Natural 3" fullrange needed

pjpoes · 21st March 2008, 01:17 PM

Hey guys, as some of you might recall, I have been working on a tripole clone like project using M&K cabinets. I've decided for the next project to match my front speakers with Focal drivers. Problem is, I can't find a full range driver, for the sides, that I like. Focal doesn't make a 3" driver I can buy. It's possible they offered one for car audio in a 3 way kit, but I see mostly 4" ones. Anyway, I tried the M&K driver, not good sounding. Tried a few others, it's ok. Any suggestions on what to try next.

bzfcocon · 21st March 2008, 01:54 PM

Maybe an AuraSound ?

http://www.lautsprechershop.de/hifi/...fi/aura_en.htm

Like the one Linkwittz uses for Pluto. Not sure though how fullrange you need it to be - obviously, you cannot shake walls with 3".

bzfcocon · 21st March 2008, 01:56 PM

Sorry, Pluto uses a 2" AURA NSW2-326-8A.
But maybe the 3" also shares some of its virtues.

y8s · 21st March 2008, 02:41 PM

Hivi B3S?

http://www.zaphaudio.com/smalltest/

squib · 21st March 2008, 03:08 PM

I love the Aura NS3-193's that I have. Check for Timn8ter's posts, as he has a couple of designs for them. Just note: if you want to drive them beyond a moderate volume, your best off using a sealed cab. You'll sacrifice a little low-end extension, but you may be much happier if you need higher SPL. The NS3-193's produce impressive bass for their size, but will distort badly if pushed too hard. Timn8ter advised me of this characteristic during my 1st build and I found it to be very true.

Another option you might consider is the peerless 3". I've not tried them, but they seem to be well-liked over on HTguide.

peerless 830986

Good luck

NurEinTier · 21st March 2008, 03:47 PM

Bit more expensive (hope you like yellow)
http://www.monacor.de/typo3/index.ph...pr=EN&typ=full

badman · 21st March 2008, 04:53 PM

Nice 'lil driver, and more efficient than any other 3" I know of.

planet10 · 21st March 2008, 04:58 PM

The little 3" Aura is quite nice but very inefficient. For a bit more money the Fostex FF85 is quite a bit better. You won't get as much bottom out of it (the trade off for 6 dB more efficiency), but they can be made to hit 100 Hz at limited SPL. You can get a bit lower with the Aura but it takes a much bigger box.

dave

Andersonix · 22nd March 2008, 10:34 PM

I made a center channel with a single Tang Band W3-881S, and I really like it. Great for vocals. 'Natural' is how I'd describe it. I didn't use a notch filter. And I think they're on sale now at Parts Express? I'd also think about the Hi-Vi that Zaph liked.

21st March 2008, 01:17 PM	#1
pjpoes diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York	Natural 3" fullrange needed Hey guys, as some of you might recall, I have been working on a tripole clone like project using M&K cabinets. I've decided for the next project to match my front speakers with Focal drivers. Problem is, I can't find a full range driver, for the sides, that I like. Focal doesn't make a 3" driver I can buy. It's possible they offered one for car audio in a 3 way kit, but I see mostly 4" ones. Anyway, I tried the M&K driver, not good sounding. Tried a few others, it's ok. Any suggestions on what to try next.

21st March 2008, 01:54 PM	#2
bzfcocon diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bucharest	Maybe an AuraSound ? http://www.lautsprechershop.de/hifi/...fi/aura_en.htm Like the one Linkwittz uses for Pluto. Not sure though how fullrange you need it to be - obviously, you cannot shake walls with 3". __________________ I don't believe in audio believings.

21st March 2008, 01:56 PM	#3
bzfcocon diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bucharest	Sorry, Pluto uses a 2" AURA NSW2-326-8A. But maybe the 3" also shares some of its virtues. __________________ I don't believe in audio believings.

21st March 2008, 04:53 PM	#7
badman Custom Title diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunny Tustin, SoCal	Fostex FF85k Nice 'lil driver, and more efficient than any other 3" I know of. __________________ I write for www.enjoythemusic.com in the DIY section. You may find yourself getting a preview of a project in-progress. Be warned!

21st March 2008, 04:58 PM	#8
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	The little 3" Aura is quite nice but very inefficient. For a bit more money the Fostex FF85 is quite a bit better. You won't get as much bottom out of it (the trade off for 6 dB more efficiency), but they can be made to hit 100 Hz at limited SPL. You can get a bit lower with the Aura but it takes a much bigger box. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA


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21st March 2008, 02:41 PM	#4
y8s diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2006	Hivi B3S? http://www.zaphaudio.com/smalltest/

21st March 2008, 03:08 PM	#5
squib diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2007	I love the Aura NS3-193's that I have. Check for Timn8ter's posts, as he has a couple of designs for them. Just note: if you want to drive them beyond a moderate volume, your best off using a sealed cab. You'll sacrifice a little low-end extension, but you may be much happier if you need higher SPL. The NS3-193's produce impressive bass for their size, but will distort badly if pushed too hard. Timn8ter advised me of this characteristic during my 1st build and I found it to be very true. Another option you might consider is the peerless 3". I've not tried them, but they seem to be well-liked over on HTguide. peerless 830986 Good luck

21st March 2008, 03:47 PM	#6
NurEinTier diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: the netherlands	Bit more expensive (hope you like yellow) http://www.monacor.de/typo3/index.ph...pr=EN&typ=full

22nd March 2008, 10:34 PM	#9
Andersonix diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silicon Valley	I made a center channel with a single Tang Band W3-881S, and I really like it. Great for vocals. 'Natural' is how I'd describe it. I didn't use a notch filter. And I think they're on sale now at Parts Express? I'd also think about the Hi-Vi that Zaph liked.

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