| Re: Can single driver speaker rock? [message #21065 is a reply to message #21059] |
Wed, 13 July 2005 21:06   |
hurdy_gurdyman
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Registered: May 2009
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I guess it depends on what you call "rocks" and "single driver." I rocked a lot with my Electro-Voice LS-12's in open baffles. These are very efficient 12" fullrange drivers that played quite loud and with decent punch and clarity. However, they did need a sub below 80Hz and a horn tweeter of some kind above 10kHz, so "single driver" isn't quite right. I used a 20 watt tube amp and never felt the need for more complex speakers or a bigger amp. The big baffles took up a lot of space, though, so I went to a smaller two way design (EV Sx100 Pro speakers with CV sub.) It also "rocks", but not a single driver by any definition. The LS-12 OB's had a bigger and cooler soundstage, which I miss. The Pro EV's have a cleaner sound at high volumes, but not by a lot. The compromises one makes to keep one's spouse happier.  Dave
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