So - why DON'T people go with open baffle?

[Theresa]

Re: So - why DON'T people go with open baffle?

There was the "floating point source" that was comprised of plasma produced from gas used for welding. The gas was "modulated" so that the plasma ball grew and shrank in response to a signal. They say that you floated to the angels while the thing either explodes or poisons you, (I just made that up, I think it was the vicodan for the holes in my mouth).
Other than those risks I am beginning to think about open baffles for my Eton mid-woofers. What to do about the tweeter is another matter. Is a baffle 10" wide big enough with active high pass crossover at 100Hz protecting the mid-bass from lows? I loved a friends Magnepans back in '91.
Etons are not a robust driver nor is the magnetic system modern. I just wonder if they would tear themselves to pieces without any dampening.

[billschu]

Re: So - why DON'T people go with open baffle?

I'd like to chime in and state how much I like the midrange of those speakers. I've heard them both as well as the Nao Mini. John's got crossovers down for sure.

Yes, I konw Deward. I really wish you had the opportunity to hear the NaO II or the Note. I think you might very surprised, particualrly if you believe the midrange is the most important.