This one kinda looks like Polk RTA-12's...
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Has anyone heard these?
Peerless tweeter on the top just like RTA-12's.
Design Acoustics D-2.
Peerless tweeter on the top just like RTA-12's.
Design Acoustics D-2.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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boston1450 wrote: »Strange how the tweets aim at the moon.
Looks like that was done to flatten the tweeter response curve.The Peerless dome tweeter was set at an angle as frequency response graphs showed that the 45 degree off axis response curves were the flattest and smoothest. Those tweeters can be a bit "sizzly" directly on axis, which you can hear if you stand in front of the speaker.
Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
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I'm familiar with, but have not personally owned Design Acoustic's D-12 dodecahedron and the D-6. Their D-2, D-3 and D-4a models are fairly rare. I had to look up the size on these D-2's; $150.00 MSRP, 34" high, 12.25" square, 35 lbs. The tweeter is 30 degrees to vertical. The rocker switch next to the tweeter reduces the tweeter output by 3db for overly bright rooms. 10" woofer. The reviews were good.
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aprazer402 wrote: »... these D-2's; $150.00 MSRP, 34" high, 12.25" square, 35 lbs. The tweeter is 30 degrees to vertical...
That is pretty cheap msrp for floor standing speakers.
Polk 5jr bookshelf speakers are more.
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That's very odd and interesting. I'd like to do a search for reviews and will. The Peerless data sheet doesn't show off axis response to be flatter however:
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So the old Monitor stands had about a 6 deg tilt. I believe this was done for for time alignment. If they were ear level, that tilt might tame them a little. However, since they were well below the ear the tilt would tend to aim them up at the ear and be more on-axis. ... just thinking out loud.Stan
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Stereo Review, July 1976, p. 42
https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Audio/Archive-HiFI-Stereo/70s/HiFi-Stereo-Review-1976-07.pdf
It explains the tweeter angle better. Horizontal dispersion; everywhere in the horizontal plane, is more uniform when tweeter is tilted up by 60deg.George / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
Gardenstater wrote: »That's very odd and interesting. I'd like to do a search for reviews and will. The Peerless data sheet doesn't show off axis response to be flatter however:
Those specs were taken while mounted on a vertical surface. Could be totally different different horizontally.
Clearly they were not a big seller even at the bargain basement MSRP.Gustard X26 Pro DAC
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Those specs were taken horizontally while the tweeter was mounted on a vertical surface. Could be totally different different horizontally when the tweeter is tipped back by 60deg.
Clearly they were not a big seller even at the bargain basement MSRP.
Forgive me for the edit. I thought it was clearer this way.
Not that expensive for sure but I think the price was $150 per speaker. I paid $175 ea. for my 7B's.
George / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
