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Alpha 12 + Vifa DX25? [message #46545] Wed, 23 March 2005 13:28 Go to next message
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What do you think about the suitability of the Vifa tweeter for a Studio Series Three Pi? (Same cabinet volume and tuning as for Thermionic Three Pi, except with a conventional tweeter and (hopefully) a simple first-order crossover?)

Thanks!

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Re: Alpha 12 + Vifa DX25? [message #46547 is a reply to message #46545] Wed, 23 March 2005 14:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I imagine it would work pretty well. The thing is that the box size for an Alpha 12 is so large. A 4.5ft3 cabinet should be considered the absolute minimum size. Best to run Alpha 12's and 15's in huge boxes or open baffles.

As for crossover, the DX25 is suitable for use down low, and the Alpha 12 develops plenty of output up high. I'd probably go with a first-order crossover, just like the one π, two π and two π towers.

Go with a 10uF cap in series with the tweeter and a 16 ohm 10 watt resistor across it. I'd probably size up the series coil for the Alpha 12 though, maybe use 1.0mH to 1.5mH to reduce the output above 800Hz. Just use a single coil in series with the woofer and don't use a Zobel. That way it isn't acting so much as a crossover as it is providing a reduced shelf above 800Hz.


Re: Alpha 12 + Vifa DX25? [message #46552 is a reply to message #46547] Wed, 23 March 2005 18:53 Go to previous message
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Thanks, Wayne!

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