My old Altec Lansing 2.1 desktop system .. Died. Now in need of a replacement.
IMO Retail computer speakers seem as either Junk or expensive fashion statements
Thinking of a 2.1 Lm 1875 based amp ~ 20 watts.
Parts are on order from Mouser.
Want a reasonable Cheapish driver preferably from Dayton or Peerless, as those have always been good $ vs performance units in the past.
Small is good as speakers have to fit my desk top. Likely 3" (?) as the size guess and High 80's db. Not a lot of power to waste in lm1875's
Not spending large on Computer drivers, as I already own V good speakers.. this is for beside my computer screen usage.
Ample on hand Dow Foam and Foam core.. for box experiments 😉
Have considered Exciters as an experiment.. worth the effort though ?
Suggestions please ?
IMO Retail computer speakers seem as either Junk or expensive fashion statements
Thinking of a 2.1 Lm 1875 based amp ~ 20 watts.
Parts are on order from Mouser.
Want a reasonable Cheapish driver preferably from Dayton or Peerless, as those have always been good $ vs performance units in the past.
Small is good as speakers have to fit my desk top. Likely 3" (?) as the size guess and High 80's db. Not a lot of power to waste in lm1875's
Not spending large on Computer drivers, as I already own V good speakers.. this is for beside my computer screen usage.
Ample on hand Dow Foam and Foam core.. for box experiments 😉
Have considered Exciters as an experiment.. worth the effort though ?
Suggestions please ?
One of the Woden Design's Baby Labs? I am running Alpair 5.2 Bloodhounds on my desktop right now driven by a Sure T-amp. It should be a nice experiment with a foam core prototype.
http://wodendesign.com/downloads/Woden-BabyLabs-241018.pdf
http://wodendesign.com/downloads/Woden-BabyLabs-241018.pdf
Thank you.. that does look interesting.
Was hoping for a driver for a bit less coin tho.
Have MA drivers .. not enamoured enough to want more 😱
Maybe something from Dayton or Peerless ?
Was hoping for a driver for a bit less coin tho.
Have MA drivers .. not enamoured enough to want more 😱
Maybe something from Dayton or Peerless ?
Dayton and Peerless (the good ones) are as expensive as Mark Audio. But a Dayton P220 is a good candidate i think if you don't want a Mark Audio. Also Tangband makes great FR drivers.
Cannot think of a cheaper and easier build for desktop speakers than the mini Karlsonators. Many many happy owners of mini Karlsonators in either foam core or wood. They sound absolutely amazing for their size. I've built the 0.4x with Peerless TC9FD18 drivers and drive them (and a small diy sub) with a cheap TPA3116 2.1 amp. But I also heard Skylar's dual 3FE25-16 0.53x mini Karlsonators, which is even more amazing (powered by a Class A amp). Here is my build.
Hi Bare, I'm using the 3 inch SB Acoustics SB10PGC21-4 in a 4"X4"X6" (inside dims) sealed box with good results. Sound surprisingly good and under $20 each.
Larry
Larry
Thank you all .. your input is appreciated and useful.
Yess.. I'm being cheap.
Had previously narrowed choices to:
a) Peerless TC8FD05-04 3" ~ 11$
b) Peerless TC9FD18-08 3-1/2" ~ 12$
c) Dayton Audio DMA80-8 3" neodym ~16$
But buying Drivers 'unheard' is a risky path.
Anyone familiar with these rascals ?
Yess.. I'm being cheap.
Had previously narrowed choices to:
a) Peerless TC8FD05-04 3" ~ 11$
b) Peerless TC9FD18-08 3-1/2" ~ 12$
c) Dayton Audio DMA80-8 3" neodym ~16$
But buying Drivers 'unheard' is a risky path.
Anyone familiar with these rascals ?
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You could have a look into X's threads about subjective shootouts between many small full range drivers out there.
In that list, the TC9.
And put them in the mini-ks and that's all the sound you will need.
There is a guy using them as small monitors for his music production nice endorsement, I should say.
In that list, the TC9.
And put them in the mini-ks and that's all the sound you will need.
There is a guy using them as small monitors for his music production nice endorsement, I should say.
Yess did that..thanks Lots of reading thru convoluted and intertwined threads.
TC9 is affordable and seemingly well regarded.
Certainly good 'nuff for my needs 😉
Are the Tc 7's or 8's the same driver, with smaller cones ?
Worth considering over the Tc9?
TC9 is affordable and seemingly well regarded.
Certainly good 'nuff for my needs 😉
Are the Tc 7's or 8's the same driver, with smaller cones ?
Worth considering over the Tc9?
I listened to the TC8 on 3ftx3ft open baffle in my workshop for a couple months. I preferred them over the TC9 in that set-up. No bad habits worked pretty well and cheap.
Larry
Larry
Thanks for the input.
I realised the few extra $ for the perennial fave Tc9 8 ohm version, might prove clever in the long run. Penny wise.. etc 😱
Now the delivery waiting begins.
I realised the few extra $ for the perennial fave Tc9 8 ohm version, might prove clever in the long run. Penny wise.. etc 😱
Now the delivery waiting begins.
I have the same drivers, but planning to build enclosure, can you share enclosure details.
(Used) Bose Wave Radio (ca. 1990s) easily available for $100 or so, and sound quality very hard to beat for the price, if you can get past the brand name 🙂
Sealed, no port. I think they would work well in a ported Tabaq enclosure. Btw the receiver is siting on top of a 10 inch Polk sub I picked up at a garage sale for $10!
Larry
Larry