W5-2143 vs Peerless NE149

[mayhem13]

Anyone done a comparison of these two drivers run full range? While the NE149 is marketed as a midwoofer, the published response shows it is quite capable of fullrange operation.

The NE149 gets a lot of praise from multi way users as some of the finest midrange quality, high end SEAS and ScanSpeak reference from a drive unit less than half of the big boys which is what started my query.

There is a rise in the response of the 149 centered in the 8khz region on axis but I wonder if that can’t be smoothed out with baffle location? Is there any way to simulate that?

I do see the off axis response drops like a stone above 10khz but that’s perfect for me as I intend these as nearfield monitors

I do believe by the specs the 149 to be the better for LF extension unless someone knows otherwise?

Thanks again!

 

[xrk971]

Interesting question. I was unaware the NE149 was such a capable “full range”. I have the bigger NE180W and really like it’s construction and quality build.

 

[mayhem13]

An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.

 

[oon_the_kid]

I have used the sbacoustics midwoofer metal drivers as full rangers before.

For the 5" midwoofer, the frequency response at 20kHz is about 10db higher than at 1kHz.

I guess it doesn't fit their requirements on how one should have flat frequency response across all angles... in which case most full rangers don't fare very well..

Oon

 

[mayhem13]

I can’t hear a lick above 13khz anyways! Lol