Phase Plugs

[Early B.]

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[beardog03]

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[Mjr7531]

Originally posted by Early B.
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I wholeheatedly agree.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

I must admit, at first - I thought he was crazy...

But now, I must admit that I agree too!

[Tide]

I think this will clear it up.

[Airplay355]

wtf?

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Phase plug is a 'cone' type thing that goes in the place of a dust cap, usually used on Full Range drivers to improve the sound...

ETC

[michael_w]

Maybe hes just doin it to mess with our minds.... I know its working for me :D .

[michael_w]

Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
Phase plug is a 'cone' type thing that goes in the place of a dust cap, usually used on Full Range drivers to improve the sound...

ETC

Just saw your post after I posted.... so is it kind of like a wizzer cone?

edit: well I looked at some pics and its definately not a wizzer cone.

[Early B.]

This is it...

[Early B.]

Here's what it looks like...

[Early B.]

I have a pair of Fostex FE166E full range speakers and plan to attach these phase plugs to them. Just a bit hesitant to cut out the heart of the speaker. Don't want to screw it up. I may wait and do one of them and A/B to see if it makes a discernable difference in SQ.

[PolkThug]

Originally posted by Early B.
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[Tour2ma]

I'll see your ".."

and raise you "...."

[Toxis]

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[PolkThug]

Originally posted by Tour2ma
I'll see your ".."

and raise you "...."

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[madmax]

Read through the decware HDT forum. They mention using a craftsman socket instead of a phase plug. They say the opening (3/8") makes a lot of difference.
madmax

[PolkThug]

Phase plugs were in short supply after WWII. My grandfather had to use these: