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Which type of horn flare for small room? [message #40278] Thu, 13 February 2003 03:20 Go to next message
jlharden is currently offline  jlharden
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Hi gang!

Is there a particular horn type than is suited to a closer listening position? I'm looking for something that I can run a compression driver to 800 hz. x-over point with a listening position of no more than 12 feet from speakers. I've considered Altec 811's, JBL 2370's and the round Tractix horns. Any thoughts? Thanks! Jerrod

Several good choices [message #40279 is a reply to message #40278] Thu, 13 February 2003 12:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I prefer 90x40 horns to "salad bowls" but either will work fine as long as they're designed for use in that frequency range.
Re: Several good choices [message #40298 is a reply to message #40279] Sun, 16 February 2003 10:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jlharden is currently offline  jlharden
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Hi Wayne!

Thanks for the response. I guess what I was wondering is if the common 90 x 40 dispersion pattern was well suited to a "nearly" near field setup or if the tighter patterned tractix horns would be a better fit. I like the vintage Altec's, both the 511's and 811's. I've been told by several people the 511's tend to sound better, but am afraid of thier size in a small room. What's your take? Jerrod

Re: Several good choices [message #40303 is a reply to message #40298] Sun, 16 February 2003 15:18 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I like the sound of the 90 x 40 horns better for home hifi systems. The listening room is rectangular, so it works best to have a horn pattern that matches it.
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