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Abmolech · 11-05-2007

kevin k. is quite correct.
The reason domes are "known" for their off axis response is because ON axis they are terrible. The shape has little to do with off axis response, the main precursor is the radiating diameter.(beaming)

There is no area where drivers of similar capabilities, that a cone cannot easily out perform a dome. The enclosures on a dome may be thought of as an advantage (space), however you pay a high price because of the back wave induced distortion.

Use a dome only if you have no other choice.

11-05-2007	#16 (permalink)
Abmolech DIYMA Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,090 iTrader: (0)	Re: Domes & Cones Midrange questions kevin k. is quite correct. The reason domes are "known" for their off axis response is because ON axis they are terrible. The shape has little to do with off axis response, the main precursor is the radiating diameter.(beaming) There is no area where drivers of similar capabilities, that a cone cannot easily out perform a dome. The enclosures on a dome may be thought of as an advantage (space), however you pay a high price because of the back wave induced distortion. Use a dome only if you have no other choice.