@ willmacc
That rules out my idea of employing the 9.5 for the 7.7 Neo SB Acoustics.
I am not looking fora larger size cab.
The Thor's tower is at my max size/weight.
I am really looking forward to having 2 sets of speakers, will be interesting have 2 world class speakers, Keep in mind the SEAS Excel line is over 20 year old technoloy,= 20 yrs ahead of all/any competitors,,
SB's neo line, not sure when introduced, but both will be near equal, depensd on the cd recording and what each listener wants from a speaker.
The thing with these neo large magnets, ones needs clean, pure watts, For these drivers, class A only.
That is to say if the amp has anemia, the speakers will not respond, = ~~open up/soundstage/dynamics~~~ all this and more will be curtailed.
So everyone should keep in mind this requirement before purchasing either lab's speakers.
Also, I would suggest using Mundorf silver/gold oil caps, or whatever one can afford , make sure has silver in the cap for superior performance of the driver.
Makes no sense buying a world class driver and installing $10 tin/paper caps.
I also suggest requesting Mundorf's R Resist resisitors.
This way , years down the road, you do not have to upgrade the xovers.
Spend a little more, get alot more.
That rules out my idea of employing the 9.5 for the 7.7 Neo SB Acoustics.
I am not looking fora larger size cab.
The Thor's tower is at my max size/weight.
I am really looking forward to having 2 sets of speakers, will be interesting have 2 world class speakers, Keep in mind the SEAS Excel line is over 20 year old technoloy,= 20 yrs ahead of all/any competitors,,
SB's neo line, not sure when introduced, but both will be near equal, depensd on the cd recording and what each listener wants from a speaker.
The thing with these neo large magnets, ones needs clean, pure watts, For these drivers, class A only.
That is to say if the amp has anemia, the speakers will not respond, = ~~open up/soundstage/dynamics~~~ all this and more will be curtailed.
So everyone should keep in mind this requirement before purchasing either lab's speakers.
Also, I would suggest using Mundorf silver/gold oil caps, or whatever one can afford , make sure has silver in the cap for superior performance of the driver.
Makes no sense buying a world class driver and installing $10 tin/paper caps.
I also suggest requesting Mundorf's R Resist resisitors.
This way , years down the road, you do not have to upgrade the xovers.
Spend a little more, get alot more.