Alternatives to BR-1 ?

[pm]

Is there anything out there for less than $200/pr, that I could BUILD OR BUY, and is better than the BR-1 ?

I am open to building from scratch or buying from a BestBuy shelf but it has to be less than $200 and perform as good as or better than the BR-1, or better than a possible design using BR-1 drivers.

Preferably a 6" or larger driver.

[scottc]

> Is there anything out there for less than
> $200/pr, that I could BUILD OR BUY, and is
> better than the BR-1 ?

> I am open to building from scratch or buying
> from a BestBuy shelf but it has to be less
> than $200 and perform as good as or better
> than the BR-1, or better than a possible
> design using BR-1 drivers.

> Preferably a 6" or larger driver.

Look into GR-Research's AV-1 kit. It is a big step up in quality. The mids are incredible for the price and the bass is surprisingly strong.

[bking]

Provided Link: Crossover alternative


If you decide to go with it, I'd suggest using Dennis Murphy's crossover instead.

[unknownuser]

Provided Link: The Dayton III


Why not check out the Dayton III designed by Wayne? I have built both BR-1 and D3 and I can say that D3 surely performs better. Assuming you can build the cabinets yourself for little or no cost, you can build D3 for under $200.



(Originally posted by: John_W)

[Chris Roemer]

> Why not check out the Dayton III designed by
> Wayne? I have built both BR-1 and D3 and I
> can say that D3 surely performs better.
> Assuming you can build the cabinets yourself
> for little or no cost, you can build D3 for
> under $200.

BR-1 bigger brother. 8" "Classic" (-310) and the silky in 1.7 cf vented. (Like Noah's 8 in the Showcase). Mids not as nice as the 6.5" but unbelieveable bass.