Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design


Seeking to purchase one of the following 3 speakers:

1. Proac K3-2 way design

2. Totem Element Metal V2-2 way design

3. Triangle Cello-3 way design

I am under the impression, (which I may be incorrect) that a three way design is superior to a 2 way design.  All of the above speakers listed below retail for about $18,000 per pair. Am I correct to assume that a 3 way design will give the listener a much better chance to hear the full audio spectrum as opposed to a 2 way design?

Thank you.  

 

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Showing 1 response by elliottbnewcombjr

I agree with freediver

"IMO the 3 way floor standing speakers I’ve owned have all sounded more coherent,with better bass & superior mid range performance thanks to the dedicated mid driver".

about better mid, but keep in mind the typical larger woofer which does what the IRON LAW says must be done for bass: move more air!

I want to add, the 3 models you mentioned are all limited by the too common 6-1/2" driver, used alone or in multiples, long throw versions designed to MMA.

Larger magnets not only move the cone, they do a better job stopping/controlling the cone.

I encourage you to look for 3 way designs with larger woofers, keep an eye on higher efficiency/sensitivity, avoid too low impedance dips or designs, consider horn tweeter horn mid,

ports, none, or, if any, front facing, optional port plug is good, especially if rear port.