I'm looking for a full range tower design for music and HT. I'm very good at wood working and pretty good at soldering. I've made a couple of subs that work great. I don't have the time or experience to play around with crossover design, so I need something proven to work. I currently own some paradigm studio 100's and would like to build something better. Any suggestions? I would love to build a pair of Alpha LS but do not have the $2500 U.S. budget to get started. Thanks for any input
http://speakerbuilder.net/web_files/Projects/Eros Project/eros.htmjaybird said:
With the Mark 2 crossover, of course.
jaybird said:
I'm looking at the same thing, with mass-loaded transmission lines (MLTL). Here are my fave projects I'd like to try:
http://geocities.com/rbrines1/ Bob Brines' FT1600 Fostex FE167 pipe
http://www.quarter-wave.com/Project05/Project05.html Martin King's Fostex FE206/207 TL.
http://fullrangedriver.com/tiki-vie..._mode=commentDate_desc&topics_find=&forumId=1
A Jordan Jx92s MLTL (fullrangedriver forum) I'm leaning towards this one. I think there's also pics posted here on diyaudio.
You could also take a look at anything in the fullrangedriver forum.
Have fun!
mk
Re: Re: Looking for full range design
I am also seriously considering the FE206E in a ML TL enclosure. The enclosure seems pretty straight forward and the driver costs are reasonable given the quality.
I too would like to use the speakers for both 2-channel music and as a the two front speakers of a HT. Is this a good idea? The Fostex drivers have a sensivity of about 96, while the surround speakers will only be about 88-91?
Another thing I am wondering about is the BSC. By looking at the FR of the FE206E, the mid and highs take off to over 100dB. Therefore I think the BSC will be a requirment. The problem is the series resitor will be different for every amp. I guess that will be a trial and error thing.
As for the series resistor on the BSC, how will that affect the efficiency? I know it will drop, but by how much?
The 207 is sheilded, but dies off after about 14k, so it may need a tweeter for some help.
Cheers,
GM.
I am also seriously considering the FE206E in a ML TL enclosure. The enclosure seems pretty straight forward and the driver costs are reasonable given the quality.
I too would like to use the speakers for both 2-channel music and as a the two front speakers of a HT. Is this a good idea? The Fostex drivers have a sensivity of about 96, while the surround speakers will only be about 88-91?
Another thing I am wondering about is the BSC. By looking at the FR of the FE206E, the mid and highs take off to over 100dB. Therefore I think the BSC will be a requirment. The problem is the series resitor will be different for every amp. I guess that will be a trial and error thing.
As for the series resistor on the BSC, how will that affect the efficiency? I know it will drop, but by how much?
The 207 is sheilded, but dies off after about 14k, so it may need a tweeter for some help.
Cheers,
GM.
cheesehead said:
Thanks for the input.
454Casull have you built and heard these speakers? They seem to be a good design, I just wanted to know if there were some reviews from others that have heard them?
454Casull have you built and heard these speakers? They seem to be a good design, I just wanted to know if there were some reviews from others that have heard them?
jaybird said:
i think he means "full range" as in a proven design for a multi-way fullrange speaker system, .. as opposed to a single driver/ wide range speaker
I'm sorry. You are correct. I want to build a speaker that will hit hard at 30-40hz. Size is not a limiting factor (within reason). I would like the speaker to be able to hit clean reference levels with 200watts of power.
Here are a couple more to choose from. Its funny that I had all the same plans in mind for my next build.
It seems that you are leaning toward MT-TL type speakers. I guess power and size are not an issue, but wha is your budgett?
What kinds of muisc do you listen to, how big is your room?
FWIW I built the FT-1600 and I feel that it is too small for my room and it has a few shortcomings. However, it does sound nice for accoustic music. But, my musical tastes vary a bit more so I'm looking into other designs.
Horns are intriguing also but I'm not too sure that there are many proven designs to date. I think I'll wait awhile....
http://www.decware.com/HDT/hdt.htm
http://www.seas.no/thor.htm
It seems that you are leaning toward MT-TL type speakers. I guess power and size are not an issue, but wha is your budgett?
What kinds of muisc do you listen to, how big is your room?
FWIW I built the FT-1600 and I feel that it is too small for my room and it has a few shortcomings. However, it does sound nice for accoustic music. But, my musical tastes vary a bit more so I'm looking into other designs.
Horns are intriguing also but I'm not too sure that there are many proven designs to date. I think I'll wait awhile....
http://www.decware.com/HDT/hdt.htm
http://www.seas.no/thor.htm
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