Driver selection advice

[ben_scammell]

I am looking to build a 2.1 set of active monitors and an active sub, with an Apple Airplay device as a source.

I listen to compressed, over eq'ed and over produced popular music, 80's stadium rock - journey etc and the odd bit of Einaudi. Don't hate me.

I'm looking to use the Hypex AS2.100 plate amps.

I need help on driver choice, I'm thinking treble, 5" mid/bass and then a sub - which I have no idea about.

I'm only an enthusiastic amateur, so happy to be told the whole idea is wrong / there is a better answer.

I'm not overly fussed on budget, I'm comfortable with say £500-750 on drivers. But if there as twice as good for £100 more, I'd pay it.

Thanks in advance!

Ben

[Taco]

There are lots of possibilities with that budget. You cannot go wrong with:
- Seas Prestige
- SB Acoustics

Both brands are easy to find online (e.g. Europe Audio).

I would suggest the following:
Seas
- 5" Mid H1488-08 L16RNX
- Tweeter H1499-06 27TBCD/GB-DXT

SB Acoustics
- 5" Mid: SB15NRXC30-8
- Tweeter: SB29RDNC-C000-4

There are many more combinations, using the plate amps should result in a nice compact setup.

[PeteMcK]

What is you listening situation/ room? I'd only go for a 2.1 system if you're at a computer desk or space is severely limited. A pair of good 3 ways with decent woofers would suit the music you like much better, and there are plenty of designs out there you can copy - check out Troels' site DIY Loudspeaker Projects Troels Gravesen
(& you can still bi-amp for excellent results)

[ben_scammell]

Originally Posted by PeteMcK

What is you listening situation/ room? I'd only go for a 2.1 system if you're at a computer desk or space is severely limited. A pair of good 3 ways with decent woofers would suit the music you like much better, and there are plenty of designs out there you can copy - check out Troels' site DIY Loudspeaker Projects Troels Gravesen
(& you can still bi-amp for excellent results)

I'm really looking for something quite compact... as it the way these days.

[ben_scammell]

Originally Posted by Taco

There are lots of possibilities with that budget. You cannot go wrong with:
- Seas Prestige
- SB Acoustics

Both brands are easy to find online (e.g. Europe Audio).

I would suggest the following:
Seas
- 5" Mid H1488-08 L16RNX
- Tweeter H1499-06 27TBCD/GB-DXT

SB Acoustics
- 5" Mid: SB15NRXC30-8
- Tweeter: SB29RDNC-C000-4

There are many more combinations, using the plate amps should result in a nice compact setup.

Thank you for your advice.

What are Morel like? Specifically EW428 and ET 448?

Also Scan-speak seem high end (read:expensive), does this mean they are fantastic?

Thanks, Ben

[riley.reynolds]

the 5 inch scan-speak relevator drivers are very very good.
try this
W1501/

[ben_scammell]

Originally Posted by riley.reynolds

the 5 inch scan-speak relevator drivers are very very good.
try this
W1501/

Thanks, does anyone have an opinion on Scan-speak...

Illuminator vs. Revelator?

Thanks, Ben

[mondogenerator]

the scans look good. Ive never used them though. The high price and low Qts puts me off them. Plenty have used them and sing their praises.

[sreten]

Hi,

This Zaph|Audio - ZD5 - Scan Speak 15W8530K00 and Vifa XT25
is probably the best 5" 2 way design out there and its not cheap. If your
not a volume freak the floorstander basically doesn't need a subwoofer.

In the UK, with drivers from Europe Audio - Home page
probably best bang for buck design you could build is :
https://sites.google.com/site/undefinition/diy/amiga
Again a sub is not really needed.

For a sub take a look at :
https://sites.google.com/site/undefinition/speedster
http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/do...Mk-II_copy.pdf
http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/do...0HATT_copy.pdf
http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/do...III-C_copy.pdf

rgds, sreten.

[sreten]

Hi,

Looking at your amplifier choice its £400 for 2 channels.
Go that way if you want to.

I'd go for something like this and passive x/o speakers :



http://www.richersounds.com/product/...ara-pm5004-blk

PM5003 <I>vs</I> PM5004 | Stereophile.com
Marantz PM5003 integrated amplifier | Stereophile.com

You really can't go wrong for £150.

rgds, sreten.