I'm working on a 2-way with the SB Acoustics SB17 woofer and the SB29 tweeter. The cabinet I'm using is a Parts Express sealed box (.5 cubic ft. curved). F3 is 64hz and F10=40hz, perfect for integration with a subwoofer. The drivers make a good combination with some flexibility in the crossover points.
The SB17 (like its' smaller SB15 sibling) tends to favor a higher order crossover due to its' upper end breakup. The SB29 is performing well with a 2nd order crossover and remains clean even when pushed hard. The wide dome of the SB29 means that it rolls off quite a bit off-axis in the top octave. In a smaller room where the walls are close on the sides the power response of the tweeter may be favorable. You can also toe in the speaker as well or alter the voicing.
The SB17 (like its' smaller SB15 sibling) tends to favor a higher order crossover due to its' upper end breakup. The SB29 is performing well with a 2nd order crossover and remains clean even when pushed hard. The wide dome of the SB29 means that it rolls off quite a bit off-axis in the top octave. In a smaller room where the walls are close on the sides the power response of the tweeter may be favorable. You can also toe in the speaker as well or alter the voicing.
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