[bigshot]

Do you think people have figured out that jitter is bunko? Nice to see you! Have fun with your music!

 

[nick_charles]

Do you think people have figured out that jitter is bunko? Nice to see you! Have fun with your music!

Nice try but no cigar...

 

[Glmoneydawg]

Nice try but no cigar...

Here's one for you science guys...anyone remember the hill plasma tweeter?Apparently amazing,but made anyone in the room violently ill(ionized the air)no moving parts,just air...got to be a way to make it work?Thought i would give you something to chew on instead of the usual digital debates

 

[Glmoneydawg]

Here's one for you science guys...anyone remember the hill plasma tweeter?Apparently amazing,but made anyone in the room violently ill(ionized the air)no moving parts,just air...got to be a way to make it work?Thought i would give you something to chew on instead of the usual digital debates

I will wait while you google it

 

[Zapp_Fan]

Here's one for you science guys...anyone remember the hill plasma tweeter?Apparently amazing,but made anyone in the room violently ill(ionized the air)no moving parts,just air...got to be a way to make it work?Thought i would give you something to chew on instead of the usual digital debates

Wow, apparently it also requires a helium supply (which you have to replenish every ~300 hours or so) and weighs 300lb. Although this article claims the ozone production is totally fine and dandy... Aside from the remarkable sound, it sounds like a horrible, horrible device.

This really sounds like a world-building note from a Terry Gilliam movie and not a real speaker. Wow.

 

[castleofargh]

put it next to a massive laser printer in use, and problem solved. the listeners won't be able to tell that the ozone smell or other mixes of O, H, and maybe a little N for fun, come from the sound system(it might be a good idea to keep the windows open).

 

[bigshot]

How about the auxetophone... A compressed air phonograph.
http://www.douglas-self.com/MUSEUM/COMMS/auxetophone/auxetoph.htm

 

[bfreedma]

How about the auxetophone... A compressed air phonograph.
http://www.douglas-self.com/MUSEUM/COMMS/auxetophone/auxetoph.htm

Very cool find - some amazing ingenuity utilizing the available technology at the time.

Of course, you do realize you finally gave a reference point for an "amp" with an audible noise floor...

 

[bigshot]

Ha! You're right! We should add it to the FAQ. The thing is though that these machines were intended to be used in ballrooms. They are unGodly loud. So there's no normal listening level with this... just a recommended primary listening location of 50 yards away!

Here is a hot air powered phonograph that has an open flame inside. Great for playing "hot jazz"!


By the way, as he moves around the machine as it plays, you can clearly hear how the machine uses the room acoustics to add presence to the direct sound.

 

[bfreedma]

Ha! You're right! We should add it to the FAQ. The thing is though that these machines were intended to be used in ballrooms. They are unGodly loud. So there's no normal listening level with this... just a recommended primary listening location of 50 yards away!

Here is a hot air powered phonograph that has an open flame inside. Great for playing "hot jazz"!


By the way, as he moves around the machine as it plays, you can clearly hear how the machine uses the room acoustics to add presence to the direct sound.

And now you've given ammunition around "warm amps"...

BTW, I've visited this pub for 3 days and haven't seen a food menu yet, let alone a beer selection. Where do I complain to management?

 

[bigshot]

Call Chef Ramsey!

 

[Glmoneydawg]

Wow, apparently it also requires a helium supply (which you have to replenish every ~300 hours or so) and weighs 300lb. Although this article claims the ozone production is totally fine and dandy... Aside from the remarkable sound, it sounds like a horrible, horrible device.

This really sounds like a world-building note from a Terry Gilliam movie and not a real speaker. Wow.

You make it sound impractical...it was supposed to be safe if you had a window open.There are stories off audio Press members getting dizzy at demonstrations.

 

[Glmoneydawg]

put it next to a massive laser printer in use, and problem solved. the listeners won't be able to tell that the ozone smell or other mixes of O, H, and maybe a little N for fun, come from the sound system(it might be a good idea to keep the windows open).

Ha! You're right! We should add it to the FAQ. The thing is though that these machines were intended to be used in ballrooms. They are unGodly loud. So there's no normal listening level with this... just a recommended primary listening location of 50 yards away!

Here is a hot air powered phonograph that has an open flame inside. Great for playing "hot jazz"!


By the way, as he moves around the machine as it plays, you can clearly hear how the machine uses the room acoustics to add presence to the direct sound.

Wow...how many horse power Is that thing??

 

[Glmoneydawg]

put it next to a massive laser printer in use, and problem solved. the listeners won't be able to tell that the ozone smell or other mixes of O, H, and maybe a little N for fun, come from the sound system(it might be a good idea to keep the windows open).

lansche audio has apparantly perfected this system...if you have 100 grand laying around you can hear it in your living room.

 

[Strangelove424]

Wow...how many horse power Is that thing??

I'm also curious if alcohol was used for clean emissions... fascinating.