[Vintage-Audio] Speaking On Speakers

[Robert Nickels]

> One must also consider that the horns have a phase center
> that moves with frequency and really messes up stereo's
> sound field.

Bob originally made this comment in response to my previous post about my
Altec Lansing Valencias, which are living room styled versions of the A7
Voice of the Theater speakers, and I've been pondering it since...

While I agree with Bob on everything else (including the "Bose sound", ala
my basement 901s),  I'm not sure about this "sound field" stuff.   I am no
"golden ear" type, but I know good audio when I hear it and all I can say I
wouldn't trade the sound of my Altec Lansing horns for most anything I've
heard, which includes some pretty impressive speakers.   To my ear at least,
the stereo separation (and what at risk of sounding like an audio-phool)
I'll call "transparency" sounds fantastic.  I play all my Dish network audio
thru them as well and sure don't hear any phase center error on either CD or
digital audio sources.

One speaker that could turn my head might be a pair of Klipsch's, which as
Bob says, is simply awesome.   An old buddy and I thought blowing out
matches at 15 ft. was impressive, but breaking windows with "Victory at
Sea"...yeah, I can see that!

Not trying to stir the pot - I find these posts very informative and
appreciate Bob and others sharing their knowledge.  All I'm saying is that
if you have a chance to glom onto a pair of horns, don't be afraid to give
'em a listen.

73, Bob W9RAN