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Low distortion is the goal, not smooth FR

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I know most of you are on a quest to get the smoothest frequency response possible. My quest however is about about low compression and distortion, as well as lack of resonances.

Any speakers that don't cost much, say less than 1000, that i should look into? They don't have to be full range either, down to 80 or so is plenty.
 

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Although speakers have more distortion than anything else in the chain it's rarely a problem if you don't over-drive the speaker. The "big problem" is frequency response, and of course resonance shows-up as a frequency-response problem
 

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I know most of you are on a quest to get the smoothest frequency response possible. My quest however is about about low compression and distortion, as well as lack of resonances.

Any speakers that don't cost much, say less than 1000, that i should look into? They don't have to be full range either, down to 80 or so is plenty.

I'm curious what the context of the question is, in relation to the kit you already own going by your signature? I'd have thought the ATC SCM19 V2s that you own may not be a bad shout for what you asked for...

I'm also curious why you're not interested in the frequency response. Is it becasue you don't think it matters or because you're taking the view that you can use EQ to 'fix' this?
 

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The only speaker i know without buzzing and squeaking when the volume is raised is the Revel F328Be.
 

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The only speaker i know without buzzing and squeaking when the volume is raised is the Revel F328Be.

Out of interest, have you ever heard ATC speakers, particularly larger active models?
 

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Sounds like you are a candidate for Yamaha NS 1000Ms Very low distortion. Response down to about 55 or 60 iirc.
FR and distortion are related through convolution theorems.


Any speakers that don't cost much, say less than 1000, that i should look into? They don't have to be full range either, down to 80 or so is plenty.[/QUOTE]

... Yamaha NS 1000M
For 1000$ ??
I'll pay the double; deal ?

I know most of you are on a quest to get the smoothest frequency response possible. My quest however is about about low compression and distortion, as well as lack of resonances.
 

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Get some good quality pro drivers, a nice waveguide and make a real solid, well-damped box with constrained layer damping. Fiddle the response as good as you can and off you go to audio bliss.

Low distortion and high power handling for 1000? Rare breed, I suspect. Better make it yourself.
 

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Get some good quality pro drivers, a nice waveguide and make a real solid, well-damped box with constrained layer damping. Fiddle the response as good as you can and off you go to audio bliss.

Low distortion and high power handling for 1000? Rare breed, I suspect. Better make it yourself.

Sounds like an Econowave in a solid damped cabinet - that would be my first thought for under $1000. With plenty of sensitivity and low distortion, you can deploy some EQ later if needed.
 

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If you're prepared to import 2nd-hand from Japan, sure.
Just checked on eBay, and there were 5 pairs available for under $360 with free shipping.
Unfortunately those are the miniatures NS-1000MM, you cant really get a pair of real NS-1000(M) for less than $1000.
 

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I have bought two pair so far a perfect mint pair from a fastidious owner for $500 and a lesser pair that need woofer repair but the Be speakers are fine for $300.
I have lines on two other pairs at similar prices.
 

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I'd recommend having a look at Focal active monitors + any closed box 8"+ sub. You can still get the previous generation of Focal Alpha 50 at amazing prices in pro audio stores.
 

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I know most of you are on a quest to get the smoothest frequency response possible. My quest however is about about low compression and distortion, as well as lack of resonances.

Any speakers that don't cost much, say less than 1000, that i should look into? They don't have to be full range either, down to 80 or so is plenty.
Why do you care about distortion and not smooth FR?
 

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Sounds like you are a candidate for Yamaha NS 1000Ms Very low distortion. Response down to about 55 or 60 iirc.
FR and distortion are related through convolution theorems.

They are?
 

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Unfortunately those are the miniatures NS-1000MM, you cant really get a pair of real NS-1000(M) for less than $1000.
Lol, good point! I must say I did wonder how they could offer free shipping at that price … caveat emptor.
 

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If the room frequency response has several large valleys, low distortion and low compression is meaningless
So, first of all, the frequency response is flat
 
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