It seems like this would be an easy decision. Just pick the box that best fits your design goal. But did you know that there are two differing rules of thumbs on what type of box a driver would best be utilized in? Seriously. One of them uses the QTS of the driver, while the other uses a formula called Efficiency Bandwidth Product. Let’s talk about both for a minute.
Monthly Archives: September 2020
HOW TO BUILD $3,500 SPEAKERS FOR $400 – KLIPSCH KL-650 COPY
The Klipsch KL-650 THX Ultra II were iconic in the Home Theater Industry. It was one of the first times I remember that you could affordably buy speakers that were truly designed for a small movie theater, for your own home theater. However, when I say affordably, they still cost around $$3500 for a pair! And for the entire system…a cool $13,000! And although, for movie theater speakers, that isn’t crazy, it is still a lot more than I want to spend on my Home Theater. And truthfully, I think that is the same as most other people. SO why not build some, for a lot cheaper.
First look at Punktkilde – New hifi drivers
https://youtu.be/cKX3DlD-xac There’s a new name in HiFi drivers – Punktkilde. Although, you may not have heard of them, you may have heard of their sister company, Scan-Speak. Scan-speak, often referred to as some of the highest quality HiFi drivers one can buy, designed every one of these Punktkilde drivers that I recently received for review. …
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