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

Showing 2 responses by rodman99999

The Martin-Logan Summit X's are rated 91 dB/2.83 volts/meter, and can handle 200-600WPC. The CLX's; 90dB/2.83 volts/meter, and can handle 20-450WPC. Either should be capable of satisfying most SPL cravings, quite well. I've always said, "size matters!"