Hello,
I'm considering building a 2-way vented bookshelf with these drivers:
Dayton Audio DC28F-8 1-1/8" Silk Dome Tweeter 8 Ohm
http://www.daytonaudio.com/index.php/pk165-8-6-professional-kevlar-paper-cone-midrange.html
Is this a good idea? Any advice on crossover building?
Thanks!
I'm considering building a 2-way vented bookshelf with these drivers:
Dayton Audio DC28F-8 1-1/8" Silk Dome Tweeter 8 Ohm
http://www.daytonaudio.com/index.php/pk165-8-6-professional-kevlar-paper-cone-midrange.html
Is this a good idea? Any advice on crossover building?
Thanks!
Designing a crossover is quite difficult, I recommend you start your loudspeaker hobby by building a kit. Unless you want to dig deeper
As for the driver choice: why did you pick those drivers? On first sight it seems that other choices would be better. The midrange is high efficiency, it almost seems to be designed for public address applications. It will not give any bass. The tweeter is designed for hi-fi and therefore efficiency has been traded for other aspects (focus on 'sound quality').
As for the driver choice: why did you pick those drivers? On first sight it seems that other choices would be better. The midrange is high efficiency, it almost seems to be designed for public address applications. It will not give any bass. The tweeter is designed for hi-fi and therefore efficiency has been traded for other aspects (focus on 'sound quality').
And where's the fun in thatDesigning a crossover is quite difficult, I recommend you start your loudspeaker hobby by building a kit.
These drivers were readily available and seemed a reasonable cost. But from your comments, I guess the midrange isn't a great choice.As for the driver choice: why did you pick those drivers? On first sight it seems that other choices would be better. The midrange is high efficiency, it almost seems to be designed for public address applications. It will not give any bass. The tweeter is designed for hi-fi and therefore efficiency has been traded for other aspects (focus on 'sound quality').
How about this midrange: DC160-8 6-1/2" Classic Woofer 8 Ohm Specification Sheet
Thanks for your response, much appreciated!
I would recommend you watch the series of videos in the below YouTube channel which will help you with basics.Thanks. How does one compare these drivers? I ask for my education
YouTube
Then start learning using crossover designing software, after you are aware how to use these softwares download the .ZMA and .FRD files for the drivers, you can simulate a crossover on these softwares to get an idea how the drivers are behaving with respect to the crossover.
Hope this helps
Regards
Bilal
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