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Low freq. from small drivers? Is it possible

Can you get really low freq. (lets say 30 and down) from a small driver (~6 inch? What is the relationship between driver size and frequency? Most speakers today have went away from a large base driver (10 inches or more). Have we really come that far or is it really a compermize?

Any recomendations for smaller floor standers with good bass?

Thanks,

Dr. Ken
drken
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Onhwy61...Agreed. You can get deep bass from small speakers: even from the 3/4 inch drivers in headphones. However, real LF sound at high volume, such as generated by an organ, is felt as much as heard. It takes large drivers to create the total sensation.
pinkus
144 posts
 
Excellent bass from small 6" woofers.
pinkus
144 posts
 
I was talking about the SF Cremonas. You need to hear this
speaker to know what is possible with small twin 6"
woofers
bluebull
269 posts
 
Hi Dr Ken
I laugh at people who say you need 3 way speakers for good bass.The quality of the bass more important than the quantity.Stick with 2 ways ,many added benefits-timing,coherency ,imaging,simpler crossover etc.Revel M20's good example of a answer to your question.Remember my previous suggesstion in another forum regarding the Merlin's?Like I said,I ordered VSM-MM's.Read the Merlin website carefully as well as the forums on audio.Hope my opinion helps
Good Luck
Dr Chris
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Bluebull...Actually, the reason for 3-way speakers is good midrange: not good bass.
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