| Plan Request [message #63969] |
Wed, 01 September 2010 09:06  |
lilotter45
Messages: 3
Registered: August 2010
Location: Vermont
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Hi Wayne,
I have lurking on your website, as well as the forums, for quite some time now and believe I may finally be ready to take the plunge build a set of your speakers. I am, however, at a bit of a crossroads due to budget considerations (I'm a student). I would love to build a set of four pi speakers, but am also considering the two pi tower as a more gradual (and perhaps economical) introduction. If you have an opinion on the subject I would appreciate hearing it. If possible, I would also like to have a look at the plans for each to ponder my next move a bit more. Thanks in advance.
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| Re: Plan Request [message #63970 is a reply to message #63969] |
Wed, 01 September 2010 09:46  |
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Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001
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The two π tower is a wonderful speaker for budget systems. It has deep, full bass but doesn't sound bloated. The midrange is pure and clear and the treble is crisp without being over-represented. It is the perfect speaker for secondary or bedroom systems. It's what I use in my bedroom, where it's driver height is useful, easily clearing the bed. As an aside, the bed eliminates floor bounce, so that's another reason this speaker works well there.
The four π loudspeaker is really a price-no-object high-end speaker, especially with the upgraded driver compliment. It isn't expensive compared to other high end speakers, but it is definitely a statement product that performs very, very well. It is more expensive than the lower cost two π speakers, but you get controlled directivity and greater dynamic range for the added cost. An all-out system includes four π mains and multiple (two to four) subwoofers. If used for home theater as well as music, two π speakers serve well as surrounds.
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| Re: Plan Request [message #64005 is a reply to message #63995] |
Tue, 07 September 2010 20:06 |
lilotter45
Messages: 3
Registered: August 2010
Location: Vermont
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Thanks for the clarification on the crossover. I didn't mean to imply the components are subpar, I was just curious where they fall in the spectrum of components you offer on your other crossovers (they are basically the same components I would use, had I elected build it myself). Once I make some progress on the enclosures I'll be ordering the kit. Thanks again and I look forward to receiving the plans and getting started on the build.
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