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In Reply to: RE: Bass reflex with port on the front or on the back ... any difference ? posted by Scholl on December 08, 2014 at 15:05:39
Hi and thanks for the helpful advice
I am quite set on the satellite + plus arrangement
There are many good midi/mini monitor around that could work as nice satellites
My main doubt is about which part of the spectrum send to the satellites
I understand that woofer size does matter also in this regard
For instance i would cross a 4" woofer satellite at around 200 Hz
and a 8" woofer satellite at around 100 Hz
and quite sharply also
So in the case of a 8" woofer satellite the bass woofer should cope only with freqs from 100 Hz down ... something like a 12" would be perfect
Thanks again.
Kind regards,
bg
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Hey Beppster,
If you're going to cross at 100-200 Hz, you'll want two "subs", not just one. As an added bonus, you can set the "satellites" on them, avoiding the cost of stands.
High quality 12" woofers will be just fine. I'm going to use 15" woofers, just because I'm that kind of guy and I like to "crank it" sometimes. :) Although, I'm still torn between the JBL woof at $500 each, and a couple of others such as the Eminence, which are much less expensive. This issue will be resolved soon.
:)
Hi !
yes of course ... one for side
I have some principle
1) no common speakers between L and R. To keep them the more separate as possible
2) to give to L and R signal the same "treatment". For instance i like the mono amps perfectly identical, speakers perfectly identical ... mirroring speakers leave me uncomfortable.
So yes one identical satellite and one identical bass for each channel.
But the real question is ... should be better 100 or 200 Hz ?
Most of high end designs are in between.
Thanks again.
Kind regards,
bg
"But the real question is ... should be better 100 or 200 Hz ?"
It depends upon the specific speakers. Although, I'd prefer to keep it on the lower end, thinking about not putting a crossover in the middle of the trombone range. Trombone players need all the help they can get.
:)
Hi and thanks for your valuable reply
Just to be sure to understand rightly, you mean 100 Hz ?
Seriously i am convinced that the statement of 4 ways minimum to cover rightly the all audio spectrum, with conventional drivers, is very right
So a 3 ways is always a compromise
But i am always wondering about the best solution for midrange range
I know, for instance, of speakers with exceptional sound relying on big dome midrange crossed with the woofer at around 5-600 Hz
And i could think to build a satellite with a dome mid and tweeter.
It would be also nicely compact.
Then i see instead many high end designers preferring a big cone midrange
But usually crossed at around 120-150 Hz
To get the mid down to 100 i need a very robust driver, like a good 8"
I guess that at 100Hz the signal is still very powerful
Last thing i would want is distortion in the lower midrange
As i said this is a fundamental design choice
I think i will go with a bigger satellite in the end and cut it at 100 Hz as you recommend
Thanks a lot again.
Kind regards,
bg
Edits: 12/11/14
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