I am installing three KEF in-wall units for my HT. Each has four 6-inch drivers. That is equivalent to aPlay the opening of Edge of Tomorrow with and without a 15”/18” subwoofer and report back your preference.
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I am installing three KEF in-wall units for my HT. Each has four 6-inch drivers. That is equivalent to aPlay the opening of Edge of Tomorrow with and without a 15”/18” subwoofer and report back your preference.
Effective area must be equal to 12" actually not 15"Each has four 6-inch drivers. That is equivalent to a 15-inch
There are so many variables at work that generates distortion that we cannot know exactly. However, we know that distortion will increase by the inverse of the power of three of the frequency (1/f^3) as that correlates roughly the stress applied to the cone.No, not the score, just this (2x8" woofer)
vs. this (1x8" woofer)
I would expect lower distortion from the 2-woofer solution (more surface, less "throw" for the same SPL), but it isn't the case.
Me for one!!! I used to like to FEEL my music. came into the higher end in 1974 via big IMF transmission lines and the pressure waves in my ears created by the heartbeat on Dark Side of the Moon off a Dolby A master tape copy (i started high and it was downhill ever sinceWell what’s the alternative? Who wants 100+L litre cabinets in the living room?
My son was always usually well behaved, but like his dad (cough) always attracted to things like this and one way to provoke my reaction when aged three, he deliberately poked my tweeters and a midrange dome/dust cover on my then ATC 20ASL Pro's (curvy cabs and no grilles of course). He did it twice and got the usual stern reaction from me, but the third time, I made as if I was crying (I was inside but that's by the by). He said 'Sorry' and meant it and never touched them again.Well, that's all about perception.
In my opinion, if in these days and age you make black/gray square block loudspeaker and claim acoustic superiority - you've learned nothing. As aesthetic appeal to older audience - i can understand the urge.
I have children 5 and 7 and a bunch of different speakers around and never had a single problem. I payed attention what they did and prevent accidents when they were younger. Now they just want to play their child songs through system and amplifier is much more interesting to them than speakers. Turn to knob, it goes louder
You are correct. I should have used a calculator instead of doing it mentally. Not a good idea at 72! However, my "larger than any subwoofer on the market" phrase still standsEffective area must be equal to 12" actually not 15"
Me for one!!! I used to like to FEEL my music. came into the higher end in 1974 via big IMF transmission lines and the pressure waves in my ears created by the heartbeat on Dark Side of the Moon off a Dolby A master tape copy (i started high and it was downhill ever since
Can't have big boxes now, but the wonderful memories remain...
2x18" !!! What sort of content are you listening? I have a 2x18 sub (JTR 4000) in nearfield but this is 100% for home theater in order to accurately assess movie content. I definitely agree that multiple subs are always better when circumstances allow.I prefer separate subs. A bit more work to install, but I can measure and find the best locations, which are often not the speaker locations.
Takes more room, but 2 x 18" never hurt.
2x18" for my living room. DIY, I like some headroom and sensitive subs, easy to drive.2x18" !!! What sort of content are you listening? I have a 2x18 sub (JTR 4000) in nearfield but this is 100% for home theater in order to accurately assess movie content. I definitely agree that multiple subs are always better when circumstances allow.
I have woofers on my LCR speakers that is equivalent to your 21” sub plus subs of course. Large drive units are like 57 Cadillacs. They look awesome but can’t compete with a modern hatchback.2x18" for my living room. DIY, I like some headroom and sensitive subs, easy to drive.
In my home theater only 21"
With respect, but I think my B&C 21"pro drivers are no comparison to your 4 KEF midbase woofers. First it's apples and pears, second, these pro drivers are built for extreme output and originally not intended for living room use.I have woofers on my LCR speakers that is equivalent to your 21” sub plus subs of course. Large drive units are like 57 Cadillacs. They look awesome but can’t compete with a modern hatchback.
It seems you missed the BH augmentorsYour Silver 5L might sound good enough, but throw a few long excursion 7-8" drivers into there and put some hair ties, instead of white gloves in the welcome package- prepare your customers to get their hairs blown back...
It does have DSP and will be able to be updated through firmware. They also plan to incorporate room correction at some point, too.It seems to offer digital inputs but no DSP or other advanced features.
The sound is generated by the cone irrespective of what fruit it is made ofWith respect, but I think my B&C 21"pro drivers are no comparison to your 4 KEF midbase woofers. First it's apples and pears, second, these pro drivers are built for extreme output and originally not intended for living room use.
Yeah, it sucks for us in the States. Almost $1200 difference.Not anymore...
I seriously doubt that those woofers will match a B&C 21-inch driverI have woofers on my LCR speakers that is equivalent to your 21” sub plus subs of course. Large drive units are like 57 Cadillacs. They look awesome but can’t compete with a modern hatchback.
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