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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths.When most people say “digital room correction,” using DSP, they’re usually talking about EQ filters that notch down peaks in the... -
Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths.Thanks for your thoughtful input — you’re absolutely right that the room, treatments, and digital correction are all major factors in...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths.That’s a great example of how designers use waveguides and lenses to manage dispersion and integrate tweeters with midrange drivers — no...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths.This post was meant to be informative, it does not mention the hardware I manufacture and sell. About 75% of the consumers I talk too...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths.I hear you, and I appreciate the chance to clarify. I’m not actually conflating the two — wavelength and dispersion (or beamwidth) are...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths.Thanks for your thoughtful follow-up — no worries at all, this is exactly the kind of discussion that helps everyone sharpen their...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths.AS you mentioned earlier, taste is a factor that cant be measured, its personal. Electrostats are famously directional and deliver...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths.You make a good point about starting on-axis. Just to clarify the physics: wavelength is the speed of sound divided by frequency. At 10...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths.The response chart above says its testing the Meta version. The top octave of audible sound in humans is 10KHz to 20KHz;. Most of it is...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths."Some kind of diffraction element if you don't toe the speaker out 10-15 degrees" sounds to me like a design flaw being covered up...
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Bob Rapoport posted the thread Breaking News From Essence For September 2025 in Essence For Hi Res Audio.Breaking News from Essence for September 2025 - Upgrade Your 2 Channel or 5.1 Channel System to 4K HDMI For AV Streaming and Blu-ray...
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Bob Rapoport posted the thread Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths in Essence For Hi Res Audio.The Myth: Some manufacturers recommend turning speakers inward or outward to “smooth out” the treble response. The story goes that...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread On-Axis Listening from the Sweet Spot; Why It's Important..I really appreciate your perspective — and I agree that on-axis listening is always the best place to start. One thing worth remembering...
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Audiophile Day Reaches Milestone with Tenth Annual Celebration on October 2, 2025.Haha! No gatherings are planned but we'll all be united as audiophiles on that day and always.
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Bob Rapoport replied to the thread Next Generation Acoustic Energy 300² Speakers Arrive in America — Available Now Through Essence.I'll check with the factory in the UK to see if they have a spinorama available. Thanks.
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