Well that was a dirty trick, there's no shootout results posted. (Yet?) LOL
Sorry they arrive next week!
Thanks for the compliment I wish I could say it was all my creative genius but modern website design software ,I used Wix is really cool and easy to use.
Keith
I think the final production the ones we are receiving might be solid oak, but I will check .
Keith
I still question the claims of MDF being more rigid than something like a quality marine grade plywood. I'm sure there are conclusive tests out there that I haven't investigated but I have a feeling there's a bit of cost involved in the choice of MDFDo you know why Dutch & Dutch uses plywood instead of MDF?
I still question the claims of MDF being more rigid than something like a quality marine grade plywood. I'm sure there are conclusive tests out there that I haven't investigated but I have a feeling there's a bit of cost involved in the choice of MDF
Agree with @watchnerd. Rigidity is not an issue in a properly engineered speaker cabinet, though I am not aware of claims as to MDF's rigidity in any case. Plywood is also much stronger than MDF in many ways, but we do not need that added strength in audio applications, like speaker cabinets.I still question the claims of MDF being more rigid than something like a quality marine grade plywood. I'm sure there are conclusive tests out there that I haven't investigated but I have a feeling there's a bit of cost involved in the choice of MDF
"Excitement reaches fever pitch as D&D release new photographs of the 8C, the cabinet has been slightly redesigned one slot instead of two and their are changes around the back too!"
Well I can't quote any such claim so maybe it was the result of my fertile mind?Agree with @watchnerd. Rigidity is not an issue in a properly engineered speaker cabinet, though I am not aware of claims as to MDF's rigidity in any case. Plywood is also much stronger than MDF in many ways, but we do not need that added strength in audio applications, like speaker cabinets.
MDF is higher in density than plywood, hence it may have more desirable resonant properties. It is also a much more consistent material and therefore easier to cut and fabricate.
That it is also cheaper is a bonus. I really do not see anything wrong with it in speakers or other audio gear if properly engineered. It just lacks a sense of exclusivity - the parallels to Ikea furniture, etc. - hence it lacks high end sex appeal. Surely, if a cabinet is made from 13-layer Finnish birch plywood instead, it must be better, easily justifying its much higher cost.
And the changes to the rear of the cabinet don't forget those!"Excitement reaches fever pitch as D&D release new photographs of the 8C, the cabinet has been slightly redesigned one slot instead of two and their are changes around the back too!"
My heart is all a-twitter over this ground shaking news. One slot instead of two, Holy mechanical marvel Batman!
And the changes to the rear of the cabinet don't forget those!
Keith
Without knowing anything definitive, I would guess that it is necessary to have the cancellation drivers in close proximity to the drivers they are cancelling. Once the wavefronts have escaped into the wild, it would not be possible to cancel them out so completely and without unwanted side effects (are all of these systems free of unwanted side effects anyway?)Theoretical question:
(might need help from @dallasjustice justice for this)
If the Kii Three and Dutch & Dutch 8C tame in-room bass by firing to the sides / back, couldn't I get similar effects with a set of multiple subwoofers that is pointing in similar directions?
Or, differently, is what they're doing actually superior to just using 2 to 4 subwoofers in one of the recommended configs?
Theoretical question:
(might need help from @dallasjustice justice for this)
If the Kii Three and Dutch & Dutch 8C tame in-room bass by firing to the sides / back, couldn't I get similar effects with a set of multiple subwoofers that is pointing in similar directions?
Or, differently, is what they're doing actually superior to just using 2 to 4 subwoofers in one of the recommended configs?
What, you thought Bruno invented this idea?Dream on Mike dream on.
Keith