KPT-684, Jubilee, K-Horn bass bins.

[Serge_S]

Hi,

KPT-684(and similar pro offerings) is a bass-reflex sub with
large pro motors and lightweight cones that give it sensitivity of 105
db. This puts KPT-684 in the
horns territory. Would these characteristics cure any direct radiator shortcomings
(such as muddy bass) in comparison to horns. What would be the advantage of using horn bins from Jubilee, K-Horn, or
other bass horn designs vs 2 KPT-684 units.

Thanks,

Serge

[Guest " "]

the larger pro sub woofers are intended to be used with the larger pro horn solutions. The larger pro sub woofers can cover the entire LFE range whereas the larger pro horns can not.

[psg]

The larger pro sub woofers can cover the entire LFE range whereas the larger pro horns can not.

The numbers don't agree. The KPT-684 is rated down to 34 Hz, same as a Khorn. The KPT-435 is rated down to 45 Hz, same as the Jubilee. You would still need an LFE subwoofer with either.

[Serge_S]

Thanks psg. In the area where horn bins and KPT-684 overlap, whould KPT be able to compete w/horns in SQ? The lowest frequency is of no concern.

[Serge_S]

Thanks speakerfritz. I've read that pro sub can go deeper than it's official rating, especially in home setting. What about the SQ for the same frquency range compared to horn bins.

[Chris A]

In the area where horn bins and KPT-684 overlap, whould KPT be able to compete w/horns in SQ?

Ummm, no...they don't. Well, if you are counting FM and AM distortion in your definition of SQ.

I personally prefer horn-loaded subs to go with my horn-loaded bass bins. Even tapped horn subs work, as long as they're band-passed to just the "non-overlapping" LF end that you bass bins don't handle.

Chris