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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.
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eagertrader
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I just installed the AN Super 8 Cast Frames in a pair of BLHs of Nagaoka design built by Johnk, which had a pair of Fostex fe206 Es-r's originally. Price was a consideration since the ANs are about half the cost of the 208 Sigma's I'd have to install today as the 206 Es-r's aren't readily available anymore.
This is not a fair comparison between the two, as the 206 Es-r's were fully broken-in when I got them vs the ANs being brand new and unbroken. On the whole, both are very detailed, w/plenty of bass on the BLHs. The 206 sounded a bit more refined than the ANs, but then I figure that the ANs will probably get smoother as well after several hundred hours of playing time.
Where the ANs felt better in my system was in the soundstage and instruments and voices positioning. The ANs seem less directional and more 3D'ish. On the whole I am pleased with what I hear out of the box, especially for their price, and get the feeling (and hope) that things will get better w/time. Very efficient w/just 2W, with plenty of volume and substance.
I'm using a Korneff 45 Sei for amp, and Regas for CD and table.
Thank you David Dicks for a good value on the drivers and to Johnk for a superior cabinet to house them.
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