The biggest difference between the two is probably the maximum output, where from 50 Hz on, you get about 6 dB more maximum output with the bigger output.
The idea is to not annoy the neighbours in my small work apartment, because I otherwise tend to listen loud - so smaller speaker instead of digging out my main rig from storage in Copenhagen and bringing it to Sweden. I still want great sound though, but I guess one can always add a sub, if the resulting speaker sounds underwhelming. Thanks for the input!Since I was mentioned I thought I would chime in
On this forum subjective things don't really matter (which is fine, I totally accept that - otherwise I would not be posting my projects here) but let me just say that I have my subjective reasons for building only full-range driver-based systems in the last 4 years
Objectively, I would highly recommend using one or more subwoofer(s) to support any full-range driver of your choice - and that way you will have a 2-way system (though not a traditional one but technically still)
Without a subwoofer these drivers are OK in a desktop usage scenario (i.e. MLP at 60-80cm and no high SPL required). With adequate DSP you will still be blown away btw.
Right, in that case I might still prefer the smaller version. Guess I can just use the crossover SB lists for their Ara-be build, I calculated the box to be around 19 liters… If I go that route though, the cabinet itself will be a simple box, as I don‘t have the tools needed for the wood work - I would also go with the B4 calculation of 22 liters and tuning frequency of 42hz instead of 36.5hz that is used in the Ara-be for slightly lower f3… Crossover should still work fine, yes?
With some caveats, yes. Keep the baffle the same width, and make sure the tweeter to woofer distance is the same. Also, note that the enclosure is angled. That is essential to time align the woofer and tweeter. If you do not also do this, you will need a changed crossover. The baffle shape will also have some influence, but a bit less so.
Right, and given the baffle is very narrow when expanding the volume the width would likely be the aesthetic choice to extend. So would have to adjust the BSC part of the crossover - in terms of the angle of the enclosure, could i just make a stand that gives the speaker that same angle? Guess it might be easier to make my own crossover in the end… Upon second thought those angles seem doable as they are straight cuts
