Another two way that is impressing many on the Klipsch forum is the Jubilee. 2 12" drivers mated to a huge horn. 105dB. My 2 way Epic CF3's drop down into the 20's. If you don't mind a 2 way that weighs over a 100 pounds, that is.
2-way speaker with best bass
I know all the arguments about how crossovers can screw up loudspeakers, and hence the many inherent advantages of 2-ways over multi-driver designs. But there comes a point where the laws of physics can only be bent so far...
So... what IYO is the 2-way speaker that most successfully plumbs the depths, that provides the best full, but "tight and tuneful", bass, with good pitch definition, without completely messing up the higher registers?
For the moment, let's not worry about how this achievement might affect impedance and sensitivity.
So... what IYO is the 2-way speaker that most successfully plumbs the depths, that provides the best full, but "tight and tuneful", bass, with good pitch definition, without completely messing up the higher registers?
For the moment, let's not worry about how this achievement might affect impedance and sensitivity.
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Tobias, Agreed. Firstly let me say this is an awesome speaker. You are talking prodigious bass in a two way. Extremely impressive. However, do you not notice the "hole" in the midrange - especially around 1 to 3 Khz? For sure this kicks butt in the bass but I am sure you'll agree there has been a trade off to achieve this (mostly unavoidable due to physics). |
It is impressive, at least to me--the Shearwater's bass, that is. For a two-way, it's exceptional. Mr. Atkinson is more rolled-off in his praise: reasonable bass extension --this from the link you kindly provided, Shadorne. I can see the dishing in the upper mids from 1K to 5K in Mr. Atkinson's tweeter-axis plot, but like other points he brought up in his test series, it didn't seem to bother the reviewer (Chip Stern). I can't say it bothers me either, perhaps because my as-yet-untreated room is quite lively. If you'd like to hear for yourself how Pat McGinty managed his tradeoff in the Shearwater design, you're welcome. Drop me a line if you come to Montreal. |
Pubul57, Yes I was. I must admit that when it comes to the Merlin VSM though and I did take a look today - they are exceptionally good - great example of getting everything right in a two-way - you and Tobias picked out a real winner there! About as good as can be physically achieved in a two way design - probably the only limitation will be how loud they can play (you can't have it all but I am sure these are more than enough for most domestic environments) So what is the trick - smallish woofer (less beaming) and I think the key is the tweeter - he gets it down to 2.2 Khz with the crossover - that is hard work for a tweeter - this probably requires something out of the ordinary with the tweet. This means you get about as beautiful an off axis response as you ever see (I looked up the the Stereophile review of the VSM Millenium). A keeper for sure. Actually the Meadowlark is good too - both designs are pushing the envelope of what two-ways can achieve. |
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