Single driver full range speakers


Hi,
I am a simple home hobbiest. I've built an great sounding full range single speaker set (so no cross-over,, and that's the point. I don't want a x-over).
But of course it lacks terribly in bass. Is it possible (is it commonly done?) to add a woofer into the cabinet with no cross-over (again, simple straight wire to amp). Would it require wiring in parallel or series?

Currently each speaker has one TangBand W8-1808 full range 8" driver and sounds very good.

Thanks in advance, I really would like to know if this is possible (safe?) to do.
Rob

tunehead

Showing 1 response by pcrhkr

If you have a "full range" speaker. Look at the specification sheet the for that woofer. If it states the range 20hz to 20khz it is full range. A speaker would still be decent at 32hz to 20khz in the right cabinet because it could roll off slowly to near 20 hz and still be supurb. 

The cabinet for the speaker would need to go off manufacturer parameters for the speakers specifications in order to deliver that full range. You would need to know something about building a robust cabinet for that size. Then experiment with padding inside to Taylor the sound you want. Your ears will tell you. If you are technical, you can measure the frequency range. You can get terminal kits from parts express or other sources.