Posted by JLM [ 67.162.219.67 ] on February 28, 2005 at 16:42:21:

In Reply to: Re: Speaker Search posted by Nick Steffen on February 28, 2005 at 12:20:02:

Qts is a driver Thiele/Small (accepted) parameter that indicates how stiff/compliant the driver is.

Yes the Abby is an excellent example of a TQWP. Jazz, folk, and chamber music are examples of good uses for TQWP. OTOH can a speaker really be "good" if its only good for certain types of music? Workmanship on the Abby is beyond reproach, but it's expensive and is a hit or miss on the significant other acceptance issue. Omega Grande 6 (bass reflex) does as well in a very well made large standmount for about half the money. Bob Brines' FT-1600 (floorstanding mass loaded transmission line) does better/deeper bass for about half the price.

, and a good one for jazz

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