Speaker choice without need for deep bass
I am slowly moving away from large full size/full range speakers and migrate to smaller 2 way.
This effect is caused by me adding a great 18" subwoofer to the system, and later playing with the 'main' speakers (and main amplifier) relieved of the 50 Hz and below heavy lifting duties (low pass to sub with own dedicated amp, high pass to main amplifier/main speakers).
So the big full range speakers were replaced with large bookshelf. Everything is fine, except that I have a HUGE (by volume and area) open main listening room. But now the 2 way speaker with one 6" woofer just CANNOT 'move enough air' to listen to high level music without starting to distort.
Therefore the next speaker design I want to try is a still small speaker but with two low/midrange drivers simply to be able to play at 'concert level' without distortion; but still no need for very low bass.
Since still in the trial and error and validation phase of my 'concept', any small 2 (if needed 3) way candiate must also fit the VERY low price (used) criteria ($1,000 or less).
What comes to mind?
Note: I had also inquired about the KEF LS50 for example, but was told they (and similar speakers) would suffer from the 'just not enough square inches' issue required for very large rooms.
@knotscott Yup, that is the idea. Mulitple small low/mid (for 'moving air' for higher spl), NO big woofers (no need for very low range), no big 'box'. https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/13908254/3055753434.jpg What is out there, covering 50 and up (80 and up if needed) with lots of area for the low/mid? |
@buellrider97 Interesting: " Adagio: same 6.5 -inch mid/woofers constructed from a fabric layer sandwiched between two skins of ceramic doping; same 1.8" circular ribbon tweeter with a shielded 3.5-oz high-flux, highly temperature-resistant magnet structure", Will look for some reviews. |
@asvjerry It's actually quite convenient to search there and this question has recently come up in the guise of using professional midrange drivers. |
One of my audio buddies has the GR Research X-MTM Encore (which he loves). They have larger woofers and plenty of deep bass, but it made me think of the NX-Bravo, which has smaller woofers in an MTM in a transmission line and a waveguide with what I think is an AMT tweeter. My midbass drivers dump into a transmission line, and could possibly be one of the things that gives them such a non-resonant boxless sound. Food for thought anyway... |
Go the DIY route. A tried a true design. Something like the Zaph ZD5 which would impress most anyone. The ZRT is another one but I was able to run it full range. Zaph Audio page will give full instructions. Madisound still sells premade crossovers I believe. Madisound will also have other kits. Troels has plenty of designs as well. All using premium drivers for premium sounding speakers for a budget investment. |
