5"-7" Midranges

[mzisserson]

Suggestions? Looking for a dedicated mid-range in the 5"-7" range. It will be paired with a 1" tweeter and a 10" woofer. I am looking to spend no more than $350/ea. They will be crossed over low (100Hz or so). It will be in a TMWPR alignment. Most interested in very low distortion and good transient capability. Right now the 7" Scan illuminator and 6" SCM634 are high on the list. I want to make sure I am not missing anything that should be considered. Thoughts?

[RBG]

Re: 5"-7" Midranges

Have you decided on which exactly woofer and tweeter? Or you want to start with mid and then choose those?

[r-carpenter]

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https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/scanspeak-woofers-6-7/scanspeak-classic-p17wj00-6.5-woofer/

[David Crewe]

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I'd throw the Seas excel at it (w16nx-001-08). Small volume that that will roll it pretty much where you want it and the magnesiums are snappy.
David.

[NyxOne]

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I'd throw the Seas excel at it (w16nx-001-08). Small volume that that will roll it pretty much where you want it and the magnesiums are snappy.
David.

I got a used pair of those(4 ohm) if you're interested...

[Navy Guy]

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This one is well below your budget, but the 5.5" and 6.5" Vifa NE drivers are really nice drivers. The 180W-4 got tested in Zaph's blog a few years ago if you want to look at distortion performance. I've used the 180W-8 in a design and really liked it a lot.

Don't forget about the Satori either, although I've never heard this one in person.

[nicholas_23]

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X2 on the vifa NE series FTW

[craigk]

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don't forget to look at the SS revelator 5.5 inch drivers. much better as a mid compared to the larger scans.

[killa]

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Ac130 f1

[Face]

Re: 5"-7" Midranges

This one is well below your budget, but the 5.5" and 6.5" Vifa NE drivers are really nice drivers. The 180W-4 got tested in Zaph's blog a few years ago if you want to look at distortion performance. I've used the 180W-8 in a design and really liked it a lot.

Don't forget about the Satori either, although I've never heard this one in person.

+1.

[johnnyrichards]

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+3 on the Vifa.

[mzisserson]

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I got a used pair of those(4 ohm) if you're interested...

PM me detail please.

This one is well below your budget, but the 5.5" and 6.5" Vifa NE drivers are really nice drivers. The 180W-4 got tested in Zaph's blog a few years ago if you want to look at distortion performance. I've used the 180W-8 in a design and really liked it a lot.

Don't forget about the Satori either, although I've never heard this one in person.

Seems to be getting quite a bit of support. I have heard the NE's twice now and they are impressive. Big budget does not mean I am willing to spend less as long as I can get absoulte maximum performance. I will take a look. I have not heard the Satoris.

Have you decided on which exactly woofer and tweeter? Or you want to start with mid and then choose those?

The woofer is the Scan 26w4558 with it's matching passive radiator. The tweeter is the Scan Illuminator 6600 tweeter.

I have a pair of Morel 634ft's I was going to use with them, but felt there may be more to have with this woofer/tweet combo....

Thanks for all the feedback so far. I won't be offended if recommendations show up based not soley on measured merit, rather a balance of measured vs. subjective performance.

[craigk]

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The woofer is the Scan 26w4558 with it's matching passive radiator. The tweeter is the Scan Illuminator 6600 tweeter. QUOTE]


the 15W/8530K00 matches up great with the 6600, and the x-over would be very easy to do. this combo sounds great, from personal experience.

[mzisserson]

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[QUOTE
The woofer is the Scan 26w4558 with it's matching passive radiator. The tweeter is the Scan Illuminator 6600 tweeter. QUOTE]


the 15W/8530K00 matches up great with the 6600, and the x-over would be very easy to do. this combo sounds great, from personal experience.

Couple of concerns: 1: what's up with the impedance at 1K which also shows up in in the FR data?

2: The response is really peaky after the Z rise.

[craigk]

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1: what's up with the impedance at 1K which also shows up in in the FR data?

the bump at the 900- 1000 hz range is common with the revelator line, it is very easy to notch out.


2: The response is really peaky after the Z rise.[/QUOTE]

get it in a box and take a look. you have usable freq response to 3000 no problems.

this driver has been used in some of the top high end speakers for years. it is just one of the best 5 inch drivers made.