Seas poly or paper?

Ap · 27th March 2006, 05:22 AM

Am looking at replacing my mids in my 3 way project (currently Audax PR170zo) which aren't as smooth as I expected.
The tweeter Im using really requires xover at 3k or higher, cabinets are already built & running so I'm stuck with 6.5" for now.
I am looking at either the Seas P17rex/p or Seas cb17rcy/p for several reasons, 1 is availability, 2 is smoothness of response (not many midbass can get to 3k easily) - any preferrences for poly or caoted paper? At the moment I'm leaning towards the poly.

lndm · 27th March 2006, 12:16 PM

I don't know these drivers, but I know I don't like polycones (maybe composites are OK), and neither do the people I know.

Poly does measure well. IMO the paper sounds better damped.

Ap · 27th March 2006, 08:52 PM

I did have the same opinion of poly cones, however, the Seas p17rex apparently don't sound like most poly cones - from what Ive learned they are stiffer than your average poly cone.
Still hesistant to try them, & this morning am leaning towards the coated paper, until I saw this....
http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/ind....9214&pid=2127
Then again I will probably change my mind by this afternoon!

David Gatti · 27th March 2006, 09:56 PM

That new driver looks nice, but we'll have to wait for the specs.
Poly making a comeback?

demogorgon · 27th March 2006, 11:08 PM

hadn't seen that seas driver before, looks good. reminds me of the g17rex that i have lying here ready to use. but cost about as much as well. sorry i cant help you out on drivers though, when i had your problem doing my PC loudspeakers i went for some cheap paper drivers made somwhere in china, and those did it's job well enough. in the frequencyrespons part anyways.

27th March 2006, 05:22 AM	#1
Ap diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia	Seas poly or paper? Am looking at replacing my mids in my 3 way project (currently Audax PR170zo) which aren't as smooth as I expected. The tweeter Im using really requires xover at 3k or higher, cabinets are already built & running so I'm stuck with 6.5" for now. I am looking at either the Seas P17rex/p or Seas cb17rcy/p for several reasons, 1 is availability, 2 is smoothness of response (not many midbass can get to 3k easily) - any preferrences for poly or caoted paper? At the moment I'm leaning towards the poly.

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27th March 2006, 12:16 PM	#2
lndm diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: nsw	I don't know these drivers, but I know I don't like polycones (maybe composites are OK), and neither do the people I know. Poly does measure well. IMO the paper sounds better damped.

27th March 2006, 08:52 PM	#3
Ap diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia	I did have the same opinion of poly cones, however, the Seas p17rex apparently don't sound like most poly cones - from what Ive learned they are stiffer than your average poly cone. Still hesistant to try them, & this morning am leaning towards the coated paper, until I saw this.... http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/ind....9214&pid=2127 Then again I will probably change my mind by this afternoon!

27th March 2006, 09:56 PM	#4
David Gatti diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia	That new driver looks nice, but we'll have to wait for the specs. Poly making a comeback?

27th March 2006, 11:08 PM	#5
demogorgon diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Behind you.	hadn't seen that seas driver before, looks good. reminds me of the g17rex that i have lying here ready to use. but cost about as much as well. sorry i cant help you out on drivers though, when i had your problem doing my PC loudspeakers i went for some cheap paper drivers made somwhere in china, and those did it's job well enough. in the frequencyrespons part anyways.

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