Special 2-way needed

coolkhoa · 19th February 2004, 10:40 PM

I apologize if this is a too-common question, but I need help selecting drivers for a two-driver 2-way (preferably sealed). My "special" requirements are that the drivers be inexpensive (each sub-$30) and be easy to work with (1st order XO, no notches, etc.). So probably they should have reasonably flat response curves and sound good right out of the box (or rather, in the box...).

As you may have noticed, I have posted questions related to particular drivers, but none turned out to be what I seek.

Thanks.

Timn8ter · 19th February 2004, 10:43 PM

http://melhuish.org/audio/DIYBX16.html

coolkhoa · 19th February 2004, 10:47 PM

Not exactly what I was looking for, but thanks for the quick reply. I'm thinking mid-fi with a good dome tweeter and a small midbass. Of importance is a clean midrange, since I can't expect much bass from such a system.

ultrachrome · 19th February 2004, 10:53 PM

Are you opposed to building from plans? If not try the MB20.

I just got my MB20's up and running this week and they sound very nice. I don't know the details of the crossover as I just soldered it together. The details can be found here:Murphy Blaster MB20

Very nice sounding and they actually have some nice bass for the size.

coolkhoa · 19th February 2004, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ultrachrome
Are you opposed to building from plans? If not try the MB20.

I just got my MB20's up and running this week and they sound very nice. I don't know the details of the crossover as I just soldered it together. The details can be found here:Murphy Blaster MB20

Very nice sounding and they actually have some nice bass for the size.

Thanks, ultrachrome, but I'd really like to design my own system. And if I could keep costs under $100 a pair, that would be great.

Lionel · 20th February 2004, 07:26 AM

Have you already check this interesting project and nice design ?
http://home.new.rr.com/zaph/audio/audio-speaker13.html

Timn8ter · 20th February 2004, 12:34 PM

Check out the drivers offered by GR Research. They carry a small woofer that has great range and less than $30US. It should be able to handle a first order network. They have tweeters too.
http://www.gr-research.com/drivers.htm I built a nice two way using the Pioneer driver and a GR tweeter.

coolkhoa · 20th February 2004, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lionel
Have you already check this interesting project and nice design ?
http://home.new.rr.com/zaph/audio/audio-speaker13.html

Thanks, Lionel, I have checked this one out. It is interesting, but is a single-driver speaker marketable (my ultimate goal)? If it has potential, I will have to design my own system...based on the 871, of course.

Lionel · 20th February 2004, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by coolkhoa

Thanks, Lionel, I have checked this one out. It is interesting, but is a single-driver speaker marketable (my ultimate goal)? If it has potential, I will have to design my own system...based on the 871, of course.

So I cannot help you anymore...
...But always interested by all interesting adventures.
Keep us informed.

Lionel

Andy G · 21st February 2004, 01:12 AM

.... is the Vifa P17WJ over there?

19th February 2004, 10:40 PM	#1
coolkhoa diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston	Special 2-way needed I apologize if this is a too-common question, but I need help selecting drivers for a two-driver 2-way (preferably sealed). My "special" requirements are that the drivers be inexpensive (each sub-$30) and be easy to work with (1st order XO, no notches, etc.). So probably they should have reasonably flat response curves and sound good right out of the box (or rather, in the box...). As you may have noticed, I have posted questions related to particular drivers, but none turned out to be what I seek. Thanks. __________________ KTK. Kool To the Kore.

19th February 2004, 10:47 PM	#3
coolkhoa diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston	Not exactly what I was looking for, but thanks for the quick reply. I'm thinking mid-fi with a good dome tweeter and a small midbass. Of importance is a clean midrange, since I can't expect much bass from such a system. __________________ KTK. Kool To the Kore.

19th February 2004, 10:53 PM	#4
ultrachrome diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Puget Sound	MB20 Are you opposed to building from plans? If not try the MB20. I just got my MB20's up and running this week and they sound very nice. I don't know the details of the crossover as I just soldered it together. The details can be found here:Murphy Blaster MB20 Very nice sounding and they actually have some nice bass for the size.

21st February 2004, 01:12 AM	#10
Andy G diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Newcastle, Australia	What price... .... is the Vifa P17WJ over there?

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19th February 2004, 10:43 PM	#2
Timn8ter diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	http://melhuish.org/audio/DIYBX16.html

20th February 2004, 07:26 AM	#6
Lionel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Saint Etienne	Have you already check this interesting project and nice design ? http://home.new.rr.com/zaph/audio/audio-speaker13.html

20th February 2004, 12:34 PM	#7
Timn8ter diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	Check out the drivers offered by GR Research. They carry a small woofer that has great range and less than $30US. It should be able to handle a first order network. They have tweeters too. http://www.gr-research.com/drivers.htm I built a nice two way using the Pioneer driver and a GR tweeter.

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