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Let's figure out what you CAN DO instead, shall we? ;)

Posted by Presto (A) on March 24, 2012 at 14:51:01

In Reply to: Building a speaker, looking for opinions on set-up. posted by Gataca on March 19, 2012 at 22:00:58:

Gataca:

Sorry, I can't find the info in this thread.

What is your budget for speakers?

Would you consider saving for a month or two to get $100 or $200 more into it? Sometimes there are price range "thresholds" you need to reach just to get out of low-fi terriroty. Quality mid-fi territory (which is pleasing sound to most people) is still affordable. Real audiophile quality kits can cost anywhere from $500 to... well, thousands.

Also, is the prosound amp your only option?

Also, are you using a sub? If so, have you thought about pairing some high efficiency drivers in a nice 12" + horn 2-way prosound speaker? Or maybe there is a kit like this, or some sort of pre-fab design.

I appreciate people have budgets especially nowadays, but sometimes it's better to save up a bit and get something that will satisfy, instead of getting half-way-there money wise only to be dissapointed.

$300 on disappointment makes no sense when $200 or $300 more could get you there... Think about budget and get back to me.

Also, if you want slam, 2.1 is THE way to go without breaking the bank and using large 3-way enclosures. I love 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 way systems because I love SEALED BOX midbass drivers for tight, fast accurate bass with no acoustic overhang (or very little anyways).

Sealed box midbass + sealed or ported sub + crossover low enough = awesome if done correctly.

While surfing around today I'll keep your dilemna in mind and if I see any potential solutions I will give you a shout here.

We're not trying to discourage you. We're trying to stop you from going down the garden path which oftens leads to wasted money and frustration with the hobby. Trial and error might work to learn how to paint a wall, but not in this game. Trial and error will lead you nowhere and drive you mad.

Cheers,
Presto

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