Hi all
I have been out of the game for some time, but I think that now I am finally ready to do that DIY project.
Can you recommend any 2» semi fullrange drivers? I am thinking about splitting at 300 Hz or so to a sub.
Regards
C&H
I have been out of the game for some time, but I think that now I am finally ready to do that DIY project.
Can you recommend any 2» semi fullrange drivers? I am thinking about splitting at 300 Hz or so to a sub.
Regards
C&H
A 2” might be a bit small to get to 300 Hz comfortably, and i still take to heart (as old as the report is) Zaph’s conclusion that none of the many 2” he tested were anywhere near as good as many 3” units. Quite a few more to choose from too. I have my favourites.
How small a box do you need? Very small — and maybe lower price are the only potential advantages.
And with an XO at 300 Hz you will find few subwoofers that reach high enuff to adequately eacjh 300 Hz — you need a woofer that goes up to at least 1.5k and higher would be better. The SDX10 might be a sub that does meet tha criteria — althou i woulduse a midBass coupler between the FR and the subs.
dave
Perhaps a MarkAudio Alpair 5.3? It is probably more of a nominal 3” driver but the cone is 2” in diameter - I have been really impressed with mine.
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That would be my 1st choice. A5.2 is little different (different VC mostly for marketing reasons for the Japanese market). CHN-50 would be a lower budget alternative. KJF audio is probably the closest source.
Do note that the colour names are left over from Gen 1 drivers, when they actually had those colours. They are now better described as copper & silver.
dave
Do note that the colour names are left over from Gen 1 drivers, when they actually had those colours. They are now better described as copper & silver.
dave
If you mean a 2 inch driver frame size that limits choice. For mids and highs the Visaton FRS 5 X is excellent IMO. The Fs is too high though for it to really work for full range, but speakers that size are always going to be compromised.
Visaton FR58 - excellent sound, but very low sensitivity.
For measurements of lots of small drivers, check Tim Feleppa's pages (user TMM on this site):
Timothy Feleppa's Pages: Speaker Measurements - Midrange/Fullrange Speakers 4" and smaller
/G
For measurements of lots of small drivers, check Tim Feleppa's pages (user TMM on this site):
Timothy Feleppa's Pages: Speaker Measurements - Midrange/Fullrange Speakers 4" and smaller
/G
There is very much a tendency for smaller drivers to be less sensitive as the undelying math has Sd as a factor.
dave
The Visaton subtracts another 3dB or so, I guess because its cone is plasticised quite generously. Trading linearity for SPL. For small rooms, in a WAW, it‘s great fun, even with complex classical stuff. Cross around 600hz at least though.
A WAW is a growth on the FR concept, and if well done, give up very little vrs a more typical multiway, but still retain the FR magic.
We cross the FF85wk (and A5.2/3) at 250 Hz in Tysen V2, but the passive ended up at 450 Hz.
I do need to take new pictures, being finished they are now prettier (note that A5.2/3 will drop right into that box althou the passive will not be right). A seperate small 5.2/3 box (or FF85wk) and add woofers later. I have a number of helper woofers to go along with our small uMar-Ken/uFonken.
In fact downstairs i am running a set of uFonkens and using an empty box as a stand, still neeing to install drivers to use as a helper woofer.
dave
We cross the FF85wk (and A5.2/3) at 250 Hz in Tysen V2, but the passive ended up at 450 Hz.
I do need to take new pictures, being finished they are now prettier (note that A5.2/3 will drop right into that box althou the passive will not be right). A seperate small 5.2/3 box (or FF85wk) and add woofers later. I have a number of helper woofers to go along with our small uMar-Ken/uFonken.
In fact downstairs i am running a set of uFonkens and using an empty box as a stand, still neeing to install drivers to use as a helper woofer.
dave