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 larry5729

Why not fill in the low end with a pair of REL S2 SHO subwoofers.  You can dial them so they don't over power the bass and with their high level connection they will act more like woofers.  Be curious to hear what this group thinks about this.  These really helped to broaden the sound stage.  Trick is to make sure you do not over power the bass.  I noticed my mid frequencies and higher frequencies seemed to clean up.