Posted by thourn [ 24.119.157.111 ] on May 15, 2005 at 01:12:17:

In Reply to: Carver planars posted by Vandough on April 21, 2005 at 16:19:58:

I believe humidity is the biggest enemy of these speakers. They do not have a "true" ribbon. They possess what is called a quasi-ribbon. It is an aluminum strip adhered to either Mylar or Kapton film. I forget which exactly. Moisture works its way between the film and the aluminum. It may even change the tension of the film. The tweeter will began to make some very odd noises. Mine started out making a high "screeching" sound with piano music in the upper registars. They progressed into a loud buzz at all times. Mine were stored in a non-climate controlled storage facility for about 5 years. Basically, they were out of the rain, but not the heat, cold, and damp. I really enjoyed their sound. I'm now hooked on planar speakers. Just got back from Dallas, Tx where I auditioned some Maggie 3.6's. I think I will buy them. They have similar, but slightly superior sound to the Carvers IMO. Oh, btw, the surrounds on the woofers may rot also like any other piston speaker but are fairly easy to repair.

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