I have been looking for Slim Center Chanel speaker for a while; unfortunately I have not found any. There are few with 4” woofer size, but I have not found anything smaller
Currently I have pair of Paradigm Mini –Mk3 as main speakers, Martin Logan 300 subwoofer, Denon AVR 700W Receiver.
I am planning to build a center channel speakers using 3” or 2 “woofers and respective tweeter, It will be 2 way system. I have done extensive search on web but could not locate a component kit.
This will be my 1st DIY speaker build .I have good woodworking skills and tools so I will build the enclosure, also have good soldering skills so building crossover board will not be problem, but I do not have skills in crossover design.
I am looking for suggestions and directions on woofer, tweeter selections, and guidance on crossover design. My budget is $ 200 for components.
Any help will be appreciated.
Currently I have pair of Paradigm Mini –Mk3 as main speakers, Martin Logan 300 subwoofer, Denon AVR 700W Receiver.
I am planning to build a center channel speakers using 3” or 2 “woofers and respective tweeter, It will be 2 way system. I have done extensive search on web but could not locate a component kit.
This will be my 1st DIY speaker build .I have good woodworking skills and tools so I will build the enclosure, also have good soldering skills so building crossover board will not be problem, but I do not have skills in crossover design.
I am looking for suggestions and directions on woofer, tweeter selections, and guidance on crossover design. My budget is $ 200 for components.
Any help will be appreciated.
Ideally, I like to "voice" the center as similar to the L& R front mains as possible, and I think you'd be likely to find that even several 2 or 3" "woofers" might be severely limited in excursion. Keep in mind that in most surround modes, and certainly if the system is used in 5 channel stereo mode, the centre will be asked to perform yeoman's work in terms of bandwidth above the chosen crossover point to LFE channel, and its share of total SPL output. Undersizing it could severely constrain the total system capabilities.
The mini3 isn't a huge speaker, but if you can't afford the physical space of an enclosure that size, this could be an application in which a 3 - 4" Full-Range driver in small enclosure might be worth considering. I could nominate at least 2 models of Fostex or Mark Audio drivers.
If that doesn't appeal, something like this would be another candidate:
A/V-1C
The mini3 isn't a huge speaker, but if you can't afford the physical space of an enclosure that size, this could be an application in which a 3 - 4" Full-Range driver in small enclosure might be worth considering. I could nominate at least 2 models of Fostex or Mark Audio drivers.
If that doesn't appeal, something like this would be another candidate:
A/V-1C
Why is slim a goal? I mean, you give up a lot, like the -3 dB point is probably going to be pretty high, for instance.
Now, if yo could accept a 5" driver, then my LM-1C's would fit your bill nicely, and sound great a centers or L/R/Surrounds.
Best,
Erik
Now, if yo could accept a 5" driver, then my LM-1C's would fit your bill nicely, and sound great a centers or L/R/Surrounds.
Best,
Erik
Hang on a second, are you thinking vertically slim, as in horizontally oriented "sound-bar"?
Presumably, enough smaller drivers in a wide box could mitigate to a degree the issues of excursion / power handling / SPLs, but based on the few commercial products of this type I've heard - not without severely compromising almost all the other performance parameters.
Presumably, enough smaller drivers in a wide box could mitigate to a degree the issues of excursion / power handling / SPLs, but based on the few commercial products of this type I've heard - not without severely compromising almost all the other performance parameters.
I am looking for Horizontally oriented unit
Like to put in front of the TV, so looking for slim unit
Like to put in front of the TV, so looking for slim unit
Exactly how "slim" do you mean? You can get some pretty decent results with a small FR or coaxial unit - I'd dare say at least on a par with an array of 2-3" woofers and tweeter.
The slimmest enclosure that I've personally enjoyed is approx 5" - using Fostex FF85WK.
The slimmest enclosure that I've personally enjoyed is approx 5" - using Fostex FF85WK.
I am looking for 2" or 3" woofers which will give me cabinet height of approximately 4" the length and width will be based on how much space i need based on box design and components used.
You don't mention if you have any rear speakers as they can add a lot to the HT experience.
You can get way without a centre speaker if you view not too far off axis (I haven't used one for years). It's best to use the same speaker drivers for the centre so they are tonally the same as the LF, RF speakers so as it pans, the sound remains consistent. If you use really small drivers, it's going to sound weedy and/or very different to the mains.
I have used 2 vertical TM centres speakers in the past with one placed at each side of the screen so I didn't have to use a sideways MTM. It was more trouble than it was worth even though I had heaps of speakers. I still prefer no centre.
You can get way without a centre speaker if you view not too far off axis (I haven't used one for years). It's best to use the same speaker drivers for the centre so they are tonally the same as the LF, RF speakers so as it pans, the sound remains consistent. If you use really small drivers, it's going to sound weedy and/or very different to the mains.
I have used 2 vertical TM centres speakers in the past with one placed at each side of the screen so I didn't have to use a sideways MTM. It was more trouble than it was worth even though I had heaps of speakers. I still prefer no centre.
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