Guides

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Machined Crossover Inductors on Custom Bobbins for Reliable PerformanceEvery crossover network lives or dies by the consistency of its individual parts. In horn-loaded loudspeakers that use TAD-Pioneer compression drivers and…
How horn mouth flaring rate shapes uniform sound dispersionA horn loudspeaker's job extends well beyond simply amplifying the output of a compression driver. Its geometry dictates how a sound wavefront expands from a…
Setting the right crossover point between a midrange horn and a subwooferBlending a horn-loaded midrange with a subwoofer is rarely as simple as turning two knobs until the bass sounds loud. The crossover frequency is where the…
Measuring A Bi-Radial Horn In A Real RoomA bi-radial horn does not have one fixed frequency limit that can be read from a brochure. Its practical bandwidth depends on the horn profile, mouth size,…
Why curved horn geometry outperforms straight profiles in distortion controlHorn-loaded loudspeakers remain a niche but beloved category among Australian audiophiles, who often travel hours between capital towns to attend…
Cabinet Bracing Patterns And Standing Wave SuppressionIn a high-efficiency loudspeaker, cabinet behaviour is exposed quickly. A compression driver and horn can reveal low-level colourations that a softer, less…
Choosing Internal Wiring For High-Sensitivity LoudspeakersInternal wiring is easy to overlook when a loudspeaker uses highly efficient compression drivers and horn loading. The amplifier may deliver only a few watts…
Aligning Horn And Woofer Acoustic Centres Without Digital DelayA horn-loaded loudspeaker can deliver exceptional clarity, dynamics and scale, but its drivers rarely radiate from the same physical plane. The compression…
The effect of horn throat geometry on midrange clarity and detailIn high-end audio circles across Australia, the conversation often turns to the subtleties of driver design and cabinet construction. Sydney retailers and…
Selecting Diaphragm Materials for Pristine High-Frequency ExtensionA compression driver's ability to reproduce extended highs depends almost entirely on the thin dome that pushes air into the throat of a horn. Material choice…