Tweeter comparisons - high quality only

[webdzynes 10+ year member]

I have a DynAudio 3 way system in the front and a MB Quart 2 way system in the back. Unfortuantely, the MB Quart tweeters are a bit too shrill (bright) and although they are only used for fill, they just dont blend well. They are crystal clear but the intonation is too metalic. (I know many will wonder whay I even bother given the front end - answer, just my preference)

Since they are in the back and used only for fill, what do you guys think I should look at? I really want high quality and clarity but not the

"tin-i-ness". Here are the tweeters which have been recommended to me:

RE Audio TW 1, Silk Dome OR High Energy Audiophile-NEVER HEARD OF THESE

Infinity Poly cells

Focal TN44's

Alpine SPS 1005 3/8" Type S

JL Audio TR050-CT

JL Audio C5-075CT Silk Dome's

New Diamond DiT

(New) MB Quarts QM 10 HC (Evidently these are much smoother & milder..?)

All input is appreciated

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[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

If you want smooth tweeters, look at CDT. Their DRT-26 silk dome is just buttery smooth. Basically, take your list and dump everything but the Focal and the RE. You'll be disappointed with everything else.

 

[Hoodlum007 10+ year member]

Image Dynamics XS28's

 

[webdzynes 10+ year member]

If you want smooth tweeters, look at CDT. Their DRT-26 silk dome is just buttery smooth. Basically, take your list and dump everything but the Focal and the RE. You'll be disappointed with everything else.

Excellent feedback! You are confident with RE's? I have never heard of them before... There are a bunch of sites selling their tweeters for only $45/pair which seems remarkably cheap for something "good and smooth"

 

[webdzynes 10+ year member]

Image Dynamics XS28's

ID's I have heard of and they are one of the best. That is a good consideration! (I'm not familiar with their tweeters, only their reputation)

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

go to http://www.madisound.com and get a pair of good silk tweets.

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

imo the drt 26s are the best under 200 a pair, you can get the for 130...

i don't trust re..

the focals are detailed in the midrange, but there brite on rock..

 

[webdzynes 10+ year member]

Using the DynAudio MD100's as a benchmark, how do these recommendations above compare? The MD100's are broad, smooth and VERY nice. Not brite or harsh but very clean...

 

[webdzynes 10+ year member]

imo the drt 26s are the best under 200 a pair, you can get the for 130...i don't trust re..

the focals are detailed in the midrange, but there brite on rock..

Good info. What do you mean when you say you dont trust RE's? Not reliable? Not good quality? Not consistent? etc...?

 

[Jeremy M 10+ year member]

Image Dynamics XS28's

i second these. very smooth tweeter that can be crossed low.

 

[RJesus 10+ year member]

check out rainbow

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

Image Dynamics XS28's

bingo.. Own them with the xs-65 set and they are perfect..

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

check out rainbow

personally i like the drt for the money..the rainbow slc is nice but the drt is more comparable to the RB germanium silks..

i love the dynaudios there power hungry though..

the drt 26 silks are laid back, the 26 alums are still smooth just a bit more output up high..

honestly its really hard to recommed tweeters..if i had 200 or less the drt,250$$ helix s801...

 

[carguy83 10+ year member]

ever look into the Iridium tweets? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[mcsoul 10+ year member]

I'm running fabric seas 27's (27TFFNC) and I'm happy with them.