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Opinions on Full-Range/single driver speakers

I am considering a DIY project to build a pair of single driver speakers. My current idea is to put Jordan JX9s into Transmission line cabinets. I am a competent woodworker and there are lots of plans on the internet.

I do really value the opinions of you audiogon members out there with lots of listening experience so I am curious what your opinions are on single driver speakers. If you can also comment on wide-baffle versus narrow baffle designs, that would be helpful.

My front end is a Monarchy tube DAC 25 with Matsushista tubes and DIP Classic, coupled to an AYRE DX7E, all interconnects and cables are DIY magnet wire. I am currently using Green Mountain Europa's and a modified Paradigm subwoofer.

After enjoying GMA's and experiencing time/phase coherent sound, I started looking at other options for coherent systems. It seems the simplest design is a good full range driver (no whiffle cone) in a TL or QWL cabinet.

So your opinions are appreciated. I would prefer if you did not advise me to purchase your favorite speaker as that is not the type of information I am seeking.

Thanks in advance for your time!

Drew.
drewh1

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drewh1 OP
115 posts
 
I should have clarified when I said I don't want opinions, what I was hoping to avoid were things like - buy the magnepans, get the B&W 803's, etc.

I would like to hear opinions on drivers and especially comparisons with other systems and solutions.

didn't mean to ruffle anyone's feathers!
drewh1 OP
115 posts
 
so many drivers, so little time . . .

This is what I hear:

1. Full range speakers are certainly not for everyone or all types of music.
2. they can be optimized for a certain frequency range but will not perform well at both high frequency and low frequency ranges? since my ears are older and I have played music my whole life (with a long stretch in VERY loud rock bands) my high frequency hearing is not that much of an issue!
3. Finding the right driver might be difficult as there are a lot of choices!

Duke - the Supravox looks great but like the php might be out of my price range for a DIY project.

Gmood - you gave me some great advice - Listen!
are there any single driver fans in the bay area who would be willing to share the sound of their favorite speakers with me?

Also the Brine's site is helpful along with his Yahoo group postings.

Thanks all, please keep the opinions coming!

drew.
drewh1 OP
115 posts
 
Audio Nirvana looks interesting and priced appropriately for a first time project.

Although I was hoping for a simpler answer (duh!) I have gotten a lot of good ideas and opinions. The one thing you can depend on in this hobby is that there is no right answer to anything. In fact, you can count on total disagreement on just about any technical issue!

I am going to build a pair and might try two different designs, using 8 inch drivers, no whiffle cone, and optimize to a frequency range of 35 or 40 hz to 15 khz. I can't hear much above 12 khz anyway (too many years in rock bands) but do believe there is some ambient sensing of higher frequencies. I will use a sub to get me down to 20 hz for those few CD's that use synthesized bass and some of my Bach organ music.

Thanks for all the opinions and ideas! It will probably take me a couple of months to get to it but I will let you know how it goes in case anyone is interested.

drew.
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