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There's a lot more bass in a 6.5" driver than most of you think

One topic of discussion I often see new audiophiles touch on is whether to get larger speakers for more bass.

I usually suggest they tune the room first, then re-evaluate. This is based on listening and measurement in several apartments I’ve lived in. Bigger speakers can be nothing but trouble if the room is not ready.


In particular, I often claim that the right room treatment can make smaller speakers behave much larger. So, to back up my claims I’d like to submit to you my recent blog post here:

https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-snr-1-room-response-and-roon.html


Look at the bass response from those little drivers! :)


I admit for a lot of listeners these speakers won’t seem as punchy as you might like, but for an apartment dweller who does 50/50 music and theater they are ideal for me. If you’d like punchy, talk to Fritz who aligns his drivers with more oomf in the bass.


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theaudiotweak
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Right out of the box and into the cabinet these Purfi drivers are clearly better than my very nice Seas..sound as if I installed 
a highly articulate 10..As I type it opens up.. fun to hear and watch.. Dave G installed his today in his Merlins and has several hours on those. Maybe we will hear from him..These maybe the new king. Tom

theaudiotweak
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The Purifi drivers with their unique surround will reduce a polarity of shear so it does  not return back down the cone and become a part of the next impulse. Tom
theaudiotweak
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Myself and 2 other Audiogon members have received our Purifi PTT6.5 WO4 drivers this week. Longtime coming with all the Covid delay. They look amazing ..fit and finish and unique features can hardly wait to drop them in.    and they will for both Seas and Scanspeak drivers.  Purifi sent along a template gasket that perfectly matches the drivers bolt pattern of the 2 brands I mentioned. All three of us have speakers from different manufacturers so the outcomes will be interesting to hear and hear about. Stay safe..Tom
theaudiotweak
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Considering the Via Wave Srt7 ribbon tweeter also a drop in replacement in my cabinet in combo with the Purifi. Crossover should be straightforward and simplistic.  Tom 
theaudiotweak
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I have several of the Purifi Audio 6.5 inch drivers on order. By manufacturer specs and now 3rd party test reports these maybe the best out there. They have a unique surround that will reduce a polarity of shear from returning back into the cone. I don't think they realize that function. Tom
theaudiotweak
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In 5 yrs there will be someting better. If someone else understands how to reduce interfering energy all the better..mostly accidental in many designs and material shapes..Will let you know. I will also be applying materials from Perfect Path Solutions to this driver and magnet structure and also to the inside of the poured granite cabinet. What I have experienced with the PPT products is amazing. Also some other tuning methods that are used in string instruments that can be modified and adapted from my patents. It's all a continuum.  Cant wait. Tom
theaudiotweak
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Subs when properly implemented increase midrange clarity, solidify  and  increase soundstage dimension and space. The Purifi driver itself has a resonant frequency of 30 hz.and can be used in a rather small box. This driver will be a drop in replacement for most Seas and Scanspeak  6.5 in. drivers. Tom
theaudiotweak
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Read the 3rd party test reports..does your 'Puter reach Europe and the Netherlands? Tom
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