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Originally Posted by kevin k.
I'm not sure how you've come to the conclusion that "most" domes have better off-axis response than cones. Would you please elaborate? Your statement is based on what real world experience? Have you used the domes in question? Have you had the chance to measure them compared to different midrange cone drivers? In the same environment / install?
I have owned and tested the Dyn MD140's, DLS IR3's, and currently have ATC SM75-150 domes in my car... all used and tested in the same car.
In that same car I have had the good fortune to use various cone mids... AudioTechnology C-Quenze H15's, Accuton C89/T-6's, Seas Excel 15's, Lotus RM110's, Scan Speak 12M Revelators and 15W Revelators, HAT Legatia 3's, Focal Utopia 136's and I forget what else right now.
I was able to measure all of them at various times utilizing a Bruel and Kjaer Type 2250 and an audiocontrol RTA.
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Kevin, I knew you had tried many different midrange speakers, but, wow.
Please tell us about the qualities of these different speakers, I am all ears. What differences did you note between a dome and mid? Are the current ATC domes the best yet? which cone sounded best? I value your opinion greatly.