HI guys
I'm really intriqued by some the M8N/A designs I've seen floating around here. I'm looking for something good for a college dorm room where my full 5.1 rig is too large(and isn't the best for 2 channel music). Up to this point I was fully ready to build a 75 L Sealed DPL 12/ Adire HE 10.1 combo. However, these m8n designs look great.
I'm not sure, however, which m8 design to go with. I do like a fair serving of bass(not a basshead, I like clean, tight and extended though) so I was wondering what set I should build. Basically I've got a few options I was thinking about:
1)M8 single woofer, sealed design + sealed DPL12. The key benefit I see here is a relatively low cost and a small, bookshelf type speaker.
2) MTM -sealed. Medium sized and more expensive. Should have a bit more punch though. I'd probably get a DPL 12 with it too once budget permits, but not sure how well it does without a sub.
3) MTM - ported. Medium-large size, most expensive. Plenty 'o bass I'm sure. Probably wouldn't bother with a sub.
4) The last option was my original plan, DPL 12 and Adire HE 10.1s.
I'm not really sure which of these options are best. I listen to alot of female vocalists(which I hear sound great on the m8 designs). But I also hear that the HEs are good for metal(which I also like) because of the lively, efficient design. The HE 10.1s would be cheapest and simplest since it is a kit too.
If the only benefit to the MTM designs is the bass, I'll probably just get the small sealed design and pair it with a sub, but if other benefits are realized with the MTMs I may consider the extra cost.
Thanks,
JMJ
I'm really intriqued by some the M8N/A designs I've seen floating around here. I'm looking for something good for a college dorm room where my full 5.1 rig is too large(and isn't the best for 2 channel music). Up to this point I was fully ready to build a 75 L Sealed DPL 12/ Adire HE 10.1 combo. However, these m8n designs look great.
I'm not sure, however, which m8 design to go with. I do like a fair serving of bass(not a basshead, I like clean, tight and extended though) so I was wondering what set I should build. Basically I've got a few options I was thinking about:
1)M8 single woofer, sealed design + sealed DPL12. The key benefit I see here is a relatively low cost and a small, bookshelf type speaker.
2) MTM -sealed. Medium sized and more expensive. Should have a bit more punch though. I'd probably get a DPL 12 with it too once budget permits, but not sure how well it does without a sub.
3) MTM - ported. Medium-large size, most expensive. Plenty 'o bass I'm sure. Probably wouldn't bother with a sub.
4) The last option was my original plan, DPL 12 and Adire HE 10.1s.
I'm not really sure which of these options are best. I listen to alot of female vocalists(which I hear sound great on the m8 designs). But I also hear that the HEs are good for metal(which I also like) because of the lively, efficient design. The HE 10.1s would be cheapest and simplest since it is a kit too.
If the only benefit to the MTM designs is the bass, I'll probably just get the small sealed design and pair it with a sub, but if other benefits are realized with the MTMs I may consider the extra cost.
Thanks,
JMJ
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