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Size of Midrange Drivers

Why, in this day of super materials, do designers still use
mini midrange drivers?
Can we expect realistic dynamics from a five inch speaker?
My former Audio Artistry Dvorak's used dual eight-inch
midranges (D'Appolito config, paper cone) and sounded fine.
I'm thinking great dynamics = lots of air moved quickly.
I'd like to hear dual eight inch diamond coated berilium with 1000 watts behind them!
I think when we're at the point where the wave launch gives you a skin peel,
we'll be close to proper dynamics.
dweller

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dweller OP
3,850 posts
 
I think the planar route is the way to go.
I'll have to wait for Martin-Logan to vapor deposit
diamond onto their panels so they can play at higher SPLs
without breaking up.
Peace
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dweller OP
3,850 posts
 
Ptss: So you're saying that most of everything emanating from a symphony orchestra can be reproduced by a five inch driver?
I think we're just brain-locked into the current paradigm and are waiting for our "Einstein" to show us the way to the next level.
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dweller OP
3,850 posts
 
The largest cone midrange I can find is in the Tannoy "Kingdome Royal" speaker.
It uses a "12in Dual ConcentricTM drive unit" with a tweeter in its center.
Now we're talking (where did I put that Tool CD?"!
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dweller OP
3,850 posts
 
Hey! Tannoy! You've only been making speakers since 1926 so take some more lessons because somebody on this web-site thinks you and I are "confused".

Stop making your $55,000 Kingdom Royal until you get straightened out and start using 5" midrange drivers!

(dang this is fun!)...
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dweller OP
3,850 posts
 
Thanks guys for trying to teach an old dog new tricks.
I'm looking for a way to get a more life-like listening experience.
You're trying to tell me why I can't have it.
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