=61264)

Finished, standing in front of FE108eSigma Mets I built a couple years before:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=61265)
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Post by: eclein on 15 Apr 2012, 09:42 pm: You guuys have some awesome looking systems....very cool!!!! I'm sitting here drooling over them....
Hey JCS how does the new metronome sound...is it clear and full sounding ? How about the low end, specifically how do kick drums sound?? :thumb: :green:
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Post by: JCS on 16 Apr 2012, 01:51 pm: Hi eclein,

I really like the Met design. I have built three pairs now, and it's the only design I have repeated: started with FE108eSigma, then F120a, and now FE167e. The FE108eS and FE167e require BSC, the F120a does not.

The F120a doesn't sound very good with direct coupled SS amps--the highs just die. My old capacitively coupled SS Sansui receivers do OK, but tubes are much better. A MiniWatt S-1 sounds good, but the bass is a little plump, and for any music with lots of bass, it just doesn't have enough power (2.5 wpc) to reach more than very modest SPLs. I have recently built a Dynakitparts.com ST-35 (17.5 wpc) and am very pleased with it on the F120a; perhaps a bit shy in the bass, but this is a known characteristic of the ST-35.

With proper source and amp, the F120a is a very special driver! The mids and highs are superb.

The FE108eS is my second choice, again for sweet mids and nice highs.

The FE167e is a fine driver, but it trades off some quality in the highs to get more bass and greater dynamic range.

All of these speakers have cleaner highs with tubes than with my various SS receivers/amps. The easiest way to hear this is with the high notes on piano.

IMO, none of these single full range drivers will do high SPLs. I don't listen all that loud--maybe 90 dB peaks max when I turn it up.

So, to finally get to your question: assuming you can live with the limited SPL compared to big muilt-way speakers: the FE167e does pretty well on kick drum, the F120a is OK, the FE108eS needs help. I have a sub for use with the FE108eS.

Cheers, Jim
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Post by: JCS on 18 Apr 2012, 01:47 pm: It occurred to me later that you may have been asking if kick drums give that thump in the chest. To that the answer is no, small single full range drivers don't do that. Don't move enough air, don't go that loud. If the question is one of tone/tambre: they can do that.

Cheers, Jim
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Post by: opnly bafld on 19 Apr 2012, 11:04 pm: Quote from: JCS on 18 Apr 2012, 01:47 pm
It occurred to me later that you may have been asking if kick drums give that thump in the chest. To that the answer is no, small single full range drivers don't do that. Don't move enough air, don't go that loud. If the question is one of tone/timbre: they can do that.

I don't know about others, but my speakers that can give me the "thump in the chest" rarely and I do mean rarely get played that loud.

There is always the option of running helper woofers with your FR drivers for those times you need a little more bottom. :thumb:

Lin
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Post by: FullRangeMan on 21 Apr 2012, 04:47 pm: In 2005 I listen the active sub, Uno(or Duo) for 4 hours in a friend huge room, with a BAT VK51se/75se stereo and DCS Elgar etc.
I was not impressed as the soundstage was thin and stretched between speakers, in a far position each other, to complete the un-audiophile touch, there was a pair of bergere chairs between the speakers to please the wife.

Otherwise the sound was good, very good, entended treble. Much money and few knowledge in that system. This audiophile was supported by a huge hi-end shop, unable to detect the problem.
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Post by: InfernoSTi on 21 Apr 2012, 06:52 pm: On the low watt amp thread, I was asked what speakers I used with my 2A3 amp and this was my response...I realize it would be more appropriate in this thread, so here it is:

I use Hawthorne Audio SSI Trios currently but have a set of the new References on the way. They have been built but are being reviewed by Bound For Sound so I don't have them in my possession yet. Once they arrive, I will be modifying them with Darrel Hawthorne from the single speaker MTW setup (mid, tweeter, woofer) to a dual speaker MTM/WW setup (mid, tweet, mid on one baffle and two Augies per side on a second baffle). The MTM setup will be amazing, I think. You can see a photo of my speakers on the cover of the AKFest 2012 webpage:

(http://www.akfest.com/graphics/ph_hawthorne_speakers.jpg)

http://www.akfest.com/ (http://www.akfest.com/)

I have the dual Augie towers already (the rest within a month, I hope):

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=61502)

Don't mind my SSI drivers in an old baffle...the sound is excellent even in temporary baffles!

Best,
John
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Post by: InfernoSTi on 21 Apr 2012, 06:53 pm: Quote from: JCS on 18 Apr 2012, 01:47 pm
It occurred to me later that you may have been asking if kick drums give that thump in the chest. To that the answer is no, small single full range drivers don't do that. Don't move enough air, don't go that loud. If the question is one of tone/tambre: they can do that.

Cheers, Jim

My OB speakers use four 15" woofers and move lots of air effortlessly. I've not had anyone complain about the bass yet.... :lol:

Best,
John
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Post by: michaelhigh on 8 May 2012, 06:51 pm: Quote from: DeadFish on 13 Apr 2012, 01:39 am
I still like these, but don't get to them very often...
this isn't my pair, but my Altec 19's are up in the attic.

(http://community.klipsch.com/forums/storage/6/1255369/ALTEC%2019%27S%20002.jpg)
I'm in awe! I finally got daves' Decware, and now, to look at these is to lust my ASS off! Hope all is well with you, Bill.
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Post by: sebrof on 8 May 2012, 11:29 pm: I just put these together last week, based on the 3 Pi but in a floorstanding cabinet that I picked up and painted. I swore off horns several years ago after I owned a pair I wasn't crazy about, but these things are very smooth. I like them, about 95db sensitive. I drive them with my DIY 2A3 SET amp (4 wpc) or a Manley Stingray (18 wpc in Triode)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=62380)
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Post by: Gothover on 11 May 2012, 10:35 pm: The Yeild is my new favorite low watt speaker.

94+db

(http://mysite.verizon.net/res12il11/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/DSCF5746.JPG.w300h400.jpg)
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Post by: Poultrygeist on 13 May 2012, 01:03 am: 3 way 98 db Beta 12LTA with super tweeter over H-frame Alpha ( tri-amped ).

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=62548)
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Post by: JLM on 13 May 2012, 10:32 am: I heard the new $14k Hawthornes at the recent AKFest and thought they were best of show (but huge - part of the low wattage/deep bass game).

Then last Thursday stopped by Dave Leonard's place (Hurdy-Gurdy Dave) who helped Daryl with the first designs. He's still playing with the crossover and I had a chance to briefly listen. His new combo of 15 inch Silver Iris/Augie is the best I've heard by a long way and he's not done yet.
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Post by: R_burke on 17 May 2012, 04:18 pm: GR-Research OB-5s

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=62713)
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Post by: lazydays on 17 May 2012, 05:47 pm: I have a pair of Hade built Solioquy monitors that were designed for the 2a3 tube set. Have driven them with 8watt ASL monoblocs but nothing smaller. Nice warm sound from them.
gary
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Post by: Poultrygeist on 17 May 2012, 06:53 pm: More Frugal Horns. These are powered by a 2a3.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=47450)
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Post by: R_burke on 28 May 2012, 03:30 pm: How about some stand mounted Monitor type speakers, any favorites?
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Post by: invstbiker on 11 Jun 2012, 02:14 am: my jbl 4345's driven by a 24 watt canary 300b tube jobby
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=63850)
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Post by: Bemopti123 on 11 Jun 2012, 02:30 am: Quote from: invstbiker on 11 Jun 2012, 02:14 am
my jbl 4345's driven by a 24 watt canary 300b tube jobby
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=63850)

WOW.
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Post by: MartinV56 on 24 Jun 2012, 04:50 am: Horns, Horns

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=64280)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=64281)

My horn system

More Horns
http://www.hifichile.cl/index.php?/topic/921-horns/page__pid__137537__st__1890#entry137537
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Post by: Docere on 7 Jul 2012, 09:36 pm: I have not heard (m)any high efficiency speaker systems. But my favourite is the system currently built for me by Ben Arends of Sound with Style: a bespoke 10+ cubic foot MLTL, designed by Scott Lindgren for the GPA 604-8H-III, running custom Rick Craig crossovers. It should be a lovely speaker, but perhaps more importantly it has been a very rewarding experience. Each of the people working on this project are very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

Progress picture:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=64769)

Ben is doing a really nice job of bringing out the beauty of the Red Heart Eucalypt. There is (at least) one more coat to be applied, then cutting and buffing. In his words, the finish will be "like glass". The rest of the speaker will be finished in 'piano' black.

Thanks for taking the time to look.

Cheers,
Raymond
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Post by: jimdgoulding on 7 Jul 2012, 09:48 pm: Audio Note:

http://www.audionote.co.uk/products/speakers/spkr_home_01.shtml

DeVore:

http://www.devorefidelity.com/speakers/88s.html

Reference 3A:

http://www.gcaudio.com/products/reviews/inforeference3a.html
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Post by: Poultrygeist on 7 Jul 2012, 10:15 pm: Betsy/Alpha Open Baffles and Tang Band/Alpha H-frames in rear.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=61304)
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Post by: JLM on 7 Jul 2012, 10:37 pm: Hey Raymond,

How about some details on that speaker?

Looks like a monster from the spec sheet (121 dB/w/m at 8 ohms, 100 watt max input, F3=40 Hz if I'm reading it right).

I had 8 inch woofers in 6 cu. ft. MLTL's that were rated 114 dB at 17 Hz and they sounded space constrained until I tried them in a 20,000 cu. ft. chapel.
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Post by: Docere on 8 Jul 2012, 12:39 am: Hi JLM,

Yes, the datasheet does make it seem like these are 121 dB/w/m at 8 ohms. My guess is that this is for the compression driver and that the mid-bass is significantly less efficient. At the bottom of the datasheet is a frequency plot (using the GPA crossover) that suggests in-cabinet efficiency ~99 dB/w/m at 8 ohms from 50Hz upwards; a ‘better’ cabinet and room-gain will extend bass evenly below that. Great Plains Audio seems to provide realistic specifications, so I am inclined to trust the plot.

They are beasts of drivers and very well suited to being driven by SET amps – this was one of my criteria for selecting them. That said, I would probably not have chosen them if not for the Rick Craig crossovers being available and knowing I could have a decent cabinet designed them.

After I have had some time with them I will share my impressions etc. in a thread here. I’d also like to present the project in some way, without giving away Scott’s or Rick’s designs – something that could help people decide whether such a system would be appropriate for them, what types of issues need to be considered and point them in the direction of knowledgeable people that can help them along the way. I have some ideas for a simple web site, but my time is limited.

Cheers,
Raymond.
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Post by: emmvette on 11 Jul 2012, 12:07 am: Klipsch Cornwalls. I have Khorns and Heresy as well, but the Cornwalls sound good on everything and are easy to please regarding the components you use in front of them.
Of course the Khorns sound awesome, but you have to have corners and good equipment to use with them.
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Post by: Bemopti123 on 11 Jul 2012, 12:47 am: Quote from: MartinV56 on 24 Jun 2012, 04:50 am
Horns, Horns

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=64280)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=64281)

My horn system

More Horns
http://www.hifichile.cl/index.php?/topic/921-horns/page__pid__137537__st__1890#entry137537

What units are you running in these? What crossover points?

Looking good, from NYC :thumb:
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Post by: MartinV56 on 17 Jul 2012, 09:51 pm: Thanks,

Bass: Eminence Beta 10" BLR horn
Midrange: Klipsch K55V or Pyle Pro PD 772
HF: Selenium D220 ti

bass: 800Hz
Mid: 800Hz 7Khz
HF >7Hz
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Whitese on 21 Aug 2012, 01:58 am: EV15TRX
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=66662)

EV12TRXB
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=66663)
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Post by: aragon63 on 23 Apr 2013, 02:08 pm: WBA Betsy's in OB.
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Post by: FullRangeMan on 23 Apr 2013, 03:02 pm: Someone can identify this OB woofer??
Initially I thought it was the Fostex FW 31 inches woofer but this is much bigger:
The small FR on the floor is a Feastrex.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=79360)
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Post by: Corradobrit on 24 Apr 2013, 03:15 am: My friends KCS BLH with Fostex FE206ES-R enabled by Dave @ Planet 10 sounded really good.
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Post by: aragon63 on 3 Jul 2013, 12:56 am: Madisound BK-12m folded horn ( FE126En )

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82962)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82963)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Bemopti123 on 3 Jul 2013, 01:07 am: Quote from: aragon63 on 3 Jul 2013, 12:56 am
Madisound BK-12m folded horn ( FE126En )

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82962)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82963)

Awesome. How do you describe their sonic signature?
What made you chose those drivers rather than other ones?

Paul NYC
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Post by: InfernoSTi on 3 Jul 2013, 01:16 am: I realized I had never updated my posting with the full Hawthorne Audio Reference K2s. The main speakers have a waveguide AMT tweeter and 15" mid-woofers. The secondary towers have 15" Augie woofers x2 each. Yep, that is 8 x 15" mid and woofers plus two 100db AMTs (crossed over about 1,000hz). All driven by a 2A3 Bottlehead amp and two Rythmik 370 watt OB plate amps (for the two Augie towers). Here is a full room photo:

Best,
John

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82967)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Pete Schumacher on 3 Jul 2013, 04:45 am: (http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=81226&size=xlarge)

Vapor Audio Nimbus

15" Acoustic Elegance TD15H, dual Wavecor 6" paper cone mids, RAAL 70-20XR, 92dB/2.83V powered by a pair of 805A 40W SETs.

Full spectrum range from upper 20s to ultrasonic, with mesmerizing transparency and soundstage.

They look cool too . . .
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Quiet Earth on 8 Aug 2013, 02:27 am: Left side of my speaker system... Audio Note E SPe Signature, with crossover and sand inside of the stands.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=84941)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=84946)

I really enjoy them. :D
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: rodge827 on 8 Aug 2013, 02:34 am: Niiiice!
Very Niiiice!
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Luigi on 8 Aug 2013, 02:41 am: My prototype single speaker stereo system with three visaton B200s (and stereo subs that act to reflect side-firing B200s frontwards). So not really a single speaker stereo system at all, but one with no imaging issues.(http://[img]http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=84949)
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Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Luigi on 8 Aug 2013, 02:43 am: (http://[img]http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=84950)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=84950)
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Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Poultrygeist on 18 Oct 2013, 07:03 pm: Lowther Open Baffles

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=87966)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: itsparks on 18 Oct 2013, 08:15 pm: Quote from: Bemopti123 on 3 Jul 2013, 01:07 am
Awesome. How do you describe their sonic signature?
What made you chose those drivers rather than other ones?

Paul NYC

Those look like my Half chili's :) But mine a wee bit bigger. & new addition to the top!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d_TgsF3sXU0/UJVM3zReP8I/AAAAAAAAQ8k/Mim9tJLN_K4/s640/DSCN3250.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-igN3366ChU4/UJVM380nXWI/AAAAAAAAQ8M/53qEknu4Ugg/s800/DSCN3251.JPG)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Canada Rob on 13 Dec 2013, 05:50 pm: Latest Omega Super 3XRS with RS5 driver. This speaker has been on the market for around ten years and has only seen driver changes and minor port tuning changes. It started out as the Super 3XRS with Fostex driver, then Super 5XRS with HempCone driver, and now the Super 3XRS again with RS5 OmegaCone driver. All Omega speakers including drivers are made in the U.S.

Any speaker that has been around this long must have a reason for it's longevity on the market. The reason is: its a giant killer. I have been in audio for decades and have never heard a better sounding speaker. One might look at it and say "how can a little 27" tower with a 4.5" driver have you so enthralled?" Here is the list: Huge 3D focused soundstage - deep and wide, gorgeous tonal balance, electrostatic speed, clear and detailed, believable non bloated bass, PRAT in spades, etc., etc., but these overused audiophile terms don't really describe their sound. The fact is, they have no sound - they are portals on reality. They are also happy with virtually any amp type, but my favourite match would be a flea powered SET or SEP tube amp. At 94.5db efficiency these speakers will run on fumes.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=91340)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: sebrof on 14 Dec 2013, 12:30 am: Quote from: Poultrygeist on 18 Oct 2013, 07:03 pm
Lowther Open Baffles

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=87966)
Love that paisley print on the back :thumb:
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: sebrof on 14 Dec 2013, 12:36 am: These are about 95 - 97 db my best guess. I drive them with a 3-watt 2A3 SET integrated.
Altec 416 and Heil AMT

(http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q506/sebrof2000/IMG_2836_zpscb2b6596.jpg)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Poultrygeist on 14 Dec 2013, 12:45 am: Quote from: sebrof on 14 Dec 2013, 12:36 am
These are about 95 - 97 db my best guess. I drive them with a 3-watt 2A3 SET integrated.
Altec 416 and Heil AMT

(http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q506/sebrof2000/IMG_2836_zpscb2b6596.jpg)

I like 'em but wonder how they'd sound standing on end?
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 14 Dec 2013, 03:02 am: Quote from: Canada Rob on 13 Dec 2013, 05:50 pm
Latest Omega Super 3XRS with RS5 driver. This speaker has been on the market for around ten years and has only seen driver changes and minor port tuning changes. It started out as the Super 3XRS with Fostex driver, then Super 5XRS with HempCone driver, and now the Super 3XRS again with RS5 OmegaCone driver. All Omega speakers including drivers are made in the U.S.

Any speaker that has been around this long must have a reason for it's longevity on the market. The reason is: its a giant killer. I have been in audio for decades and have never heard a better sounding speaker. One might look at it and say "how can a little 27" tower with a 4.5" driver have you so enthralled?" Here is the list: Huge 3D focused soundstage - deep and wide, gorgeous tonal balance, electrostatic speed, clear and detailed, believable non bloated bass, PRAT in spades, etc., etc., but these overused audiophile terms don't really describe their sound. The fact is, they have no sound - they are portals on reality. They are also happy with virtually any amp type, but my favourite match would be a flea powered SET or SEP tube amp. At 94.5db efficiency these speakers will run on fumes.

Hi Canada Rob and all Audio Circle members.
The OmegaCone driver RS5 is it (Very) different from the Omega 5F at 69 USD/ea. ?
I know Louis would be in a better position to answer my question,
but he's so busy that I can't wait for him to answer me.

Guy 13
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: sebrof on 14 Dec 2013, 01:56 pm: Quote from: Poultrygeist on 14 Dec 2013, 12:45 am
I like 'em but wonder how they'd sound standing on end?
I built them so the junction between the woofer/mids and the Heil was at ear level with the feet attached. Then I got new chairs :|
So now with my taller chair they may be close to the right height on their sides, but the distance between the woofer/mids and the Heils would be too great.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: JoshK on 14 Dec 2013, 06:08 pm: Pete, those are some great looking speakers and amazing looking amps, but 40watt isn't low watts to be fair. Those speakers aren't really hi-eff either.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Triode Pete on 14 Dec 2013, 06:19 pm: My 1974 Rosewood behemoths now outfitted with Volti Audio components (thanks to my buddy Greg Roberts!)...

Internally wired with my TWL cryogenically treated (and pre-burned in) 12 AWG wire...

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=91432)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=91433)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=91434)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: MWalt on 18 Feb 2014, 01:25 am: Hornshoppe Great Heiled Horns

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/desperado915/028_zps00211d9b.jpg)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Ictwoody on 9 Mar 2014, 09:07 am: Right now. My Tekton Design Lores.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=96070)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: wes_in_va on 6 Aug 2014, 12:06 am: Old thread, I know...but I'm loving my Tekton OB 4.5's with Hframes as bass augmentation.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=103428)

Since this pic was taken I've moved the Tektons onto stands and have the Hframes on the floor just to the sides. Much better presentation.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Poultrygeist on 6 Aug 2014, 12:19 am: Really nice Wes, but I wish the picture was clearer.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 6 Aug 2014, 07:32 am: Hi all.
I am sure that most of the AC members have already seen the picture
of my system, since I have posted it so many times.
Well one more time for this topic, won't hurt anyone.
My speakers are are the Omega 7F (OEM) extended range drivers that unfortunately, are not available anymore.
It's a Low Watt Speaker,
because it's 93dB and my Decware SE84C+ (2 wpc) drive them very easily.
Of course the bass section is OBD (Open Baffle Dipole) and the two woofers get help from a GR Research SA-1 250 watts plate amplifier.

Guy 13

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=103446)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Poultrygeist on 6 Aug 2014, 10:35 am: Guy, I never get tired of seeing them.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 6 Aug 2014, 10:56 am: Quote from: Poultrygeist on 6 Aug 2014, 10:35 am
Guy, I never get tired of seeing them.

Hi Poultrygeist.
May I be totally honest with you ?
I don't know why I'm asking you that ?
I'm always honest.
O.K. Then.
May I tell you that I prefer the look of your left speaker.
May I know which one you prefer?
The left or the right?
Did you mention with what amplifier you drive them ?
If not, may I know?
How about the woofers, are they driven separately?
So many questions.
Normal for a little curious guy like me.

Guy 13

...and for the same price.
A close up of my beloved Decware SER84C+ SET 2wpc.
EL84 EH, 6922 EH and 5AR4 Sovtek.
Yes, I know, the front plate says: AUDIO 13
That's the name of my dream company,
that I will never have. Sad, ad, sad....

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=103449)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 6 Aug 2014, 11:03 am: Quote from: wes_in_va on 6 Aug 2014, 12:06 am
Old thread, I know...but I'm loving my Tekton OB 4.5's with Hframes as bass augmentation.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=103428)

Since this pic was taken I've moved the Tektons onto stands and have the Hframes on the floor just to the sides. Much better presentation.

Hi WIV.
Sorry, too lazy to write your name in full. :lol:
I would sure like to know how your Tekton
compare to the equivalent from Omega???
May I suggest that you redo the picture so we can appreciate more your system.
Thanks.

Guy 13

Forgot:
Can't see your amplifier, more details please.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Poultrygeist on 6 Aug 2014, 11:38 am: Guy,

The speakers are Lowther DX3's over Eminence Alpha 15"s. The Lowthers are powered by 3 watt 2a3 Bottlehead Paramours while the Alphas are driven by a Yung class D plate amp. I use an Ashly active crossover.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=89936)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 6 Aug 2014, 12:02 pm: Quote from: Poultrygeist on 6 Aug 2014, 11:38 am
Guy,

The speakers are Lowther DX3's over Eminence Alpha 15"s. The Lowthers are powered by 3 watt 2a3 Bottlehead Paramours while the Alphas are driven by a Yung class D plate amp. I use an Ashly active crossover.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=89936)

Hi Poultrygeist.
Here Guy 13 goes again with his zillion questions.
Your Yung plate amplifier, what model or how many watt does it putout.
One day, when I run out of GR Research SA1 250Watts plate amplifiers
(I have now four)I will go with the Yung.
What does exactly does your active crossover?
At one time I was considering buying a Bottlehead Stereomour
but it's a kit, which means for me, extra $$$ to get it put together
and the 2A3 are more expensive than the EL84 and even the EL34.
Yes, I am a cheap skate.
I am not sure that the 2A3 sounds better than my EL84, but I can I say something like that,
when I never listen to any 2A3 amplifier. :duh:

Guy 13

I like your little RCA Victor dog.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Poultrygeist on 6 Aug 2014, 02:10 pm: I originally used one Yung SD300 ( 300 watts ) with the H-frame Alphas ( one Alpha per side ).

When I switched to the current set up with two Alphas per side connected in parallel, my power requirements dropped so I now use only one Yung SD100.

An electronic or active crossover is fed by the preamp and used upstream of the Bottleheads and the Yung amps. In this way the H and L frequencies are divided and changed before the signal is amplified allowing for low power and high powered amps to be used simultaneously.

There are many documented advantages that active crossovers enjoy over passives. The selling point for me is that once you buy an active crossover ( they can be less expensive than building a passive which can only be used with one set up ) you're set for easy bi-amping of any future project.

While the Ashly XR-1001 is a 2 way active it also has connections for a subwoofer.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Mike Nomad on 6 Aug 2014, 02:34 pm: Having finally decided to embrace Low-Watt Madness, my favorite low-watt speakers are the pair I recently acquired: A pair of all-original Klipsch Cornwalls from 1977. Replaced original crossovers with a pair of CornScalla-Wall from ALK Engineering.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed) AA - Trios
Post by: undertow on 6 Aug 2014, 03:04 pm: ...
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: mike1964 on 5 Sep 2014, 01:58 pm: Altec Valencia 16ohm version, driven by Shindo Aurieges and DIY 2A3 SET mono blocks.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: FullRangeMan on 5 Sep 2014, 09:40 pm: Quote from: JerryM on 11 Apr 2012, 04:00 am
These. From the owner of Oswald Mills Audio.

(http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/oswaldmill08/4.jpg)

2 watts. Oh yeah. :thumb:
Nice room, this guy know how to live.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Docere on 9 Sep 2014, 09:35 am: I've not heard many speakers suitable for low power, but these little 2-ways are the ones I am listening through now... and I like them very much.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105048)

GPA 604-8H-iii with custom crossover and ~290L MLTL cabs, specifically designed for small-moderately sized rooms and high-ish output impedance amplifiers (ie. SETs without negative feedback). Musical and sufficiently dynamic running with ~2 nice Watts.

Cheers,
Ray
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 9 Sep 2014, 09:42 am: Quote from: Docere on 9 Sep 2014, 09:35 am
I've not heard many speakers suitable for low power, but these little 2-ways are the ones I am listening through now... and I like them very much.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105048)

GPA 604-8H-iii with custom crossover and ~290L MLTL cabs, specifically designed for small-moderately sized rooms and high-ish output impedance amplifiers (ie. SETs without negative feedback). Musical and sufficiently dynamic running with ~2 nice Watts.

Cheers,
Ray

Hi Ray.
When you say high-ish impedance, do you mean 16 Ohms?
You mentioned a cross-over, but I don't see a tweeter, where is it ?

Guy 13
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Docere on 9 Sep 2014, 10:45 am: Hi Guy,

No, not 16 Ohms - that is a high nominal load that a speaker presents to amp. What I speak of here is something different: it is the ideal "damping factor" (ability to damp) for the speakers. Damping is the the ratio of the rated impedance of the loudspeaker to the source impedance (amplifier output impedance).

Most speakers are ideally driven with amp that provides a high damping factor; many people believe a damping factor greater than 10 is best. So, if we have an 8 Ohm speaker, the amplifier output impedance should be 0.8 Ohms or less. This may be true for most commonly available speakers - they are often best driven by solid state amps using feedback that provide the control (high damping factor) their mid-high Q drivers and bass alignments benefit from.

But what if a speaker was designed to need less control from the amplifier? What if they only needed a damping factor of 3; it would only need an amplifier with an output impedance between 2 and 3... just like a SET amp. Enter low Q drivers with suitable bass alignments - a rare beast, but this is the way I decided to go for my simple 2-way system. When running my speakers with nice solid state amps, the bass can be quick and tight (too tight?), but my SET amp extends the bass (though is a bit soft), is resolved, and most importantly, flows: non-synthesized bass instruments simply sound more real.

Someone that is more technically-minded could explain this better, but I hope this helps in some small way.

Cheers,
Ray
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: sebrof on 9 Sep 2014, 11:00 am: Quote from: Guy 13 on 9 Sep 2014, 09:42 am
You mentioned a cross-over, but I don't see a tweeter, where is it ?
Guy 13
I believe it's a coaxial speaker. You see the big cone for the LF, and in the middle is the tweeter for the HF.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 9 Sep 2014, 11:40 am: Quote from: sebrof on 9 Sep 2014, 11:00 am
I believe it's a coaxial speaker. You see the big cone for the LF, and in the middle is the tweeter for the HF.
Hi sebrof.
Sorry to say, but the quality of the picture is not too good, therefore,
I wonder you you can see that it's a coaxial driver.
On the other hand, how can it be otherwise,
since we don't see a tweeter.
Thanks for your thoughts.

Guy 13
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: GT Audio Works on 9 Sep 2014, 12:21 pm: (http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105059)

But they only do one note
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: GT Audio Works on 9 Sep 2014, 12:29 pm: If I wanted to play actual music, I guess these would do.
Don't care what they sound like, they look pretty cool.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105060)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 9 Sep 2014, 01:07 pm: Quote from: GT Audio Works on 9 Sep 2014, 12:29 pm
If I wanted to play actual music, I guess these would do.
Don't care what they sound like, they look pretty cool.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105060)

Hi,
I don't see any wires going to the drivers,
maybe they are WiFi operated. :lol:

Guy 13
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Docere on 9 Sep 2014, 08:08 pm: Quote from: Guy 13 on 9 Sep 2014, 11:40 am
Hi sebrof.
Sorry to say, but the quality of the picture is not too good, therefore,
I wonder you you can see that it's a coaxial driver.
On the other hand, how can it be otherwise,
since we don't see a tweeter.

Sebrof is correct - it is coaxial. The model of the driver was provided; an interweb search provides the detail. You can see the compression tweeter down the horn in this pic.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105079)

I hope this helps explain.

Cheers,
Ray
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Bill O'Connell on 9 Sep 2014, 08:24 pm: (http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105080)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105081)

Tad 1601A's
JBL 2470 Martinelli horn
JBL 2404 for tweet
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 9 Sep 2014, 11:27 pm: Quote from: Docere on 9 Sep 2014, 08:08 pm
Sebrof is correct - it is coaxial. The model of the driver was provided; an interweb search provides the detail. You can see the compression tweeter down the horn in this pic.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105079)

I hope this helps explain.

Cheers,
Ray
Hi Ray.
Thanks for the picture and info.
That's a little special driver.

Guy 13
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Docere on 10 Sep 2014, 12:42 am: No problem Guy.

Yeah, I think it is a special driver too. The coaxial arrangements helps ensure that the presentation is cohesive in smaller rooms and in the right cabinet it is full range and dynamic enough for me. It needs a well-designed crossover though.

I am getting very musical results at the moment - currently listening to Brian McBride and it is lovely. Not sure how the new DAC will change things... I could easily be satisfied with this system for a very long time.

Cheers,
Ray
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: sebrof on 10 Sep 2014, 02:09 am: Quote from: Bill O'Connell on 9 Sep 2014, 08:24 pm

Tad 1601A's
JBL 2470 Martinelli horn
JBL 2404 for tweet
Bill, you're bringing this thread to a whole 'nother level. Very nice indeed. :thumb:

Can you tell a little about them, sensitivity, what you're driving them with...
Thanks for posting
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 10 Sep 2014, 03:34 am: Hi all.
I know that I have posted a zillion times here picture of my Low Watt Speakers,
but one more time won't hurt, physically anyway.

Guy 13

Omega 7F extended range drivers in Open Baffle Dipole configuration.
Two per channel Eminence Acoustinator 12" subwoofers in Open Baffle Dipole H frame configuration
with one per channel GR Research SA-1 ss 250 watts plate amplifier.
Picture to come when I get back home this afternoon.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105100)
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: JLM on 10 Sep 2014, 09:49 am: Whatever happened to Martinelli? Heard his floor standing 2-way at the Midwest Audio Fest years ago and frankly were the only horn loaded speakers I've liked. Found a website for woodworking, is that him?
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Docere on 10 Sep 2014, 10:49 am: Nice looking system Guy - I can tell much effort has gone into that! Such a nice thing to come home to... and I bet music sounds wonderful!

So nice...

Cheers,
Ray
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Guy 13 on 10 Sep 2014, 11:21 am: Quote from: Docere on 10 Sep 2014, 10:49 am
Nice looking system Guy - I can tell much effort has gone into that! Such a nice thing to come home to... and I bet music sounds wonderful!

So nice...

Cheers,
Ray

Hi Ray.
Thanks for the compliments, really appreciated.
The road to my, what will be, last system, was a little bumpy.
I made lots of costly mistakes, but I am now very happy with what I have.
After I upgrade my Rega turn-table with the PDR linear arm that Perry sent me
and I buy a new Pro-Ject Phono Box MM that should be it, it will be my final system until I kick the bucket, which should be hopefully in about three time 10 years.
Well, not quite, I still have to get my Nakamichi BX100 overhauled.
I also want to try something else, but it's confidential for now, however,
when I had make up my mind, I will gladly share with you my secret project, because I have no secret for my AC friends.
Thanks

Guy 13
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: Bill O'Connell on 10 Sep 2014, 01:47 pm: 99dB sensitive
I'm using the ALK crossover with some really nice upgrades performed to them.
Amps, So many from NC400 mono's,Eastern Electric EL156 mono's as in the photo,(Overkill for sure but concert levels can be achieved if desired) all of our Eastern Electric amps usually 8 watts at most
I have a modest 5 watt that Alex built for me years ago when we first met using a RGN2504 mesh plate Telefunken rectifier that sounds superb also.
I laid them on their side a few years back and enjoyed their presentation when a few tweaks were employed but now they are back in the upright position. You never know until
you experiment a little.
Title: Re: Favorite Low Watt Speakers (pictures welcomed)
Post by: fleawattaudio on 17 Oct 2014, 02:32 am: K Horns

(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g372/sandersonphoto/Audio/LKhorn_zps4453ec0d.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/sandersonphoto/media/Audio/LKhorn_zps4453ec0d.jpg.html)