piezo vs. compression vs. bullet super tweeter

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   for my tops, i run the X15 type cabinets....  a singles 15" and a 1" compression driver... (2" compression driver, 1" throat")
personally i think it sounds pretty good... but im wondering if there would be a benefit to adding something like a bullet tweeter...
typically i would run 2 double 18s and 3 or 4 X15 type mid-top cabinets...

in decemeber i have an outdoor event were  i'll be taking out 4 18" scoops, 2 double 18s and 6 x15s.... 

thanks

Edited by keilamym - 25 November 2008 at 5:35am

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keilamym Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 20 November 2007 Location: California, USA Status: Offline Points: 441	Post Options Post Reply Quote keilamym Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: piezo vs. compression vs. bullet super tweeter Posted: 25 November 2008 at 5:34am
	for my tops, i run the X15 type cabinets.... a singles 15" and a 1" compression driver... (2" compression driver, 1" throat") personally i think it sounds pretty good... but im wondering if there would be a benefit to adding something like a bullet tweeter... typically i would run 2 double 18s and 3 or 4 X15 type mid-top cabinets... in decemeber i have an outdoor event were i'll be taking out 4 18" scoops, 2 double 18s and 6 x15s.... thanks Edited by keilamym - 25 November 2008 at 5:35am

mobiele eenheid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 15 August 2004 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 1568	Post Options Post Reply Quote mobiele eenheid Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 November 2008 at 11:55am
	A bullet is usually crossed at 5 kHz or higher. If for instance you have a 2" driver (throat) it might get nasty above 8 kHz, in such case a bullet (or multiple bullets considering the narrow dispersion) can be added. Most 1" do not require a bullet because they're pretty good at reaching ~16 kHz themselfs (tho exeptions are made). A good bullet will reach 20 K, higher than the average 1", generally not needed but it can add a little "crispyness" to the sound. Piezo's are usually used for the same reason as bullets, tho personally I'd prefer using bullets over piezo's. You might cross the bullet to an piezo @ ~20 kHz (silly joke). Regards Johan Edited by mobiele eenheid - 26 November 2008 at 11:58am