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<blockquote data-quote="Joris Wijgerde" data-source="post: 213667" data-attributes="member: 13728"><p>So I decided to go for B&C DCX464 drivers instead of the BMS because when building 4+ of these the difference in price started to become substantial. Today I did some tests in my prototype cabinet.</p><p></p><p>Cabinet volume 260L including drivers, basic wadding applied but it needs more; reflex tubes still need to be mounted. In my test I highpassed the cabinet at 90Hz.</p><p></p><p>First impressions:</p><p>I expected the DCX to sound very similar to the BMS but was surprised by the difference in sound. The BMS sounds a bit more 'gentle' to the ears and seems to have better imaging. The DCX does have less sibilance and is more 'forward sounding'. When switching back and forth between the two at similar volume the BMS - even though it sounds more open - sounds a bit muffled. Overall it immediately gave me the impression that the DCX'll do great as a CD for electronic music.</p><p></p><p>Just to test if I could get away with using them I mounted my Eminence Kappa Pro LF2 drivers. Even crossed at 500Hz they were lacking midrange clarity and transient response just wasn't good which was disappointing. At this point I'm very tempted to go for the Precision Devices PD158 woofers instead. Any tips or alternatives are very welcome.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]209112[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Joris Wijgerde, post: 213667, member: 13728"] So I decided to go for B&C DCX464 drivers instead of the BMS because when building 4+ of these the difference in price started to become substantial. Today I did some tests in my prototype cabinet. Cabinet volume 260L including drivers, basic wadding applied but it needs more; reflex tubes still need to be mounted. In my test I highpassed the cabinet at 90Hz. First impressions: I expected the DCX to sound very similar to the BMS but was surprised by the difference in sound. The BMS sounds a bit more 'gentle' to the ears and seems to have better imaging. The DCX does have less sibilance and is more 'forward sounding'. When switching back and forth between the two at similar volume the BMS - even though it sounds more open - sounds a bit muffled. Overall it immediately gave me the impression that the DCX'll do great as a CD for electronic music. Just to test if I could get away with using them I mounted my Eminence Kappa Pro LF2 drivers. Even crossed at 500Hz they were lacking midrange clarity and transient response just wasn't good which was disappointing. At this point I'm very tempted to go for the Precision Devices PD158 woofers instead. Any tips or alternatives are very welcome. [ATTACH]209112[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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