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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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Whew! The lengths we grown men go to, defending our passionate beliefs!
I have a pair of blh fostex 166's, my friend made the 206 model (sachikos), and we both prefer the 166's, funny , in the workshop the 206's KILLED the little 166's... But I guess those high ceilings and vast space had much to do with it.
I've just recently heard some tannoy 15" speakers and, wow.
I'm thinking I may chuck a pair of AN 6.5 alnicos into my blh cabs (hiro design @ frugal horn site) and see if I like what they do for me.
I will report my findings.
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