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What matters most in speaker design?

So...What matters most in speaker design?

A. The Drivers
B. The Cabinet / Enclosure
C. Crossover / Internal Wiring
D. Cost / Quality of Raw Materials (Drivers, Cabinet, Crossovers, etc.)

Yes, I realize the "right" answer is "all of the above" or better yet "the design that optimizes the trade-offs of the given variables / parameters that achieves the goals set forth by the creator." However, indulge me...

Can a great sounding speaker get away with focus on only 2 of the 4 above choices? Can a high cost of raw materials trump a sound design that focuses on inexpensive (but great sounding) drivers, a well engineered cabinet, and a decent crossover?

I was thinking about speakers that use relativly cheap drivers, but are executed in a genius enclosure with a good (but not exotic) crossover - and they sound absolutely amazing. This made me wonder...

What matters most in speaker design?
nrenter

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mrjstark
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In some designs A & B is crucial.

C - doesn't apply since it isn't part of that particular design.
D - is subjective and varies based on application and design.

(the short answer to your "Q" if you can get away with 2 out of 4 points listed by you is - yes.)

I never understood why some insist on complexity (this also applies to audio reproduction/mastering in general) but we do what we can do best - I guess.

My admiration goes out to those who "did it" with out the "band-aid"!

Cheers
Mariusz
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