Single vs Multiple driver loudspeakers...


What are the pros and cons between Single Driver loudspeakers and multi-driver loudspeakers? The arguments with single driver loudspeakers are that their simplicity makes them easy to drive, plus the x-over-less setup improves dynamics, not to mention no phase problems. The thing I read is that no single driver can possibly produce the full range of sound, and most necessitate a subwoofer. On the other hand, multi-driver loudspeakers can offer a full range, but some say that more than one driver introduces phasing problems to some degree.

I have a multi-driver system that sounds great. How would a single driver setup improve my sound, if at all? And if single drivers are that much of an improvement, why are they harder to find(at least for me)?

I have also read that multi-driver loudspeaker more than often need to be paired with a high wattage amp because of the lower sensitivity, ranging from 89db and less, while single drivers loudspeakers are great for low powered tube amps because of their higher sensitivity.

Most of this, is what I have read, but never really heard.

Can someone educate me?
matchstikman

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I attached the Decware 'gizzmos' to my dx3 drivers. Funny how such a thing can improve the band as much as it has done for me. There is an article on the Decware site describing the giz-thing. It seems to go against the grain;but, with great results.
I have a trio of the Lowthers R L & C. It will be hard to go back to cones.--(Deaf old guy) These embarrass my 9k speakers in the midrange.Oh ya' nothing below 50 hrtz or thereabouts.
Well we have some Lowther fans here. I bought mine to just fool around with. I stuck them in an empty room, with a receiver--for breakin.Every couple of hours I'd sneak in for a listen.It wasn't long till I moved the Montanas to make room. That was the week before Thanksgiving. I haven't changed the Montanas back yet. To me the simple description would be--These speakers emit a set-sound even when driven by a ss amp.----In my case a Marantz receiver. No matter what the numbers say it's the music and does it sound good?? Way simple,huh?