high efficiency 10-12" midbass drivers

Puggie · 19th August 2005, 12:38 PM

I'm looking for some high efficiency drivers to partner with compression horns.

Currently looking at:
Volt BM251.4
B&C 12 PL 32

My criteria are to cover 50Hz to 1kHz in a 20-30l (ish) ported box. good efficency (I'm matching them to 107dB efficient horns), preferably 4Ohm drivers if possible and not silly expensive (those drivers give a good idea of cost). I'm looking for as close to HiFi as i can get, I want a sound that is dynamic, snappy and makes you grin.

what is there that is great that I don't know about? anyone got experience of those drivers, what are they like? I have the Voly BM220.8 studio drivers and like them, they have a pleasing sound that likes to be driven if that makes any sense.

Thanks guys

bobhayes · 19th August 2005, 01:06 PM

I've been looking at Precision Devices drivers in the UK recently, but I think they are quite expensive.
I'm probably going to try a set of Eminence drivers for a big project based on their price.

I don't know whether you'll find anything as sensitive as 107dB/w/m.

Tell me if you do though, as I'de love some!

Puggie · 19th August 2005, 01:24 PM

Ha Ha 107dB I wish, realistically I'd like about 97dB, I would still like some bass and a 30l max box.

Cal Weldon · 19th August 2005, 04:35 PM

Here is another to consider

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...=264-370&DID=7

19th August 2005, 12:38 PM	#1
Puggie diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	high efficiency 10-12" midbass drivers I'm looking for some high efficiency drivers to partner with compression horns. Currently looking at: Volt BM251.4 B&C 12 PL 32 My criteria are to cover 50Hz to 1kHz in a 20-30l (ish) ported box. good efficency (I'm matching them to 107dB efficient horns), preferably 4Ohm drivers if possible and not silly expensive (those drivers give a good idea of cost). I'm looking for as close to HiFi as i can get, I want a sound that is dynamic, snappy and makes you grin. what is there that is great that I don't know about? anyone got experience of those drivers, what are they like? I have the Voly BM220.8 studio drivers and like them, they have a pleasing sound that likes to be driven if that makes any sense. Thanks guys

19th August 2005, 04:35 PM	#4
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Vancouver	Here is another to consider http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...=264-370&DID=7 __________________ http://www.calweldonconsulting.ca/

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19th August 2005, 01:06 PM	#2
bobhayes diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bungawalbyn, NSW	I've been looking at Precision Devices drivers in the UK recently, but I think they are quite expensive. I'm probably going to try a set of Eminence drivers for a big project based on their price. I don't know whether you'll find anything as sensitive as 107dB/w/m. Tell me if you do though, as I'de love some!

19th August 2005, 01:24 PM	#3
Puggie diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	Ha Ha 107dB I wish, realistically I'd like about 97dB, I would still like some bass and a 30l max box.