Re: Prv audio local speakers
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Melissa_IraggiAlts
Just like a 3- or 4-way system is always better than a 1- or 2-way system. The narrower the bandwidth the speaker must play the cleaner it will sound. This will also keep you from asking the speaker to play up to its upper and lower frequency limits which are where it starts to sound "forced" to play those frequencies
Speaking from personal experience, if you choose drivers that compliment each other and proper crossover frequencies, a 2-way can often sound better than a 3-way because of fewer phase issues.
...but in general terms, I see where you're coming from
Re: Prv audio local speakers
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Melissa_IraggiAlts
Just like a 3- or 4-way system is always better than a 1- or 2-way system.
I will go as far as to say this belongs in your myths thread
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Why do you think that?:rofl:
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Definitely speaker dependent :hello:
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Melissa_IraggiAlts
Why do you think that?:rofl:
Because it's simply not true :)
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Melissa_IraggiAlts
Definitely speaker dependent :hello:
I exclusively run 2 way systems, and of course I choose my drivers based on that. I wouldn't buy a Smart car and expect to pull a travel trailer. With that being said, the most critical choice is a low fs tweeter ( I'm a Morel fan boi). If my tweeter will play down to 2k or below, many 6.5-7" mids will mate with it. But there again, I choose what will sound best with a good dose of power. Solid gear, solid install, then my tuner makes me look good :)
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PRV Audio and Hertz SPL Show speakers are some of the most misused speakers I've seen, especially on Harleys. There are plenty of shops trying to use speakers such as the PRV 6MR500NDY (or Hertz SV 165.1) as an 80hz-20khz driver in the fairing and a PRV 8MB450-4 (or Hertz SV 200.1) as an 80hz and down driver in the bag lid or side of the bag.
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I understand your point, the point of the post is people expecting a pro audio 6.5" that really plays from 200hz to 5k and trying to cross it over at 60hz and blowing them up.
As far as a tweeter playing down to 2k I'm really not a fan. 2k is really too low for a tiny tweeter to play down to, ... 2k is more upper midrange than "tweeter". I like tweeters to play closer to 4 or 5k and up especially at high volume levels. 1200-3k is a harsh bandwidth I would rather have a cone type speaker playing that range
Of course this is just my opinion...
:cool:
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Tiny tweeters :p
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...0GTO/004-3.jpg
Next time you're in Texas gimme a holler, I'll let you demo. Current system has smaller tweets, but it still does pretty well https://www.amazon.com/Morel-MT-230-.../dp/B00B9LCTHG
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Re: Prv audio local speakers
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Melissa_IraggiAlts
Are those 1" domes?
28mm, 1.1"?
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That is still a "tiny tweeter"
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Melissa_IraggiAlts
That is still a "tiny tweeter"
still doesn't mean a 3 or 4 way sounds better...
Too many variables to make that statement. Not just drivers, but install, tune and vehicle itself. If you generally prefer a 3 way system, that's fine. Just be aware there some 2 ways systems that will hang with anything.
:peace:
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Melissa_IraggiAlts
That is still a "tiny tweeter"
That is the car audio industry standard, around 1 inch.
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Melissa_IraggiAlts
I understand your point, the point of the post is people expecting a pro audio 6.5" that really plays from 200hz to 5k and trying to cross it over at 60hz and blowing them up.
As far as a tweeter playing down to 2k I'm really not a fan. 2k is really too low for a tiny tweeter to play down to, ... 2k is more upper midrange than "tweeter". I like tweeters to play closer to 4 or 5k and up especially at high volume levels. 1200-3k is a harsh bandwidth I would rather have a cone type speaker playing that range
Of course this is just my opinion...
:cool:
I get the point and I've seen people using pro audio type speakers wrong and getting poor results. I understand that even if a speaker has a wide frequency range, it will perform better in a much narrower one. It's easy to understand that even if your 6.5" midbass can play down to 55hz in your door that a 10" subwoofer in the proper enclosure will do a better job at reproducing that frequency. Same would hold true for a tweeter playing 2k. A midrange will do a better job and not be on the fringe. The car environment is small though and most people want/need their drivers to play a wider range because of cost/space/tuning constraints.