The XLS 830500 is on (slight) closeout at PE for $155. Looks pretty good for a burly three way except for the response chasm at 500 Hz. Thoughts?
A "classic" 3-way would split 20-20kHz into 3 decades, 20-200Hz, 200-2kHz, and 2kHz-20kHz. The XLS 830500 response looks gnarly above 400 Hz, a "classic" approach would cross it an octave below that point.
If you already have mid-range drivers that are not good to at least 300Hz, the XLS 830500 probably would not be a good choice, regardless of the price.
If you already have mid-range drivers that are not good to at least 300Hz, the XLS 830500 probably would not be a good choice, regardless of the price.
It was actually the 835017 being discussed, not the 830500 as originally mentioned. See post #16
The XXLS driver is flat to 1KHz.
The XXLS driver is flat to 1KHz.
I have the smaller xls10 830452 at time I bought 4pcs long time ago for 396€.
They function well for value for a small room. These have the common with xxls, do not crossover in the mid frequency, will sound not so good I think.At least with monitor or full range loudspeaker.
So you can try your upper limit crossover, If you feel it sounds great at 150hz. I Went basically under 100Hz 24db/oct. with my 4pcs
Reflex better for movies, "closed" may suit better for music. Subwoofer design page you can usefull information in general of design of subwoofer.
They function well for value for a small room. These have the common with xxls, do not crossover in the mid frequency, will sound not so good I think.At least with monitor or full range loudspeaker.
So you can try your upper limit crossover, If you feel it sounds great at 150hz. I Went basically under 100Hz 24db/oct. with my 4pcs
Reflex better for movies, "closed" may suit better for music. Subwoofer design page you can usefull information in general of design of subwoofer.
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