I am currently using a pair of Orb2s in a desktop computer based system. I am about to upgrade both my computer and my electronics. I would like the coherence of the Orbs but would like speakers with more detail. I would like to keep the cost to below $2500 for both drivers and enclosures. I have looked at the Lowther DX65 but am concerned about the need for equalization to obtain reasonably flat response above 100hz. I will add a sub at some point so bass response is not needed. I feel that eq defeats many of the advantages of a full range driver(I may be wrong about this, so please instruct me). I listen to orchestral and operatic music primarily, so clarity and imaging are paramount. Any suggestions as to drivers and cabinets would be appreciated. Thanks
I am currently using a pair of Orb2s in a desktop computer based system. I am about to upgrade both my computer and my electronics. I would like the coherence of the Orbs but would like speakers with more detail. I would like to keep the cost to below $2500 for both drivers and enclosures. I have looked at the Lowther DX65 but am concerned about the need for equalization to obtain reasonably flat response above 100hz. I will add a sub at some point so bass response is not needed. I feel that eq defeats many of the advantages of a full range driver(I may be wrong about this, so please instruct me). I listen to orchestral and operatic music primarily, so clarity and imaging are paramount. Any suggestions as to drivers and cabinets would be appreciated. Thanks
still intended for a small desktop computer system?
I don't think you can't get much closer near field than that without resorting to head-speakers (of which I'm not a fan, but that's another thread
I'd imagine that budget considerations aside, almost any Lowther would not be the best choice.
To what physical dimensions can you go?
If still available, the first 2 that would come to mind would be Fostex FE127 or FF85K, but they might still require a certain degree of EQ for "reasonably flat" FR - far less than any Lowther that I've heard would need for near field use.
I wouldn't discount full range drivers for this application - of the current offerings, some have very smooth (if not "flat") FR and excellent imaging and detail - the ones that come to mind would be Mark Audio CHR70, Alpair 7 or CSS EL70. I've heard all of these work well in boxes in the range of approx 5 to 12 liters, plus of course much larger floorstanding designs that I suspect would not suit the application defined.
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You may as well like these Zaph|Audio - ZD5 - Scan Speak 15W8530K00 and Vifa XT25
Size can be 18h 10w 20d.My favorite minimonitors were my AE-1s but their prices have gone out of sight. I also like the concept of doing away with crossovers. As I stated, I like the coherence of the Orbs, but would like a little more finesse. I may end up with a two way due to the nearfield nature of the usage, but would prefer a single very high quality driver. Thanks for the suggestions John Dozier
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