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what drivers are best? thinking of a DIY project

want to make speaker cabinets and buy the raw drivers HI EFF something like Fostex FE206En 8" or maybe a 10" (Common Sense Audio makes them).

The question is: What are the best sounding drivers in the <$400 price range?

I would rather go big and not use a 6.5" or similar.

thanks Phil
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philjolet OP
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Elevick thanks for the links I see now about the easy cabinet design. I am getting cold feet a bit because I have such a big room (about 16 x 28) but may build these with the cheaper drivers as you suggest (and consider it an on going quest). The magic midrange and perfectly blended highs can be really good I know as a former owner of Quad 57s.
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Phil,
I just uploaded my system "My Desktop System". Should show in forum threads.
I did have these in my living room which is 15 x 25 and they did great. Imaging was beyond expectations. I was only using 10 watts so it wasn't earth shattering. 30 watts would have done the job.
If you are worried about filling the room you could consider adding a sub? I did try supertweeters but these are so efficient that it was hard to pick up on the gains. Come to Pittsburgh and listen for yourself?
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philjolet OP
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Elevick,

thankyou so much for the invitation I wish I could fly to Pittsburgh and listen. I just missed some Markaudio 4" drivers on AA $99 down from $160. I will have to get my ducks in a row and report back.

thanks again for all your help
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