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Test Bench: Beston Technology RT002A Ribbon Tweeter
March 16, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Beston Technology RT002A Ribbon Tweeter

This Test Bench is dedicated to the Beston RT002A ribbon tweeter. Beston Technology was founded in 2002 in Taipei, Taiwan. Since its inception, Beston has focused on high-frequency ribbon devices using a Kapton substrate. The first transducer Beston sent to Voice Coil’s Test Bench column was the RT002a ribbon tweeter. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, April 2013.
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Test Bench - Wavecor SW223BD02 8.75” Subwoofer
March 2, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench - Wavecor SW223BD02 8.75” Subwoofer

In this Test Bench, Vance Dickason measures the SW223BD02 8.75” subwoofer from Wavecor, part of the brand’s rather extensive line of subwoofers. Wavecor’s SW223BD02, which is the 4-Ω version (SW223BD03 is 8 ohm), was designed specifically for high performance compact subwoofer applications and has a generous feature set. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, April 2015.
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ALMA, Eminence, Dayton Audio and Much More - Voice Coil March 2016 Is Ready for Download
February 26, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ALMA, Eminence, Dayton Audio and Much More - Voice Coil March 2016 Is Ready for Download

All about ALMA’s International Symposium & Expo (AISE) 2016. Audiomatica’s new CLIO Pocket is put through various measurement routines according to Voice Coil’s Test Bench speaker characterization protocol. Test Bench focuses on two Eminence compression drivers and horns, plus the Dayton LW-150 ultra-thin woofer. And much more, now available on Voice Coil March 2016!
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Test Bench: Celestion G12H “GreenBack” 12” Guitar Speaker Reissue
February 17, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Celestion G12H “GreenBack” 12” Guitar Speaker Reissue

This article focuses on a driver from Celestion, a historical reissue of the famous G12H “GreenBack” 12” guitar speaker: the G12H(55) “Greenback” from the brand’s Heritage Series classic guitar speakers. A detailed look at this absolutely iconic guitar speaker which could potential question Voice Coil’s own Test Bench criteria. Originally published in Voice Coil February 2015.
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Test Bench - PRV Audio Brazil 6MR500-NDY-4 Pro Sound Driver
February 6, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench - PRV Audio Brazil 6MR500-NDY-4 Pro Sound Driver

On its first Test Bench of a product designed and manufactured by PRV Audio Brazil, Vance Dickason characterized the 6MR500-NDY-4, a new 6.5” from the brand’s Midrange Series for professional audio applications. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2015.
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Serious About Speakers: Voice Coil February 2016 is Now Available
January 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Serious About Speakers: Voice Coil February 2016 is Now Available

Voice Coil February 2016 features a complete directory of Loudspeaker Cone Industry Suppliers and James Croft discusses the recent US patent awarded to Dolby for Upward Firing Drivers. Vance Dickason’s Test Bench reviews two high-end home audio tweeters from Morel and SB Acoustics, plus a midwoofer from Dayton Audio.
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Test Bench: Wavecor TW030WA12 30-mm Cloth Waveguide Loaded Tweeter
January 19, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Wavecor TW030WA12 30-mm Cloth Waveguide Loaded Tweeter

This Test Bench is about the new Wavecor TW030WA12, a new 30-mm cloth waveguide loaded tweeter intended for home audio applications. The TW030WA12 features a 30-mm wide surround precision-coated cloth diaphragm optimized for high-frequency cut-off above 20 kHz. Its most differentiating feature is a waveguide faceplate for increased sensitivity and directivity. This article was featured on the January 2015 edition of Voice Coil.
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Test Bench - Scan-Speak 10F/8414G10 Small 3.5” Full-Range Woofer
January 5, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench - Scan-Speak 10F/8414G10 Small 3.5” Full-Range Woofer

Currently, some of the most popular transducers in consumer electronics are the 2”–3.5” diameter full-range drivers. These mini woofers are being extensively used in TV soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. Scan-Speak set out to make the one of the best 3.5” full-range drivers on the market with the 10F/8414G10. This article was originally published in Voice Coil December 2013.
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Test Bench - Eighteen Sound 18TLW3000 18” Dual Voice Coil Woofer
December 29, 2015 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench - Eighteen Sound 18TLW3000 18” Dual Voice Coil Woofer

The transducer under review this month is from the Italian pro sound company, Eighteen Sound. Designated a subwoofer, the 18TLW3000 is a high power handling woofer rated at 1,800 WRMS with substantial features, including what Eighteen Sound calls a “Tetracoil” dual winding and interleaved sandwich voice coil (ISV). This article was originally published in Voice Coil, December 2013.
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Voice Coil January 2016 is Now Available. Here’s to Another Great Year!
December 23, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil January 2016 is Now Available. Here’s to Another Great Year!

Get your agenda ready for the 2016 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, CA, and the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show, being held February 9–12, 2016, in Amsterdam. Read about a new transducer technology from Christianson Audio, and a great reference article on “Micro Suspension Part Measurements.” This month’s Test Bench characterizes a high-end 5.25” mid-bass driver from Motus Audio and a Pro Sound 10” woofer from MAG.
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