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**platinumsword** · 21-05-2007

The others did not go this route.

In a nutshell, this is what creative claims are the benfits

Phase plugs in fancy hi-fi drivers are there partly to reduce the mass of the diaphragm assembly, partly to reduce distortion caused by non-linear movement of hybrid cone/hemisphere diaphragms, partly to help the magnet assembly stay cool, and partly to keep the motor assembly's magnetic field where it's meant to be and give you clarity of a tweeter with the richness and fullness of a separate mid-range and high-end tones.

So,

Better Sound Distribution

The phase plug provides the highest high tone in one source, one location, since it amends sound distribution in the driver cone shape to avoid crossovers.

Better Voice Range Clarity

Each phase plug replaces a dust cap, and eliminating air compression under dust caps provides a boost in terms of voice range clarity.

Better Dynamic range

The phase plug’s open air gap provides a quicker response to level changes than a dust cap. As the increased airflow improves cooling, the speakers are also able to support more power.

There are other speakers companys that uses this phase plug. IE: JBL

It's just choice. If it matters, I am running an Audigy 2zs sound card with Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Digital speakers and I am impressed.

21-05-2007	#12 (permalink)
platinumsword Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,333	Re: Asio4all The others did not go this route. In a nutshell, this is what creative claims are the benfits Phase plugs in fancy hi-fi drivers are there partly to reduce the mass of the diaphragm assembly, partly to reduce distortion caused by non-linear movement of hybrid cone/hemisphere diaphragms, partly to help the magnet assembly stay cool, and partly to keep the motor assembly's magnetic field where it's meant to be and give you clarity of a tweeter with the richness and fullness of a separate mid-range and high-end tones. So, Better Sound Distribution The phase plug provides the highest high tone in one source, one location, since it amends sound distribution in the driver cone shape to avoid crossovers. Better Voice Range Clarity Each phase plug replaces a dust cap, and eliminating air compression under dust caps provides a boost in terms of voice range clarity. Better Dynamic range The phase plug’s open air gap provides a quicker response to level changes than a dust cap. As the increased airflow improves cooling, the speakers are also able to support more power. There are other speakers companys that uses this phase plug. IE: JBL It's just choice. If it matters, I am running an Audigy 2zs sound card with Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Digital speakers and I am impressed. __________________ Platinumsword's New Build - Here There are two types of people in this world. Those who fall and those who fall and get back-up.