Large format studio monitors cost unreasonably much. A decent pair of nearfields can be had at about $800 a pair. Large format monitors start at about $12000 a pair.
I'm hoping to build a high SPL, large format, sealed 3 way monitor. Fundamental flaws were spotted in my last idea, this is another attempt.
I would have liked to build something with a 3" midrange like the ATC SCM 150, but in this case, I'm going for something robust, simple and relatively cheap - I'm willing to live with the attendant compromises.
So my current idea is to have a SEAS T35C002 in a Jantzen waveguide with a Beyma 8CMV2 midrange and a couple of 15" subwoofers intended for sealed cabinets. By keeping everything sealed, it can be
built without complications, and that is a priority for me. Crossover will probably be @ ~100 Hz and ~ 2.2 KHz...
Class D amplifiers and a MiniDSP or similar will handle crossover and amplification duties. I reckon I can build something like this at under $4000 a pair... and there is nothing I can buy at this price point which will accomplish what I'm going for.
Appreciate any and all inputs.
I'm hoping to build a high SPL, large format, sealed 3 way monitor. Fundamental flaws were spotted in my last idea, this is another attempt.
I would have liked to build something with a 3" midrange like the ATC SCM 150, but in this case, I'm going for something robust, simple and relatively cheap - I'm willing to live with the attendant compromises.
So my current idea is to have a SEAS T35C002 in a Jantzen waveguide with a Beyma 8CMV2 midrange and a couple of 15" subwoofers intended for sealed cabinets. By keeping everything sealed, it can be
built without complications, and that is a priority for me. Crossover will probably be @ ~100 Hz and ~ 2.2 KHz...
Class D amplifiers and a MiniDSP or similar will handle crossover and amplification duties. I reckon I can build something like this at under $4000 a pair... and there is nothing I can buy at this price point which will accomplish what I'm going for.
Appreciate any and all inputs.
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