Bruno Tilz 211-T 2 vs Bruno Tilz 211-T 7

The Bruno Tilz 211-T 7 has a wider cup diameter, the Bruno Tilz 211-T 7 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Bruno Tilz 211-T 2
    • French Horn
    Catalog
    Cup diameter16.50 mm / 0.6496 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.60 mm / 0.1417 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Bruno Tilz 211-T 7
      • French Horn
      Catalog
      Cup diameter19.00 mm / 0.7480 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter4.30 mm / 0.1693 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 211-T 7 has a cup diameter of 19.00 mm / 0.7480 in compared to 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in on the Bruno Tilz 211-T 2 — a difference of 2.50 mm / 0.0984 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      Throat Diameter

      The Bruno Tilz 211-T 7 has a wider throat (4.30 mm / 0.1693 in vs 3.60 mm / 0.1417 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.

      Which is better?

      Both mouthpieces are categorized as "Catalog" — the physical dimensions above will determine which suits your embouchure and playing style better.

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