Posted by hurdy_gurdyman [ 4.229.195.156 ] on April 09, 2004 at 08:59:41:
In Reply to: Re: sensitivity question posted by Wayne Parham on April 08, 2004 at 23:57:28:
The way I understand it, the old EV's (late 1950's) were measured outside in an open field. The old measurements, done at something like 30 feet, were converted to modern standards by a formula that was available on the Fullrange Driver forum. I have the formula buired here somewhere.
Word has it that Klipsch speakers are measured in room. It would seem that using sensitivity measurements to compare speakers is a waste of time, as with these two it could lead to a false conclusion. The EV's are clearly more efficient. Both sound good, with different strengths and weaknesses. I'm listening to the EV's this week. They are less picky on recording quality, thus easier on the ears for long term listening. Those Klipsch midhorns are ruthless!
Dave
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