DIY Nearfield Monitors


Two questions on this topic, please.

First, can anyone recommend an OEM supplier for single, "time aligned" and/or crossoverless cone drivers?

As mentioned in other threads, I am increasingly listening to music at my desk, in the nearfield, at lower volumes. Could this type of driver work well in that setting?

Second, I have never built or commissioned speakers of my own design, but I am wondering if there are any DIY or off the shelf cabinets available similar to the WATT type monitors, with a more interesting shape than the usual boxes?

Thanks for any ideas or suggestions.
cwlondon

Showing 2 responses by jax2

I think Radian also makes the type of drivers you're looking for. Used by Tannoy and the defunct company Galante in their speakers.
CW - I had a pair of Rhapsodys for a year or two. I liked them, but felt they lacked extension. Corner placement helped the lows. Mids and imaging was great. He made a larger version, I think called the Buckingham maybe(?). I don't know that the larger driver he used for those was also Radian.