@erik_squires Opting to use instrument drivers in the next 4 DIY's, as heat is an issue for the voice coils....usually made with sterner stuff...
I am not afraid.... ;)
Speaker choice without need for deep bass
I am slowly moving away from large full size/full range speakers and migrate to smaller 2 way.
This effect is caused by me adding a great 18" subwoofer to the system, and later playing with the 'main' speakers (and main amplifier) relieved of the 50 Hz and below heavy lifting duties (low pass to sub with own dedicated amp, high pass to main amplifier/main speakers).
So the big full range speakers were replaced with large bookshelf. Everything is fine, except that I have a HUGE (by volume and area) open main listening room. But now the 2 way speaker with one 6" woofer just CANNOT 'move enough air' to listen to high level music without starting to distort.
Therefore the next speaker design I want to try is a still small speaker but with two low/midrange drivers simply to be able to play at 'concert level' without distortion; but still no need for very low bass.
Since still in the trial and error and validation phase of my 'concept', any small 2 (if needed 3) way candiate must also fit the VERY low price (used) criteria ($1,000 or less).
What comes to mind?
Note: I had also inquired about the KEF LS50 for example, but was told they (and similar speakers) would suffer from the 'just not enough square inches' issue required for very large rooms.
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@asvjerry Honestly in my modest home theater I doubt I use a total of more than 20 watts at any given point in time. |
Agreed....there are some variables involved including Fs, x-over slope, and power handling characteristics of the tweeter. |
I also have a very large room (26 x 16 x 8). Across the front I utilize the HSU CCB-8 which is a concentric bookshelf speaker (tweeter imbedded into an 8" woofer). I also run a Buckeye Hypex NCx500 class D amp across the front stage, 2 SVS 3000 sealed woofers, Kef Q150's as the rear surrounds, and an SVS Ultra Surround as the back surround. Goven your price range, The CCB-8's only run around $400 each and they deliver great detail and offer a very nice soundstage. The bass goes down to around 50 Hz. In my setup, (7,2.2) these sound very good and help fill my large room with sound. I run dual subs which help a lot, and the Buckeye Amp was a recent addition; it brings out a lot of additional dynamics across the front stage. Good luck in your quest for a relatively inexpensive bookshelf speaker for a large room. |
@kraftwerkturbo Wrote:
Maybe a pair of JBL 4612-OK, no bass below 50Hz see here. Mike |
Mabye the subwoofer gets there too, but I have a lot more voice coil wattage capacity than I'll use. 
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