2way vs 3way (1 Viewer)

[KyleGS]

I am about to build a pair of stereo speakers. I plan on using the Morel MDT30 and a Vifa 21w020 8in driver. I will have Madisound design the x-overs on the LEAP software and construct them for me. My question is: Will the response of these two drivers cover (or be flat) all frequenices well? Are three ways superior to 2ways in most situations? I am a little nervous that a mid that can play 2000hz will also be playing 50hz. I have a sub but plan on just running two speakers only in a pure stereo application. Should I go another route and put another driver in there and send lower freqs to a woofer? I really want a simple yet high quality 2 way- is this possible? Thanks---Kyle

 

[KyleGS]

Let's try one more time.

 

[Bob Christensen]

Kyle: You have only two drivers, so a 3-way is not an option. Plus, you stated that you already have a sub that you will be using, so, in effect with 2 way mains and your sub XO, you will have a 3-way system, ultimately.

 

[Patrick Sun]

If you are using 8" woofers, you might want to have Madisound shoot for 6th order L-R filter response to minimize beaming from the 8" woofers (it happens when you play them at a higher frequency then they were design to play "cleanly).

Have them also provide around 3dB of baffle step compensation, or they'll sound too weak on the bass.

 

[Todd Shore]

In my opinion those woofers start to lose it above 600-700Hz. They still sound good, they just don't sound wonderful.

In my system I use the VIFA P13 to handle duties above 700Hz which allowed me to crossover the tweeter higher resulting in a much cleaner midrange.

(Mine are using active crossovers.)