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The post on component speakers got me thinking. Someone mentioned ribbon tweeters and I am kicking around the idea of a pair in the kickpanels. I've heard the eclipse set and I love them but they're 1200 dollars and I would rather have just a 5" and a ribbon in the kicks and maybe a 8 in the door. The ribbon has to be 8 inches or smaller. Does anyone know of some companies that make ribbons, someone mentioned Eton but I couldn't find any info on the net. Any other ideas?
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I'll see if I can still get the ribbons I picked up threw one of my electronics supply houses and put in my home speaks. They were no name but man do they sound good
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i know Infinity (use to?) make ribbon tweets.. very nice... most ribbon tweets are exceptionally clear.. not sure what you'll get on the RTA ,, *****the RTA anyway but it sounds super smooth and clean.. but ribbons, i have heard blow easily if overpowered/clipped
we (my bro) had Dali (skylight?) home speaker with a 110cm (nearly 4 foot) ribbon tweet.. this speaker defies physics- it had a 15inch woofer FREEAIR!!! and still had great bass! the tweets were unbelievable should have heard the imaging- the best cars i've ever heard are NO comparsion!
jimbo
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Infinity still makes ribbon tweets, however, you have to find an actual infinity dealer to get them. Eton, Canton, B&W, Carver, Magnaplanar, Peerless, MB Quart (used too) all make ribbons. The best sounding however, IMO are the Maggies. Good luck getting them, and if you can get them, good luck affording them.
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Newform research is a Canadian company that supplies speakers and kits using ribbons. Try emailing this address. I think the contact person is John Meyers. He reponds very quickly.
ribbons@newformresearch.com
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