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In the Thread: Hmmm... the sad truth about BMS..
Post Subject: Hmmm... the sad truth about BMS..Posted by stuck.wilson on: 9/16/2006
agh..
well.. i can see that you'd never be over for a beer and listen session, romy! not that i wouldn't invite a curmudgeon such as yourself.. but my own system might not make the cut!
i just finished off a little 2 way bms/altec system (and i do mean little.. ) for a small listening room.. the passive crossover nearly killed me as it was my first effort-- but with first orders and oil caps, and humble means... i'm very happy for now! melquiades 5 way it is not.. she'll do in the meantime..
BUT--
as is always the case, i'm looking forward. would you have any suggestions for a relative newcomer to horns, but lifer musician, for a NON-tonally challenged compression driver for 1k on up, possibly to a supertweeter? right now i'm using an 800hz fiberglass horn with a BMS 1" driver crossed at 1000 hz (i know.. close to the margin), and using an altec 414b in a BR box. it's a humble start.. but certainly a far cry from my previous B&Ws (aaaauuggh!) and spendors- although the size is comparable. keep in mind-- i've got limited space-- i live in a small bungalow, and there is NO room for a dedicated room.. unless my wife puts me on the back porch..
i can guess 3 things -- 'no bass reflex!', and 'bigger horn', and 'another driver or 2'. the choices already were compromises for space.. but if there's COMPACT solutions, man would i love to hear 'em!
thanks in advance--
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