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6.5 vs 8 vs 10 woofer

IMHO I think the 8 is the ideal size cone for mid/small sized listening rooms. Even for large size listening rooms. 
The lower mid hz's seem cleaner/clearer. And  there is so little fq's in 905+ of the music we listen to, it seems to me the 8  driver is the most perfect size cone.
A 10 size cone  has the potential to become overwheling, aggressive, attacking when amp gain is pushed just a  tad too much, = Better  volume  control with a  8 vs a 10. 
The 6.5 misses some of that lower bass which a  8 can voice superior. 
After listening to several YT vids with a  10 FR, I had considered going 10, but i think  staying with a  8 avoids regrets. 
I listen at low/mid volume. 

mozartfan

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edgewound
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Four 8" woofers of good quality will always outperform a single 15" in terms of speed and resolution while providing about 15% more cone radiating area to move air.

This is a general statement, not withstanding the quality/performance of each driver.
edgewound
259 posts
 
Downsizing to smaller living spaces pretty much dictates what will work best in a giving listening space.

One of the reasons headphones have become so popular. Notice I said "one" of the reasons. 
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