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Has anyone used the Audax pr 170m0 6.5inch midrange for home audio.I know this is used quite a bit for sound reinforcement, but how is it for home audio? Any opinions would be helpful.
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I find very little reason NOT to use pro drivers, they tend to have more headroom and lower distortion than most hifi drivers. Usually cheaper too.
Less bass extension though but that is of little importance for a mid.Unless you are married to the idea of 6.5" here is a decent modern 5" mid:
Edits: 04/24/16
Here is the deal, I had MAdisound do a leap for me, not only that, I had them build the crossovers. This was twelve years ago. The reason I chose the Audax midrange was because at the time they didn't have anything with enough efficiency to run with my two 10 inch woofers on the bottom, both with 95 db. There are no high-end Audio stores where I live. I have nothing to compare this to...
Thinking about going with another Audax midrange, it is an 8 inch. It is the only thing Madisound has currently with enough efficiency for my set-up, and running a 5 inch ribbon on top.
Every time I sit down to listen to my system, I think, Wow, this sounds great.
I was just looking for some honest opinions on the 6.5 inch Audax sound quality. I have gotton some opinions here and I appreciate it!Still like more input Thanks
Again as I posted twice before- MANY high end speaker companies DID use the Audax drivers. They are a fine company and DO make a better than average audiophile grade driver.
If you are happy with your current setup I would strongly advise that you do NOT change it out.
If you stepped in ANY direction I would recommend a SMALLER midrange.
charles
The high efficiency paper cone Audax 6.5" drivers were very hi-fi.
Audax was destroyed by JBL, as was RCF by Mackie.
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Above 2KHz it is really bad.
DanL
You're gonna need one honking filter for that mess.
The bulk of your music is in the midrange. Why cut corners THERE?
the audax pr170mo is considered one of the best midrange of all time in some diy circleMY friend use one in his three way and Ive used them in my diy three way for 2 years. they can be used successfully from 300hz third order xo and can go as high as 4-5khz. they measured ridiculously flat, ruler flat actually from 400 to 4khz. very transparent, amazing tone, very efficient. you cant go wrong and the best midrange for high efficiency applications.
look at diyaudio for more info
Edits: 05/03/16
Thanks you very much for responding. I too have this employed in a three way. I felt it was fairly amazing sounding. Not having anything to compare it too, as there are no hi fi stores in my town, I just wanted to know what people thought of it. Appreciate you input, thanks, Matthew.
that seems like a large cone to properly cover a midrange. I don't think it would do the top end justice. And it would have blending problems with the bottom end requiring a hefty filter.
In my DIY days I tried some Audax drivers. They had a vailed sound that was common in the early days of poly cones.
I know I shouldn't make a general statement like that being many high end speaker companies used them years ago. But I have also notice a lot of companies DON'T use them much these days.
charles
The reason I am asking is because I have a current setup that Madisound helped me with. It uses 2 VIFA 10 inch drivers on the bottom, the Audax 6.5 inch for the mids, and the VIFA h26tg-05 horn loaded for the top end. I am just thinking about possibly re-doing this with some better mids, but before I do, just wanted to hear what people think of these mids.
Thanks
Like I said, many HIGH end speaker companies did use those Audax drivers.
I would put some money in a better sounding midrange being you are going through the trouble to build your own speaker.
Madisound uses a great LEAP program to optimize your xover. Take advantage of it.
charles
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