I want to build some new desktop speakers, I have a pair of Audax full range drivers in a not well aligned 1/4 wave style pipe but they are missing the top end. I don't really want to go much above £50 on the pair, so far I have seen many that would seem to cover my needs the W3-871 and the Mark Audio CHR70 stick out. Are there any others that look decent that are worth considering or importantly any dogs that I should avoid. I only have about 8w to play with so something moderately efficient would be nice. I am looking for driver suggestions more than box ideas, just incase I have missed something worth looking at.
The Faital Pro's, 3fe25 or 4fe35, $19.00 and $25.00 respectively at Parts Express. Both awesome and 91db efficient. They also have Neodymium versions for a little more.
The Faital Pro's look tempting and if they are as good as some have said a bargain, I shall read up on them some more. Plus I am not sure as of yet if I will go with a full range on its own or build a form of micro Fast in the long term. We are looking to move so I don't want to make or spend a fortune on something if I can build something much bigger later.
At the moment yes, as we are looking to move I don't want to spend on a driver I may not use in the longer term, eventually I hope that we will have enough space to have some larger speakers. The speakers that are knocking around from temp use older builds etc will be used for multi room where they will be mostly background so not bothered if they are perfect either.
We have used the FF85 as midTweeter in a few FASTs with good results… as well as by themselves in small speakers.
Listening to a set on Frugel-Horn Lite as we speak.
dave
Listening to a set on Frugel-Horn Lite as we speak.
dave
Alas for me to get the FF85 here it seems I will be going to over £100 so its a lot out of budget. The Faital Pros have been rejected as I would prefer a lower Qts.
There isn't a great deal of choice in the UK in that price bracket; while you can get a reasonable number of drivers, shipping & any import taxes etc. tend to put the cost up.
You may want to look at the Monacor SPX-31M if you want a moderate Q 3in; it's hovering just below 0.6. It's out of the Tang Band factory AFAIK, so it's reasonable little unit. The basket / frame isn't the best, but for the money you can't really complain.
You may want to look at the Monacor SPX-31M if you want a moderate Q 3in; it's hovering just below 0.6. It's out of the Tang Band factory AFAIK, so it's reasonable little unit. The basket / frame isn't the best, but for the money you can't really complain.
Spending extra money on quality drivers is money well spent. The Fostex FF85wk is fairly good or maybe better yet, the new Alpair 5.2. There isn't much information on these yet but I hope they sound more realistic than the Fostex sounding other choice.
Ron, what have you been up to?!
That would take up a LOT of OT.
So in 3 words or less in sequence:
Dad died,brother died,started a business,made money,went broke,had a stroke,recovered,got healthy,work out,run,buy sports car,buy motorcycle,look 20 yrs younger.Ladies hit on me(okok so its 4 words)
Really not into SD at this time. Present system Klipsch Forte 2(re-did Xovers),restored Marantz 2230 (hopped up),Blue ray player.
Yes it does not image like a SD, but has a massive presence.
That would take up a LOT of OT.
So in 3 words or less in sequence:
Dad died,brother died,started a business,made money,went broke,had a stroke,recovered,got healthy,work out,run,buy sports car,buy motorcycle,look 20 yrs younger.Ladies hit on me(okok so its 4 words)
Really not into SD at this time. Present system Klipsch Forte 2(re-did Xovers),restored Marantz 2230 (hopped up),Blue ray player.
Yes it does not image like a SD, but has a massive presence.
I believe it.
Sorry to hear of your losses & health issues Ron, but glad things are looking up now. Great to have you back on-line with us.
Sorry to hear of your losses & health issues Ron, but glad things are looking up now. Great to have you back on-line with us.
I know this is OT but. Your health can only help with the things you enjoy. Music, life,hobbies (like DIY Audio).
Reason i quit(temporarily) diy audio is i realized there is no one set of ears. Everybody hears differently, so designing for everybody is really impossibly.
I still study sound as its a part of physics. I developed a scanning system using 10 Mhz immersion ultrasonic s that is being used in the study of Cs grain structures. So i am still in the game, but at a higher frequency.
Reason i quit(temporarily) diy audio is i realized there is no one set of ears. Everybody hears differently, so designing for everybody is really impossibly.
I still study sound as its a part of physics. I developed a scanning system using 10 Mhz immersion ultrasonic s that is being used in the study of Cs grain structures. So i am still in the game, but at a higher frequency.
Agreed. 🙂 Health first. The rest can follow on.
Fair enough; horses for courses & all that. We all have somewhat different practical criteria, so we're going to struggle creating a one-size-fits-all design. Good fun experimenting though. 😉
Fair enough; horses for courses & all that. We all have somewhat different practical criteria, so we're going to struggle creating a one-size-fits-all design. Good fun experimenting though. 😉
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