| Subs for floorstander and corner horns [message #96427] |
Thu, 23 February 2023 08:14  |
Ybolg
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Registered: September 2022
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Question on flanking and distributed subs that I don't think has been clearly stated.
My understanding, at least with respect to the bookshelf speakers, you'd probably be looking to add flanking subs (with left or right feed, crossed around 100hz) before distributed subs (summed stereo, crossed 60-80hz).
I've seen comments that subs are not as necessary on the 2pi floor standers or the 6/7/8 horns. Would it be fair to say that for these models you'd then be less concerned about smoothing in the flanking sub range, and instead be looking to add distributed subs first to fill and smooth the lower frequencies?
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| Re: Subs for floorstander and corner horns [message #96428 is a reply to message #96427] |
Thu, 23 February 2023 08:29  |
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Wayne Parham
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There are two different answers to what are really two different questions here.
One is whether subs are needed for six Pi and seven Pi constant-directivity cornerhorns. The other is whether subs are needed for two Pi towers.
They're two different kinds of speakers, and they are intended to provide solutions for different requirements.
The six Pi and seven Pi cornerhorns don't need flanking subs but they do need distributed multisubs for best sound. They need the extra bass extension and they benefit from modal smoothing.
The two Pi tower doesn't really need the additional extension of a subwoofer. Subs could be used to smooth room modes, and I suppose they might offer extra extension, but the towers sound good without them. Two Pi towers aren't really intended for an installation like that.
The one Pi, two Pi and two Pi tower loudspeakers sound great, and I love them. But they're really budget models. They sound better than they have a right to sound at their price point.
Most times, the one Pi and two Pi speakers are used as surrounds. As such, they generally are used with larger mains and subs. And they are really providing ambience, not imaging. They don't need to provide controlled directivity in that role.
When used as mains, they are usually either in small rooms or secondary listening environments. I have a pair of two Pi towers in my bedroom, and I listen there and watch movies there a lot. But it isn't my main loudspeaker system. Sounds great, but it doesn't benefit from controlled directivity or modal smoothing.
The two Pi tower fills a niche where someone has a need for a good-sounding set of main speakers on a budget. It is also great where space is limited. In either or both of those cases, the two Pi tower produces high-fidelity sound with ample bass. It's a more traditional "cone/dome" speaker that does a great job for what it is.
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| Re: Subs for floorstander and corner horns [message #96494 is a reply to message #96427] |
Fri, 10 March 2023 07:30 |
Ybolg
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Registered: September 2022
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Wayne,
Thanks for the details! It's frustrating that none of these speaker spec sheets list flange thickness.
That kind of makes things easy for the LAB12 since your spec baffle thickness is 18mm. I can just cut out the recess OD, and glue in a 13.5"OD 11"ID backing ring behind it to mount the speaker on.
Plunge router and circle jig is too much fun. Right now I'm waiting on some new baffles for my 2pi floorstanders after I ruined a pair trying to cut them without the proper tools (using the scrap for backing rings). Figured I'd use up the rest of the sheet with some sub cabinets.
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