Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 vs Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass))
The Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Bruno Tilz 305-D 5 has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 25.78 mm / 1.0150 in on the Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) — a difference of 0.22 mm / 0.0087 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
The Marcinkiewicz 6E-S (Standard (Bass)) has a wider throat (6.35 mm / 0.2500 in vs 6.30 mm / 0.2480 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.
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