High quality desk top speaker? Full range drivers...

aron944 · « **Reply #20 on:** 28 Oct 2013, 05:17 am »

I too would be interested, cost/final form factor pending of course.

mamba315 · « **Reply #21 on:** 28 Oct 2013, 07:46 am »

Interested in these too, especially desktop.

JLM · « **Reply #22 on:** 28 Oct 2013, 10:26 am »

Danny, that train (desktop speakers) has left the station. Not being self-powered plus having thin mid-bass/no-bass (appreciate the honest reporting) isn't gonna cut it against in the market place.

Some examples of 'serious' self-powered speakers that are currently available commercially include:

For single driver design: Serene Audio, bamboo/leather, compact, three different shapes offered, active by default with DSP, F3 = 70 Hz, $500/pair

For cheaper 2-way designs: Audioengine A2 and PSB Alpha PS1 both are smaller (guessing), powered designs, F3 = 80 Hz, Stereophile recommended, under $300/pair

For more expensive 2-way designs: Adam F5 and Paradigm A2, active designs, F3 = 55 Hz, under $600/pair.

It'd be hard to compete with the technical advantages of powered/active designs (as you're already finding with lack of bass) and lack of desktop clutter.

dlparker · « **Reply #23 on:** 28 Oct 2013, 08:23 pm »

Quote from: JLM on 28 Oct 2013, 10:26 am

Danny, that train (desktop speakers) has left the station. Not being self-powered plus having thin mid-bass/no-bass (appreciate the honest reporting) isn't gonna cut it against in the market place.

Passive is the only thing I'd consider, except for subs. I've got an AVA Insight+ 250 that I'm very happy with. If I can ever afford it, I'll upgrade to the Synergy.

Danny, these speakers are very appealing. I'd like a ballpark figure on the price as well.

Thanks!

Danny Richie · « **Reply #24 on:** 28 Oct 2013, 08:47 pm »

Looks like that by the time I get them here, pay duty, brokerage, and customs clearing fees and add a reasonable margin then I could pass them on for about $29 a piece.

Right now I am seeing if they can increase the X-max a little. Hang in there.

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #25 on:** 28 Oct 2013, 09:33 pm »

Sweet.

Bob -(Hangin' in there)

dlparker · « **Reply #26 on:** 28 Oct 2013, 11:32 pm »

Quote from: Danny Richie on 28 Oct 2013, 08:47 pm

Looks like that by the time I get them here, pay duty, brokerage, and customs clearing fees and add a reasonable margin then I could pass them on for about $29 a piece.

Right now I am seeing if they can increase the X-max a little. Hang in there.

For that price I can definitely do two, depending on the availability of cabinetry, crossover specs and components, etc. I'm a real klutz when it comes to woodworking, not to mention the "oops, now how am I going to play guitar with one hand" factor..

Mr. Oczka · « **Reply #27 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 02:26 am »

Count me in for 2.

Thanks,

Tom

WireNut · « **Reply #28 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 02:30 am »

Danny, I think you should build some

dlparker · « **Reply #29 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 02:49 am »

Quote from: WireNut on 29 Oct 2013, 02:30 am

Danny, I think you should build some

I'll second that!

jcotner · « **Reply #30 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 05:37 am »

As they say on TV "The Price is Right"
I need to build some good computer speakers.

What would happen with these if a second off axis
driver were added, like top or back firing?
Closed box, ported or not I don't care.

R_burke · « **Reply #31 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 01:47 pm »

Quote from: jcotner on 29 Oct 2013, 05:37 am

As they say on TV "The Price is Right"
I need to build some good computer speakers.

What would happen with these if a second off axis
driver were added, like top or back firing?
Closed box, ported or not I don't care.

I was thinking along the same lines similar to what Tekton had with the OB4.5. They used a FOSTEX FE127, I would guess it is similar to the FE125 Danny compared the new speaker to.

Danny Richie · « **Reply #32 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 02:41 pm »

Quote from: jcotner on 29 Oct 2013, 05:37 am

As they say on TV "The Price is Right"
I need to build some good computer speakers.

What would happen with these if a second off axis
driver were added, like top or back firing?
Closed box, ported or not I don't care.

You can add a top firing or back firing tweeter to these real easy.

pslate · « **Reply #33 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 05:36 pm »

How do you think it would perform as a mid

Anyhow, that's what I was thinking, just wondered what your professional opinion is Danny. Also, congrats on RMAF. Looking forward to Axpona again this year, it would be awesome to see GR Research there

Sparky14 · « **Reply #34 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 05:58 pm »

I knew there was a reason I hadn't bought new desktop speakers yet. Standing by.....

Opus Flatus · « **Reply #35 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 06:11 pm »

Also interested; looking forward to possible new kit/s offerings.

ss397 · « **Reply #36 on:** 29 Oct 2013, 07:10 pm »

This looks like great project. I will be following the development.

corndog71 · « **Reply #37 on:** 30 Oct 2013, 12:45 am »

I like the open baffle idea. But I'm also intrigued by adding a top-mounted tweeter.

gregfisk · « **Reply #38 on:** 30 Oct 2013, 10:26 pm »

I've been looking for a speaker for a portable system like a boom box. small t-amp with a pure i20 dock. What size would the box have to be?

Danny Richie · « **Reply #39 on:** 30 Oct 2013, 10:58 pm »

Quote from: gregfisk on 30 Oct 2013, 10:26 pm

I've been looking for a speaker for a portable system like a boom box. small t-amp with a pure i20 dock. What size would the box have to be?

With the current T/S parameters they are optimal in .12 cubic feet ported. Not very big.