Which has a bigger cup — Bruno Tilz 211-T 5 or Kelly 11?

The Kelly 11 has a cup diameter of 18.29 mm / 0.7201 in compared to 18.00 mm / 0.7087 in on the Bruno Tilz 211-T 5 — a difference of 0.29 mm / 0.0114 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Bruno Tilz 211-T 5 and Kelly 11?

The Kelly 11 has a — cup while the Bruno Tilz 211-T 5 has a deep cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

Bruno Tilz 211-T 5 vs Kelly 11

Name: Kelly 11
Brand: Kelly

The Kelly 11 has a wider cup diameter, the Kelly 11 features a deeper cup, the Bruno Tilz 211-T 5 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The width of the rim surface that contacts the lips. Wider rims improve endurance; narrower rims improve flexibility.

Mouthpiece A

Bruno Tilz 211-T 5

• French Horn

Catalog

Rim width—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Kelly 11

• French Horn

General

Rim width—

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📋Large-rim French horn

Which is better?

The Bruno Tilz 211-T 5 is designed for catalog playing, while the Kelly 11 targets general use. Your best choice depends on your musical context.

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