Horn Tuning - Importance
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 2,216
Likes: 672
From: Andover, MN
Horn Tuning - Importance
Wondering how much difference DSP tuning of horns makes.
Do guys spend much time with frequencies and Q factors and x-overs and gains for a set of horns in fairing? Or are you just rolling them in about where your other speakers roll off?
I really never hear anyone talk about tuning for horns. Maybe it's a simple one and done or does adjusting them affect the overall SQ?
Do guys spend much time with frequencies and Q factors and x-overs and gains for a set of horns in fairing? Or are you just rolling them in about where your other speakers roll off?
I really never hear anyone talk about tuning for horns. Maybe it's a simple one and done or does adjusting them affect the overall SQ?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,186
Likes: 444
From: Mi
Horns should be crossed where your mids cross on the high side. Ideally there should be a seamless transition from mid to horn. So there will be some volume cut on the Horns as they will most likely be louder/ more efficient than the woofer. The passive crossovers do this easily. But, with the DSP you should have them both crossed at the same FZ and slope. Linkwitz would be ideal.
Juice
Juice
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 6,446
Likes: 873
From: TEXAS
What Juice said. And make sure u look at your specific tuning graph to verify and dial in the overlap.
I think my mids run to about 6k and roll off w 12db slope and horns crossed at about 5500.
T
I think my mids run to about 6k and roll off w 12db slope and horns crossed at about 5500.
T
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,186
Likes: 444
From: Mi
Also, see that little bump on the Butterworth? This seem to sound better on the low end of you band pass too. Works well with subs and low playing midbass drivers like the RS350 and most other midbass speakers that we use for bass.
Juice
Juice
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 6,446
Likes: 873
From: TEXAS
Originally Posted by Juice
Also, see that little bump on the Butterworth? This seem to sound better on the low end of you band pass too. Works well with subs and low playing midbass drivers like the RS350 and most other midbass speakers that we use for bass.
Juice
Juice
T
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,150
Likes: 459
From: S. FL
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 2,216
Likes: 672
From: Andover, MN
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Banned
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 184
Likes: 20
From: north of the ground
I think these guys answered your question! But, your ears like Butterworth? Why pose a question if you already know what you want? I think that is what got these guys all bent out of shape over my MMAT post.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 6,446
Likes: 873
From: TEXAS
Corey, go back and look at the thread AD posted up about the OEM HU curves. IIRC, u have the 4/0 flash without a BT355 thus are getting a massive bump in the EQ curve in the bass-midbass range thus Butterworth potentially adds another 3db bump to that.
I think u might be pleasantly surprised if u tried the Link and moved the crossover & slopes a bit as a result.
But as stated above, really look at ur pictorial EQ curve and not only check the impact of butter vs link but also factor in the hidden bump that the HU prides in ADentons thread. Then throw some pink and an RTA on it to see where u are vs where u think u are.
With 8' of snow piked up outside, time is on ur side so give some of these other strategies / suggestions a whirl.
Oh, and PRV 6.5 in Portuguese translates to Boat Anchor in English. Just sayin!!!
Luv,
T
I think u might be pleasantly surprised if u tried the Link and moved the crossover & slopes a bit as a result.
But as stated above, really look at ur pictorial EQ curve and not only check the impact of butter vs link but also factor in the hidden bump that the HU prides in ADentons thread. Then throw some pink and an RTA on it to see where u are vs where u think u are.
With 8' of snow piked up outside, time is on ur side so give some of these other strategies / suggestions a whirl.
Oh, and PRV 6.5 in Portuguese translates to Boat Anchor in English. Just sayin!!!
Luv,
T