mark warren
Music Lover!
Beam me up Scotty!
Be that as it may, they still don't have the realism of the Imperials.You're hearing the benefits of coaxial radiation - very much contrary to the Marantz Imperials where the widely spaced midranges are subject to comb filter effects.
8" definitely sounds bigger than 5". 15" you really get to feel thoughTL loading or not, a 6.5" woofer is not going to provide truly full range response.
In some cases, bigger really is better.
How do you like the new tweeters?Some updates:
No pics, but I have Klipsch KG3s and Cerwin-Vega D-2s awaiting repair and resale.
My dad found me a Yamaha R-8 receiver. Works but needs a cleaning.
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My grandfather gave me his Kyocera record clamp.
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And the final pair of RDO-194 tweeters are installed in my SDA-2s.
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They definitely sound smoother than the old ones. Replacing the main pair made a bigger difference but replacing the others smoothed out the sound even further. I love the SDA-2s even more now.How do you like the new tweeters?
Keep in mind those SDA's sound better the more power and current you give them. I have a couple sets 1's and 1c's.Starting the upgrade process on the SDA-2s from the SL2000 tweeter to the improved RDO-194. Got one pair in, still got to order the other pair. Definitely a noticeable improvement right off: smoother and more defined, imaging is sharper.
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Indeed they do, which is why I've got the high power/current Sonance in use. Unfortunately, I can't open them up too much in the apartment. Eventually my Nakamichi PA-5 will be paired with them but that's overkill for the apartment and my TV causes a ground loop.Keep in mind those SDA's sound better the more power and current you give them. I have a couple sets 1's and 1c's.