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Dipole for an array. Is it...? [message #23091] Mon, 31 July 2006 14:30 Go to next message
tolits is currently offline  tolits
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Hi,

Is it a bad idea? I am thinking of using them 200 HZ up. TIA

Lito

Re: Dipole for an array. Is it...? [message #23096 is a reply to message #23091] Wed, 02 August 2006 21:32 Go to previous message
Rick Craig is currently offline  Rick Craig
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The dipole array presents two significant problems. One is mechanical construction - making it wide enough to support the desired wavelength cutoff and stability (how to support all that weight on the front and keep the rear / sides open).

The second problem is power response and this for me is a significant issue. A typical monopole home audio line of 5-6 ft. will not maintain the nearfield effect much below 200-300hz. Adding dipole radiation reduces the low frequency power response even more. Maybe with a large amount of active equalization you can correct this? I think it's an area to be explored.

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