Woofer choices Audio Technology vs Focal Audiom

domtweaker · 27th June 2011, 03:25 AM

Has anyone ever compared the bass quality of Audio Technology woofers compared to Focal Audiom ?

If anyone has good input pls let me know.

I have never used either and would like to get some ideas.

Mainly regarding 10 " - 13" sizes .

thank you

jerome69 · 27th June 2011, 07:01 AM

They are all good drivers at a price.

10C77

You should be more precise because I don't if you think about only bass or bass-midrange.
It depend on the midrange. If you use a focal mid, it's better to use a focal bass, AT bass-->AT mid...

David Gatti · 27th June 2011, 09:04 AM

Have a good look at the Morel Ultimo. I'm loving mine.

chlorofille · 27th June 2011, 09:30 AM

That's a great driver. Eton Hex 12'' is another good one. As Jerome said, it is better to use the same family of drivers for the midrange and woofer.

What midrange and tweeter are you using?

domtweaker · 27th June 2011, 01:28 PM

Thank you guys .

Well the mid I want to use is an ATC Dome .

From around 500 HZ so Looking for the 20- 500

Sonic diff . between Focals and AT Drivers , Speed ,

Tweeter will be the Esotar 330

Thank you

jerome69 · 27th June 2011, 03:22 PM

Without any hesitation, the Audiotechnology. I think distortion could be a key difference. You can also make a crossover with very low slope

domtweaker · 27th June 2011, 03:25 PM

Audio T really .

Even though the Audiom has all these multiple magnets and super light cone it would be more distortion than Audio T driver ?

Do those Poly cones sound as good as the focals or some other paper cones like Volt per say ?

cheers

domtweaker · 27th June 2011, 03:29 PM

I also like the fact that the Audiom is very efficient .

when you start using the Audio T drivers with teh 102 mm voice coils they are not as efficient .

Prices are pretty much the same for both drivers .

jerome69 · 27th June 2011, 04:28 PM

First, i think distortion according the motor, for the Audiotech. Not the cone. The AT can go higher. But I compare the AT 10" to the focal 13".

Second I think the marriage with the ATC dome will be better. The ATC sound family is not closed to Focal sound.

Third is the crossover, you can go to 6 or 12dB slope.

I think it's better, the fourth reason, to use a 10", the AT, "better speed"

The Focal audiom is very good looking.

Note if I compare 12" to 13" . The AT have a motor with less inductance, can go higher easily with less distortion. The Audiom is built for bass ?
Flexunits 12 B 77 25 10
http://www.zalytron.com/specs/Audiom13WX.pdf

Hope this can helps.

stickinsect · 27th June 2011, 04:40 PM

My speakers have the 15 inch Audioms (Onken cabinet)crossing over to Audiom 7K2 midrangers a good combo if you can find them.

27th June 2011, 03:25 AM	#1
domtweaker diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: big city	Woofer choices Audio Technology vs Focal Audiom Has anyone ever compared the bass quality of Audio Technology woofers compared to Focal Audiom ? If anyone has good input pls let me know. I have never used either and would like to get some ideas. Mainly regarding 10 " - 13" sizes . thank you

27th June 2011, 09:30 AM	#4
chlorofille diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Christchurch	That's a great driver. Eton Hex 12'' is another good one. As Jerome said, it is better to use the same family of drivers for the midrange and woofer. What midrange and tweeter are you using? __________________ Sand till the end of time

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27th June 2011, 07:01 AM	#2
jerome69 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lyon	They are all good drivers at a price. 10C77 You should be more precise because I don't if you think about only bass or bass-midrange. It depend on the midrange. If you use a focal mid, it's better to use a focal bass, AT bass-->AT mid...

27th June 2011, 09:04 AM	#3
David Gatti diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Have a good look at the Morel Ultimo. I'm loving mine.

27th June 2011, 01:28 PM	#5
domtweaker diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: big city	Thank you guys . Well the mid I want to use is an ATC Dome . From around 500 HZ so Looking for the 20- 500 Sonic diff . between Focals and AT Drivers , Speed , Tweeter will be the Esotar 330 Thank you

27th June 2011, 03:22 PM	#6
jerome69 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lyon	Without any hesitation, the Audiotechnology. I think distortion could be a key difference. You can also make a crossover with very low slope

27th June 2011, 03:25 PM	#7
domtweaker diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: big city	Audio T really . Even though the Audiom has all these multiple magnets and super light cone it would be more distortion than Audio T driver ? Do those Poly cones sound as good as the focals or some other paper cones like Volt per say ? cheers

27th June 2011, 03:29 PM	#8
domtweaker diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: big city	I also like the fact that the Audiom is very efficient . when you start using the Audio T drivers with teh 102 mm voice coils they are not as efficient . Prices are pretty much the same for both drivers .

27th June 2011, 04:28 PM	#9
jerome69 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lyon	First, i think distortion according the motor, for the Audiotech. Not the cone. The AT can go higher. But I compare the AT 10" to the focal 13". Second I think the marriage with the ATC dome will be better. The ATC sound family is not closed to Focal sound. Third is the crossover, you can go to 6 or 12dB slope. I think it's better, the fourth reason, to use a 10", the AT, "better speed" The Focal audiom is very good looking. Note if I compare 12" to 13" . The AT have a motor with less inductance, can go higher easily with less distortion. The Audiom is built for bass ? Flexunits 12 B 77 25 10 http://www.zalytron.com/specs/Audiom13WX.pdf Hope this can helps.

27th June 2011, 04:40 PM	#10
stickinsect diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	My speakers have the 15 inch Audioms (Onken cabinet)crossing over to Audiom 7K2 midrangers a good combo if you can find them.

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