Fyne have launched two super tweeters to maximise the performance of their speakers, and those from other brands. Both models use an up-firing, omni-directional super tweeter that uses the same type of 360-degree tractrix diffuser that they use to diffuse the bass from the ports at the bottom of their cabinets.
The new units are: the larger and more technically advanced SuperTrax; the smaller and more keenly priced S-Trax.
Super tweeters are designed to couple with an existing speaker to widen its frequency range. The advantages of this, when done correctly, are a more airy, effortless feel to the presentation, a more accurate 3-dimentional sonic image, improved tonal accuracy across the frequency range, and better dynamics. It is not just about more life and sparkle in the treble; the effect is heard across the entire bandwidth.
SuperTrax
This is the larger of the two super tweeters and is designed to be time aligned with the Fyne range of loudspeakers, and other brands of loudspeakers with a recessed tweeter. All Fyne speakers have been very accurately measured to recommend the correct position to mount the super tweeter on their own cabinets. ]
Fyne use a 25mm (1-inch) Thin Ply Carbon Diaphragm (TPCD) material for the SuperTrax super tweeter, which has a much higher break up frequency than aluminium, titanium or magnesium which are the more usual metals employed. This means lower distortion and a more extended range – up to 60 kHz. This up-firing driver is mated to a floating 360-degree tractrix diffuser.
Fyne incorporate a sensitivity dial to help match that of the speakers, which gives control of in-room volume. The output level can be tuned to taste and to the location.
In our listening tests, the results were impressive. This is not a subtle improvement and makes the speaker sound like it is from a much higher model range. We have heard traditional, forward-firing super tweeters over the years and found their effect tending towards a “hifi” sound. Forward firing devices have a very narrow dispersion at these ultrasonic frequencies, which give a beam effect and a small sweet spot. The 360-degree design of the Fyne SuperTrax means no sweet spot and delivers instead an immersive sound stage, with wider imaging.
The super tweeters when incorporated with any of our Fyne Audio Special Production models were greatly improved in many areas. Fyne speakers are already capable of a superb 3-dimensional sound-stage with real depth. However, the sense of space and depth increased very clearly with the super tweeter in place. The placement of images in the room was far more accurate. Bass was also tighter, not something expected from adding a super-tweeter for high frequencies.
S-Trax
For those with more traditional non-recessed, baffle mounted, tweeters, including Fyne’s entry level (non-coaxial) offerings, Fyne have now launched the smaller, more affordable, S-Trax super tweeter. Whilst designed for Fyne Audio loudspeakers, this will work with a wide variety of other speaker brands, as the driver can be mounted nearer to the front baffle of the speaker, for more accurate time alignment.
This smaller unit employs a magnesium dome but with a similar, floating, tractrix diffuser as the larger SuperTrax. It also has a sensitivity dial to enable more seamless integration with existing speakers.
In short, these are both superb products, which can deliver profound improvements to the sound of any loudspeaker.
The smaller S-Trax in black finish £999
The larger Super-Trax is available in two finishes
High Gloss Black with silver trim £2,999
Vintage Walnut* with vintage trim. £3,499
*This has a real walnut finish to match the cabinets of their vintage models
