Nice tips. I have a related question regarding how should speakers radiate sound waves, in ambisonic situations. I'd like to get some feedback on my difficult choice between yamaha hs50 vs. Mackie mr5.
The situation: ambisonics 3d setup for 3d audio. 8 channels, cube setup (a quad above the other). The room is 3x3 meters wide. Speaker choice/budget restrictions: active speakers. Yamaha hs50 or mackie mr5. 150 euros per speaker. Problem (which is related with the topic of this thread, since it discourses about sound waves radiating from speaker cones): the mackie mr5 states that: "Minimum-Diffraction Molded Baffle: When it comes to baffle design, shape matters; it plays a role in how sound waves travel. Our baffle is precisely molded to minimize diffraction, so sound waves radiate smoothly, and are dispersed optimally. Our precision waveguide is designed to ensure broad, even dispersion, and a smooth transition between highs and lows. The result is a crystal clear image of your mix, with an ultra-wide, even sweet spot. Whether you’re in mix position or not, on axis or off, you’ll always hear an accurate representation of your mix. " this being said, what is the required wave propagation style for ambisonics? Is it better that the speakers radiate more smoothly and even, or more directional? I'm leaning towards mackie, the only "but" is to clear if they will suit my needs for ambisonic. Best, pedro On May 10, 2011 11:29 PM, "chris boozer" <chrisboo...@yahoo.com> wrote: Kef also has a concentric technology in their uni-q drivers. Kef makes excellent speakers is an English company an has affordable models utilizing the uni-q technology at a far more affordable price point than wharfedale.Check ebay they have a new satelite wall mountable uni-q for less than 100 dollars. http://cgi.ebay.com/KEF-Hts1001-2-Bookshelf-Speaker-w-Wall-Bracket-Each-/130516799735?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item1e636850f7 Chris Boozer >________________________________ >From: Gerard Lardner <glard...@iol.ie> >To: sursound@music.vt.edu >Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 4:03 PM >Subject: Re: [Sursound] Speaker configs + subwoofers > >There was a discussion about speakers for Ambisonics a few years ago. I >can't remember exactly whe... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: < https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/private/sursound/attachments/20110510/02d3194f/attachment.html > _______________________________________________ Sursound mailing list Sursound@music.vt.edu https://... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/private/sursound/attachments/20110511/58e3075d/attachment.html> _______________________________________________ Sursound mailing list Sursound@music.vt.edu https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/sursound
