The frequency response in that driver's datasheet looks awful (as is the case for many full-range drivers). Does it actually sound much better than it looks on paper?
Yes. Any issues that show up are in the higher registers. Most do not notice — measure is n-axis, you listen off-axis. Some use a filter.
I learned early that provided FR curves tell one one little part of the equation.
The A10.3 we did had a mechanical fix on the driver. ie fully EnABLed.
dave
I learned early that provided FR curves tell one one little part of the equation.
The A10.3 we did had a mechanical fix on the driver. ie fully EnABLed.
dave
I myself was surprised how good it sounds. Planet 10 questioned important off-axis listening. In the Eland box, the speaker is placed low below the listening level.
What drivers? They look like, but aren't a pair od Dayton Audio PS95-8, which are really FR nice drivers.
Ah, I see now - they are slotted! I a pair of similar design that now stay with my son.
Ah, I see now - they are slotted! I a pair of similar design that now stay with my son.
They are Chinese Aiyima: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/3290...00030781376892!sea&curPageLogUid=XgGYErX7Vldo
I build open baffle speakers with 4 Tang Band w8-2145 per baffle, based ECdesigns' "design". Satisfied with the results I got a carpenter to make a nicer version.
I recently made a few recordings of the speakers, which are powered by ECdesigns' DAC/Amplifier, and give a pretty good idea of the type of sound which I would qualify as natural and transparent.
The Tang Band drivers perform well in this configuration, and offer a linear response. I do have a few humps in the lower bass (at 40 and 75 hz) on one speaker, as a, result of its placement and room modes.
I recently made a few recordings of the speakers, which are powered by ECdesigns' DAC/Amplifier, and give a pretty good idea of the type of sound which I would qualify as natural and transparent.
The Tang Band drivers perform well in this configuration, and offer a linear response. I do have a few humps in the lower bass (at 40 and 75 hz) on one speaker, as a, result of its placement and room modes.
A media console with two drawer (left and center), a built in sub amp and power distribution for TV, set-top box etc hidden behind the right false drawerfront.
Built with an Arylic 2.1 AMP (a little "beast" of a small amp, with DSP...).
2x Dayton PS95 in closed boxes for the monitoring, and a Dayton DCS 165 as downfiring sub, in 18l vented box.
Small build video
Unfortunately I forget to take pictures, so not all parts of the precess is documented ;o)
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The PS95 are great speakers. Got them (must have posted pics here??) in a pair of simple concrete boxes (cylinders).
Have seen them some time back, cooling little things.
The PS95 are definately some of the best value for money small drivers.
Finished Alpair 10.3 Mass Load Voigts TWTD13.5T
Thanks Nandappe for design and larryldspkr for grilles hint
Thanks Nandappe for design and larryldspkr for grilles hint
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Ordering a pair right now. Need some simple "monitor speakers" for my synthesisers. Thanks for the hint!
