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Speakers for low power amps?

Hi, I am looking for suggestions for a high efficiency speaker. I am considering going to a low power SET setup. I really know nothing about it but I have always wanted to try out the low power amps. I figured I should start with speakers. What should I look for in speakers, just high DB rating? My room is about 14' x 22'. Where I live I have no stores that carry high end audio, so I will have to travel to hear anything. Any opinions?
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pal OP
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I took a look at the Lowther site. It doesn't look too hard to build. I have a friend that is in to woodworking so I may try to build them with his help. Twl, I don't have much knowledge about these speakers, how do I chose a driver?
mor2bz
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bastani prometheus
twl
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Any of the 8" Lowther models or 8" Fostex models will work in that enclosure.

You can also use smaller diameter drivers, by making a smaller hole for the driver.

I used Lowther EX3 drivers in mine.
eldartford
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Twl...Any thoughts about use of these FR drivers in an "open" design. Since LF is such a big problem, why not just use a separate LF driver in a box that would be smaller than the horn that the FR driver would demand. You could still run the FR driver without any X/O.
twl
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El, yes that has been done by people on occasion.

The big issue becomes integration of the drivers, because the Lowthers are so fast that most subs or LF drivers don't keep up, and sound sluggish. Sort of the same problem that occurs when trying to match panels or ribbons with many bass drivers. Hard to integrate.

But, it is one way to get deeper into the bass.

Good thinking.
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