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Horn Lens for Theater 4 Pi - Eminence H295 ?
Hi Wayne, I can't seem to find a supplier of the Peavey CH-3 or the Eminence H290 horn lens. I won't bother looking at the JBL as the prices here in New Zealand for JBL pro-gear is out to lunch. Can the Eminence H-295 be used (link below as some specs). If so, what performance loss would I get compared to the H290 ? It seems like both horn lens are similar? http://www.speakerrepair.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=genem&Product_Code=H295&Category_Code=Horns
Re: Horn Lens for Theater 4 Pi - Eminence H295 ?
I've got the Eminence H-295's on a pair of PI-7's. I got these from George (Replay) who originally thought they were good, moved them to another room and wasn't impressed, then I moved them to my place where they were pretty good. I added some compensation to the high frequency part of the network and think they're good now. From this experience I would say the affect of the CD flares (like the H295's) are more dependent on the shape of the room than biradial flares. I would guess CD flares of the H-295's work better in "longer" rooms (feel free to jump in Wayne). When George thought the speakers were least impressive he was about 9' away from them. In my living room I usually sit about 20' away. (If I wanted to sit in the "sweet spot" I'd have to lie down on the pool table :-)). I think the H-295's sound great, but I'm probably prejudiced. Grant Marshall.
I'd stick with the H290 or CH-3. Maybe hold out, keep looking and I think you'll find some of one or the other.
Partsexpress.com has the H290. They are a mail order outfit. Brian