ACOUSTIC WAVEGUIDE TECHNOLOGY

Waveguides are similar to horns in that they change the air load that the driver "sees". The difference lies in the extremes. Our waveguides are characterized by the fact that they utilize relatively low compression ratios. At higher frequencies the air load is virtually the same as a standard "baffle" mounted driver. This eliminates the associated distortion that is common at high frequencies with traditional horns. The relatively shallow design does not provide the higher loading characteristics of traditional horns and hence, none of the distortion either. Acoustic loading is only increased at the lower frequency end of the drivers operating range. This provides added efficiency where it is needed most. The low frequency range of any dynamic driver is where its mechanical limits dominate and ultimately degrade its performance.

Our waveguides should be considered as a hybrid union of technologies, bridging the gap between high efficiency and high linearity. Compression ratios are high enough to greatly extend the low frequency performance of the driver as well as ensure that its mechanical system remains within linear operational limits under all conditions and drive levels. At the same time, the decreasing compression ratio with increasing frequency characteristic guarantees avoidance of the non-linear regions of the air medium. Sort of the "best of both worlds" -- if you will.

The effect on Dynamic Linearity (transient response) is nothing short of incredible. Reproduction of percussive instruments is truly life-like -- almost unnerving. Critical midrange frequencies of the human voice are reproduced with virtually no distortion, imparting a captivating immediacy seldom experienced in recorded music. The masking effects of Time Domain errors are minimized -- thus permitting the natural localization of instruments and performers in 3-dimensional space. Upon scientific analysis it will be found that our waveguide technology is truly an optimized design that leaves very little room for improvement. Continue reading and see why.