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Plasma Speaker / Tweeter - Completed Working Setup

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  • Added: 19-Mar-08

The complete prototype circuit is shown here built on a single PCB. The reflector is made from PVC pipe with a rear mirror. EHT now slightly lower and the gap size has been reduced. Track is 'Hold Me Now' from the Thompson Twins - chosen purely for it's good dynamic range, vocals & clever percussion ! Let me know if would like to see & hear any particular song - see what I can do ;)

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Plasma Speaker / Tweeter - Completed Working Setup

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  • gorgeous.. but what ...

    gorgeous.. but what happens if you "touch" this electrical arc?

    By leeam2k [Affiliate User] 1221898416 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • How's the bass on ...

    How's the bass on this thing?
    this is pretty interesting.. never knew anything about this >.> until now haha

    is it possible to BUY one of these? or not yet atleast =P

    nice!

    By fwynn [Affiliate User] 1221797120 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Doesn't need it - ...

    Doesn't need it - no Ozone.

    By timetec [Affiliate User] 1221684652 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • You might be able ...

    You might be able to put an internal ventilation system in, though it would need some sort of filter.

    By tiddlydum [Affiliate User] 1221677527 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • You'd get a bad ...

    You'd get a bad electrical shock.

    By MarsBarClock [Affiliate User] 1221441727 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Wooooooooooooooooow ...

    Wooooooooooooooooow cool. LOL.

    By Noobtaculus [Affiliate User] 1221267361 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Perhaps the biggest ...

    Perhaps the biggest drawback would be the fact that the ionization from the arc can cause a buildup of ozone and nitrogen monoxide in the listening environment, which can be a health hazard during extended use without adequate ventilation.

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  • Billable ...

    Billable consumption of power is measured in watts, not volts. That's why those power meters on the side of a building measure your use of electricity in kilowatt-hour units.

    Otherwise, watching TV off a CRT set would be expensive because the operating voltage of a picture tube is around 20,000 to 30,000 volts.

    But, the operating amps are relatively low so the resulting watts, or level of work, is low.

    Low work = low demand. Low demand = low electrical bill.

    By Watcher3223 [Affiliate User] 1221017748 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • So now you need an ...

    So now you need an tube driv en amp for a subwoofer and a mid loudspeaker and your high end sound system is ready

    By felix945 [Affiliate User] 1220459224 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Im amazed how clear ...

    Im amazed how clear the sound over youtube is...thats amazing. But anyway my loudspeakers here overdrive...and those are not bad ones...!

    By NFreund [Affiliate User] 1220393698 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Your next challenge ...

    Your next challenge: Make that plasma arc act like an oscilloscope.

    By denelson83 [Affiliate User] 1220212032 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • the voltage may be ...

    the voltage may be high, but the amps are low (so the wattage remains the same)

    By KB1KOI [Affiliate User] 1219980396 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • nice

    nice

    By mikepassio [Affiliate User] 1219874579 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • is this real?? if ...

    is this real?? if so thats awesome! I LOVE YOU!

    By EuReKaDeAdScOpE [Affiliate User] 1219811621 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Hey you got a PPC ...

    Hey you got a PPC too :)

    Upgrade it to WM6, it is worth it.


    Anyway, your plasma Speaker F**king rock, except that your energy bill will get expensive as S**t due it is 60.000 volts output

    By Samuelgames [Affiliate User] 1219455698 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
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