All items tagged with compression drivers (144)
Test Bench: Faital Pro HF108R Compression Driver
July 12, 2017 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Faital Pro HF108R Compression Driver

This month’s Test Bench samples came from a premier Italian Pro Sound OEM driver manufacturer. From Faital Pro, I received the HF108R compression driver coupled with a LTH102 60° × 50° horn. The HF108R is the latest in Faital Pro’s series of Ketone Polymer diaphragm 1” compression drivers. I reviewed the HF108 compression driver in April 2015, and included some data on the HF108R. However, this transducer is different enough that it deserves a separate review. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2016.
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Test Bench: A Redesigned DE990TN-8 1.4” Compression Driver from B&C Speakers
June 28, 2017 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: A Redesigned DE990TN-8 1.4” Compression Driver from B&C Speakers

The compression driver/horn that I received for testing in this edition of Test Bench was the redesigned B&C Speakers DE990TN-8, a 1.4” neodymium motor compression driver with a titanium diaphragm coupled with the ME90 horn. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2016.
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RCF Announces Three New Precision Transducers for Professional Audio Applications
June 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

RCF Announces Three New Precision Transducers for Professional Audio Applications

With an extensive range of drivers for professional audio applications, RCF confirmed that it is now shipping its latest range of products featuring advanced technologies and the precise designs that always characterize the Italian brand. The new products include the ND340 high performance neodymium compression driver with an extremely reduced size, the LF18N405 extended low frequency transducer, and LF21N401 high power handling 21" subwoofer.
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Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE1090TN Compression Driver
May 31, 2017 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE1090TN Compression Driver

The transducer I examined this month came from Italian Pro Sound OEM manufacturer B&C Speakers, who sent the DE1090TN, a 1.4” neodymium motor compression driver with a titanium diaphragm. The DE1090TN compression driver is coupled with B&C Speakers’ ME90 80° × 60° constant directivity horn. At this time, the DE1090TN, with a 36 mm (1.4”) throat diameter, is the highest power handling model (120 W) in the brand's line. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, August 2016.
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Essential Loudspeaker Industry Content in Voice Coil June 2017
May 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Essential Loudspeaker Industry Content in Voice Coil June 2017

Now available for download, Voice Coil June 2017 features a report on new earphone and headphone technology developments, compiled by Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific); a directory of manufacturers; and a summary of recommended related trade shows. James Croft reviews a patent for a passive radiator with dynamically adjustable resonant frequency, while Vance Dickason tests Eminence’s new 1” compression driver and SEAS’ 6.5” “King Coax.”
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FaitalPRO Announces Two New HF Compression Drivers with Improved Performance and Reduced Weight
April 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

FaitalPRO Announces Two New HF Compression Drivers with Improved Performance and Reduced Weight

Always paying attention to the needs of audio manufacturers in an increasingly competitive landscape, FaitalPRO expanded its already extensive range of professional drivers, with two excellent new compression drivers. The two new products announced at Prolight+Sound 2017 implement a ferrite magnet (HF111) and a neodymium magnet (HF142), both offering superior performance and benefits in terms of reduced dimensions and weight.
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Test Bench: Eminence N314T-8 with H14EA Horn and N320T-8 with H2EA Horn
February 23, 2017 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Eminence N314T-8 with H14EA Horn and N320T-8 with H2EA Horn

In this Test Bench, Voice Coil characterizes two high-end compression drivers and horns from Eminence, the N314T-8 with the H14EA horn, and the N320T-8 with the H2EA horn. Both these neodymium motor compression drivers from Eminence share pretty much the same feature set. The main difference is the N314T-8 is configured for a 1.4” throat, and the N320T-8 is configured for a 2” diameter throat. This article was originally published in audioXpress, March 2016.
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The Latest Technology for the Loudspeaker Industry in Voice Coil December 2016
November 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

The Latest Technology for the Loudspeaker Industry in Voice Coil December 2016

Voice Coil December 2016 features a Spotlight article on Vesper’s new and revolutionary proprietary MEMS piezoelectric transducer architecture, a comprehensive Directory of Measurement Microphones and related solutions, and the always indispensable Acoustic Patents article, which discusses an interesting new subwoofer design. Vance Dickason characterizes a new compression driver from Eighteen Sound and a mid-bass woofer from Dayton Audio and remembers the notable life and work of industry pioneer Leo Beranek (September 15, 1914 – October 16, 2016). Now available online!
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Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE110-8 Compression Driver
September 23, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: B&C Speakers DE110-8 Compression Driver

The driver I examined this month was Italian Pro Sound OEM manufacturer B&C Speakers’ new high temperature polymer diaphragm DE110-8 compression driver coupled with B&C Speakers’ ME10 90° × 60° hyperbolic cosine flare horn (see Photo 1). The ultra compact DE110-8 joins B&C Speakers’ extensive series of 1” throat compression drivers. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2015.
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New High-Quality Heavy-Duty Neodymium High-Frequency Drivers from MAG Audio
August 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New High-Quality Heavy-Duty Neodymium High-Frequency Drivers from MAG Audio

MAG Audio, the professional transducer and speaker systems manufacturer from Ukraine, introduced a new line of lightweight high-performance HF compression drivers. Following the introduction of the new N7000 series at trade shows, including Prolight+Sound 2016 in Frankfurt, MAG Audio now confirms availability of all three 2.8” aluminum voice coil titanium dome based models, with 1.4” , 1.5” and 2” throat diameters for different horn designs.
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