dome vs ribbon tweeter

[kwitcherbichin 10+ year member]

what is the difference over dome and ribbon. does one sound better or is it an application type thing?

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[modskwod 10+ year member]

Domes usually have better off-axis response compared to ribbons.

 

[kwitcherbichin 10+ year member]

ah idk what that is lol. so whats off axis in a nutshell

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

I think he means that ribbons are more directional and a dome will give better staging throughout the vehicle.

 

[Jroo 10+ year member]

my only experience with ribbons was years ago and I still have a set left. Infinty used to make a ribbon in their kappa line for cars. Ribbons sound really good when installed correctly. They are way more directional than domes and really sound good when they are on axis to the listener. They are way more peticular to power and xover points. Some ribbons like to be xover very high with steep slopes and dont take a lot of power. My infinty were xover around 8k so if your mids cant play that high youll have issues. If your set is right, they do sound better in my oppinion. Have a cleaner more crisp sound.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

On axis is they are aimed straight at your listening position.

Off axis is they are aimed to another point say 20-30 degrees at an angle to your ears.

Domes work better for off-axis generally (though I have some domes that just **** off-axis as well). Most people find with tweeters it's all a mater of personal preference....on the SQ oriented sites guys change tweeters CONSTANTLY.

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

On axis is they are aimed straight at your listening position.Off axis is they are aimed to another point say 20-30 degrees at an angle to your ears.

Domes work better for off-axis generally (though I have some domes that just **** off-axis as well). Most people find with tweeters it's all a mater of personal preference....on the SQ oriented sites guys change tweeters CONSTANTLY.

oh this SPL website some people change subs CONSTANTLY