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Time for Two Ways !

There are as many types of speakers are there are human languages and dialects, but we have to agree one of the most popular formats is the two way system, with a tweeter and mid-woofer.

Sure, they are imperfect, often limited in bass or dynamic range, but they have major advantages as well:

  • Small Footprint
  • Small baffles
  • Single crossover point
  • Easier to integrate with a room’s acoustics

These are some general ideas. Of course, you don’t have to like 2-way speakers. You may prefer full-range single driver, ESL or 5-way beasts, but I hope we can please keep this thread 2-way friendly!

I’d love to hear from others about 2-way speakers you adore. Are you a 2-way only kind of audiophile?  How do you like yours? Horn loaded? Transmission line? Desktop?
erik_squires
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ghosthouse
4,306 posts
 
Totem Forests.
-Solid imaging and wide sound stage.
-Amazing bass from a (~6" driver/) - esp. as driven by a Taranis Class D amp.
-Metal dome tweeter provides excellent hi freq extension but can sound harsh with badly recorded material.
-Source, amplification and balanced ICs have tamed that tendency.
-Clear Day Speaker Cables and a Harmonic Tech ProSilway II IC contributed greatly to sweetening the sound.

Have had the Forests since 2007.
Not tired of listening to music from them.
mesch
3,463 posts
 
I currently own a pair of Esoteric MG-10s which I am very happy with. Use in a 12'x15' room, driven by a BEL 1001 MK5. I have them placed on 16" stands. 
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yogiboy
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The Harbeth P3esr is my favorite of all of the many that I have owned. I like the LS3/5a type of speaker ( sealed two way) design. After trying others I always come back to the Harbeth, I'm on my third pair. I'm finally off the speaker Merry-Go-Round!
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dragon_vibe
430 posts
 
Quested H108 Speakers, Best kept secret IMHO. Its cheap, easy to drive. 94db sensitivity. 8 Inch Driver. Fluid Damped Tweeter.

They sound bigger, smoother, Well integrated. Used by professional in the music industry for its accuracy and low fatigue. Honestly it will run all over anything under 4k
grinnell
1,087 posts
 
Ref 3A de Capo. a great sounding speaker, no crossover

Sensitivity 92 dB
Impedance 8 Ohms
Frequency Response 42Hz to 40KHz
Power Handling 150 Watts RMS
Phase Coherent

Dimensions

Height 15" (38 cm)
Width 11" (28 cm)
Depth 13" (33 cm)
Weight 27 lbs (13 kg) each


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