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Opinions on Full-Range/single driver speakers

I am considering a DIY project to build a pair of single driver speakers. My current idea is to put Jordan JX9s into Transmission line cabinets. I am a competent woodworker and there are lots of plans on the internet.

I do really value the opinions of you audiogon members out there with lots of listening experience so I am curious what your opinions are on single driver speakers. If you can also comment on wide-baffle versus narrow baffle designs, that would be helpful.

My front end is a Monarchy tube DAC 25 with Matsushista tubes and DIP Classic, coupled to an AYRE DX7E, all interconnects and cables are DIY magnet wire. I am currently using Green Mountain Europa's and a modified Paradigm subwoofer.

After enjoying GMA's and experiencing time/phase coherent sound, I started looking at other options for coherent systems. It seems the simplest design is a good full range driver (no whiffle cone) in a TL or QWL cabinet.

So your opinions are appreciated. I would prefer if you did not advise me to purchase your favorite speaker as that is not the type of information I am seeking.

Thanks in advance for your time!

Drew.
drewh1

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aptquark
99 posts
 
my first DIY single was audio nirvana 10 inch. I have 4 other pairs od speakers retailing from 5k on down. The audio nirvana full range is awesome with MANY different kinds of music. Not expensive. Only the woodworking is time consuming. It wont cost you squat to give it a shot AND the owner will trade them back FULL price if you want to go with his Lowther brand later on down the line. Pretty simple decision if you ask me. Look it up.

ALso, everyone here has great advise WHEN YOU INCORPORATE IT WITH YOURS.
aptquark
99 posts
 
Newbies suggesting Audio Nirvana? I can email you a photo of my Audio Nirvana's. Where are yours? Secondly, only a newbie would suggest fostex instead of Lowthers. Someone needs to finish their educational roadmap.
aptquark
99 posts
 
Dear John,

From reading your response, I would have to agree that I have not heard many single driver speakers. You have the upper hand when it comes to that. Seems though, that may be your only advantage. Let me know when you have graduated from "Not Making fun of People Academy"...then myself and possibly others will deem it worthwhile to respond to your cutesy remarks.

Sincerely,

(so as to help you out...)

Apequark.
aptquark
99 posts
 
Johnny

It seems that the f200's are hard to find. Any ideas where one would locate a pair? Also, what would be your opinion for recommended enclosure parameters? I hope you dont mind me picking your expert brain? Also, you mentioned the SEAS is better? What do the SEAS sell for? I have seen the f200's going for approx. 500 each.

Spiro

Or Apequark as you prefer.
aptquark
99 posts
 
Great...thanks. You will now be forever bugged for your knowledge. Cheers.
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