[Odnan]

Hello NG,

Is there anybody who has experience with the newform magnatostatic ribbons
in combination with electrodynamic woofers in either which combination?
What do they sound like compared with other (conventional) systems with
tweeters?

Thanks,

Odnan (Holland)

[BEAR]

Odnan wrote:

Hello NG,

Is there anybody who has experience with the newform magnatostatic ribbons
in combination with electrodynamic woofers in either which combination?
What do they sound like compared with other (conventional) systems with
tweeters?

Thanks,

Odnan (Holland)

I think I heard them at a show... not sure.
Most set ups at shows don't sound good.
I don't remember then...

In general line source "ribbons" tend to have a certain "sound" that is
different than traditional tweeters.

Based on listening to other similar ribbon designs for many years, in
different incarnations, I can make some general comments.

- look at alternative mfrs offerings, such as BG, etc...
- refer back to classic designs, such as Carver, Gold Ribbon,
Strathearn, and Magneplanar, etc.
- the problem with small width tallish tweeters is almost always getting
them to go low enough to meet the woofers in a way that "works".
- even so, they are often worth having since they tend to sound better
than standard tweeters...
- they tend to do ok horizontally, but if they are not very tall, and
you stand up, the highs are gone. Not a problem if you're listening
sitting down...
- consider full range ESLs

just my opinions

_-_-bear