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Can someone decribe the sonic differences between the 2426H and PSD2002 drivers? [message #33644]

Sun, 05 August 2001 19:17

James W. Johnson
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Registered: May 2009

Master

I am going to build 5 cabinets when I build my Four Pis because I need a center and surround speakers as well. I cannot afford to build all five of them with the 2426H driver , the center and surrounds will have to use the PSD2002 driver and used JBLs .
It is especially important that the center channel match the left and right channels , they need to be voice matched.
What is the sonic differences between the 2002 and 2426?

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Re: Can someone decribe the sonic differences between the 2426H and PSD2002 drivers? [message #33645 is a reply to message #33644]

Sun, 05 August 2001 21:03

Wayne_Parham
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Registered: May 2009

Master

Really, to my ears, the differences aren't nearly as great as are found in the woofers. I can instantly tell what speaker has a 2226 instead of an Omega 15, but the difference between a 2002 2426 is a little more subtle. The 2426 is smoother but more rolled off up top, the PSD2002 sounds a little more crisp. But they both sound good.

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Match front speakers, center channel most important! [message #33646 is a reply to message #33645]

Tue, 07 August 2001 05:22

AudioLapDance
Messages: 40
Registered: May 2009

Baron

Hey James,

As Wayne knows I'm an advocate of what "the man" recommends (see www.dolby.com) Keep those three front channels matched! For proper panning across the front these channels should be as close as possible--same drivers, same cabinet, same tilt, same positioning vis a vis walls, floor ...

To me, the center channel is even more important than left or right so you could even go with PSDs on the sides and the 2426 in the center. But if the system is for stereo too then hmmm... the choices aren't as clear.

Remember to put your receiver in 'wide' mode so that the center channel is getting the bass it's supposed to; this definitely seems to 'center' the sounds more. With 15" in the center ... I hope you don't have any close neighbors!

I'm sooo jealous; your home theater is going to rock!! I take it you have a projector and screen?

You should charge admission!

Good luck,
Jeff

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Re: Match front speakers, center channel most important! [message #33648 is a reply to message #33646]

Tue, 07 August 2001 06:51

James W. Johnson
Messages: 199
Registered: May 2009

Master

I agree, maybe I will go ahead and swing one more 2426H for the center channel and use the 2002s in the rear.
I don't have a projector but I have a small savings account in which I am saving for an RPTV.
I am sure this system will indeed rock!

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