Low freq. from small drivers? Is it possible


Can you get really low freq. (lets say 30 and down) from a small driver (~6 inch? What is the relationship between driver size and frequency? Most speakers today have went away from a large base driver (10 inches or more). Have we really come that far or is it really a compermize?

Any recomendations for smaller floor standers with good bass?

Thanks,

Dr. Ken
drken

Showing 4 responses by bluebull

Hi Dr Ken
I laugh at people who say you need 3 way speakers for good bass.The quality of the bass more important than the quantity.Stick with 2 ways ,many added benefits-timing,coherency ,imaging,simpler crossover etc.Revel M20's good example of a answer to your question.Remember my previous suggesstion in another forum regarding the Merlin's?Like I said,I ordered VSM-MM's.Read the Merlin website carefully as well as the forums on audio.Hope my opinion helps
Good Luck
Dr Chris
Eldartford.....the reason many enthusiasts buy 3 way speakers is for "good bass" ,not for good midrange.Misconception, of course.A point I think we would agree on.
Sean
You said it yourself:"if properly done" and "midrange response should be improved"I have found that it sometimes is not done,actually ,most of the times.I still like a well designed two-way.
Sean and Michael
Thank you for your essays.
I'm shure it did not help Dr Ken much.
Blue Bull