Atwater Kent 44s

[Penthode]

I have tested a few "Moving Iron" driven loudspeaker. The first Rice-Kellogg speaker (Radiola 104?) was a huge improvement.

I am trying to improve a Radiola 100 speaker which has resonances between about 500 to 800Hz and not much top (above 2500). I am sure it can sound better. But then maybe that was it?

On reflection, one can understand why acoustical audio playback lasted well beyond electrical recording!

I am in the process of restoring a Victor Cromwell phonograph from early 1926. It uses the Radiola 100 moving iron speaker similar in design to the Atwater Kent E. Although the electronic Victor Cromwell was more expensive to initially purchase in 1926 than an acoustic Orthophonic Victrola, the Orthophonic Victrola I imagine has better sound. I will better judge if I get the Victor Cromwell to fully work as it should.