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Any ways to find out the frequency res
hi all,
is there any way to find out the frequency response of a pair of unknown tweeters? like - how low it go the cheap way pls....i cant afford $$$$ oscilloscope or those pro meters. |
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Any ways to find out the frequency res
Well, yes there is a way. But you will need two things; an SPL meter (they
can be had for about $30 at Radio Shack) and a test disc (or an MP3 recording)of 1/3 octave test tones. Sheffield Labs makes one in particular that I use called "My Disc" that costs about $20. You then play these test tones over your tweeters and record the SPL level at each frequency (obviously, don't start at anything below about 500-1000 Hz as you could damage the tweeters). You can then plot a frequency response curve with the numbers you get. It's a bit crude, and CERTAINLY not the way professionals do it, but it will give you an idea of what the usable frequency response of a set of tweeters are. Keep in mind, however, that what this WON'T tell you is wattage capability at any given frequency. So even though it might APPEAR that a set of tweeters can produce output at 1000 Hz, let's say, that DOES NOT mean that they SHOULD be producing that frequency at high volumes. This is why it is always best to check with the manufactures' specifications and what their recommended frequency range for that particular set of tweeters are. MOSFET "Antispammer" wrote in message ... hi all, is there any way to find out the frequency response of a pair of unknown tweeters? like - how low it go the cheap way pls....i cant afford $$$$ oscilloscope or those pro meters. |
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wow....thanks mosfet.
meaning it is still dangerous if i wants to know HOW LOW it can go. anyway thanks a lot. WIll save this for future use. I am actually looking for a horn driver that can play 150hz onwards. www.sammisound.com does have one that plays 150-5k. But i just couldnt find anyone selling them online. "MOSFET" wrote in message m... Well, yes there is a way. But you will need two things; an SPL meter (they can be had for about $30 at Radio Shack) and a test disc (or an MP3 recording)of 1/3 octave test tones. Sheffield Labs makes one in particular that I use called "My Disc" that costs about $20. You then play these test tones over your tweeters and record the SPL level at each frequency (obviously, don't start at anything below about 500-1000 Hz as you could damage the tweeters). You can then plot a frequency response curve with the numbers you get. It's a bit crude, and CERTAINLY not the way professionals do it, but it will give you an idea of what the usable frequency response of a set of tweeters are. Keep in mind, however, that what this WON'T tell you is wattage capability at any given frequency. So even though it might APPEAR that a set of tweeters can produce output at 1000 Hz, let's say, that DOES NOT mean that they SHOULD be producing that frequency at high volumes. This is why it is always best to check with the manufactures' specifications and what their recommended frequency range for that particular set of tweeters are. MOSFET "Antispammer" wrote in message ... hi all, is there any way to find out the frequency response of a pair of unknown tweeters? like - how low it go the cheap way pls....i cant afford $$$$ oscilloscope or those pro meters. |
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Any ways to find out the frequency res
In article , "Antispammer" wrote:
wow....thanks mosfet. meaning it is still dangerous if i wants to know HOW LOW it can go. anyway thanks a lot. WIll save this for future use. I am actually looking for a horn driver that can play 150hz onwards. www.sammisound.com does have one that plays 150-5k. But i just couldnt find anyone selling them online. There is no way in my view to use a horn that low. You basically need a mouth with an opening much larrger than an Altec A7 has. The Altec started out about 500 or 800. Hold your hands as wide as possible. This is a minimum width, and then you need the height. 30 Hz, you need about 16 feet. You can be inside the horns mouth if it mates well with the interior. You can incorporate horn loading to a midrange driver. Whats you purpose?? greg |
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Any ways to find out the frequency res
There is no way in my view to use a horn that low.
Remember Richard Clark's Buick? The "winningest" car in IASCA history? Now THOSE horns probably could play down to 150Hz, they were MONSTERS (they were so large, they were difficult to pick up)!!!!!! To AntiSpmammer: You may want to try to track down Rickard Clark and ask for his suggestions regarding a horn that will play that low (he practically invented the concept of horns in the car, and is TRULY in expert in this area). Try looking at "Autosound 2000", the company he and David Navone started. MOSFET |
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