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6.5 vs 8 vs 10 woofer

IMHO I think the 8 is the ideal size cone for mid/small sized listening rooms. Even for large size listening rooms. 
The lower mid hz's seem cleaner/clearer. And  there is so little fq's in 905+ of the music we listen to, it seems to me the 8  driver is the most perfect size cone.
A 10 size cone  has the potential to become overwheling, aggressive, attacking when amp gain is pushed just a  tad too much, = Better  volume  control with a  8 vs a 10. 
The 6.5 misses some of that lower bass which a  8 can voice superior. 
After listening to several YT vids with a  10 FR, I had considered going 10, but i think  staying with a  8 avoids regrets. 
I listen at low/mid volume. 

mozartfan
rifraf4u
31 posts
 
Completely ignoring the enclosure type and room parameters makes this argument a fallacy. Just sayin.
larryi
3,979 posts
 
oldhvymec,

I was not actually suggesting that you post a video of your system--I was making fun of the notion that one can evaluate the sound from a YT video.  But, I do find the description of your system interesting.  I like the way large systems, with a lot of square inches of driver or horn aperture sound.  They deliver a sense of scale even when they are not being called on to play at a high volume.  Your system, more than almost anything else I've read about, fits the "large" category. 
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stereo5
6,384 posts
 
We should all boycott the speaker manufacturers and INSIST they ONLY use 6 1/2 and 8 inch woofers from now on.   How dare they use 10 inch and bigger🤣
edgewound
259 posts
 
Downsizing to smaller living spaces pretty much dictates what will work best in a giving listening space.

One of the reasons headphones have become so popular. Notice I said "one" of the reasons. 
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barts
713 posts
 
Mozartfan,  I would like to know what Mozart tracks you are using as your critical listening criteria or any tracks for that matter.  Just wondering how you are arriving at this enlightened conclusion.  

This sounds to me to me like "No I couldn't buy/drive that car because it's too fast."  

As for me, I believe that building a system with lots of headroom is the way to go.  Hence, my tri-amped ARC powered monsters. Don't need to run wide open, but I do come close on occasion!

Regards,
barts
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