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Low freq. from small drivers? Is it possible

Can you get really low freq. (lets say 30 and down) from a small driver (~6 inch? What is the relationship between driver size and frequency? Most speakers today have went away from a large base driver (10 inches or more). Have we really come that far or is it really a compermize?

Any recomendations for smaller floor standers with good bass?

Thanks,

Dr. Ken
drken
pinkus
144 posts
 
Excellent bass from small 6" woofers.
pinkus
144 posts
 
I was talking about the SF Cremonas. You need to hear this
speaker to know what is possible with small twin 6"
woofers
bluebull
269 posts
 
Hi Dr Ken
I laugh at people who say you need 3 way speakers for good bass.The quality of the bass more important than the quantity.Stick with 2 ways ,many added benefits-timing,coherency ,imaging,simpler crossover etc.Revel M20's good example of a answer to your question.Remember my previous suggesstion in another forum regarding the Merlin's?Like I said,I ordered VSM-MM's.Read the Merlin website carefully as well as the forums on audio.Hope my opinion helps
Good Luck
Dr Chris
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Bluebull...Actually, the reason for 3-way speakers is good midrange: not good bass.
bluebull
269 posts
 
Eldartford.....the reason many enthusiasts buy 3 way speakers is for "good bass" ,not for good midrange.Misconception, of course.A point I think we would agree on.
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