This will be my first (non-sub) build and I want to build a set of 2 ways for 2 channel listening in my HT room. The HT room is full of older Klipsch horns and although I love them for HT they don't fit my ears for 2 channel.
The room is 14x23x12 and has resonably good treatment and acoustics, if anything it is a little on the dead side with a low RT60. The speakers will be set 3 feet in front of an acousticly transparent screen and wall a total of 6 feet from the rear wall. The primary listening position will be about 7 feet from the speaker baffles. The electronics are somewhat open as I will experiment with gear I have, Bryston, Carver, Parasound, Adcom etc. It will be solid state and it I have several amps cabable of driving difficult loads so impedence is not an issue nor is sensitivity. The front end will be fed with various streaming signals and probably a Oppo Bluray/CD.
My music tastes are varied from classical (mainly full orchestra), blues men, reggae, classic (60-70s) rock etc.
SPL requirements are in the mid-90s max.
I will be running a sub, likely a sealed Rythmik 12" driver and their 370w servo amp. I plan to run a single between the mains and cross between 60 and 80Hz, I could go with a pair under or right beside the mains if I need to cross higher. I will be using a Behringer 2496 to EQ the sub.
My #1 desire is imaging (think Totem) and I prefer a forward soundstage. I like a speaker that has extended highs with a high breakup. I like my lows and lower mids to be flat, no English warmth. If anything I like my highs to be a little on the hot side (B&W/Paradigm). If I were to specifiy a commercial speaker that works well for my ears and size requirements it would be the B&W 805D. In the end an analytical speaker with holographic imaging is right in my wheelhouse. I want something that is full kit (sans wood).
The speaker can be a standmount ot a narrow baffle floor stander.
The woodworking side is where I feel 100% comfortable, I am in the process of building a new 1600sq ft wood shop with ALL the major machines and I can build anything from a Newport highboy to a Maloof rocker. I have the ability to cut veneer and have a large vacuum pressing system and HVLP for finishing so no worrys on that side at all.
My budget is around $1500 for drivers and XO.
I have been looking at the Zaph ZRT and the three Madisound high end mini-moniters using Morel, Seas and Scan drivers as well.
Hopefully I have given enough info to start the discussion.
What say you?
The room is 14x23x12 and has resonably good treatment and acoustics, if anything it is a little on the dead side with a low RT60. The speakers will be set 3 feet in front of an acousticly transparent screen and wall a total of 6 feet from the rear wall. The primary listening position will be about 7 feet from the speaker baffles. The electronics are somewhat open as I will experiment with gear I have, Bryston, Carver, Parasound, Adcom etc. It will be solid state and it I have several amps cabable of driving difficult loads so impedence is not an issue nor is sensitivity. The front end will be fed with various streaming signals and probably a Oppo Bluray/CD.
My music tastes are varied from classical (mainly full orchestra), blues men, reggae, classic (60-70s) rock etc.
SPL requirements are in the mid-90s max.
I will be running a sub, likely a sealed Rythmik 12" driver and their 370w servo amp. I plan to run a single between the mains and cross between 60 and 80Hz, I could go with a pair under or right beside the mains if I need to cross higher. I will be using a Behringer 2496 to EQ the sub.
My #1 desire is imaging (think Totem) and I prefer a forward soundstage. I like a speaker that has extended highs with a high breakup. I like my lows and lower mids to be flat, no English warmth. If anything I like my highs to be a little on the hot side (B&W/Paradigm). If I were to specifiy a commercial speaker that works well for my ears and size requirements it would be the B&W 805D. In the end an analytical speaker with holographic imaging is right in my wheelhouse. I want something that is full kit (sans wood).
The speaker can be a standmount ot a narrow baffle floor stander.
The woodworking side is where I feel 100% comfortable, I am in the process of building a new 1600sq ft wood shop with ALL the major machines and I can build anything from a Newport highboy to a Maloof rocker. I have the ability to cut veneer and have a large vacuum pressing system and HVLP for finishing so no worrys on that side at all.
My budget is around $1500 for drivers and XO.
I have been looking at the Zaph ZRT and the three Madisound high end mini-moniters using Morel, Seas and Scan drivers as well.
Hopefully I have given enough info to start the discussion.
What say you?
with that criteria, it should be based on ACCUTON, and possibly Fountek Ribbon.
have a read about this, although its 3way, i believe u can use it for 2way and omit the highpass network on the mids.
Jenzen-Accu
have a read about this, although its 3way, i believe u can use it for 2way and omit the highpass network on the mids.
Jenzen-Accu
Jordan with a Ribbon MLTL
A DIY design that has met the test of time is my Jordan with a Ribbon MLTL design. It uses the Jordan JX92S crossed over to the Aurum Cantus G2si tweeter. While not a kit, others have duplicated this design as you can read in a few threads that I have listed below. You'll be very pleased.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/81634-jordan-ribbon-mltl.html
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/74508-jim-griffins-jx92s-designs.html
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/157153-second-generation-jordan-jx92s-mltl-designs.html
http://documents.jordan-usa.com/JX92SG2siDesignPak.pdf
I can address any details if you have questions.
Jim
A DIY design that has met the test of time is my Jordan with a Ribbon MLTL design. It uses the Jordan JX92S crossed over to the Aurum Cantus G2si tweeter. While not a kit, others have duplicated this design as you can read in a few threads that I have listed below. You'll be very pleased.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/81634-jordan-ribbon-mltl.html
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/74508-jim-griffins-jx92s-designs.html
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/157153-second-generation-jordan-jx92s-mltl-designs.html
http://documents.jordan-usa.com/JX92SG2siDesignPak.pdf
I can address any details if you have questions.
Jim
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