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Dangerously Close to ordering [message #40655] Mon, 17 March 2003 01:13 Go to next message
John EH is currently offline  John EH
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Waiting for a friend of mine to build his 2 pi towers so I can give them a listen. Couple of questions.

What's the best way to order? Can you use a check or Paypal or must it be a credit card?

Pure opinion here expected:
What sounds better.....a 2 pi or a 2 pi tower? Which one ends up being more efficient? Or is the efficiency affected dramatically by using the different boxes?

John

Re: Dangerously Close to ordering [message #40657 is a reply to message #40655] Mon, 17 March 2003 02:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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The two π and two π tower are equally efficient from 100Hz up. Sensitivity is 95dB/2.83v/M. The difference is in the bass, with the tower offering deeper extension.

The best way to order is with the online shopping cart.

Re: Dangerously Close to ordering [message #40660 is a reply to message #40655] Mon, 17 March 2003 04:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
wasteh202 is currently offline  wasteh202
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Most of us have built one or the other and have not had the oportunity to hear both. Wayne and a couple others are best qualified to do the comparison. The tower has a little different foot print and stands taller. If you have the room and a little more money for the wood... do the tower. The both use the same parts inside and the efficiency is really the same.
You COULD... [message #40661 is a reply to message #40655] Mon, 17 March 2003 08:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mollecon is currently offline  mollecon
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You could build something in between 2pi & 2pi Towers. A box with measures 40" X 13½" X 12" (H x W x D - outer dimensions) build with 18-19 mm (3/4") sheed will give you a volume of aprox. 2½ cb.ft. (70 liters). Tuned at 40 Hz the F3 will end up just below 50 Hz. So you'll end up with a floorstander of more manegable size than the Towers, albeit with not quite as deep bass. Just a suggestion.
If you don't go with the towers . . . [message #40662 is a reply to message #40655] Mon, 17 March 2003 09:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Tightwad is currently offline  Tightwad
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. . . you might end up covetting your friend's bass, thus breaking a commandment.
Re: I must be missing something... [message #40664 is a reply to message #40655] Mon, 17 March 2003 10:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Matts is currently offline  Matts
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What is so dangerous about being close to ordering speakers that are more efficient & go *much* lower in frequency response than what you have now? Especially when the kit costs about $100, and you can build 'em for next to nothing if you want...? If you go for it, you won't regret it.
It's the neighbors that are in danger! : ) [message #40666 is a reply to message #40664] Mon, 17 March 2003 11:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ToFo is currently offline  ToFo
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...and then... [message #40675 is a reply to message #40664] Tue, 18 March 2003 03:41 Go to previous message
Garland is currently offline  Garland
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...you'll start wondering what the larger Pi's must sound like what with 103dB efficiency and a great big ole 15" down below! and all for a measly $600 (as in my iteration) and a bit of sweat and dust and gobs of Proud Pappa enjoyment! ...but that's down the road a bit, eh!?

G.

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