Are Tractrix horns better?

The horn serves to improve the coupling efficiency between the speaker driver and the air. The main advantage of horn loudspeakers is they are more efficient; they can typically produce approximately 3 times (10 dB) more sound power than a cone speaker from a given amplifier output.

What is a Tractrix horn?

The Tractrix Theory. Horn Theory, The Tractrix Theory attempts to address the “shape” and resultant character of the sound, taking into account the nature and shape of the horn itself, and the “tugging” effects of natural forces, such as friction with the air.

Do horn speakers sound better?

Horn speakers are a very efficient design because the diaphragm doesn’t have to oscillate very much in order to create a loud sound compared to say, a cone diaphragm. Many people appreciate their excellent dynamics and quick transient response which can give music, especially jazz, a highly realistic, live sound.

Why are horn speakers loaded?

Horn-Loaded Speakers 101 By using a flared transmission channel (a horn) the effective radiating area of the source of sound can be increased to that of the mouth, thus creating greater air coupling (louder sound). The horn allows the mechanical power capabilities of the source to be tapped much more efficiently.

How is the tractrix theory related to the Horn?

The Tractrix Theory attempts to address the “shape” and resultant character of the sound, taking into account the nature and shape of the horn itself, and the “tugging” effects of natural forces, such as friction with the air.

Where can I get a tractrix horn calculator?

I downloaded this tractrix horn calculator spreadsheet from volvotreter, plugged in a few numbers based on the driver I planned to use (JBL 2446j), and wholla! Out shot a stream of data points with AutoCAD measurements and dimensions.

How big is the throat of a V-Tracii horn?

We appreciate your patience. The V-TracII horn is a wooden horn, built with a known tractrix flare, and it has a 2″ throat, which is more than eight times larger than the 11/16″ throat opening of the stock Klipsch mid horns. The V-TracII horn makes use of every little bit of space available in the tophat of the Klipschorn and Belle speakers.

How big is the throat on a Klipsch mid horn?

The V-TracII horn is a wooden horn, built with a known tractrix flare, and it has a 2″ throat, which is more than eight times larger than the 11/16″ throat opening of the stock Klipsch mid horns. The V-TracII horn makes use of every little bit of space available in the tophat of the Klipschorn and Belle speakers.