Low budget FR build for a cheap micro shelf stereo. 5wrms, what driver to go with? - Page 2

picowallspeaker · 25th October 2009, 09:31 PM

Noob , you can dismantle Philips original boxes and build your own!
Dave ,I don't know original fostex plans ,did you take a look at the japanese site in post #2 ? BTW I think the Tysen combo is the best , at first glance ..

vinylkid58 · 25th October 2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by planet10

They are smaller than the Fostex FE103 horn.

And probably sound better too.

Jeff

planet10 · 25th October 2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by picowallspeaker

TW I think the Tysen combo is the best , at first glance ..

No argument from me

CHR70 or EL70 would provide pleasing performance until such time as woofers could be added and them coverted to mid-tweeters. (as would FF85 or FE103e, but not as much bottom)

dave

Cal Weldon · 25th October 2009, 10:12 PM

Perhaps it's just me, and it often is, while I found the bass from the (unaltered) EL70 to be almost staggering, (read: went looking for the woofer that didn't exist) I found the mids not just right for my ears. I think I would have liked a little notch filter on it. On the other hand, the FF85 that planet10 brought over on his last trip was more in line with my tastes albeit with less low end.

Too each his own.

planet10 · 25th October 2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal Weldon

On the other hand, the FF85 that planet10 brought over on his last trip was more in line with my tastes albeit with less low end.

The FF85KeN is my favorite... i just came up with a milliSize box for a uFonken^2 (2xFF85KeN). You (and the double EL70s Bob & Jim did) got me headed in that direction. Hopefully i'll be able to bring them along late Nov/early Dec when we make the trek to Abbotsford for the xmas visit.

You. i'm sure, have suitable 12s or 15s to fill out the bottom.

dave

HareBrained · 26th October 2009, 03:11 AM

Nobb, the CHR-70 is within your price range, and can do sub-50Hz-20kHz. I love my pair. And there are many enclosures already in this forum.

roscoeiii · 26th October 2009, 05:15 AM

You could look into some of the Audio Nirvana drivers as well. They have a range of sizes. And are a nice budget option.

25th October 2009, 10:12 PM	#14
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Perhaps it's just me, and it often is, while I found the bass from the (unaltered) EL70 to be almost staggering, (read: went looking for the woofer that didn't exist) I found the mids not just right for my ears. I think I would have liked a little notch filter on it. On the other hand, the FF85 that planet10 brought over on his last trip was more in line with my tastes albeit with less low end. Too each his own. __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

26th October 2009, 03:11 AM	#16
HareBrained diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2009	Nobb, the CHR-70 is within your price range, and can do sub-50Hz-20kHz. I love my pair. And there are many enclosures already in this forum. __________________ John

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25th October 2009, 09:31 PM	#11
picowallspeaker diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2007	Noob , you can dismantle Philips original boxes and build your own! Dave ,I don't know original fostex plans ,did you take a look at the japanese site in post #2 ? BTW I think the Tysen combo is the best , at first glance ..

26th October 2009, 05:15 AM	#17
roscoeiii diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2008	You could look into some of the Audio Nirvana drivers as well. They have a range of sizes. And are a nice budget option.

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