I'm in need of desktop speakers that fit under my triple monitor setup, 13-14cm high.
I have a 7x100W HT amp and an 8CH DSP, so no need to design crossovers or use plate amps.
I already own a pair of tang band w2-2243s widebands that I planned on using for these desktop speakers, but they shouldn't be used much under 500Hz, contrary to Tang band.
I want the system to be "full range".
I planned on using the Tangband W5-1138SMF as midbass in a 6-10l ported or PR enclosure tuned to 35-40Hz.
But I also want to go as cheap as possible.
So I found the Omnes SW5.01, with similar specs. It has only 7mm of xmax instead of 9mm that the W5 has, but it is half the price.
Now I wonder, what would you recommend?
What do you think would be the best for audio quality?
Also, tuning a 6-10l box that low and staying under 20m/s port air speed with 50-80W is hard if not impossible. Any tips?
The 16l box is also stretching my desk space to the limit.
Green: W5, Orange: 1xSW5.01, Pink: 2xSW5.01, Purple: SW8.01
All have 80W of power and HPF set to not exceed Xmax.
Any other cheap recommendations are also welcome.
I have a 7x100W HT amp and an 8CH DSP, so no need to design crossovers or use plate amps.
I already own a pair of tang band w2-2243s widebands that I planned on using for these desktop speakers, but they shouldn't be used much under 500Hz, contrary to Tang band.
I want the system to be "full range".
I planned on using the Tangband W5-1138SMF as midbass in a 6-10l ported or PR enclosure tuned to 35-40Hz.
But I also want to go as cheap as possible.
So I found the Omnes SW5.01, with similar specs. It has only 7mm of xmax instead of 9mm that the W5 has, but it is half the price.
Now I wonder, what would you recommend?
- Using 2x Sw5.01 per speaker in 16l ported enclosures tuned to 33Hz in an MTM style box on it's side.
- Using 1x Sw5.01 per speaker in 6-10l ported enclosures tuned to 45-35Hz and an SW8,01 sub in a 40L box tuned to 28Hz.
- Using 1x W5 woofer per side in 10l ported enclosures tuned to 35Hz.
What do you think would be the best for audio quality?
Also, tuning a 6-10l box that low and staying under 20m/s port air speed with 50-80W is hard if not impossible. Any tips?
The 16l box is also stretching my desk space to the limit.
Green: W5, Orange: 1xSW5.01, Pink: 2xSW5.01, Purple: SW8.01
All have 80W of power and HPF set to not exceed Xmax.
Any other cheap recommendations are also welcome.
You seem have left reality gone way deep into a techical specification worm-hole to make any sense. The listening position of Desktop speakers is usually less than 1 meter With 80w and DSP you can achieve 90dB@40Hz using an empty Diet-Pepsi can as a driver!
In these circumstances Xmax is not a real thing, it is, and always has been a car enthusiasts' obsession. Walk into a high-end Hi-fi shop and mention Xmax they'll throw you out.
My desktop system uses 5" bass drivers in 8 litres. The sub uses an 8" driver in 20 litres - I haven't switched it on in months - the juice ain't worth the squeeze.
In these circumstances Xmax is not a real thing, it is, and always has been a car enthusiasts' obsession. Walk into a high-end Hi-fi shop and mention Xmax they'll throw you out.
My desktop system uses 5" bass drivers in 8 litres. The sub uses an 8" driver in 20 litres - I haven't switched it on in months - the juice ain't worth the squeeze.
Personally, I've avoided PRs like the plague unless tuned really low and 'BIB' rules, but don't bother to keep up with drivers/pricing, etc..
That said and not knowing the details of the finished system, offer this possibility for maybe an out of the way sub.
That said and not knowing the details of the finished system, offer this possibility for maybe an out of the way sub.