full range desktop speaker.

[Sh1mmy]

Hey all...

I'm a bit new to this, and was wanting to ask some questions...

I'm after a set of speakers to hook up to my computer (for now, would probably get moved to a small HT at a later date), but have a few things it has to be...

No higher than 450mm (or atleast as close to).
Have reasonably decent bass without a sub, <50hz would be perfect.
decent mids, and highs (I realize it might need a tweeter)

On the desk, it can come out no further than 430mm, and about the same in width, so i cant see that being a prob at all.

Now, I've found a design i kinda like, but am unsure if it will suit me.

http://spiralspeaker.web.fc2.com/aaa...ng-ag220z.html

I'm not sure if it would suit me, as i listen to a wide range of genres, from...
Blues, Rock'n'Roll (old school), Jazz, Swing, (not sure exactly what genre it fits into) i also like pieces like what Hanz Zimmer does.... these make up about 75% of what i listen to, the others being a mixture of a lot of genres.
I also, play quite a few games/movies, but more time is spent listening to music.

So, the question there is, would something like that, suit me?

I was originally going to buy something along the lines of the Dali Concept 2, Paradigm Atom... etc.
Then i thought about a DIY 2way, and after doing some research, i found some pros/cons of singe wide range speakers, and here i am.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers.

[falis]

I know this is the DiY place, but check out these (and the reviews at places like 6moons): http://www.audio-magus.com/product_p/sjb3.htm

I'd certainly consider them for your application, and you should be able to get them more locally, since they're made in Hong Kong.

- Ed

[cwujek]

The Fonkens are a great set of speakers that fit the smaller dimensions you want.
http://www.planet10-hifi.com/fonken.html

[Sh1mmy]

Originally posted by falis
I know this is the DiY place, but check out these (and the reviews at places like 6moons): http://www.audio-magus.com/product_p/sjb3.htm

I'd certainly consider them for your application, and you should be able to get them more locally, since they're made in Hong Kong.

- Ed

Thanks for the reply, I have looked at these and read a few reviews, but i dont feel i would be getting my moneys worth with them, as it seems the average price is over $500 in Australia, and i would like something a bit bigger, part of the reason being is i dont want to have to use a sub, which is why I'm considering a 2way setup more at the moment.

Originally posted by cwujek
The Fonkens are a great set of speakers that fit the smaller dimensions you want.
http://www.planet10-hifi.com/fonken.html

Cheers for that, sifting through them now.

[falis]

Let us know what you decide to do.

[Scottmoose]

Suggestion: don't go with the unshielded 166 (without shielding it) if it's going anywhere near electronic equipment. Just in case.

[cwujek]

Originally posted by Sh1mmy


Thanks for the reply, I have looked at these and read a few reviews, but i dont feel i would be getting my moneys worth with them, as it seems the average price is over $500 in Australia, and i would like something a bit bigger, part of the reason being is i dont want to have to use a sub, which is why I'm considering a 2way setup more at the moment.

If you were going to go with something like the JB3, I would suggest making these:

http://www.zaphaudio.com/audio-speaker18.html

[Sh1mmy]

Originally posted by falis
Let us know what you decide to do.

Will do.

Originally posted by Scottmoose
Suggestion: don't go with the unshielded 166 (without shielding it) if it's going anywhere near electronic equipment. Just in case.

I was actually wondering that... is that the only difference between the '6' and '7'? and does it go for all sizes?

Originally posted by cwujek


If you were going to go with something like the JB3, I would suggest making these:

http://www.zaphaudio.com/audio-speaker18.html

I wouldn't mind something like that, and might do make it, later as a small project, i would certainly rather make that than spend $500 on the JB3, (thanks for the link though, would be good for something a bit more portable)
However, right now, I'm after something a bit bigger, as i don't want to use a sub, at least not for a while anyway.


Thanks.

[sintacto]

Here are my new desktop speakers

[Henkjan]

I am about to complete a pair of desktop TL's with a 3" Omnes Audio driver, which performs quite impressive, bass down to 50Hz, accoustic bass sounds full size, even drums sound good.

I will post with pix as soon as they are complete (just need some paint and photos)