A compression driver determines much of a horn loudspeaker’s character, from vocal presence and transient attack to maximum output and crossover flexibility.…
A loudspeaker can have excellent drivers, a rigid cabinet and impressive sensitivity yet still sound disjointed if its crossover sends different frequency…
Horn-loaded loudspeakers can deliver exceptional immediacy from a compact listening distance. Their high sensitivity, controlled dispersion and rapid transient…
Sensitivity is one of the most useful specifications for a horn-loaded loudspeaker, yet it is often quoted without enough measurement detail. A figure such as…
Horn thickness is often treated as a cabinet-construction detail, yet it can influence the character, efficiency and reliability of a horn-loaded loudspeaker.…
A woofer is often described by its nominal impedance, such as 8 ohms, but that figure tells only part of the electrical story. As frequency rises, the voice…
A crossover inductor is one of the quietest components in a loudspeaker, yet it has a major influence on how the system handles bass. Placed in series with a…
The difference between a sealed and a ported woofer enclosure is more than a choice between a simple cabinet and one with a vent. The enclosure alignment…
Horn-loaded loudspeakers and valve amplifiers can form an exceptionally expressive partnership. High sensitivity allows a modestly powered amplifier to produce…
A speaker terminal cup looks like a small component, yet it forms the meeting point between amplifier, cabinet and crossover. Its wiring affects mechanical…