Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design
Seeking to purchase one of the following 3 speakers:
1. Proac K3-2 way design
2. Totem Element Metal V2-2 way design
3. Triangle Cello-3 way design
I am under the impression, (which I may be incorrect) that a three way design is superior to a 2 way design. All of the above speakers listed below retail for about $18,000 per pair. Am I correct to assume that a 3 way design will give the listener a much better chance to hear the full audio spectrum as opposed to a 2 way design?
Thank you.
@toddalin , I always am interested in your perspective. After reading your above post, how would you answer the OP's question? Also, if one was going to go with a two way speaker, is there a sonic advantage in a two way that is built into its own floor standing cabinet versus a two way that is intended to be placed on a speaker stand? |
I prefer 2 way stand-mounts with specific OE stands that are designed for use with the specific 2 way transducer. I have 2.5 way floor standers and they sound nice bust not as clear, detailed or have the depth or breadth of my 2 ways. Now there are many variables that play into this also, room size, room treatments and so forth.
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I have no knowledge of the three speakers in question. Whether a 2 or 3 (or 2.5 or other) way is best is dependent on the selected components, construction, and it’s implementation. There are fine speakers made in many "ways" and I don’t think that the actual number of drivers is the important factor in deciding which to choose.
In general, I would think that a floor standing speaker would offer more cabinet volume and this would typically allow for a deeper, more generous bass. But of course there are exceptions to everything. |
