Speaker choice without need for deep bass


I am slowly moving away from large full size/full range speakers and migrate to smaller 2 way.

This effect is caused by me adding a great 18" subwoofer to the system, and later playing with the 'main' speakers (and main amplifier) relieved of the 50 Hz and below heavy lifting duties (low pass to sub with own dedicated amp, high pass to main amplifier/main speakers). 

So the big full range speakers were replaced with large bookshelf. Everything is fine, except that I have a HUGE (by volume and area) open main listening room.  But now the 2 way speaker with one 6" woofer just CANNOT 'move enough air' to listen to high level music without starting to distort. 

Therefore the next speaker design I want to try is a still small speaker but with two low/midrange drivers simply to be able to play at 'concert level' without distortion; but still no need for very low bass. 

Since still in the trial and error and validation phase of my 'concept', any small 2 (if needed 3) way candiate must also fit the VERY low price (used) criteria ($1,000 or less). 

What comes to mind? 

Note: I had also inquired about the KEF LS50 for example, but was told they (and similar speakers) would suffer from the 'just not enough square inches' issue required for very large rooms. 

 

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Showing 5 responses by asvjerry

@knotscott My Heil amts' can be crossed between 500~1K, so 950 may not be such a stretch.  Really hinges on the woofer if just a 2way....

...I'm good at suggestions, too....but know better not to tread too deeply....or interrupt too often... ;)

@erik_squires   
As one who haunted diyaudio for quite a stretch, that'll be a drilling expedition all of it's own..... Site has as many nooks 'n crannies as the 'Gon.

How's the 'subcabs' going?

@erik_squires Opting to use instrument drivers in the next 4 DIY's, as heat is an issue for the voice coils....usually made with sterner stuff...

I am not afraid.... ;)

@erik_squires *G* Well, it's always nice to have overhead to spare...but pounding self into a happy 'phile of jell-o at 1st Song....
Of course, there's that 'get re-acquainted period' as you get into the new staging...
...and all that fiddle dance with wiring, toe go/no go's, too much fun in the summer time... 😏🙄
Indoors....*mock tsk*  Sounds like self-incarceration after another dream scheme...

We'll all be jealous...live stream the set-up and all of us 'out here' can suggest A>Z back....as always when the peanut gallery gets rowdy.... ;)