[rogue-Eng]

hello everyone.   just got back into audio after a couple decades - never had resources for high end stuff, so just do what I can for home theater and some fun listening.  I was able to visit an Audio-Advice live conference a month ago and was impressed.  then found Danny's youtube channel and loved his approachable / practical content. very interested in learning more about the DIY options for superior sound

[richidoo]

Welcome to AudioCircle, rogue-Eng!

Are you from NC or just visiting Audio Advice?

Rich
in Cary, NC

[Phil A]

Welcome!

[rogue-Eng]

from VA  (close to DC).   just visiting Audio Advice for the experience.  when I started looking for non-best buy audio gear, I was disappointed how difficult it was to demo various brands / models.  when I heard about Audio Advice conference and the huge list of vendors I took my son down for 2 days of an incredible experience.

[rogue-Eng]

thanks Phil -  happy to join.  I've been on  AVS forum for a couple of decades... not very active.   guess I was google blind not finding Audio Circle until now

[FullRangeMan]

Welcome to AC 
Today audiophiles can take vantage over inexpensive powerful Class D amps and recently with Lii Audio, take vantage over inexpensive full range drivers, this will save you a lot of money hence no crossover and no enclosure need.

This is a inexpensive DIY project from a AC member, it have only four(4) parts: Eminence Alpha15A + 4.7mH + Visaton B200 and a MDF baffle.


Other option are the Lii Audio F15 FR driver $399/pair, not each.
Here Decware OB with the Lii Audio F15 driver:

If one have a woodworker is possible try the Lii Audio F15($399/Pair, pair not each) 97dB/8Ω and benign impedance curve suited to OB or Bass Reflex box or the F18($540/pair), no Crossover, no Tweeter beaming, no Phase rotation, no driver sensitivity loss, no Harmonics loss, no Retail price.
http://www.glowinthedarkaudio.com/lii-audio-f18.html

If you want a bigger woofer there are 18'' and 21'' from Lii Audio:
https://www.lii-audio.com/product/w-18/

https://www.lii-audio.com/product/w21/

Please note some Circles of interest you may like>
The Fullrange Driver Circle:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=128.0
The Open Baffle Circle:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=90.0
The Tube Amps Circle>
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=144.0

[rogue-Eng]

wow, thanks - looks like I have a lot of reading to do.  I think I saw a post about local demo sharing. I'd love to hear some member's systems / DIY projects etc.   I'll look into that as well.

[JLM]

Welcome!

In the past 20 years most brick and mortar stores have closed.  And CD's have been replaced by CD quality streaming services like Tidal or Qobuz.  Class A/B amps have been superseded by highly efficient class D amps.  Vinyl and tubes are still around.  Active monitors (used by studio professionals) are becoming popular with consumers and useful features are being added.  My current speakers are active monitors, Buchardt A500SE, are rated 25-40,000 Hz, have room EQ, (4) 150 watt amps each, built-in DAC's, are completely wireless, and have "Master Tunings".

[Phil A]

from VA  (close to DC).   just visiting Audio Advice for the experience.  when I started looking for non-best buy audio gear, I was disappointed how difficult it was to demo various brands / models.  when I heard about Audio Advice conference and the huge list of vendors I took my son down for 2 days of an incredible experience.

I moved from Sterling VA (to FL) 10 years ago.  Still miss things about the area.

[ArthurDent]

Greetings & Welcome to AC