I have powered DXR12 Yammy... dynamics are awesome and electronic music is sublime.This speaker will wake up any recording... down side is the white noise at idle. For a summer-patio rig it cannot be beat. I move alot for work and these high quality PA kit are easier to sell fast for decent money.
Using PA Speakers In A Home "Audiophile" Application!
Hi guys,
I am a bit inspired to explore/trial usage of a pair of PA speakers at home after i attended a live event recently.
I looked at some Yamaha PA models and zoomed in on one that isn't too huge/heavy, relatively easy to move around perhaps.
Are there any audiophiles here who had relative satisfaction trying such speakers at home? I am also thinking that this may not be a great idea, but, just curious at the moment.
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@deep_333 My concern would be breakups in the drivers, which cause distortion and harshness. PA stuff mostly does not care about that sort of thing since sound pressure is the main goal. But its a big deal with home audio speakers, where such things can shoot the product down.
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@atmasphere , Thanks for the input... I am leaning more towards this 3 way design for reasons mentioned above. It isn’t all that cheap, however...$3000 - 3500 a piece ($6000 - 7000$ for a pair). Nevertheless, since this is 106 db sensitive/possibly running at fractions of a watt for home listening levels...what type of "audiophile grade" home audio amplifier might you recommend?
Other thoughts: I did some searches and found some notes on Benchmark’s website...may be a good fit?
Might you have any other amplifier suggestions for this "PA experiment", $5000-ish & under?
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I suppose my Klipsch “Jubilees” (535 bass bin/402 horn) from their Pro Cinema catalog might be stretched to call a PA speaker. Although designed for active application I run mine with passive crossovers and Faital compression drivers on the 402 horn. Yes, they can and will run you out of the room but yes again, at 105 db sensitivity they can be remarkably tame and sublime with flea watt amps. If you’re looking for immersive, direct, front soundstage experience look no further. Top to bottom horn loaded bass is something to behold. Are they living room acceptable, no. But with all this I am thoroughly enjoying my relatively new Coheret Audio coaxial 12 GR. A wonderful change of pace - |
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