All items tagged with compression drivers (139)
Test Bench: B&C Speakers’ DE640-16 Compression Driver
December 18, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers’ DE640-16 Compression Driver

The B&C Speakers DE640-16 Compression Driver is a 1.4" exit design, which along with the recent DCM414 midrange and the DE360 models represent a line of two-point suspension ring radiator type compression diaphragms. The DE640-16 features a 65mm (2.6") Polymer diaphragm and neodymium ring magnet and is specified for a recommended crossover frequency around 1kHz, and a 140W continuous power rating. For this Test Bench, the DE640-16 was matched with the Eighteen Sound XT1464 elliptical flare horn.
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Design, Simulations, and Measurements in Voice Coil December 2024
November 27, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Design, Simulations, and Measurements in Voice Coil December 2024

In this December 2024 issue there's a new DSP product review of the Marani Pro Audio MIR260A outboard processor, and Lars Risbo shares his expertise in Numerical Optimization applied to Speaker Box Alignments. Essential resources are the updated directories of Test and Measurement and of Simulation and CAD Software vendors. On Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the Faital Pro HF110 1" Neodymium Motor Compression Driver and the SB Acoustics Satori MR16TX-8 6.5" TPCD Midrange.
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Test Bench: B&C Speakers 1” DH450-8 Compression Driver
November 21, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers 1” DH450-8 Compression Driver

The DH450-8 ultra-compact compression driver from B&C Speakers incorporates a 1.7" high temperature Polymer diaphragm driven by a 44mm voice coil wound with aluminum wire on a high Qm Kapton former. Its most fascinating feature is the patent-pending phase plug with a deliberately twisted internal channel, which is intended to improve the overall frequency response. For this characterization, the DH450-8 1" neodymium driver is measured along with the B&C Speakers ME10v2 90x60 hyperbolic cosine flare horn, made from injection-molded ABS. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, August 2024
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Voice Coil August 2024 Is Ready for You!
July 26, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil August 2024 Is Ready for You!

In this issue, Vance Dickason kicks off a series of outboard DSP processor reviews, starting with the Danville dspNexus. Next, Claus Futtrup writes about the Critically Damped Fourth-Order (CD4) bass reflex alignment. As scheduled, Mike Klasco writes about New Materials and Technologies for Voice Coils, and there's an updated directory of 2024 Voice Coil winders, converters, lead out wire, and more. On Test Bench, Vance Dickason assesses the new B&C Speakers DH450-8 1" compression driver and the Stereo Integrity M3 3.5" carbon midrange driver.
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Test Bench: The New DE350-8 Ultra-Compact 1" Compression Driver from B&C Speakers
May 1, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The New DE350-8 Ultra-Compact 1" Compression Driver from B&C Speakers

This Test Bench characterizes an ultra-compact (under 60mm diameter) compression driver, along with the B&C Speakers ME10v2 90°x60° coverage horn. The really cool feature of the DE350-8 is the patent-pending phase plug. Inside, the DE350 has a round symmetrical outside channel, and an inside channel with a patent-pending twist for overall improved frequency response. Weighing in at a mere 275 gram, it is an ideal candidate for the new generation of lighter, more compact line array loudspeakers.
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GGNTKT Launches New Model M3 Active Mastering Monitor With Cardioid Bass
March 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

GGNTKT Launches New Model M3 Active Mastering Monitor With Cardioid Bass

German loudspeaker design house GGNTKT Audio launched a freestanding 4-way active loudspeaker as the flagship model in its M family. The new Model M3 is described as an active mastering monitor with cardioid radiation behavior, directly reflecting the company's philosophy of designing systems that remain true in the studio, home theater or private listening environments, delivering authentic reproduction and the unforgettable "you-are-there" effect.
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Electro-Voice Launches Generation 2 of ZLX Portable Loudspeaker Series
March 1, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Electro-Voice Launches Generation 2 of ZLX Portable Loudspeaker Series

Electro-Voice claims to have the world's #1 pro-audio loudspeaker in this category with the original ZLX series, and now announced Generation 2. With more than a million units delivered, the new ZLX G2 series builds on its predecessor's winning formula with increased output, frequency range, durability and connectivity – along with new features including remote control/mixing and stereo streaming. All for the same affordable price.
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Time For Your Voice Coil January 2024 Issue
December 28, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Time For Your Voice Coil January 2024 Issue

In the first issue of Voice Coil for 2024, Patrick Turnmire writes about "Diagnosing Speaker Design Issues Using the Klippel Distortion Analyzer." James Croft reviews a Devialet patent. And in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the new DE350-8 Ultra-Compact 1" Compression Driver from B&C Speakers, and the new LM10n Wide Band Ribbon Transducer from Radian Audio Engineering. This issue also features an updated directory of 2024 Earphone and Headphone Manufacturers and Parts Suppliers.
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Daniel F. Bodine Joins Radian Audio Engineering as VP of Business Development
December 13, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Daniel F. Bodine Joins Radian Audio Engineering as VP of Business Development

Radian Audio Engineering announced Daniel F. Bodine as the company's newly-appointed VP of Business Development. As Radian Audio Engineering continues to expand its research and development efforts, which have already resulted in a new-generation of groundbreaking products, many of which yet to be revealed, Bodine will expand significantly the company's abilities to interact and respond to the needs of its customers and the overall audio industry.
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New DN20.300T Expands Premium HF Neodymium Magnet Options from Lavoce
December 5, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

New DN20.300T Expands Premium HF Neodymium Magnet Options from Lavoce

Anticipating the early 2024 tradeshows, Lavoce Italiana announced the DN20.300T, a larger version of the flagship 1.4" throat compression driver with 3" voice coil, the existing DN14.300T. The new DN20.300T uses a uniquely optimized throat adaptor which has been carefully engineered to expand the exit to 2" with no degradation of performance. The new compression driver also offers improved thermal dissipation from motor to horn by increasing the adaptor surface area in direct contact with the driver motor.
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