Modern speakers for J2?

[wyan]

Can anyone recommend an efficient modern speakers for first watt J2?

I am using Altec Lansing Model 19. They are great speakers, especially for the money. However, they are a bit lacking in the low frequency (the low frequency texture is rich but nothing close to slamp, and I want both) and in imaging and sound stage (probably due to the sensitive horns).

I am looking for any modern alternatives. Any recommendations? Thanks.

 

[Zen Mod]

possible recommendation is slightly dependable of your location

however , anything decent BiB (main driver FR with bass helper) is most certain way to go

I prefer either TL or horn loading (that one not easy to squeeze in room) for bass , FR baffleless or OB

 

[buzzforb]

Reprurpose the drivers. It will be big, but I am in the middle of this exact thing. Bass is not an issue, but size is

Or just follow ZM's advice. Boring

The MA12P is a nice high efficiency FR driver that sounds good and will not break the bank.

 

[wyan]

Thanks for the recommendations. 🙂

 

[Nelson Bass]

May I suggest you look into a multiple subwoofer setup added to your existing setup?

Wayne Parham at Pi Speakers have a concept called Flanking Subwoofers, Earl Geddes and others suggest something similar for surperb bass in room response.

I built 3pi subs and will use Hypex 180W amps built into the subwoofers. For crossover I picked the minidsp. KISS.

You may even look into the 4pi speakers or the 7pi corner horns?

BTW... FR & OB was not my cup of tea... ;-)

 

[wyan]

Geez, I thought it was the Maestro himself. 😀

Thanks for the recommendations.

May I suggest you look into a multiple subwoofer setup added to your existing setup?

Wayne Parham at Pi Speakers have a concept called Flanking Subwoofers, Earl Geddes and others suggest something similar for surperb bass in room response.

I built 3pi subs and will use Hypex 180W amps built into the subwoofers. For crossover I picked the minidsp. KISS.

You may even look into the 4pi speakers or the 7pi corner horns?

BTW... FR & OB was not my cup of tea... ;-)

 

[henryve]

I was thinking the Troels Gravesen DTQWT would be a good one for the J2. Maybe a tad difficult to build though.

 

[Nelson Bass]

I was thinking the Troels Gravesen DTQWT would be a good one for the J2. Maybe a tad difficult to build though.

The DTQWT is a great speaker for sure! Had a pair for 2 1/2 year and did use my J2 variant with them.
Be patient during the build process and you'll succeed.

Or build the 4pi... great speaker too. 😉

 

[Cal Weldon]

If you like the sound of the M19's then it behoves you to consider adding a powered woofer to the mix as suggested.

 

[fpitas]

My $0.02. The J2's 0.4 ohm output impedance may be adversely affecting the woofer damping. I use one to drive horns, and it excels there, but for a woofer you may want a more conventional amp with very low output impedance.

 

[planet10]

but for a woofer you may want a more conventional amp with very low output impedance.

Or a woofer with low Qm.

dave