This sealed box will most probably be the next speaker added to my collection
Why not acoustic suspension?
When I was young, late 60's early 70's, the sealed or acoustic suspension speakers were quite commonplace. Now bass reflex, ported speakers seem to be much more common. My understanding is that both speaker designs, assuming competent design will perform very well. Perhaps with the ported getting a slightly lower bass response and higher efficiency gives it the edge. Thinking efficiency though, amplifier watts don't cost that much more today so it doesn't seem like a deal maker. What I don't understand from a pragmatic corporate standpoint is why more acoustic suspension speakers aren't available. My understanding is that the sealed speaker box can be smaller which would be a plus from a cost standpoint, both in less material, lighter cabinet and more speakers could be shipped in a truck reducing shipping cost. Any thoughts as to why the industry has shifted so hard in the bass reflex direction?
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I bought these last year. Awesome speakers. https://studio-electric.com/M4.html They also make a larger 3 way that's sealed called the M5 which is supposed to be great as well M4 is one of my favorite speakers I have ever owned.
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Oddiofyl: Made in USA, Michigan no less. Still, why haven't more manufacturers gone in the sealed box direction? A long term fad for ported? The slightly deeper bass? Maybe it is less expensive to produce ported even though they are a physically bigger speaker. I should note my main speakers are the Harbeth 40.2, very large, ported, sound great! |
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