Sealed ZRT or sealed ZD5

sapek · 4th May 2009, 04:52 AM

Which one is a better choice purely for SQ (disregarding other aspects like convenience of ZRT Madison kit or lower price of ZD5 parts).

I would use them in a 14x28 room, with a sub. I listen more often at low and moderate levels.

ZD5 was published a few years ago. Can I expect that if I buy the drivers today they will still have the parameters assumed by the design.

Thanks,
Adam

Andersonix · 5th May 2009, 04:03 AM

Not trying to be a Wisenheimer, but if you're asking if the difference in cost is worth it, only you know the value of your own buyer's remorse. Maybe best to go with the ZRT? (How much money are we looking at?)

Specs should remain spot-on, as these are about the best drivers ever made.

sapek · 8th May 2009, 05:32 PM

Hmm, I thought I've posted a reply but now I notice it isn't there.

As I said in the OP, the price difference for the parts doesn't matter, so my question was not about value for the money but about absolute SQ.

I'm interested in sealed enclosure. Both ZD5 and ZRT have ported and sealed versions but it seams that Zaph designed/built the former as sealed first and the latter as ported first. Does this make a difference?

I appreciate any advice, particularly from people who have built and/or heard both speakers, especially in sealed enclosure.

4th May 2009, 04:52 AM	#1
sapek diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2007	Sealed ZRT or sealed ZD5 Which one is a better choice purely for SQ (disregarding other aspects like convenience of ZRT Madison kit or lower price of ZD5 parts). I would use them in a 14x28 room, with a sub. I listen more often at low and moderate levels. ZD5 was published a few years ago. Can I expect that if I buy the drivers today they will still have the parameters assumed by the design. Thanks, Adam

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5th May 2009, 04:03 AM	#2
Andersonix diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silicon Valley	Not trying to be a Wisenheimer, but if you're asking if the difference in cost is worth it, only you know the value of your own buyer's remorse. Maybe best to go with the ZRT? (How much money are we looking at?) Specs should remain spot-on, as these are about the best drivers ever made.

8th May 2009, 05:32 PM	#3
sapek diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2007	Hmm, I thought I've posted a reply but now I notice it isn't there. As I said in the OP, the price difference for the parts doesn't matter, so my question was not about value for the money but about absolute SQ. I'm interested in sealed enclosure. Both ZD5 and ZRT have ported and sealed versions but it seams that Zaph designed/built the former as sealed first and the latter as ported first. Does this make a difference? I appreciate any advice, particularly from people who have built and/or heard both speakers, especially in sealed enclosure.