I think everyone is looking for such a thing, right? But really, what's the current state-of-the-art as far as dome tweeters go? I'd really like to do a 2-way system with an 8" woofer. I was looking at the Transducer Lab N26C-X and the Fostex FT48D. The N26C-X looks very nice and has a ridiculously low Fs. The Fostex has a fairly high Fs, but is one of the few 1.3" domes on the market. I know the Dayton Reference domes can go very low, but I'd like to try something different. I have really loved Paul K's RS Duet the couple times I've heard it, but the woofer I plan to use has perfectly flat response up to 1k, then falls off rapidly. Any suggestions?
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CSS LD25X
For a bit of added output (and a dispersion pattern that will probably blend better with an 8" woofer over the crossover region), you can also put a waveguide on it.
http://www.pellegreneacoustics.com/waveguides.htm
There's also the CSS Planar 2 and Beyma TPL-150H.
Which woofer do you plan to use?:blues: Flat frequency response, a smooth sound power response free of resonance, careful driver-integration, and high dynamic range both upward and downward :blues:
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+1 on the Planar CSS2. It has a large face plate horn loaded. About 9" long and 5" wide. I've used it and can say only good things about it."What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Re: Looking for a tweeter that can cross at 1k
Originally posted by GranteedEV View PostCSS LD25X
For a bit of added output (and a dispersion pattern that will probably blend better with an 8" woofer over the crossover region), you can also put a waveguide on it.
http://www.pellegreneacoustics.com/waveguides.htm
There's also the CSS Planar 2 and Beyma TPL-150H.
Which woofer do you plan to use?Eric L.
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Definitely this one
http://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com...m-mid-tweeter/
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Originally posted by Jay1 View Post
Unless you're going for really large planar, the only good way to get a dome to play that low is with a waveguide. Audible strain at higher volumes will be an inevitability without one.
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oh yeah, I guess if I'm suggesting tweeters as pricey as the TPL-150H, I may as well point to the Beryllium Scanspeak Aircirc (6640).:blues: Flat frequency response, a smooth sound power response free of resonance, careful driver-integration, and high dynamic range both upward and downward :blues:
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I'm thinking this http://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com...-dome-tweeter/ in a waveguide might work, and I've always admired the design of this particular tweeter.Eric L.
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When the manufacturer lists the minimum crossover frequency of 1500Hz, I'd take them at their word.
I'm feeling froggy about this one handling 1 khz.
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Any thoughts on the Seas L22rn4 crossed over @ 1000hz? I had thought this woofer would need to be in a 3 Way crossed around 300-500hz?
Are you going active with this build. There is some major cone breakup higher up around 3-5K on the data sheet. I would think that could be trouble for a passive crossover build.
I will sit back and listen, I have no more input, just wanted to see what people thought.
Steve
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Eric-
I'm going to advise you not to try to get the L22 to 1kHz. IMO, this entire L series of drivers is problematic in a 2-way, and using a metal cone (while doable, I've done it) really makes the curve to success more like a cliff.
If you are up for the challenge, and are stubborn enough to make this future arrangement blend, then I say go for it; but it won't be easy.
I didn't think the CSS LD25X could go that low even in a waveguide....
The TLabs might be capable, and sounds better too, IMO.
I'm of the opinion that trying to push a tweeter too low can be detrimental to the sound, whether in a waveguide or not. Seems too low to me at 1kHz.
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Re: Looking for a tweeter that can cross at 1k
When the manufacturer lists the minimum crossover frequency of 1500Hz, I'd take them at their word.
Unless you're going for really large planar, the only good way to get a dome to play that low is with a waveguide. Audible strain at higher volumes will be an inevitability without one.
T-Labs or CSS in a guide!
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