Mechano23 Open-source DIY Speaker Review

[Mr.Christiee]

How do the Mechano23 compare to the modded Pioneer SP-BS22 (Philharmonic AAM) ?

 

[DimensionX]

is anybody selling this as a kit yet?

 

[ajax247]

How do the Mechano23 compare to the modded Pioneer SP-BS22 (Philharmonic AAM) ?

A current comparison point would be to the Philharmonic Audio True Mini, at USD380. Measurements above 100 Hz are available on their website. The Mini's response appears even flatter than the Mechano23. 4" woofer though!

 

[Richard G]

Imagine if a better woofer was used.

Yes, it’s rated sensitivity is a full 6 dB lower, its rated maximum is only 40 watts …
More importantly the tweeter is has much lower distortion

A Mark II with a better midwoofer would really be something

 

[Paweł L]

The sensitivity would still be 6dB lower 'cause the 6dB is lost for baffle compensation to make flat frd in the midrange. The SB would take 80-100W in peaks, 40W is long term voice coil power dissipation rating. I use other SB woofers with 150-200W amplifiers and they're all alive. Can't beat the physics (sensitivity vs low frequency extension

 

[ajax247]

But if you are building speakers instead of watching TV, taking a walk, etc. then that time did not cost you anything.

Actually, in those cases you owe yourself money…