@OP. The drive unit in question not only has a rapidly falling frequency response below 150hz, but it has a strongly rising response above 1.5k - and a ragged one that's typical of whizzer cone "full range" drive units. The latter will exacerbate the sense that the speaker has no bass. The problem with adding a bass unit is that you will have to match sensitivity as well as frequency response. That will be nigh on impossible to do without using a crossover. So you would be better using a sub. At a philosophical level you will still be able to view your speaker as having no crossover - since that will be in the sub.
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
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There are too many technical considerations and variables for a positive recommendation to modify your existing single driver speaker cabinets to accommodate a separate woofer without a crossover. While I recognize you built the existing speakers yourself, you need to consider the following before proceeding:
Alternatively, I recommend adding a modern powered subwoofer(s) in parallel, without using an active crossover with your speakers, rather using the filters most subwoofers have to roll in gently at the frequency you desire. You can time align with judicious placement and set volume and roll in to be coherent with the single driver. Also, modern multi driver speakers with crossovers are much improved, and are as coherent as single driver speakers, extending lower than most single drivers. I recommend auditioning some newer designs that will give you the bass response you are looking for.
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Thank you all. You've made me feel/realize I am getting as much as can be expected out of these DIY speakers. I really do love their soundstage and presence. I do have dual subs as noted and they mate beautifully. I was just wondering if I'm missing anything as I'm relatively new to single driver magic. @total111 Thanks, I'll take a look at the the Tocaro speakers you mentioned. Thanks all again. |
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