I use klipsch, yes I said klipsch large format horns and they sound incredible! I use Tad drivers with them though. The model number is K402, they are a little pricey, but I think they are about the best thing I have bought in audio.
I have a pair of 291C drivers (same body as the 288H). I am going to put some GPA aluminum phragms in them. What are some good large format horns for home HiFi use?
I have been looking at Mantaray and multicells. Also there are some EV's that might work. I have been told that the smaller multicells like the 803/805 would be better for HiFi since they have a smaller dispersion pattern.
I have heard of people using as big as a 1505 in their home with success. Hmm
And then how about the Mantarays... Which ones are the best for this application?
I would use these on top of my 828 cabs. The woofers will be switched to some model of the 515. Right now xovers are 800hz passive, but can be lowered for the large format drivers.
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I use klipsch, yes I said klipsch large format horns and they sound incredible! I use Tad drivers with them though. The model number is K402, they are a little pricey, but I think they are about the best thing I have bought in audio.
Are the Kilpsch horns a 1.4" throat?
I would prefer to use a horn that I don't have to modify or use an adaptor. Something 3 bolt with a 1.4" throat
No its a 2" throat so you would need an adaptor. Its a shame, because these horns are so smooth, they have almost no horn sound, and as large as they are work very well even in small spaces.Originally Posted by Elitopus1
I'm always on the lookout for a pair of JBL 2440/2441. If I ever find a pair of those I will keep those Klipsch horns in mind
My favorite would be the 329, followed by the 311, but unless you plan on mortgaging your house, probably out of the question.
MRII594A are pretty good.
www.greatplainsaudio.com/downloads/MRII594A.pdf
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
329's are definitely expensive. 311 can be had for cheaper. Do you prefer the 311-60 or 311-90? The 60 are cheaper but it seems like too small of a dispersion pattern.
I'll check out those Mantarays. I had some JBL 2360's before. Those looked like the bigger MR horns. And I liked them.
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Looks like I can get a pair of MR594 for around 300$ plus shipping. Thats just slightly less than a pair of 311-60.
I'd like a pair of 805 or 1005 to play around with, but those are going for much more.
I wish more people around here had Altec gear laying around. I live in the nation's oldest city, and there isn't much old stuff except for buildings and the forts.
I have pairs of:
311-90's
1505B's
MRII 594's
MR94's
ALL of them sound really good IMHO
I would say of the 3 for home/close range use, the 311's
The MR94's have excellent long range throw / sound.
MRII's are very good in the home, esp if your really close to the speakers
Never had a chance to listen to or let alone own 329's...one day maybe :-)
I did have smaller format JBL horns (similar to the MRII's), combined with the 2445J's and didn't think that much of them
Thats a nice variety of horns you have there BigScott!
When using the 311-90 horns, what drivers and xover frequency did you use?
288-8K and a N500-8H network on a 817A LF horn w/515-8G's
Pretty sweet sound
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