speakers: 3 way vs 2 way coaxials

kushungpeng

What do you all prefer and why?

kushungpeng · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject:

http://www.jbl.com/car/prod...rod=GTO927&CheckProduct=Y

was considering the above speaker vs pioneer 6x9

kushungpeng · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject:

some people say the less is better something to do with crossover introducing distrotion and thing?

riadb · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject:

honestly i prefer 2 way...
3 ways tend to be much sharper and abrasive with high mid frequencies IMHO

southside connections · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

i also prefer 2way for coaxils,but that JBL tends to loud and clear with very little distortiion Very Happy

i use this for most 6x9 application Very Happy

kushungpeng · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

and the price not too bad ssc what prices do these normally retail for saw a set for $400

hydroep · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:

Generally 3-ways tend to be harsh and you need some equalization to tame them. However they can be better at reproducing details.

Depends a lot on speaker quality and crossover design tho'... Cool

riadb · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject:

yes and this harshness tends to bloom with amplification

most cheaper model speakers use generic caps to build the crossover networks, that's why you'll basically see the more expensive high end brands giving you a more detailed sound with a smoother frequency response...

kushungpeng · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject:

anybody ever try rebuilding the crossover ?

riadb · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject:

if you could get the "correct" components.....why not

Firewall · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject:

but the cost of that would be the prohibitive factor, since the same thing can be obtained for cheaper, in a higher end speaker