Could you please send me the plans for the 3Pi and 4Pi speakers. I see you offer an AE TD12S option on the 3Pi, what about the TD15M in the 4Pi? Thanks for all the great input on horns and audio design you offer the DIY community.
Wayne Parham Messages: 18787 Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)
I'm not going to investigate the TD15 because I already have an upgrade path for the four π and seven π loudspeakers using the JBL 2226 woofer.
The three π and four π speakers are almost identical in size and response, with the biggest difference being the four π is 3dB louder given the same input.
I am extremely happy with the performance of both models, especially when fully upgraded with all the best driver options. The way I see it, the choice for the prospective owner becomes whether they want the best "corporate" speaker or the best "craftsman" speaker. JBL has all the resources for R&D and brings all that to bear when developing drivers. AE has very dedicated craftsmen who have done a great job too, making hand crafted drivers that also have all the right technologies. In my mind, there is no winner, both are excellent. It's like making a choice between the best that Porsche can do or the best that Ferrari can do. Both are excellent.
Thank you for the prompt response. So the baffle width is nearly the same, I was wondering about that. I'd figure I'll go with the 4Pi then if size is nearly the same, and get the benefits of the 15" driver.
Thanks again, look forward to receiving the plans.
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