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single versus multiple driver?

I have for years been thinking over the idea of a single driver easy load speaker with low powered set amps. I would love to take the plunge but am a little weary about the performance and risk. I listen to mostly classical,opera,jazz,older pop recordings and the like. I am presently using a pair of sounddynamics three way 300ti speaker and driving them B&K M200 amps. also bass is supported with the use of a Rel StrataIII sub. I am asking the question have any gone to single and been very disapointed and gone back to multiple drivers? I mean it really seems like a no brainer single speaker with no crossover should account to better sound? Thank you all and happy holiday.
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mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi johnk:

nothing is perfect. some stats have restricted dynamics. the problem is not in the treble.i have heard martin logans, quads, sound labs and other panel speakers that are not rolled off in the top.

my point is that an instrument sounds timbrally less inaccurate on a panel than on any cone speaker.

when i listen to most cone designs the performance does not sound real . when i listen to a well set up panel, there is some semblance of reality.

not all panels require a high current solid state amplifier.
arkprof
182 posts
 
I loved my 10.1 Bose towers
I loved my ML Aerius-1s
I loved my B&W 804s and 803s
I loved my Tyler Taylo's and Linbrooks
I loved my Super Abbys and Bailey sub
I now love my Eric-1s/Almarro combo

They all had weaknesses and strengths ... as always, live with them and then move on ... and soon I return to single-driver speakers, though my Cains weren't quite SDs. So it goes.
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
Larryi,
Ah yes..I think I've seen the speaker you describe..I can't remember what site it was on. The TL loaded SDs are a give and take. I give up SPLs above 100 dB or so. What I gain is not pounding bass but deep well defined bass.

You know the kind of bass that is the foundation without over riding the rest of the music.If it is done correctly it makes many bass reflex or even sealed speakers sound disconnected in the bass region. If one hasn't heard bass that was totally in sync ..they do not know what their missing.

It sounds insane I know. You can get bass in the 20 Hz range with one 8 inch driver in the right enclosure without a hint of boominess.

Mrtennis needs to hear a pair of good OB speakers..you might just put the stats/ planars away my friend! LOL
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nonoise
10,826 posts
 
Unless someone comes out with a better speaker than Ed's Hornshoppe Horns (factoring in the price as well) I'll never go back to a multiple driver speaker. They are so true to the sound. Keep in mind, all single driver speakers don't even remotely sound the same so take all personal experience with that grain of salt. I believe Ed has found the perfect driver (Fostex has a big line of drivers) that suits his cabinet design perfectly. The only way I'll upgrade is if I win the lottery and try some larger, single driver design (I'll probably be disappointed when I do).
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i heard the hornshop horns. i don't see the big deal about them. it's just a speaker. they were driven by a deckert set amp.

a panel speaker is much preferred.
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