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Dangerously Close to ordering [message #40655]

Mon, 17 March 2003 01:13

John EH
Messages: 2
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

Waiting for a friend of mine to build his 2 pi towers so I can give them a listen. Couple of questions.

What's the best way to order? Can you use a check or Paypal or must it be a credit card?

Pure opinion here expected:
What sounds better.....a 2 pi or a 2 pi tower? Which one ends up being more efficient? Or is the efficiency affected dramatically by using the different boxes?

John

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Re: Dangerously Close to ordering [message #40657 is a reply to message #40655]

Mon, 17 March 2003 02:11

Wayne Parham
Messages: 18683
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

The two π and two π tower are equally efficient from 100Hz up. Sensitivity is 95dB/2.83v/M. The difference is in the bass, with the tower offering deeper extension.

The best way to order is with the online shopping cart.

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Re: Dangerously Close to ordering [message #40660 is a reply to message #40655]

Mon, 17 March 2003 04:05

wasteh202
Messages: 137
Registered: May 2009

Master

Most of us have built one or the other and have not had the oportunity to hear both. Wayne and a couple others are best qualified to do the comparison. The tower has a little different foot print and stands taller. If you have the room and a little more money for the wood... do the tower. The both use the same parts inside and the efficiency is really the same.

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You COULD... [message #40661 is a reply to message #40655]

Mon, 17 March 2003 08:21

mollecon
Messages: 203
Registered: May 2009

Master

You could build something in between 2pi & 2pi Towers. A box with measures 40" X 13�" X 12" (H x W x D - outer dimensions) build with 18-19 mm (3/4") sheed will give you a volume of aprox. 2� cb.ft. (70 liters). Tuned at 40 Hz the F3 will end up just below 50 Hz. So you'll end up with a floorstander of more manegable size than the Towers, albeit with not quite as deep bass. Just a suggestion.

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If you don't go with the towers . . . [message #40662 is a reply to message #40655]

Mon, 17 March 2003 09:36

Tightwad
Messages: 41
Registered: May 2009

Baron

. . . you might end up covetting your friend's bass, thus breaking a commandment.

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Re: I must be missing something... [message #40664 is a reply to message #40655]

Mon, 17 March 2003 10:52

Matts
Messages: 359
Registered: May 2009

Grand Master

What is so dangerous about being close to ordering speakers that are more efficient & go *much* lower in frequency response than what you have now? Especially when the kit costs about $100, and you can build 'em for next to nothing if you want...? If you go for it, you won't regret it.

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It's the neighbors that are in danger! : ) [message #40666 is a reply to message #40664]

Mon, 17 March 2003 11:07

ToFo
Messages: 219
Registered: May 2009

Master

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...and then... [message #40675 is a reply to message #40664]

Tue, 18 March 2003 03:41

Garland
Messages: 269
Registered: May 2009

Grand Master

...you'll start wondering what the larger Pi's must sound like what with 103dB efficiency and a great big ole 15" down below! and all for a measly $600 (as in my iteration) and a bit of sweat and dust and gobs of Proud Pappa enjoyment! ...but that's down the road a bit, eh!?

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