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[scott fitlin]

All the alnicos mentioned can be great sounding properly run!

The Altec 288,s have a very distinctive sound in the midrange, things like vibes and xylophone notes are very vivid sounding! Sweet sounding with the right amp!

The JBL375/376 has a plucky, brassy, yet sweet sounding, very clear, can get sibilant, they are amp sensitive, but very dynamic sounding!

Gauss 2in comp drivers were said to be sweeter sounding than the JBL, they did sound good, and if you have good diaphragms, you can get them regaussed and have good drivers! These can also get a bit squawky sounding if overdriven!

The TAD 4001. Considered to be the finest comp driver available! Beryllium diaphragm has the highest frequency response, but IMHO, they are a bit brittle sounding, as compared to a JBL 2441. You have to hear it and see if its your cup of tea! Definitely the lowest distortion, and most extended response, and definitely designed by Bart Locanthi who also was JBL,s designer! I still prefer the JBL sound.

[scott fitlin]

This should have been posted as a reply to Alnico drivers, but I hit the wrong button!

Sorry.