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Thanks everybody! Does anybody know the sonic differences between the ZXPC 17x11 and the 18x10. Anybody that knows horns is welcome, but especially welcomed if you have heard both A/B-ed with the same driver.

Hi Dave. Have you found the crossover points and low mid driver to combine with these N314x. They sound so promising, but the words above have slowed me down on any movement with them. I see you are using a different horn than what I will use, a ZXPC horn, either the 18" or the 17" ( I haven't been able to narrow in the sonic differences). Could that cause those issues with Cello, and Pink Flloyd bells? Alternatively, I am also looking at the DH1A and DE10 combo sitting on top of my Cornwall bass bin (and then with FH1s when they raise their heads on my local CL) as a possibility. JWGorman, Have you found any issue in your lower mid range? Your speaker system sounds similar to what I'd do. Thanks for any insight!

How are the experiments going? Is the zobel worthwhile?

Hi Deang The post had a list of specification ranges that the woofer needed to have in order to be a K33. Less name and magnet shape, If you know of anything let me know...Thanks !!!

I had saved a bunch of threads from the Klipsch forum from around 2009 but it looks like they don't link up anymore. There was a thread that explained the specification parameters that Paul Klipsch used to determine if he wanted to use a particular woofer as a K33. Does anybody have a link to that? Much appreciated.

I had saved a bunch of threads from the Klipsch forum from around 2009 but it looks like they don't link up anymore. There was a thread that explained the specification parameters that Paul Klipsch used to determine if he wanted to use a particular woofer as a K33. Does anybody have a link to that? Much appreciated.

I've been traveling, but want to thank everybody for their response. Does anybody know what the Orphean horn is an example of? I think it is what the Avant Guard's use. Here is a picture of BD Designs version. Also, I'm wondering what the black sleaves are? I am thinking of a two way with BMS 4592ND/16 compression drivers. I don't know yet what to use for the horn or the woofers? The Orphean looks like a possibility.

I want to learn about the different horn possibilities and what they are good for, but am hearing amazing things about the BMS 4592ND (the full range ones,) so looking to make a build around these. I owned Cornwalls and loved them, but am wanting to move up in build quality. If appropriate, I could start with the Cornscala square bass bin.

Here is what I am trying to find out. What are the pros and cons of these different horns ( as seen in the picture) for both home audio use and for small venue use? What are the Edgar Salad bowl horns an example of, from the possibilities in the picture?

Thank you Chris and Peter. I will study this info. And Diz, your info might just come in handy someday. There are questions I have that might not be answered in these links, like what are all the important considerations in the connection between driver and horn? and is the rigidity of the horn important (As in best material to use)? Can you Damp a horn too much? Should it be very smooth? Thanks.

I want to learn about the different horns used in loudspeakers. What are the different types, and the pros and cons of the different types?

Thanks for the info WMcD...I am beginning to understand xmax on a whole different level. The question arose when I began looking at the Great Plain Audio, Altec woofers. I've heard both good and not as good things about them compared to the K33 or the Crites woofer. I want to keep the slam of the square k33 that I have, but am curious about the 515 8LF or the 416 ( not sure which is better between these two for my cornscala application) because they look like a very well made speakers. I was wondering if the lower xmax on the Altecs means lower punch (or dynamics). What does a higher end woofer do for you (other than lower bass). Can you get a tighter bass , but not lose that 70's sound? I have been wondering what a Cornscala with an Altec Woofer, Altec 902 or Community M200 mid-range, and a Beyma CP25 (or others ) would sound like.

Thanks JB for the info...the lessthan/more than "p" fix worked. All the other ideas from other folks might work too just haven't tried them yet. I should have looked at your equipment list, before asking you about what your icon . I thought I recognized the horn. How does the BD integrate with the Kornerhorn bass? I've been drooling over the Swings, they look like beautifully made speakers.

Thanks JB Thats an interesting speaker on your icon. Is it a Klipsch Corner horn mod (cornerhorn bass box)? I'd like to open up the question I asked DJK to others that have heard good upgraded drivers. Looking for smoothness in the mids and highs (not bright) yet not dark or veiled either, and a sense of air on top. I like the sound of the square k33 mid-bass, but am not sure what more dollars would bring me . Be as subjective and descriptive as you want in your impressions.

Yes, Mac, yes Safari...Thanks for the solutions