How to get best sound.? I Love the sound of a Tannoy loudspeaker, and my favourite driver is the 15″ Glenair. And I decided to use this driver in an open baffle configuration. Also I was interested to hear, just how it compared to my 300-litre cabinet.
How to get best sound
The enclosures made from 25 mm MFD purchased form a local hardware store. And cabinets braced with batons. Also, screwed and glued into place, preventing vibrations for appearing.
The rear panel houses the crossover had also fitted with sound-absorbent material, but only one layer was required. And the driver mounted from the front and firmly held into place using ten mounting bolts. Also the Driver used is the 15″, 3818. Which, was provided to the Glenair series.
Crossover
The crossover required for the driver to operate correctly constructed to crossover at 1100Hz. And, was made by an audio expert in London. Also the components used were from ClarltyCaps and Mundorf. And cabling was pure oxygen-free copper, and after construction, the crossover and the wiring received Cryogenic treatment.
Open baffle
The open baffle was easy to construct and made from 25 MDF material. The dimensions of the front section are 1300 mm in height by 300 mm full. And the front part mounted on a base plate of 500 x 300 mm in depth. Also a third section fitted to support the two panels, and this was 150 x 200 mm in thickness.
The panels were screwed and glued together. And the front panel was covered by a thin brown material, ideal for covering the driver and was held into place by the use of a staple gun—the edges of the front panel covered with a wood veneer. And, helped to keep the material in position. After construction, the driver was fitted to the front panel by the use of ten mounting bolts, and the crossover, provided to the supporting group.
The cabling used to connect crossover to the driver is the same cabling used in Perkune interconnects. And the cable is neutral and has an excellent response. Also you will undoubtedly get a better sound if you wish to use it. Please read this report.
Listening
The open baffles were positioned 300 mm from the rear wall. And, towed in about twenty degrees. Also sound from the drivers in the open baffle was just excellent. It was very spacious and relaxing and had a feeling of fullness. And it was the same with all types of music. All I wanted to do was keep listening. Whatever the volume, I felt no fatigue at all. And the music had a 3D quality to it, and the overall experience was indeed satisfying.
The bass response was excellent, and the amount of detail was superb in every respect. Also we were able to adjust the sound. And by moving the panels a small amount, in the beginning, we, found the ideal positions for each baffle. The Open Baffle has a particular sound and brings a whole new meaning to the musical presentation. And, all I can say once heard you will never forget!
Enclosures
The first thing that grabbed me was the incredible bass that just seemed to go on forever. It went so deep deeper than anything I have ever heard in my life (and that is saying something). At first, it seemed just too much, and so I played a different CD, but this time it was perfect.
And, goes to show how a recording can make a difference in the sound you hear. The music had fantastic detail and transparency. And feature was perfect, and the music was fast and alive. Over the past year, many of my friends have heard this system. Also, they all say, it is one of the best sounding systems ever heard. And these words are music to my ears!!!
Conclusion
The session has been an exciting experience. Because it has been the same Tannoy 15″ drivers used in two different configurations. The results were different but at the same time, every revealing and also compelling. They showed strength and speed whatever the music and at the same time showed dynamics and incredible detail.
Which
I think that is the most challenging question I have asked (well in the audio world anyway). I loved the sound of 3818 in both set-ups. But, because I am a real bassman and I would say this. My preference is the300-litre cabinets (as a famous saying goes) the best thing since sliced bread!
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