Tang Band W5-1685 with Seas 27TBFC (Bi-amp)
Tang Band W5-1685 with Seas 27TBFC Active Bi-amped Having worked out the Tang Band W5-1685 system Q in a 10 liters bass reflex box, I now move on to the… Read more >
What is Loudspeaker Q
Q In audio, we often come across the Q of a speaker. What exactly is it and how does it affect the sound. I will try to explain it in… Read more >
Time Alignment (CHP-70-P Gen2 with HiVi TN28)
why the TN28 It all has to do with using a 1st order crossover. I initially used the Audax TW010E1 because all it needed was a 2uF capacitor. With that,… Read more >
Toucan-SF (Silver Flute 8″ Bandpass Subwoofer)
Silver Flute W20RC38-08 I have tried many woofers to get the bass that I want but almost all failed. The only one is my Peerless NE265W-04. It is a fantastic… Read more >
Correcting Baffle Step (CHP-70-P Gen2 with Audax TW010E1)
Baffle Step Compensation I saved the baffle step compensation (BSC) for last because I wanted to see whether I can do without it. Presently, the CHP-70 with the TW010E1 are… Read more >
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Time Alignment (CHP-70-P Gen2 with Audax TW010E1)
Time Aligning the CHP-70 with TW010E1 There are different ways to time align drivers. Most common is to either move the woofer forward by using a step or to tilt… Read more >
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Markaudio CHP-70-P Gen2 with Audax TW010E1
why the Audax TW010E1 Because this is one of the few tweeters I have that works superbly with a 1st order filter. The other is my Morel CAT 378 which… Read more >
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Markaudio CHP-70-P Gen2 with Elite VRT18 Ribbon
First Impressions I’m not a fan of full range drivers but I was curious as to the performance of the CHP-70 by Markaudio. I’ve never owned nor heard any drivers… Read more >
February 28, 2020 Drivers Thiele & Small, HIFI DRIVERS Read more >
Markaudio CHP-70-P Gen2 Full Range Measurements
Manufacturer’s Frequency Response Measured Frequency Response Baffle Width = 6-1/2″ | Sealed Box 1.7 liters | 500Hz and below in Nearfield | No Smoothing Step Response Cumulative Spectral Decay Toneburst… Read more >
February 27, 2020 Drivers Thiele & Small, HIFI DRIVERS Read more >
Elite VRT18 Ribbon Tweeters Measurements
VRT18 Frequency ResponseFig 1 – Black plot = RAW response | Red plot = with supplied 12dB/oct crossover VRT18 Impedance Note: Unless otherwise stated, all measurements were made with… Read more >
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