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3pi or 4pi [message #68096] Wed, 08 June 2011 10:30 Go to next message
smokarz is currently offline  smokarz
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i was first interested in the 4pi speaker kit, but upon further reading it seems the 3pi with a 12" woofer is more appropriate in an HT application (with 4x 15" subs).

any thoughts? also, why is the 3pi cab bigger than the 4pi?
Re: 3pi or 4pi [message #68099 is a reply to message #68096] Wed, 08 June 2011 11:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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I'd say they're both equally competent for home theater or hifi applications. Both have similar characteristics, tonal balance, directivity, etc. The four π speaker is slightly more efficient because of the larger midwoofer.

Really, you should make your choice based on the midwoofer family you prefer. If you want AE, go with the three π. If you want JBL, go with the four π instead. Of if you plan on using the Eminence drivers, the four π has the cast-frame Omega 15, whereas the three π has the stamped frame Delta 12LF.

Re: 3pi or 4pi [message #68100 is a reply to message #68099] Wed, 08 June 2011 11:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
smokarz is currently offline  smokarz
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thanks much wayne. is the cab dimension correct for the 3pi? it's a couple inches bigger than the 4pi.
Re: 3pi or 4pi [message #68102 is a reply to message #68100] Wed, 08 June 2011 12:57 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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That's right. The three π speaker is slightly larger than the four π.

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