What makes you think that OEM drivers are of lesser quality then a driver made with manufacturer specific parameters, mostly these will just be related to various combinations of Voice coil parameters, weight of cone, compliance of suspension etc. The various parts used to make a driver come from sub suppliers to the Driver manufacturer that assembles the driver.
Most of the Scandinavian companies like ScanSpeak, Seas, Dynaudio etc all make parts in house and get some from sub suppliers.
Its the sum of all the parts, Drivers, Cabinet, Crossover components and design that makes a great speaker - if its done right.
Good Listening
Peter
PS if you want to make your own speaker, heres a few completed designs for you, click back on the website to get more choices, theres ScanSpeak and Parts Express Drivers as well
http://pbnaudio.com/speakers/speaker-kits/xmax
PSS Im working on a new one for ScanSpeak, using their 13" Subwoofer, the New 7" High efficiency Midrange driver and their large Beryllium dome in a 25 Hz transmission line - this will be a fun speaker.
Should be on display at Madisound (1413) Suite at the upcoming THE Show Newport
Most of the Scandinavian companies like ScanSpeak, Seas, Dynaudio etc all make parts in house and get some from sub suppliers.
Its the sum of all the parts, Drivers, Cabinet, Crossover components and design that makes a great speaker - if its done right.
Good Listening
Peter
PS if you want to make your own speaker, heres a few completed designs for you, click back on the website to get more choices, theres ScanSpeak and Parts Express Drivers as well
http://pbnaudio.com/speakers/speaker-kits/xmax
PSS Im working on a new one for ScanSpeak, using their 13" Subwoofer, the New 7" High efficiency Midrange driver and their large Beryllium dome in a 25 Hz transmission line - this will be a fun speaker.
Should be on display at Madisound (1413) Suite at the upcoming THE Show Newport