Why do no new speakers have large (12" or 15") woofers?
Oct 28, 2007 · If you have bought a new pair and the ones you auditioned in the store were well used, then you need to wait a while before reaching a conclusion. Those new woofers are …
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Which speakers have 12 woofers?
As far I know, one of the last of the "modern" speaker designs with 12" woofers were the Alon IV's. Personally I wasn't convinced about comments of tight, tuneful bass coming from small drivers either, so I set out to find a set. ...
Where can I get a 12 woofer?
Depending on how much money you're willing to throw at this quandry, you could check out www.legacyaudio.com, as their speakers can offer multiple 12" or 15" drivers. They ain't cheap though. As far I know, one of the last of the "modern" speaker designs with 12" woofers were the Alon IV's. ...
Why do speakers need a smaller driver?
Another is that technology has allowed a considerably better bass response from a smaller driver or a few smaller drivers. Speaker compaines are not complaining because large drivers are more expensive to make. They also require larger cabinets, which are also more expensive to make. ...
Should I get a bigger woofer or a smaller enclosure?
The enclosure size can be smaller and will be naturally stiffer due to the narrower baffle. Although the larger woofer will probably be able to go a bit deeper, the dual woofers will tend to sound much tighter, and the stiffer boxes less boomy with equal bracing efforts. Never even touched on WAF issues. ...
What's the difference between realistic speakers & Vandersteen woofers?
The Realistic speakers with the 15" woofers absolutely mopped the floor with the new Vandersteens, which have only 8" woofers. Comparitively, there was almost no bass response or projection from the Vandersteens, while the Realistics had plenty. ...
Do bass speakers need big drivers?
To make bass you need big drivers, most speakers are manufactured with aesthetics in mind as that is what drives the marketplace. I was told by Bruce Edgar that there is a "two-foot rule" with speakers. No one will sell anything that is larger than two feet. ...
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