All items tagged with symmetrical drive (11)

Test Bench: Scan-Speak D3004/606200 Tweeter from Its Illuminator Line

November 6, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Scan-Speak D3004/606200 Tweeter from Its Illuminator Line

The Scan-Speak D3004/606200 is a 1" compact tweeter from its Illuminator Line, and features the new generation of Metamodal TPCD diaphragms. Scan-Speak has been participating in Composite Sound's metamodal development program, and the new D3404 tweeter is the first to be released. It features a low resonance, injection-molded rear chamber, SD-2 neodymium motor, large-roll coated cloth surround, and black anodized machined aluminum faceplate. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2024.

Scan-Speak Launches Updated Illuminator R3004/602200 1” Ring Radiator Tweeter

November 2, 2023 by Joao Martins

Scan-Speak Launches Updated Illuminator R3004/602200 1” Ring Radiator Tweeter

In continuation of the recently updated D3004/602200 Illuminator dome tweeter, Scan-Speak is now releasing the similar updated ring radiator sibling R3004/602200 that replaces the R3004/602000 and R3004/602010 models. The compact size is one of the key elements of these Illuminator tweeters, which provide a high degree of flexibility within design options, and are fully comparable to the renowned full size Illuminator and Revelator tweeters.

Test Bench: The D8404-552000 Ellipticor Cloth Diaphragm Dome Midrange from Scan-Speak

September 6, 2023 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The D8404-552000 Ellipticor Cloth Diaphragm Dome Midrange from Scan-Speak

This characterization is the sixth Scan-Speak Ellipticor driver to appear in Test Bench. The Scan-Speak D8404 is a large dome midrange with a large diaphragm area and respective voice coil diameter. For a motor system, Scan-Speak basically scaled up its currently successful AirCirc tweeter motor with 12 neodymium slugs, with a titanium voice coil former, all part of the patented Symmetrical Drive SD-2 motor format. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, June 2023.

Speaker Design and Triple Test Bench in Voice Coil August 2023

July 26, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Speaker Design and Triple Test Bench in Voice Coil August 2023

Voice Coil August 2023 offers the second part of Peter Larsen's FINE Circle speaker design tutorial, updated directories of Voice Coil Winders and Converters, and Magnet Vendors and Distributors for 2023. James Croft reviews a new Diaphragm patent attributed to Tymphany, and Vance Dickason offers a triple dose of Test Bench, starting with the Beyma 10NMFS 10" subwoofer, followed by the Wavecor WF182BD13-04 7" midbass woofer, and culminating in the Scan-Speak 18ME/9642T00 Ellipticor 6.5" Midrange.

Electrostatic Loudspeakers and Two Cutting-Edge High-End Tweeters in Voice Coil June 2023

May 31, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Electrostatic Loudspeakers and Two Cutting-Edge High-End Tweeters in Voice Coil June 2023

Voice Coil June 2023 features an extensive patent review in James Croft's Acoustic Patents column. The topic is a 2014 patent awarded to Nokia, offering an opportunity to revisit the history of electrostatic loudspeakers, with insights from Tim Mellow, one of the two listed inventors. In Test Bench, Vance Dickason focuses on the D8404-552000 Ellipticor cloth diaphragm dome midrange from Scan-Speak, and characterizes the SB Acoustics TW29BNWG beryllium dome and waveguide from the brand's prestigious Satori line.

Carl Tatz Design Announces Mk II Versions of Acclaimed PFM HD-1000 & UHD-1000 Master Reference Monitors

May 2, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Carl Tatz Design Announces Mk II Versions of Acclaimed PFM HD-1000 & UHD-1000 Master Reference Monitors

Carl Tatz Design has released Mk II versions of the company’s acclaimed Master Reference Monitors. The PFM HD-1000 studio monitors now have an updated passive crossover and internal cabinet refinements, while the top-of-the-line PFM UHD-1000 bi-amp model, which relies on the PhantomFocus processor for its crossover control, also enjoys the new internal cabinet architecture.

Bond It, Treat It, and Coat It. Getting to Loudspeaker Business in Voice Coil July 2022

June 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bond It, Treat It, and Coat It. Getting to Loudspeaker Business in Voice Coil July 2022

The July 2022 issue of Voice Coil offers important resources for the industry with a focus on Adhesives, Coatings and Treatments. Mike Klasco writes about New Thin-Film Technologies for Coatings and Treatments. James Croft returns with a fresh review of a Mayht patent. And Vance Dickason characterizes the recent 38WE/8582T00 15” Ellipticor woofer from Scan-Speak, and explores the historical relevance of the SEAS W15CH001 5.25" Excel Midwoofer and its Hexadym Motor design.

Test Bench: The New D2404/552000 Ellipticor Tweeter from Scan-Speak

June 16, 2021 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The New D2404/552000 Ellipticor Tweeter from Scan-Speak

In earlier editions, Voice Coil introduced the Scan-Speak Ellipticor drivers with its unique oval voice coil shapes to defeat cone and dome standing wave modes. With the design and concept becoming extremely popular in the high-end two-channel market, the elliptical-shaped series of Scan-Speak drivers continues to expand. The new D2404/552000 Ellipticor 24mm tweeter is the little brother to the D3404 tweeter. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, March 2021.

Celestion’s Innovative Axi2050 Axiperiodic Driver Now Available at Parts Express

August 25, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Celestion’s Innovative Axi2050 Axiperiodic Driver Now Available at Parts Express

Celestion announced that their highly-anticipated Axi2050 Axiperiodic driver is now available for purchase at Parts Express. Performing the role of two speakers in one, the Axi2050 is a high power, high-output driver which reproduces a frequency range of 300Hz-20,000Hz without the need for a midband crossover. This Celestion innovation with a 2-inch exit throat and standard mounting delivers superior intelligibility and perceived audio performance.

Scan-Speak Expands Product Catalog with New Revelator Dome Tweeter and Classic Midwoofer

February 7, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Scan-Speak Expands Product Catalog with New Revelator Dome Tweeter and Classic Midwoofer

Scan-Speak announced two new drivers, each one strategically filling a gap in one of the brand's driver families. On the higher frequency range, Scans-Speak launched the Revelator 19 mm Dome Tweeter, D2104/712000, featuring the company's patented Symmetrical Drive (SD-2) motor, with a neodymium ring magnet system with double vent and coated textile diaphragm. The other driver is a brand new 15 cm midwoofer, the 15W/8534T00, expanding the established Classic line.

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