Line Array Drivers

[maxhifi]

I'm thinking to build a line array - I remember years ago, people were happy to try certain parts express close out drivers in arrays. Is there a present favorite in the very cheap surplus line array driver category?

 

[dantwomey]

A good start?

 

[planet10]

I have a whole bunch of real cheap small buy-out drivers from Madisound. I think theh same drivers as used by @TerryO in this focused array.

email me if you want more info.

dave

 

[cab]

I have 20 of the BG neo-8 magnetic planar drivers I bought originally for a planar array project. They are fantastic for such a project. Give them a look.

 

[cab]

A good start?

The BG drivers are flatter than the Chinese GRS clones and preferred, when you can find them...

 

[wilbur-x]

Older bg tend to get loose aluminum conductors as the glue loses its grip over a period of time. I had 20 second hand ones that suffered from this.

 

[sap2212]

12 Neo 8 Chinese. the box is made in 3D printing

 

[ChrisABC]

YMMV

Misco 50FN08-1 $4 cdn (2" driver)
https://qcomponents.ca/products/misco-50fn08-1?_pos=1&_sid=87172170d&_ss=r

Something like this-
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/the-event-horizon-an-ambiopole.217096/

Wiring-Shavano
https://web.archive.org/web/20090115011405/http://colomar.com/Shavano/spkr_wiring.html

 

[cyclotronguy]

JBL "OH MY!"

 

[sap2212]

The DAYTON AUDIO HARB252-8 is also an interesting alternative and the speaker would be very fine

 

[ChrisABC]

24- 8 ohm drivers
https://trueaudio.com/array/MCLA_project_details.htm
https://trueaudio.com/array/downloads/MCLA Wiring Diagram.pdf

 

[ChrisABC]

Parts Express Forum

Low cost 3" line array

https://techtalk.parts-express.com/forum/speaker-project-gallery/67808-low-cost-3-line-array

GRS 3FR Woofer
https://www.parts-express.com/GRS-3FR-4-Full-Range-3-Speaker-4-Ohm-292-436

crossovers for the tweeters, Dayton ND20FA-6 and Vifa BC25SC06

https://techtalk.parts-express.com/forum/speaker-project-gallery/67808-low-cost-3-line-array/page8