While I am likely misinterpreting things here, does the 425 have any such propensity for this frequency "climbing"; and might it be characteristic of most JMLC horns, as opposed to the 4001, A290 and presumably Troy's ES290 and Docali's mk3b2? OTOH, might electrostats and many high performance headphones also present the frequency range of musical signals this way?Soundstage
Commenting briefly on the TH4001 horn, I appreciate how it positions the drivers closer together than the round AH425, and as a result, how musical instruments sound better integrated, e.g. notes don't appear to climb up or down in space according to their frequency..........
I think the issue of 'climbing' is often overrated.
The concept of 'integration' is often conflated with what 'looks' to be close. Integration can take place for more widely spaced bands.
Meanwhile, waveguides are being compromised to meet these goals. This is not what I consider to be a balanced approach, and that can compromise the chances of success.
The concept of 'integration' is often conflated with what 'looks' to be close. Integration can take place for more widely spaced bands.
Meanwhile, waveguides are being compromised to meet these goals. This is not what I consider to be a balanced approach, and that can compromise the chances of success.