| I have a ZeuS Olympus ARLX, having a copper leadpipe and bell. When I was on my horn safari last year, I tried numerous brands, models and bell configurations. I must agree with trickg that of all the horns I played the ZeuS had, by far, the best response of any. It hits each and every note spot on and I'm able to find the center of each quicker than with any other horn.
I also think the response has to do with how quickly you can change the timbre of the horn as you play. Does the sound find it's center quickly as you push the upper register, does it settle down as quickly when you want to play a mellower, mid range passage.
That's what I used as a guage when horn hunting. Maybe the more proficient of us on this forum can give us the real answer
__________________
Music's only purpose should be the glory of God and the recreation of the human spirit - J. S. Bach
2004 ZeuS Olympus ARLX
1976 Bach 37 Strad
1990 Blessing ML1-G Artist Edition
1917 Conn Victor New Wonder Cornet |