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Post by lancelock on Jul 27, 2023 21:42:40 GMT -5
My system is pretty well set and sounds beautiful to me. I still like to browse the tweaks online and am often tempted to test something new. So I got the itch again, and I thought it was time to try a pair of super tweeters. I chose Townshend. I was ready to listen closely to detect any changes this device might make, even though we can't hear frequencies up to 90 KHz. I thought something was broken during the first few hours. I was hearing distortion that made me walk away for a while. When I returned, things started to settle down. I was surprised at the positive difference in the sound stage, space, and dimension. I am experiencing a realness with live recordings. I have about 50 hours on them, and the sound continues to improve. It's hard to describe, but for me, it's worth the price of this tweak. Attachments:
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Post by Chris on Jul 28, 2023 10:52:46 GMT -5
Interesting. Do these just hook up off the speaker terminals. I guess it has an internal low pass crossover. Do you know the frequency?
You mentioned the sound stage. If you disconnect them does the sound stage collapse?
Just for kicks I wonder if you pointed them towards the rear would you get a pseudo dipole sound?
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Post by lancelock on Jul 29, 2023 11:22:26 GMT -5
 They do connect to the speaker posts. They do have an adjustable crossover and I'm just leaving them in the #3 position until the first 100 hours of break-in as suggested by the manufacturer. There is an audible difference in sound stage with and without. I have heard that the rear firing position has a positive effect as well and one fellow on a forum is using two firing in both positions. |
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Post by speakertom on Jul 29, 2023 14:11:42 GMT -5
Since this tweeter has a first order high pass crossover I would suggest caution to not set the crossover point too low. With a first order slope, the tweeter will continue to increase excursion below the crossover point at a rate of 6dB/octave. Depending on the drive level you may have increased distortion below the crossover point.
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Post by lancelock on Aug 3, 2023 6:41:58 GMT -5
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Post by lancelock on Aug 3, 2023 6:42:57 GMT -5
Thanks Tom
Lance
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Post by jtsnead on Aug 29, 2023 10:36:17 GMT -5
Where did you get them Lance, I have thought about trying a set for a while
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Post by lancelock on Sept 9, 2023 19:28:07 GMT -5
Where did you get them Lance, I have thought about trying a set for a while Hi Jerry, I bought them directly from Townshend in England. I contacted them via email. |
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