Comparison between HF10AK and TAD TD-2001 on a Markus Klug MK1010 (small multicellular horn) and RCF H3709 (semi Altec/WE 32 clone):
2 way: Petite Onkens and the little blue horns are Audio Pavillon MA600 + HF10AK.
Crossover: 1000Hz (passive).
Crossover: 1000Hz (passive).
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I can confirm the HF108R paired with the XT1086 horn is a good sounding combo. Nice 'softer' and refined sound. Good for home speaker application. The HF107 which I also have is slightly bit harder sounding. But still easier on the ears over some of the metal diaphragm drivers I've tried. I did recently pick up a pair of Dukane 5a540 16ohm 1" drivers which are apparently similar to Coral M100 which I read has a very natural sound. Have not compared yet to the Faitals though.
I've been looking for parts to build Troel's 'The Loudspeaker 2' which includes the NSD1095N but now reconsidering.. perhaps a custom build..
I've been looking for parts to build Troel's 'The Loudspeaker 2' which includes the NSD1095N but now reconsidering.. perhaps a custom build..
2 way: Petite Onkens and the little blue horns are Audio Pavillon MA600 + HF10AK.
Crossover: 1000Hz (passive).
Wow, they look amazing! Bet they sound Amazing!
I love the sound of the HF10AK😉
Recently, I was tempted to buy some NSD1480Ns - the bigger brother of the NSD1095 - but cancelled the deal, because of comments about harshness.
It seems the much cheaper ND1460N offers the most value of ND14.. range, including the A(luminum) variant. Confirmatory measurements are available.
I attribute the harshness partly to the lack of a soft suspension around the diaphragms, a feature that's incorporated in 18Sound's latest diaphragms.
@tuyen: what's your XO freq. of the HF108R + XT1086 combo?
Considering its low resonance freq. the driver should take 800-900Hz, crossed steeply and behind a horn that's big enough.
It seems the much cheaper ND1460N offers the most value of ND14.. range, including the A(luminum) variant. Confirmatory measurements are available.
I attribute the harshness partly to the lack of a soft suspension around the diaphragms, a feature that's incorporated in 18Sound's latest diaphragms.
@tuyen: what's your XO freq. of the HF108R + XT1086 combo?
Considering its low resonance freq. the driver should take 800-900Hz, crossed steeply and behind a horn that's big enough.
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I am currently nearing the end of a MEH'ed phrn-1014 using the hf108r. I only have a crude XO right now, the hf108r sounds quite good. I plan on doing the real xo probably this Sunday, I could post measurements from that if your interested in that horn/driver combo.
Quite a few people would be interested in your results, so please do post 'em.
It's what's inside that counts, or better: contributes to the perceived sound quality.
Measurements are important, but often don't provide enough clues to make a judgement of what I'd like to refer to as 'sound signature'.
As far as compression drivers are concerned, diaphragm materials, including the suspension, are the main contributors to the perceived 'signature'.
2 comparable, but structurally distinctive drivers may show similar frequency responses and distortion characteristics, though may not sound quite the same.
It's what's inside that counts, or better: contributes to the perceived sound quality.
Measurements are important, but often don't provide enough clues to make a judgement of what I'd like to refer to as 'sound signature'.
As far as compression drivers are concerned, diaphragm materials, including the suspension, are the main contributors to the perceived 'signature'.
2 comparable, but structurally distinctive drivers may show similar frequency responses and distortion characteristics, though may not sound quite the same.
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Personally, I'm also interested in this (slightly different kind of) Polymer diaphragm, especially since the driver that hides it includes a copper shorting cap.
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Better images of the HF144 with the shorting ring clearly visible:
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It's quite interesting that the HF144 has a shorting ring. The data-sheet doesn't mention one !
The four-slot phase-plug is definitley not a bad thing when it comes to HF extension. I don't know how many 1.4" drivers in this price range have one.
Regards
Charles
The four-slot phase-plug is definitley not a bad thing when it comes to HF extension. I don't know how many 1.4" drivers in this price range have one.
Regards
Charles
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Where did you se that pricing for the HF1440 ? I only recently checked and it looked as if this was still unavailable.
Regards
Charles
Regards
Charles
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