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peter5 · « **on:** 8 Apr 2007, 01:54 pm »

Hello all. I am looking at getting the lowther dx3 fullrange drivers in a open baffle. I have tried the fostex Fe 206e drivers not a good experience

To much of a low qts I was told. I am looking to get more into the fullrange seen. I have seen alot of hemp cones popping up now. I know of 3 companies that use it for fullrange range and Know of another that is coming out. So please help me out and let me know what you think? Thanks peter

robert1325 · « **Reply #1 on:** 8 Apr 2007, 02:17 pm »

I have not heard any of the mentioned drivers, but if you want a more full-range driver be sure to check out the hawthorne audio SI's!

MJK · « **Reply #2 on:** 8 Apr 2007, 02:31 pm »

If the Fostex FE-206E did not work for you, then the Lowther DX3 won't work for you either. The only way a totally OB design will produce decent bass with these types of full range drivers is by adding a 15 inch high efficiency woofer (maybe two) to fill in below a few hundred Hz or use a dedicated separate subwoofer to fill in this frequency range.

Bemopti123 · « **Reply #3 on:** 8 Apr 2007, 05:26 pm »

Lowthers are more horn cabinet oriented and are expensive. I say, if you want to plunge into OB world without much outlay, try some vintage 8" drivers such as the Lafayettes or even Altecs...I have my Altec 755Es in a small OB. Mighty good, but lets say lite low end, but my present standard.

I think as many out there, you are into the first time experimentation, thus, I believe that you need to get into it without too much invested.

The Hawthorne audio drivers seem like an excellent bargain for what they offer.

smbrown · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 Apr 2007, 11:19 pm »

Vintage Electro Voice SP-12B, TRXB, etc. It's the way to go, baby! aa

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 Apr 2007, 06:40 pm »

A certain amount of cool factor and nostalgia exists regarding a vintage driver. Something you can't get when buying a new driver. If you decide vintage isn't your deal, go with the Hawthornes.

Bob

DanTheMan · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 Apr 2007, 07:03 pm »

I can attest to the beauty of the Silver Iris. You won't go wrong with it and building a baffle for it couldn't be easier. An 18" wide by about 3 ft tall(or even shorter)piece of plywood will get you started. You could prop it up with some L brackets for building shelves or something simple like that. Only take you an hour or 2, and you'll be impressed enough with the results to become a hardcore tweaker