It all started with a JBL 2344 horn which is originating from a JBL 4825 so it has the cutout for a 12" woofer and the two integrated ports inside the horn. For this horn I already purchased a set of Celestion CDX1-1747 compression drivers but maybe I will use BMS 4550 instead.
What I plan to build is a full-range two-way system that is capable of transmitting especially hardrock/metal music (so no dubstep etc. needed) in my 50m² and 3m high listening room and it should be really loud if required. If my kids do a party I would add some big subwoofers and limit the planned two-way speakers accordingly. The easiest thing for me is to do an active crossover. Weight of the speaker is not important, so I don't care if it if is a neodymium or ferrite magnet.
My current enclosure design would leave 50-60l for the woofer and if possible (this is presumably the only time I have this option) I would like to use the two integrated ports which have a free diameter of 7.2cm each. If required I would extend the length and if needed I would also add two additional ports of the same size at the bottom of the enclosure. The ports would be classic tubes with the respective end correction of 0.85. For the fullrange usage my first idea was to set the tuning frequency between 42 and 50Hz, please connect me if I am wrong here.
So I went through many many threads, had many discussions once the speaker was planned in a different way, learned a lot about Econowave speakers, simulated speakers in Vituix, checked the availability, etc. and to be honest I did really often return to the Beyma 12WR400 speaker - not only because its finish and look is promising to match the rather glossy surface of the 2344 horns but to me the simulations were looking promising.
Now I am asking for recommendation regarding the 12" chassis and/or comments on the candidates I am currently trying to simulate:
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Beyma/12MC500 - Fs too high, correct?
https://www.beyma.com/speakers/Fich...ja-tecnica-baja-media-frecuencia-12MCB700.pdf - the new MCB series, could not find usage references
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Beyma/12MI100 - Fs too high, correct?
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Beyma/12WR400 - this is the chassis that seems to work just well
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/DAS/12B - "too strong for walking" or just right?
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/BETA-12A-2 - one of the cheaper options
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/KAPPA_PRO-12A - the most expensive option and to be honest almost too expensive for my taste
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/KAPPALITE_3012HO - one of the Econowave options, unsure if it really fits
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/KAPPALITE_3012HO - another one of the Econowave options, unsure if it really fits
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/DELTALITE_II_2512 - another one of the Econowave options, unsure if it really fits
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/MONACOR/SPH-300CTC - this series has a very good reputation for clean HiFi bass but maybe too much subwoofer?
So please give me feedback if I missed something, made the wrong conclusions, whatever.
What I plan to build is a full-range two-way system that is capable of transmitting especially hardrock/metal music (so no dubstep etc. needed) in my 50m² and 3m high listening room and it should be really loud if required. If my kids do a party I would add some big subwoofers and limit the planned two-way speakers accordingly. The easiest thing for me is to do an active crossover. Weight of the speaker is not important, so I don't care if it if is a neodymium or ferrite magnet.
My current enclosure design would leave 50-60l for the woofer and if possible (this is presumably the only time I have this option) I would like to use the two integrated ports which have a free diameter of 7.2cm each. If required I would extend the length and if needed I would also add two additional ports of the same size at the bottom of the enclosure. The ports would be classic tubes with the respective end correction of 0.85. For the fullrange usage my first idea was to set the tuning frequency between 42 and 50Hz, please connect me if I am wrong here.
So I went through many many threads, had many discussions once the speaker was planned in a different way, learned a lot about Econowave speakers, simulated speakers in Vituix, checked the availability, etc. and to be honest I did really often return to the Beyma 12WR400 speaker - not only because its finish and look is promising to match the rather glossy surface of the 2344 horns but to me the simulations were looking promising.
Now I am asking for recommendation regarding the 12" chassis and/or comments on the candidates I am currently trying to simulate:
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Beyma/12MC500 - Fs too high, correct?
https://www.beyma.com/speakers/Fich...ja-tecnica-baja-media-frecuencia-12MCB700.pdf - the new MCB series, could not find usage references
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Beyma/12MI100 - Fs too high, correct?
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Beyma/12WR400 - this is the chassis that seems to work just well
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/DAS/12B - "too strong for walking" or just right?
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/BETA-12A-2 - one of the cheaper options
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/KAPPA_PRO-12A - the most expensive option and to be honest almost too expensive for my taste
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/KAPPALITE_3012HO - one of the Econowave options, unsure if it really fits
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/KAPPALITE_3012HO - another one of the Econowave options, unsure if it really fits
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/Eminence/DELTALITE_II_2512 - another one of the Econowave options, unsure if it really fits
http://www.loudspeakerdatabase.com/MONACOR/SPH-300CTC - this series has a very good reputation for clean HiFi bass but maybe too much subwoofer?
So please give me feedback if I missed something, made the wrong conclusions, whatever.