So i want to build a smallish desktop speakers which will be used with a small subwoofer that i built, But cant decide what to do.
I was looking at markaudio chn-50 or chn-40 in a ported box.
So i wanted to ask:
1. Which one would be better for my application
2. Do they need some filtering to sound good
3. Are there any other recommendations for similar price (20€ per driver)
I was looking at markaudio chn-50 or chn-40 in a ported box.
So i wanted to ask:
1. Which one would be better for my application
2. Do they need some filtering to sound good
3. Are there any other recommendations for similar price (20€ per driver)
Good choice.
Which you choose depends on the sensitivity you want. The CHN-40 has similar bass potential to CHN-50, but with smaller cone is quite a bit less sensitive and will subsequently not be as capable at higher levels.
Personally i would choose CHN-50, as i have heard them, they fir nicely in 2-2.5 litrw miniOnken.
dave
Which you choose depends on the sensitivity you want. The CHN-40 has similar bass potential to CHN-50, but with smaller cone is quite a bit less sensitive and will subsequently not be as capable at higher levels.
Personally i would choose CHN-50, as i have heard them, they fir nicely in 2-2.5 litrw miniOnken.
dave
I was thinking the same, But does it need some notch filters or baffle step compensation.
I am trying to keep the cost dow so any additional components will add more cost, But if some additional components are gonna make it sound more pleasant i am willing to spend a little bit more.
I am trying to keep the cost dow so any additional components will add more cost, But if some additional components are gonna make it sound more pleasant i am willing to spend a little bit more.
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Some people find a need for such, i have not. But if i am faced with tinging in a driver i attempt to fix the problem at teh source and not bandaid it with a filter.
dave
dave
Thank you , i will probably go with chn-50 since it seems that despite the chn-40 being smaller it actually requires a larger box, so i think that chn-50 is a better option.
I did look at some other "full range" drivers on soundimports, But cannot find anything better in that price range that i like.
I did look at some other "full range" drivers on soundimports, But cannot find anything better in that price range that i like.
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I have a pair of CHN-50 on my desktop at work. They are surprisingly good in nearfield listening. Very happy with them.
What I'm reading is that I need a new pair of desktop speakers. Lol
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Thanks for making my decision easier lol.
For a long time i have been wanting to experiment with some decent full range drivers and this is a perfect excuse to try that.
Yeah seems like they are the best for the price point and easiest to work with since they even have enclosure dimensions on the website.
Hi everyone. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone. I bought the markaudio chn-50 and built ported enclosures for them.
I am absolutely amazed by the sound quality for the price, Definitely worth it.
I am absolutely amazed by the sound quality for the price, Definitely worth it.
Should be a very nice driver. I will try it. I used some very nice TangBand 3" and 4" drivers, but they doubled the price in two years. Anything got more expensive, but +100% is stupid. I do not buy from such greedy brands. Customer boycot is my answer.
Just make sure you give them hours and hours of break in before you judge them fully because these metal cone driver really need it.
Mine have been used for around 20h so far and i am really hearing the difference after each listening session, the suspension is much softer now than it used to be right out of the box.
Mine have been used for around 20h so far and i am really hearing the difference after each listening session, the suspension is much softer now than it used to be right out of the box.
Here are some pictures. Please dont go too hard on me lol, i have very limited tools and experiance ,This is mi first proper buid that i did myself fully.