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    and you think the beryllium 435Be compression driver couldn't have made it to 20,000 if they wanted to? Look at what they did with aluminum on other systems ( 4430 comes to mind)

    These are the most experienced people on the planet in designing compression drivers and implementing them into systems. If they can get aluminum and titanium to go to 20,000 in systems I have no doubt that beryllium could have, Tad seems to have done it pretty good.

    The supertweeter was NOT needed in the K2 , it was choosen. They could have gotten the 435Be to do upto 20,000 very easily.

    I may question some things about JBL, (marketing for example) and have a few bitches here or there. But one thing I don't question is the engineering talent and knowledge these people have. This is the company that has more experience in testing their products than any other company.

    I really don't think that GT and the other engineers sit around and think about how they can flim-flam people with useless Tricks to get people to buy, nor do I think they are ignorant about what they put in their speakers.

    well anyway, you have your opinion and I have mine. I'm thru writing about this aspect of the Studio L.

    hey guys any white papers or brochures. Sure could use some objective data, particualrly with the super tweeter

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    Quote Originally Posted by JBLnsince1959
    and you think the beryllium 435Be compression driver couldn't have made it to 20,000 if they wanted to?.... They could have gotten the 435Be to do upto 20,000 very easily.
    I agree with your premise that the "DC to Light" specs that are being sought after today are mostly market driven, but I have heard many of the best compression drivers from JBL and TAD and none of them reproduce 20KHz (or 18KHz for that matter) as well as the 045Be.

    Quote Originally Posted by JBLnsince1959
    The supertweeter was NOT needed in the K2 , it was choosen.
    I agree with this statement. I would suggest that it was chosen to make the K2-S9800 a much better speaker than it would have been without it... and I am not talking about the performance above 20KHz either. There is simply a finesse to the sound that it wouldn't have if they had muscled the 435Be into super tweeter duty.


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    Arrow supertweeter, eh?

    OK, where's the supertweeter bolt-on for the Performance Series? I smell a project!

    Who's going first?
    Out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Titanium Dome
    Who's going first?
    I have already gone.

    I'd say there's a difference between 045Be and the monolythic mylar doodah they're using in L-Series.

    I doubt they'll replace the 053Tis in LSR with either anytime soon....

    [Or is it "dudah?"]

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    Quote Originally Posted by Titanium Dome
    OK, where's the supertweeter bolt-on for the Performance Series? I smell a project!
    Well, it may not be a Ti inverted dome, but how about this Be inverted dome for ya?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Widget
    I agree with your premise that the "DC to Light" specs that are being sought after today are mostly market driven, but I have heard many of the best compression drivers from JBL and TAD and none of them reproduce 20KHz (or 18KHz for that matter) as well as the 045Be.



    Widget
    true, but I also meant that they can design the whole system around that. They have lots of experience with pure two ways.

    and also, they didn't have to use a tweeter that went that high. They could have used something that only went to 20 to 22. I personally feel thay think it was for better sound.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Widget
    Well, it may not be a Ti inverted dome, but how about this Be inverted dome for ya?

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    Is that the one used in JM Labs speakers?

    I was thinking of using that one for a project.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Widget
    There is simply a finesse to the sound that it wouldn't have if they had muscled the 435Be into super tweeter duty.


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    You are right on the mark.
    Quote Originally Posted by Titanium Dome
    OK, where's the supertweeter bolt-on for the Performance Series?
    Doesn't need one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JBLnsince1959
    They could have used something that only went to 20 to 22.
    Well, I'd argue that the 045Be really does only go to 20 or 22KHz... it goes out to 50KHz but it is so far down in output compared to it's output at 10KHz.... not that it really matters.

    Personally I don't care if the marketing department wants to make a big deal about a speaker that only dogs can hear as long as it sounds good to humans too.

    Quote Originally Posted by JBLnsince1959
    Is that the one used in JM Labs speakers?
    I was thinking of using that one for a project.
    Yep. I doubt you will be able to get them though. Like so many companies, the nice people at Focal are getting out of the DIY business.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Widget
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    Personally I don't care if the marketing department wants to make a big deal about a speaker that only dogs can hear as long as it sounds good to humans too.

    Widget
    Well, Whit ( My GS) would like it

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Widget

    Yep. I doubt you will be able to get them though. Like so many companies, the nice people at Focal are getting out of the DIY business.


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    I can get one from some friends who sell JM Labs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Titanium Dome
    OK, where's the supertweeter bolt-on for the Performance Series?
    Quote Originally Posted by Lancer
    Doesn't need one.

    Agree, just need some CC crossovers.........
    and maybe a single baffle box

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    They're 045Ti, actually, not Be....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Widget
    I agree with your premise that the "DC to Light" specs that are being sought after today are mostly market driven, but I have heard many of the best compression drivers from JBL and TAD and none of them reproduce 20KHz (or 18KHz for that matter) as well as the 045Be.


    I agree with this statement. I would suggest that it was chosen to make the K2-S9800 a much better speaker than it would have been without it... and I am not talking about the performance above 20KHz either. There is simply a finesse to the sound that it wouldn't have if they had muscled the 435Be into super tweeter duty.


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    Well who really cares what you agree and don't agree with, this is an open forum community and your comments to an open media sound like a judgement call than moderation...check your RULES.

    AS usual you are all right and you are all wrong.

    Pity the facts are not correctly and fully represented.

    So for moderators casting their own limited and naive technical stature in a discussion....that should be chiselled as a Do NOT into the rule book.


    Yawn...............

    Ian

    Some of you might be surprised why I am making these post.

    No I am not picking on the Widget..but he wants to have a hard look at himself in the mirror...denial is a disease.

    Today I cleaned my in and out box. To my surprise over a dozen messages were issues raised in reference to moderation notabely conduct of moderators.

    Its rather unfortunately that in such a high profile forum we have people who simply do not practise what they preach. Its not surprising they get such a tough time of it from members.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by JBLnsince1959
    Hey Dome:

    any idea why the Array thread was closed????
    You as a member have a right to a PUBLIC answer of that question raised.

    A non answer is misleading and deceptive in conduct.

    For moral and ethical reasons Don should come forward an offer an explanation.

    Ian

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian Mackenzie
    You as a member have a right to a PUBLIC answer of that question raised.

    A non answer is misleading and deceptive in conduct.

    For moral and ethical reasons Don should come forward an offer an explanation.

    Ian
    Here's my real quick explanation. I don't want to waste too much of my life's time on something elaborate.

    1. I asked that the thread be closed.
    2. The story behind my request is long, dates back to a friendly request from JBL made over a year ago, has to do with Harman Japan, Northridge, and Woodbury, and I don't feel like getting into it. Take my word for it, the story is boring; quite uninteresting.
    3. JBL had the opportunity to review the thread.
    4. JBL graciously sent over some documents for us.
    5. The thread can now be opened if desired.

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    Thanks Lancer,

    At least someone is on the ball....and I admire your candid and transparent disclosure.

    Its about playing the game straight you have to be playing the game straight.

    If those in a position of responsibility can't abide by the rules they should step aside..period. Thankfully someone has come forward.

    Earl,

    This is not a knee jerk reaction, you must think I am asleep, read on:

    I expect this issue will wind up there. The problem with controls is that the controls themselves tend to lack the documentation of the enforcement.

    That's my point, Moderators have the advantage of sitting behind a one way mirror just like a detective cop TV show...what you see is only part of the picture...layers of it.

    The point is by virtue of Moderator status being an Icon, a moderator can influence, steer or manipulate the direction of a thread whether an opinion is intended or other wise and this is an area we as a community need to deal with. Many forum members feel inhibited or frightened off by the presence of a moderator in threads, and to use those words highlighted in RED is frankly a blight on free speaking members..... This is not the purpose of moderation.

    If a moderator wishes to enter a discussion, a mechanism needs to be developed where the moderator icon is turned off or they enter the thread on another identity.

    As to the rules I refer to the highlighted RED paragraphs below:

    YOU will note the reference to Forums issues, below is a link to the last posted thread in Forum Issues, how appropriate...

    Happy B-Day Ian


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