Single driver speakers without the pitfalls?


In researching SET amps, I have learned a lot more about the sort of high efficiency speakers that they are typically paired with, including single driver models like Omega, Blumenstein, Teresonic, etc.
The advantages of these designs are well acknowledged: coherence, imaging, high-efficiency and so forth.
At the same time, there seem to be equally well acknowledged drawbacks to these designs: Limited bass response, rolled off highs, and a harshness or "shout" in the upper midrange.
Some designers, like Tekton and Zu, seem to take the approach of getting the best of all worlds by joining a wide range driver to a tweeter of some sort. (To some extent, my Reference 3AM De Capo monitors take this approach.)
What I'm curious to learn is whether you think there are any single driver, full range systems that transcend the above limitations.
Eager to hear your thoughts.
rebbi

Showing 1 response by jetrexpro

Rebbi,

I believe I was the first in your SET thread to suggest building a kitÂ…Your Welcome :) I am so happy you are going down the kit route and will follow your blog with interest.

Just read through this post and my thoughts turn like a few others to Tannoy. I heard the Kensingtons a few years ago and will never forget that experience. Seemed like pure music flowing out of those speakers.
My thoughts also naturally turn to Audio Note Speakers since you are building an Audio Note amp. None of these are single drivers but they do sound gooood!
Regards Jet