Seas coax for center channel?

rickcl · 12th March 2003, 06:42 AM

I was wondering if any one has used a coax like the Seas H1143
for a center channel driver? I would think that such a driver would be well suited for a center channel speaker. Single point source and time alinged. I have been trying to figure out what driver is used in the Vandersteen centers.
I just happened into this forum, great site. I have been building speakers for awhile Dyna,Vifa, Peerless. I have built a great isobarik sub for the car using Dynaudio 24W100s.
Thanks all.

Simon · 12th March 2003, 06:20 PM

Rick,

I asked a general question about the SEAS CoAx's 'quality' on this forum a couple of days ago.
No-one seems to know much about them (I assume as a few hits but no replies).
However, started a thread on the Madisound Discussion page and got some interest - have a look over there.
D Murphy is having a play with them so watch out for his results.
I think they would make an interesting alternative the normal two way solutions.
The Gradient website is also worth a look www.gradient.fi, as they appear to use these units and get (reportedly) good results in what is described as 'high end' designs.

Cheers,
Si

Simon · 12th March 2003, 06:46 PM

Rick,

Sorry, try this: www.gradient.fi

Cheers,
Si

rickcl · 12th March 2003, 08:00 PM

Thanks Simon for the reply I will take a look at your other thread. The link you sent kind of confirms what I saw with Vandersteen's center also. They, (Seas, Vifa) must be doing a custom build of the co-ax that incorporates an alloy dome instead of an the "off the shelf" fabric. I'm glad their is similar interest in this idea. I would enjoy hearing any other ideas and comments on this. The only drawback I have heard of might be some on axis phasing problems with use of this driver.
Thanks again, Rick.

The Paulinator · 12th March 2003, 10:41 PM

I just mentioned on the other thread that I used them in my car and they are amazing. Check them out.

12th March 2003, 06:42 AM	#1
rickcl diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California	Seas coax for center channel? I was wondering if any one has used a coax like the Seas H1143 for a center channel driver? I would think that such a driver would be well suited for a center channel speaker. Single point source and time alinged. I have been trying to figure out what driver is used in the Vandersteen centers. I just happened into this forum, great site. I have been building speakers for awhile Dyna,Vifa, Peerless. I have built a great isobarik sub for the car using Dynaudio 24W100s. Thanks all.

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12th March 2003, 06:20 PM	#2
Simon diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kent, UK	Rick, I asked a general question about the SEAS CoAx's 'quality' on this forum a couple of days ago. No-one seems to know much about them (I assume as a few hits but no replies). However, started a thread on the Madisound Discussion page and got some interest - have a look over there. D Murphy is having a play with them so watch out for his results. I think they would make an interesting alternative the normal two way solutions. The Gradient website is also worth a look www.gradient.fi, as they appear to use these units and get (reportedly) good results in what is described as 'high end' designs. Cheers, Si

12th March 2003, 06:46 PM	#3
Simon diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kent, UK	Rick, Sorry, try this: www.gradient.fi Cheers, Si

12th March 2003, 08:00 PM	#4
rickcl diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California	Thanks Simon for the reply I will take a look at your other thread. The link you sent kind of confirms what I saw with Vandersteen's center also. They, (Seas, Vifa) must be doing a custom build of the co-ax that incorporates an alloy dome instead of an the "off the shelf" fabric. I'm glad their is similar interest in this idea. I would enjoy hearing any other ideas and comments on this. The only drawback I have heard of might be some on axis phasing problems with use of this driver. Thanks again, Rick.

12th March 2003, 10:41 PM	#5
The Paulinator diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Spfld, OR	I just mentioned on the other thread that I used them in my car and they are amazing. Check them out.