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Single driver speakers - opinions

1.Design - what is IYO the best design and why?
2.Sound - How would you describe the sound in comparison to other speaker designs?
3.Amplification - what works and what doesn't?
4.Is the WAF stopping your from moving in that direction?
What do you like or dislike about SD spks?
DIY v.s Commercial designs - Pros and Cons.

Feel free to express yourself and your thoughts about the Single Driver design speakers in this thread.

Ideas, your projects, pics, experiances are all fun and welcome.

From my experiance with at least two SD commercial design that actually worked like a charm, I have to say that I am seriously concidering it as my next DIY project.

Awesome speakers when done right.

Cheers
Mariusz
mrjstark
mrjstark OP
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Here are some sketches.
One is the prototype of spiral design (similar to the omni that I am working on. Except the driver will be firing upwards toward the wood-turn cone.....as well as super tweeter in the same configuration) and Sachiko with a twist:

Spiral design

and

Sachiko with a twist

I have also purchase Melody M300b mono SET amps which will be used to voice both. Should be fun.....all winter long.;)

JohnK
Thanks for the vintage RS drivers. Will use those in OB designs and another system for my daughter (9.5yo , loves music and TT)
Thanks again

Mariusz

Cheers
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johnk
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Glad you can use them. I have much stuff about. Nice for someone to enjoy it. Not into hording;) One of my friends is is homes filled with TT, Tone arms, NIB Lenco TTs. Little goat paths run through the tall piles of kit. Have more maybe I should have a audio rummage sale;) And invite my TT bud. My Piles start at 1890 to modern. Love the vintage but I don't use just collect. Might be time for someone else to enjoy it.
martykl
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At the risk of stirring up the 4" hornet's nest again, anyone heard any design based on the 4" Jordan driver - such as the Carolina Audio designs? I know this driver has a following.

Marty
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johnk
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I have. Its OK. Good in small system or rooms.Ive built with Jordan and 1 of my friends really explored the same design CAD uses. Tried many small drivers of quality. If you want some thing special check out fe138esr its a 5in the best small wide band Ive heard. Works great in TL designs.
mrjstark OP
1,112 posts
 
Hey John,
here in NY we came out with the idea which helps with moving unwanted or excessive gear/parts/services.
It is sort of audiophile "garage sale". Ones a month we hold the audiophile meeting (Rave) where auditions/deals/trades can be made. No PP fees, shipping, aggravations etc,etc.

P.S

PM send

Ones again thanks

Mariusz
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