Matching the LaVoce DF10.172K with the XT1086 I was looking for a compression driver that has a recommended minimum crossover lower than 2.2kHz and I chanced upon this LaVoce DF10.172k…. Read more >
michael chua
September 15, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERS18sound, DF10.172K, Horn, LaVoce, XT1086
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Matching the Selenium D220Ti with the XT1086 The Selenium D220Ti is an alternative to the Eminence PSD2002. Both are priced at $79.99 at Parts Express. The difference between the two… Read more >
michael chua
April 13, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERS18sound, Horn, selenium.D220Ti, XT1086
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where robustness takes priority For users that demand their compression drivers to withstand hard use, there’s no other better than the Eminence PSD2002. This driver is a brute. It has… Read more >
michael chua
April 12, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERS18sound, Eminence, Horn, PSD2002, XT1086
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18 Sound XT1086 with Radian 450PB Fig 1 – 18Sound XT1086 with Radian 450PB RAW Frequency Response. The Radian 450PB is my favorite compression driver. I am excited that it… Read more >
michael chua
April 11, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERS18sound, 450PB, Horn, Radian, XT1086
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18 Sound XT1086 In my previous posts, I touched on two popular vintage horns, namely a JBL 2370A and an EV HT94. Now, I’ll examine a modern horn, a XT1086… Read more >
michael chua
April 9, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERS18sound, DFM2535, Horn, Peerless, XT1086
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HT94 with PRV D280Ti I was adamant about finding another compression driver with better power handling than the RX14 and the PDS182. This driver from PRV Audio fits the bill…. Read more >
michael chua
April 7, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERSD280Ti, EV, Horn, HT94, PRV
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HT94 with Pyle PDS182 Surprisingly, the next compression driver that mates fairly well with the HT94 is a Pyle PDS182. This is a budget driver and cost only $19 at… Read more >
michael chua
April 5, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERSEV, Horn, HT94, PDS182, Pyle
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about the EV HT94 The HT94 is another vintage horn from mid-80s to early 90s. They were extensively used in EV speakers like the T series. This horn is different… Read more >
michael chua
April 3, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERSEV, Horn, HT94, Peavey, RX14
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JBL 2370A Horn with Pyle PDS442 For those on a shoe-string budget, consider this compression driver from Pyle. The PDS442 cost only $24 at Parts Express. One would think that… Read more >
michael chua
March 30, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERS2370A, Horn, JBL, PDS442, Pyle
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JBL 2370A Horn with PRV Audio D280Ti Here is an alternative compression driver for the JBL 2370A, a PRV Audio D280Ti. It is a very affordable driver, almost half the… Read more >
michael chua
March 29, 2023
Drivers Evaluation, PRO DRIVERS2370A, D280Ti, Horn, JBL, PRV
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