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Ascend Design: commentson tradeoffs?
Ascend,
I am specifically interested in the crossover choice - what is its order? I'm interested in the objectives (first order = "waveform integrity" but non-flat freq response, higher order = flat freq response but usually has out-of-phase drivers)
Love the measurements on dispersion, because I hate head-in-a-vice speakers.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff
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The off-axis measurements are posted on "measurements" for each speaker.
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Yes, I have already seen the measurements. That wasn't the focus of my post. I am interested in the path to get there:
- first order crossover (often weaker freq response but better phase conservation)... so use other methods to smooth the freq response.
- second/fourth order crossover... helped with the great off-axis measurements (designers felt that the phase shift was a good trade-off for the better freq-response)
I am doing extensive auditioning of speakers and trying to determine for myself if the "phase/time coherent" camp (like Vandersteen, Thiel) deliver better sound as they say (and if it's worth having head-in-a-vice listening). I have listened to the 340 mains and have opinions about the experience, but would like the perspective of the designers.
Regards,
Jeff
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Wouldn't it be best to try phase/time coherent speakers to find out what you like? A HUGE price difference in the Vandy's/Theils and the Ascends.
I think you are on the right track by audiotioning to find out what camp you are in. Maybe email Ascend directly with specific technical questions.
-curtis
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Hi ahrensjt,
Welcome to our forum!
A very good description of our crossover used in the CBM-170 can be found in Howard Ferstler's Sensible Sound review located here:
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages...endreprint.pdf
First paragraph, second page..
For more specific detail, please email me directly. I would be happy to discuss with you...
Take care!
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