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your neo10's and deltalites are cool I wouldn't replace them
Hi, I wont say what you should do, but please let me say the obvious:- Dont use low Qts woofers, they need EQ and DSP, they are fine to BR or sealed boxes though.- Avoid if possible use Hi power handling pro-audio woofers, they tend to have harder suspensions and needs a big amp to be driven.- If possible use a sole FR as F15 or F18, but if the bass not enough for your taste, you could use the Li Audio companion woofer W15 (F15+W15) that dont need xover if you connect them in serie to 16 ohms, what are nice to a tube amp. However Li Audio also have the bigger W18 and W21 woofers.- Once you use EQ, DSP or Xover you will loss some of the 3D OB soundstage and, unfortunately, you will lose the harmonics of musical notes, especially in acoustic recordings.As always IMO.http://www.glowinthedarkaudio.com/lii-audio-f18.html
If you sell the Neo10’s I’d be interested in them.
I'm in my mid 50s, with severe tinnitus and not hearing much from 9khz and up, so I'm quite sure I want to go on a 2-way route.
I suggest rethink and get an 8ch DSP. Build a three-way using the drivers you have (one Neo10 per side), then once you have that going sell the unused pair of Neo10s and build a sub (or two).The reason is that the Neo10s have very limited vertical dispersion, if you use them full range you will notice...As far as selling things to buy other things, this doesn't usually get a project any further... in my experience anyway Same with worrying about Qts, that will only get you into analysis paralysis, you will need to use EQ anyway so just use it. I suspect that what you really need is a calibrated microphone and some time spent learning how to use it (with REW or similar). Then you will have the confidence to proceed.
I suggest looking at the new Radian Audio Engineering LM10n 10in planars as an alternative to the BG NEO10 mid and RAAL tweeter. They are about the same price as the BG NEO10's as sold by PE before they stopped carrying them. I use them in my Magnetar II speakers. They are considerably better than the NEO10's and have wider horizontal dispersion. I use them as part of a 2-way system with servo subs below 180Hz. Had universally positive response by listeners at LSAF2023 this month. I do use a DSP crossover to correct the response, so a very good sounding 2-way can be made with them.Good luck with your decision.
The LM10n's were designed by the same person that designed the BG NEO10's. If you compare the BG NEO10 and LM10n, the construction of the LM10n's is much better.
This thread may be of interest to you….https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/the-circles-of-doom-open-baffleless-full-range-speakers.374043/
What I already have (bought a decade ago for a project and never used):- 2 Eminence Deltalite II 2515- 4 B&G Neo10- 2 Raal 140-15D (bought used)What I listen:- Mostly vocal jazz and acoustic music (not only, but mostly) at quite moderate volume.
Are you an experienced speaker builder? I ask because you could potentially end up spending lots of money and time and still not end up with beautiful-sounding DIY speakers. DSP is NOT panacea and does not guarantee success IME. With your music preference, lower volume, and hearing, I don't know. Personally, I would consider picking up something like a used Magnepan LRS+ and if you like it, sell off what you have. Just 2 cents.
