Wow really love this I want to make a 1in version and a 2in version of the k tube but don't know how long to have them I got a pair of evdh1a and jbl2410 both go down to 500 hz but I heard some play the evdh1a down to 300hz , what would you guys recommend also I got a crazy idea wondering how would I implement k tube into a car audio build how would one aim and place the k tubes on dash or underdash would love insight on this if anyone is interested in helping me out let me know thanks again
regarding damping of an aluminum tube, a set of X15 had tubes with a green coating - I don't know what as those tubes belong to K-builder Carl Neuser. Below is an early interpretation of an X15 with original K-tube. Carl said that using a curved Fig.6 reflector (patent 3540544) improved sound quality.
One thing to try would be to use a strip of self-adhesive led foil down the length of the tube.
One thing to try would be to use a strip of self-adhesive led foil down the length of the tube.
I've been posting about K-tubes for around 23 years but there seems to be very few folks using them. IMO they are a nice option to horns when super high sensitivity isn't needed. Subjectively the Transylvania Power Company's "THE TUBE" kept up with my double JBL 15" woofer cabinet.
It would be nice to see some younger folks try Karlson and K-related stuff. I have a lot of horns yet find K quite enjoyable.
GregB really helped with his "Karlsonator". Suntiger build's K with curved reflectors and employs K-tubes.
I'd like a 2.1 K system with 6 inch fullrange or coax speakers but my new Volt 6 pair got put in a shed and probably will never see them again.
It would be nice to see some younger folks try Karlson and K-related stuff. I have a lot of horns yet find K quite enjoyable.
GregB really helped with his "Karlsonator". Suntiger build's K with curved reflectors and employs K-tubes.
I'd like a 2.1 K system with 6 inch fullrange or coax speakers but my new Volt 6 pair got put in a shed and probably will never see them again.
Hi Freddi, I purchased a pair of 2 inch compression drivers (B&C 420) and I intend on trying the large transylvania tubes with them for 400 hz+ at some point soon. I will start first with just 2 inch PVC pipe and if the initial tests are promising, I can work on developing a more sophisticated tube design. I will be comparing these with Lowther DX65 drivers in front waveguides, which already sound pretty darn good.
Hey since you're the man about the k tube my question is how would one implement a ktube in a car to bring my karlson speaker and k tube into my car how would you aim and where would you put a ktube in a car for replicating my karlson in my house to my car so I won't miss it
a mini version of X15 plus subwoofer in a car - or try Alan Weiss's one inch mini-klam with compression driver or a dome teeter - that would oly project out about 2 inches at most. IF the mini-klam's slot is faing "down" then ideally it could could be above ear level in height placement.Here's a K8 by Carl Neuser with a 5.2" long K-tube (I made that tube) Madisound has Beta 8A onsalle for $29 bout 1/4 current price and its a really good K-driver. My XKi 8 with Beta8A seems to go anoctave lower than a stock K8
With a lightweight tweeter and a mini-klam lens - a tweeter alone could be clipped to a car's sun visor - it wold only weigh a few ounces
With a lightweight tweeter and a mini-klam lens - a tweeter alone could be clipped to a car's sun visor - it wold only weigh a few ounces
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Having the diffraction lens close to driver should spread the top odaave better than a K-tube and a good 3" or 4" driver could be used for a mid-tweeter
I think the little K3.5 with Faital 3fe35 sounds pretty good (Lapaire preferred it sans aperture) - its in this thread: https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/heres-a-little-k3-5-plan-i-missed.379978/
Here's two K-ish tweeters both using a Faiatal 3fe35
I think the little K3.5 with Faital 3fe35 sounds pretty good (Lapaire preferred it sans aperture) - its in this thread: https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/heres-a-little-k3-5-plan-i-missed.379978/
Here's two K-ish tweeters both using a Faiatal 3fe35