Midrange for 3way

Thank all . It would be easier to buy a kit , or package. But I’m trying to do it on a budget. And figure it out by myself is the fun . There are plenty of old school 3way out there to look at , i just want to keep it as simple as possible.
 
Sb Acoustics 15 MFC or CRC. You can't make it better for the price. If you want it to be even more price effectice, than Vifa NE123 is bit cheaper.

If you want really cheap than Scan Speak Discovery 15, or Dayton Audio RS125.

Of the bench, Vifa NE and both SB are true hi-end drivers and you will have to spend at least 3 times more to get any improvement.
Of course prices vary between markets and continents.
 
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Any cone mid should be able to cross from 500hz, so depends rather on your definition of reasonably priced, and also which 8" woofer you pick (match sensitivity, cone material, etc), and if you want 4ohm or 8ohm nominal.

My list would include:
Zaph ZA14W08
Scan 10F
Seas MCA15RCY
Seas U16RCY
Wavecor WF152BD03/4/5/6
 
If you're thinking "kit", you should also consider projects such as those from Paul Carmody, Curt Campbell and many others who specify a Bill of Materials (drivers, XO schematic etc) in their write ups: you can then assemble what you need from various supplier(s).

Also, some of their kits such as TriTrix, Aviatrix, Classix 2.5 etc are available from retailers, often with baffles or cabinets, maybe at a lower price than you'd pay buying the gear from two or more suppliers.

Most importantly, you know that they'll sound good.

Geoff
 
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Thank all . It would be easier to buy a kit , or package. But I’m trying to do it on a budget. And figure it out by myself is the fun . There are plenty of old school 3way out there to look at , i just want to keep it as simple as possible.
Then why 3way?
If on the budget, make it 2way, its cheaper, less crossover to deal with.
If you want to make your own cheap 3way, you need to measure each individual driver separately, on axis and offaxis, look for breakups, design the crossover, measure again, tweek the crossover till you are happy. It can be done on budget, but the result is not guarantied.
You can get excellent sound from 2way, for example follow Xs 10f/rs225 speaker.
 
Have an optic at this thread if you're thinking about using the DC200 in a two way, it's been used with a Dayton DC28F tweeter:

https://techtalk.parts-express.com/forum/tech-talk-forum/41977-dayton-dc200-dc28f-2-way-design

No idea how it sounds, but Chris Roemer - the original designer - knows his stuff.

If you're looking at an 8" woofer for its bass, maybe also think about Paul's "Classix 2.5" TMM, more widely built than the DC200 two way, with excellent bass performance; DC160 woofers, Vifa BC25TG tweeter. Drivers and crossover parts would cost more than the DC200/DC28 build, but hopefully not too much more.

Geoff
 
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The crossover on the Classix II TM is a little cheaper as it doesn't have the second woofer inductor for the 2.5 feature.

Many, myself included, have built them and they sound very good for the $$, with excellent bass. Larger rooms and higher listening volumes may tax the woofers a bit, which is one reason why Paul developed the 2.5s.

You could consider a build as per Adason's suggestion in post #15, a two way but with a good full range driver; have a read of the thread for ideas. However, the crossovers may be pricey due to the high value caps and inductors involved in the crossovers.

Geoff
 
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