erik_squires
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| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? @Cedargrover Indeed, but this is what crossover designers must do anyway. In any multi-way system there is almost always some level matching that must occur, in this case that as well as the dimensions of the upper woofer enclosure must be careful... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? @kijanki - What I mean to say is, there is no 1 ideal dispersion pattern. From ESL's to open baffles, to traditional multi-way speakers, some with horns. All have very different radiating patterns, and all have ardent fans.Beaming is not, by itsel... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? Hi Kijanki!You say beaming is a disadvantage? I disagree! :) A speaker with tight dispersion can sound better in the sweet spot, especially with an acoustically messy room. It all depends on your listening style and location. Some of Magico's sma... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? Let me get a little more basic. Typically when you read about a "crossover point" in a speaker, you are actually talking about 2 filters: A low passA high pass So a 2-way speaker has a crossover point of 3 kHz. That means there’s a high pass filte... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? Hi @donvito101 -The term 2.5 way is a term of art. The difference is in the filters on the upper woofer. Here it is:2.5-way : Has NO high pass filter. 3 -way: Has both a high pass and low pass filter. What is confusing is that in both a 2.5 and 3... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? Hi @kijanki - I think you are confusing an open baffle and beaming.Open baffle speakers behave like you describe, with a complete null at the sides. Boxed speakers do not. The issue with frequency vs. angle is not related to delays, phase shifts o... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? @astewart8944 - The one thing, I would encourage you to play with room acoustics. Throw some blankets between and behind the speakers on the floor. See if you find something there you like. Of course, this is temporary!!! Best,E | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? @astewart8944 - Then I'd suggest keeping what you have. Dialing in a new pair of speakers like that will get complicated. @kijanki - Could you explain what you mean about bending at the upper midrange? Best,E | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? HI @astewart8944 - Not sure if I was clear.With the Pearls, I’d be tempted to run the bass units via your EQ and separate amps. The trouble area is 16 to 60 Hz. In that range, dragons lurk. This is why smaller speakers may sound "faster" or "more ... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? @rlb61 thanks for the info. I really have learned a lot from your insights. What a terribly kind thing to say, thank you. E | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? hi @astewart8944 ! Well, I think of 2.5 way as full-range. I meant, that for the slim form factor a 2.5 way can offer a lot of benefits compared to a more traditional 3-way with a large diameter woofer. In all cases, the ability to use a separate ... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? Hi @rlb61 - Sorry for the confusion!Whether or not a speaker is a 2.5 way is characterized by the crossover, not the woofers. In a 2.5 way, the two woofers have low pass filters ONLY, but set to different points and slopes. This can be implemented... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? @prof - Yes indeed. :) | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? I think one of the main benefits of a 2.5 way is foot print vs. bass extension and dynamic range as well as overall speaker sensitivity. 2.5 way speakers tend to be made with 6" drivers, so you end up with a rather narrow speaker overall. there ar... | |
| Is the 2.5 way speaker the ideal home speaker? +1 @rlb61 - This is also one of my top methods for exactly those reasons amg - I think you have to separate the enclosures, to avoid having the lower woofer interact in weird ways with the upper woofer. |