Bass Driver Size - how much better is an extra inch?


Have older b&w speakers and bass drivers are 7 inches vs 804 d3 speakers that are 6 1/2.

the larger drivers seem to really open the sound stage, more open and less constrained.  Imaging of older speakers not as good but a very enjoyable listen.
Not sure why driver sizes tend to be smaller these days unless you pay a lot more.  Hear that most consumers want more compact mains so drivers are smaller.  Kinda sad.
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Showing 1 response by bpoletti

I use a pair of 18" drivers in a 14 x 27 x 8 1/2 ft room.  No complaints.  An extra inch would basically take the drivers up to 20" or 21".  Not sure that would make much difference.