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What's your favorite driver from 20-200 Hz? [message #16644]

Sat, 03 July 2004 00:18

wunhuanglo
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MCM 55-2421 [message #16645 is a reply to message #16644]

Sat, 03 July 2004 07:41

Bill Fitzmaurice
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Fantastic performance for 30 bucks.

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Re: MCM 55-2421 - Thanks, Bill, but... [message #16646 is a reply to message #16645]

Sat, 03 July 2004 08:54

wunhuanglo
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even though I understand your answer (favorite because of the bang-to-buck ratio), is there another that you would consider "best", even if the cost-to-value ratio was a lot higher?

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Re: MCM 55-2421 - Thanks, Bill, but... [message #16648 is a reply to message #16646]

Sun, 04 July 2004 07:07

Bill Fitzmaurice
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The next choice would be the Eminence HL10a, but I'd never use that outside of a pro-sound application. The MCM 55-2421 is what I have in my own livingroom and recording studio subs, and it has nothing to do with price. I always place a premium on what works, and with that being satisfied I then go for value, not the other way around.

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Thanks again, Bill [message #16651 is a reply to message #16648]

Sun, 04 July 2004 09:41

wunhuanglo
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So where would I get some details on this driver? [message #16653 is a reply to message #16648]

Sun, 04 July 2004 20:17

GarMan
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I looked at MCM's site, but not spec sheet was found.

Gar.

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Specs here [message #16654 is a reply to message #16653]

Mon, 05 July 2004 03:44

wunhuanglo
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http://www.newark.com/product-details/text/mcm/html/cat48/audio_speakers.pdf

http://www.newark.com/product-details/text/mcm/html/cat48/audio_speakers.pdf

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Here's what $30 bucks can do. [message #16657 is a reply to message #16651]

Mon, 05 July 2004 11:03

Bill Fitzmaurice
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This is the MCM 55-2421 in a 3.3 cu ft 40 Hz folded horn; a larger box could be used to go to a lower Fc if desired.

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Box plan? [message #16753 is a reply to message #16657]

Tue, 27 July 2004 18:05

Ian
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Esquire

Do you have a box plan or pictures for this folded horn anywhere? Do you use one or two in your system(s)?

-Ian

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Re: Box plan? [message #16754 is a reply to message #16753]

Wed, 28 July 2004 13:29

Bill Fitzmaurice
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Tuba 18 is going to appear in audioXpress magazine this fall, and after it has been published I'll have the projct available on my website. I only use one for my HT and have never come close to its capabilities. It will put out 115dB without even breaking into a sweat.

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