Small speaker system using TAD TD-2001?

[dubkarma]

I'd like to use a pair of TAD TD-2001 to make a compact (2-3 cu.ft.), high sensitivity, two- or three-way system. Possibly a two-way with dual 10" or 12" woofers.

I have a pair of 650 Hz wooden tractrix horns, but find the dispersion is rather narrow; am thinking of DDS 90 x 90 degree round horns as an alternative, crossed over between 1200 and 1500 Hz..

I'd appreciate recommendations for woofers or woofer-and-mids....

TIA,

Joel.

[Mostlydiy]

The lack of replies might be due to the fact that this is a Lansing forum. The TD2001 is a very good driver. Maybe you could find some info in this (http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?35073-Two-way-system-with-TAD-TD-2001&highlight=tad+2001) thread even if its a bit shallow. Your tractrix horns should work I believe, what do they look like, round?

/Mostly

[dubkarma]

The lack of replies might be due to the fact that this is a Lansing forum. The TD2001 is a very good driver. Maybe you could find some info in this (http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?35073-Two-way-system-with-TAD-TD-2001&highlight=tad+2001) thread even if its a bit shallow. Your tractrix horns should work I believe, what do they look like, round?

/Mostly

Yes, the 650 Hz tractrix horns were made (and signed!) by Bruce Edgar. They are of the "round salad bowl" type. But, as I said, I find the dispersion excessively narrow. Over the years, I've seen a lot of discussion of TAD drivers on this site; that's why I posted my first query here...Thanks for the link! Joel.

[richluvsound]

dub ,


Please,please feel free to post any TAD related project here ….. " Lansing Heritage " includes TAD components . There are many TAD-centric threads in the search !

best wishes , Richard

[more10]

I agree with Richard

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[fpitas]

My TADs are on Altec 511s, which sound great but are a bit big for your small speaker system; but if I had to choose a small horn, it might be Wayne Parham's H290C:

http://www.pispeakers.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/276

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1422151/wayne-parhams-h290c-waveguide-measurements

The only caveat: I'd ask Wayne how well the TAD throat exit angle matches the horn inlet angle. Matching those angles is a concern no matter what horn you choose, if you want the best performance. Many of the waveguides out there have much larger throat entrance angles compared to the TADs.

[Mostlydiy]

Yes, the 650 Hz tractrix horns were made (and signed!) by Bruce Edgar. They are of the "round salad bowl" type. But, as I said, I find the dispersion excessively narrow. Over the years, I've seen a lot of discussion of TAD drivers on this site; that's why I posted my first query here...Thanks for the link! Joel.

Your horns are probably built for a 2" driver? I have a tractrix 320 horn you can see in my avatar. I know what you are talking about when you say they have a rather narrow dispersion. My system is active and Ive been working with some different xo points and slopes. I believe they work great if you come up with the right combination. Im a bit interested in the yuichi/iwata/tad horns but I havent heard them. They might be what you are looking for.

/Mostly

[fpitas]

I've wondered how this Iwata horn might sound with a good driver like a TAD:

http://gpoint-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/iwata600wh5.jpg

The throat inlet angle looks like it may be appropriate for the TAD; and while the dispersion collapses with frequency, it isn't too bad if you sit somewhere near on-axis.

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