Guides

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How we veneer and finish our birch plywood cabinetsA loudspeaker cabinet is part of the acoustic system, not simply a container for drivers and crossover components. Its panels must remain rigid and quiet while…
Optimizing Your System: Fine-Tuning With Different AmplifiersAmplifier matching is one of the most revealing ways to refine a high-efficiency horn loudspeaker system. The speaker may already offer exceptional…
The History Of Bi-Radial Horn Geometry In Professional AudioHorn loudspeakers have shaped professional sound reinforcement for more than a century. Their basic purpose is simple: couple a compression driver to the air…
Choosing Plastic, Metal, Or Wood For Horn ThroatsA horn throat is the first acoustic passage between a compression driver and the expanding horn profile. Its material influences far more than appearance.…
Why Some Horns Sound “Honky” and Ours Don’tHorn loudspeakers are often associated with immediacy, dynamic impact, and exceptional sensitivity. Yet listeners sometimes describe certain horn systems as…
The Crossover Point For Seamless IntegrationA loudspeaker’s crossover is where separate drive units become one musical system. It determines how the woofer, midrange, and compression driver share the…
What to Listen For In A Well-Designed Horn SystemA horn loudspeaker can make a strong first impression. Its efficiency, dynamic contrast, and vivid presence often sound immediately different from a…
Behind the Scenes at the Sunship Audio WorkshopA day at Sunship Audio begins with listening rather than machinery. In a Berlin workshop where custom horn-loaded loudspeakers are designed and built, every…
Restoring Vintage TAD Drivers For Lasting PerformanceVintage TAD drivers attract collectors because they combine engineering precision with a distinctive physical presence. Models such as the TD-4001 compression…
Solid-state and tube amplifiers for high-sensitivity hornsHigh-sensitivity horn loudspeakers make amplifier choice unusually audible. Their efficiency allows them to produce strong sound with very little power, while…