List of Full range driver manufacturers?

irishpatrick33 · 8th February 2009, 01:51 AM

I am looking to find some sort of extensive list for full range driver manufacturers. I find it extremely difficult on my own.

My parameters are as follows: 8ohm or higher, high efficency, and high Q rating (open baffle).

I would prefer an impedance higher than 8ohm, but I would settle if required.

Any and all information is appreciated. If you know of an online dealer, I would appreciate that too.

marchel · 8th February 2009, 03:43 AM

What size?

irishpatrick33 · 8th February 2009, 03:27 PM

8ohm or higher
6" or larger
95dB efficiency or higher (92dB for 16ohm)
Frequency capable of around 45Hz

I really would like to see as many options as possible. Because I don't want to find out 6 months later I missed a much better option.

Dirk · 9th February 2009, 08:01 AM

Hi,

There are a lot of full range drivers, with quite detailed info, on the site of this German distributor (if you don't know German, you can still look at the pictures):

http://www.spectrumaudio.de/breitband.html

Regards,
Dirk

irishpatrick33 · 9th February 2009, 02:10 PM

8ohm or higher
6" or larger
95dB efficiency or higher (92dB and up for 16ohm)
Frequency capable of around 45Hz
Costing less than $1,200 for a pair of drivers
High Q rating making them ideal for open baffle

el`Ol · 9th February 2009, 03:19 PM

Getting 45Hz in an "honest" way means you need really large baffles. The Supravox 215 Signature Bicone comes into my mind. Nielsio is going to sell his ones because he wants to upgrade to something really expensive Thoughts on Supravox 215-2000 EXC or PHY-HP?
If you go the mainstream way of narrow baffle plus bass support almost any fullrange driver has a low enough Fs to allow any Qts.

irishpatrick33 · 10th February 2009, 12:31 PM

Thats part of the trick. Finding reasonably priced speakers capable of low end performance.

There are plenty of other issues though. Whether it lack of online presense by manufatcurers, lack of a comprehnsive list, or lack of dealers.

It's hard to find these drivers because of all this. But drivers exist that fit the bill. Hemp Acoustics, Senon, Moth Audio, etc. all make some.

But even when you know who makes them it's still not easy. Hemp Acoustics has a website showing MANY models, but they provide no information on them. I can't find Moth Audio drivers anywhere. And I personally want to do all my homework so I get the best driver possible. But I need help since there's many roadblocks in the way.

tinitus · 10th February 2009, 01:12 PM

Spectrum Audio in Germany have a 12" chinese SENON YD1256U

Could be interesting to try a pair in 2.5way, but may need supertweeter...and subs

Fs/46hz, 90db, Qts/1.33...27 EUR

Looks quite nice

edit, a small 5-6" fullrange with a couple of "filler" woofers might be worth a try
Supravox have some nice options

Visaton have some cheap woofers, and in US maybe Goldwood
Fore quality woofers MOREL may have a couple of interesting alternatives

lowtherdream · 11th February 2009, 02:42 AM

Not all fullrange, but a good list to start

http://audiotools.com/drivers.html

You can find lowther fullrange drivers for under $1200/pair

http://www.commonsenseaudio.com/lowther.html

the doc and projects are here
http://www.lowtherloudspeakers.com/homeindex.html

irishpatrick33 · 12th February 2009, 04:18 AM

Thanks for the ideas guys. Unfortunately not much help. The Lowthers disqualify themselves due to the Q.

The sad part is I have a pair of Visaton B200's in my closet. But their impedance disqualifies them.

8th February 2009, 01:51 AM	#1
irishpatrick33 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009	List of Full range driver manufacturers? I am looking to find some sort of extensive list for full range driver manufacturers. I find it extremely difficult on my own. My parameters are as follows: 8ohm or higher, high efficency, and high Q rating (open baffle). I would prefer an impedance higher than 8ohm, but I would settle if required. Any and all information is appreciated. If you know of an online dealer, I would appreciate that too.

11th February 2009, 02:42 AM	#9
lowtherdream diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Not all fullrange, but a good list to start http://audiotools.com/drivers.html You can find lowther fullrange drivers for under $1200/pair http://www.commonsenseaudio.com/lowther.html the doc and projects are here http://www.lowtherloudspeakers.com/homeindex.html __________________ surfing the 2nd harmonic ... @@@@

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8th February 2009, 03:43 AM	#2
marchel diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2007	What size?

8th February 2009, 03:27 PM	#3
irishpatrick33 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009	8ohm or higher 6" or larger 95dB efficiency or higher (92dB for 16ohm) Frequency capable of around 45Hz I really would like to see as many options as possible. Because I don't want to find out 6 months later I missed a much better option.

9th February 2009, 08:01 AM	#4
Dirk diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Gent, Belgium	Hi, There are a lot of full range drivers, with quite detailed info, on the site of this German distributor (if you don't know German, you can still look at the pictures): http://www.spectrumaudio.de/breitband.html Regards, Dirk

9th February 2009, 02:10 PM	#5
irishpatrick33 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009	8ohm or higher 6" or larger 95dB efficiency or higher (92dB and up for 16ohm) Frequency capable of around 45Hz Costing less than $1,200 for a pair of drivers High Q rating making them ideal for open baffle

9th February 2009, 03:19 PM	#6
el`Ol diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bavarian Forest	Getting 45Hz in an "honest" way means you need really large baffles. The Supravox 215 Signature Bicone comes into my mind. Nielsio is going to sell his ones because he wants to upgrade to something really expensive Thoughts on Supravox 215-2000 EXC or PHY-HP? If you go the mainstream way of narrow baffle plus bass support almost any fullrange driver has a low enough Fs to allow any Qts.

10th February 2009, 12:31 PM	#7
irishpatrick33 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009	Thats part of the trick. Finding reasonably priced speakers capable of low end performance. There are plenty of other issues though. Whether it lack of online presense by manufatcurers, lack of a comprehnsive list, or lack of dealers. It's hard to find these drivers because of all this. But drivers exist that fit the bill. Hemp Acoustics, Senon, Moth Audio, etc. all make some. But even when you know who makes them it's still not easy. Hemp Acoustics has a website showing MANY models, but they provide no information on them. I can't find Moth Audio drivers anywhere. And I personally want to do all my homework so I get the best driver possible. But I need help since there's many roadblocks in the way.

12th February 2009, 04:18 AM	#10
irishpatrick33 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009	Thanks for the ideas guys. Unfortunately not much help. The Lowthers disqualify themselves due to the Q. The sad part is I have a pair of Visaton B200's in my closet. But their impedance disqualifies them.

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