Crossover explanation

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Originally Posted by NZ421291

Do try the ST100's with the treble shelved down to -1.5 on the Canterbury's- I find this combination makes my system sing. Yes, the Canterburys are darker than the Kensington's, and I think the Canterburys sound better listening near field.

Are your Super tweeters the B version?- yes there are 2 versions of the ST100- each having difference crossover steps & sensitivity settings!!! There is nothing noting the 2 types on the Tannoy Website- I got the information off a Japanese website & had a Japanese's speaking staff member translate.

The ST100 is a universal super tweeter with frequency 18, 20, or 22kHz adjustable & Level: 87dB, 89dB, 91dB, 93.5dB, 95dB

The ST100B has frequency 14,16 & 18kHz & Level :87dB, 89dB, 91dB, 93dB, 95dB

You need the ST100B for use with the Canterbury (Manual recommends 14kHz & 95dB which sounds best in my system).

Im 50, and had my hearing tested a few yrs ago- the Audiologist said I had the hearing of a 15 year old- he had never seen someone of my age have that level of hearing- pity my eye sight isn't as good- even after Lasik surgery, by close-up vision is rubbish!

Interesting -- I've learned a few new things in this thread thanks to you, NZ421291! My ST100 are indeed the 14/16/18kHz version, just like the ST200 I had before. So that's good. I'll try the -1.5 energy setting with ST's @ 95dB, as you suggest. I had previously tried the 93dB/14kHz setting on the ST100 with Canterbury Energy @ Level, which didn't fully achieve the desired results.

You are blessed with great hearing. I hope I can hold on to mine half as well!