I am really grateful for finding this forum because of the level of development Jon puts into the systems. It's so refreshing and surprising to find these ideas shared freely. Thanks alot Jon.
I find myself hesitating because I've never used metal drivers so I wonder if anyone who has had the NatalieP's could help me out with a general comparison to a similar size mtm or 2 way speaker system that uses non metal midwoofers.
I'm used to the "forgiveness" of paper/poly cones, but open to more detail, just don't want to go too analytical where things get cold sounding. The Scanspeak 18w8543 has been a driver I've had around for years. Great openness, good detail, great power handling, but pretty soft sound when it comes down to it (but I do like them much more than Vifa P17's for example). As you can tell I haven't tried any new/advanced drivers for awhile. I've heard alot of the common diy paper and poly drivers over the last 20 years, so any Seas, Vifa, Peerless, etc. comparison will help give me a clue.
I haven't seen much of this type of comparison, maybe because it gets bogged down in opinions, understandable. If it's frowned upon sorry to bring it up - but someone can PM me . Jon/Thomas, I'm not trying to bog down the thread, if this request doesn't fit the program I would not be offended if it's deleted.
The power handling and frequency range of the NP's should work well for me, I have a medium size room (~ 300 sf.). Eventually I'll add a sub system.
My simple 2 channel gear: Gainclone integrated (LM3875 chip), Audiosector nos dac, Sony NC685V 5 disc as changer (the weak link). Also a very interesting "iMod" - modified iPod by Red Wine Audio which I havent started using yet. I've tried a few preamps, some of the tubed units were nice (Minimax, Decware) but am going without a pre until a sub gets added later on.
I'm sure someone knows where I'm coming from about speaker/driver "sound" and can offer a little diy audio comradery to help me see the light.
Thanks, Don
I find myself hesitating because I've never used metal drivers so I wonder if anyone who has had the NatalieP's could help me out with a general comparison to a similar size mtm or 2 way speaker system that uses non metal midwoofers.
I'm used to the "forgiveness" of paper/poly cones, but open to more detail, just don't want to go too analytical where things get cold sounding. The Scanspeak 18w8543 has been a driver I've had around for years. Great openness, good detail, great power handling, but pretty soft sound when it comes down to it (but I do like them much more than Vifa P17's for example). As you can tell I haven't tried any new/advanced drivers for awhile. I've heard alot of the common diy paper and poly drivers over the last 20 years, so any Seas, Vifa, Peerless, etc. comparison will help give me a clue.
I haven't seen much of this type of comparison, maybe because it gets bogged down in opinions, understandable. If it's frowned upon sorry to bring it up - but someone can PM me . Jon/Thomas, I'm not trying to bog down the thread, if this request doesn't fit the program I would not be offended if it's deleted.
The power handling and frequency range of the NP's should work well for me, I have a medium size room (~ 300 sf.). Eventually I'll add a sub system.
My simple 2 channel gear: Gainclone integrated (LM3875 chip), Audiosector nos dac, Sony NC685V 5 disc as changer (the weak link). Also a very interesting "iMod" - modified iPod by Red Wine Audio which I havent started using yet. I've tried a few preamps, some of the tubed units were nice (Minimax, Decware) but am going without a pre until a sub gets added later on.
I'm sure someone knows where I'm coming from about speaker/driver "sound" and can offer a little diy audio comradery to help me see the light.
Thanks, Don
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