Hi All:
Have been lurking on this site for some time, but this is my first post. Could use some help on a possible home theater design using full rangers.
I am in the process of a home remodel. I would like to convert a medium sized room (approximately 15 x 15 feet) into a home theater. I am contemplating some DIY full range drivers in boxes designed to fit between wall studs.
I'd like to use either Fostex FE83en or Alpair 5, both of which are 3-inch drivers. Here are my questions:
1. Will either of these drivers work? Or are they too small?
2. Will off-axis performance of single drivers be an issue since each speaker will be flush with the walls and can't be towed in like regular box speakers?
3. I assume the boxes have to be sealed since they will be covered by drywall, except for the driver of course. Will these drivers work in a sealed box? If so, how do you determine the volume? I have not seen any sealed box options after searching online.
I will be using a sub. So the the lack of bass from the fronts and surrounds is not an issue I believe.
Appreciate any feedback or guidance from the experts on this forum can offer.
Thanks.
Jim
Have been lurking on this site for some time, but this is my first post. Could use some help on a possible home theater design using full rangers.
I am in the process of a home remodel. I would like to convert a medium sized room (approximately 15 x 15 feet) into a home theater. I am contemplating some DIY full range drivers in boxes designed to fit between wall studs.
I'd like to use either Fostex FE83en or Alpair 5, both of which are 3-inch drivers. Here are my questions:
1. Will either of these drivers work? Or are they too small?
2. Will off-axis performance of single drivers be an issue since each speaker will be flush with the walls and can't be towed in like regular box speakers?
3. I assume the boxes have to be sealed since they will be covered by drywall, except for the driver of course. Will these drivers work in a sealed box? If so, how do you determine the volume? I have not seen any sealed box options after searching online.
I will be using a sub. So the the lack of bass from the fronts and surrounds is not an issue I believe.
Appreciate any feedback or guidance from the experts on this forum can offer.
Thanks.
Jim