Dave Plowman (News) schreef:
I think you've confirmed my own thoughts on the disadvantages although
I'm led to believe that Lowthers are something special.

They're one of those classic designs which were good in their day - but
have been well and truly bettered. A bit like a Morris Minor. That's not
to say they wouldn't make a good driver as part of a multi driver unit -
but cheaper alternatives are available.

The only advantage I can see is high efficiency, in the right enclosure,
but with today's high powered amplifiers efficiency is not a problem.

High efficiency usually means horn loading - and horns tend to have a
sound all of their own. Fine if you like that - but not an accurate one.


Fostex is my speaker of choice because I need their efficiency for my
home made 2 watt power amps. Fostex publishes plans for recommended
enclosures, indeed rather large back loaded horns. These make big fun
but building might be a pain. Sound quality is neither poor nor excellent.
It's my personal believe there is no such thing as 'perfect
reproduction' as all enclosures, filters and drivers have inherent
faults, one more obvious than others. Find your compromise and live with it.