Which 1" budget compression driver

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   Hi all,
I'm going to build some ultra cheap 12"+1" wedges. I got given 4 Tasco 12" drivers, and I've got some Eminence 1.6k passive xovers leftover from something else. All I need is to find some 1" drivers and horns. Obviously, I need whatever I choose to be happy at 1.6k. That said, these Tasco's aren't very loud, so the comp driver isn't going to get stressed much.
Looking at a ~�40 budget, what do people recommend? Here's what I've looked at so far;
P-Audio BM-D450
P-Audio PA-D34
B&C DE12
Beyma SMC280
The BMD450 and DE12 might not be too happy down at 1.6k (although my crossover is 18dB/octave, which helps). The DE12 looks a little fragile. SMC280 I have no experience with, but it looks okay on paper.
Does anyone have any other suggestions, or any opinions on the drivers mentioned above?
Thanks in advance,
Owen

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owentec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 03 November 2004 Status: Offline Points: 295	Post Options Post Reply Quote owentec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Which 1" budget compression driver Posted: 03 November 2004 at 12:16pm
	Hi all, I'm going to build some ultra cheap 12"+1" wedges. I got given 4 Tasco 12" drivers, and I've got some Eminence 1.6k passive xovers leftover from something else. All I need is to find some 1" drivers and horns. Obviously, I need whatever I choose to be happy at 1.6k. That said, these Tasco's aren't very loud, so the comp driver isn't going to get stressed much. Looking at a ~�40 budget, what do people recommend? Here's what I've looked at so far; P-Audio BM-D450 P-Audio PA-D34 B&C DE12 Beyma SMC280 The BMD450 and DE12 might not be too happy down at 1.6k (although my crossover is 18dB/octave, which helps). The DE12 looks a little fragile. SMC280 I have no experience with, but it looks okay on paper. Does anyone have any other suggestions, or any opinions on the drivers mentioned above? Thanks in advance, Owen

whitehousejamie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Young Croc Joined: 08 March 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1485	Post Options Post Reply Quote whitehousejamie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 November 2004 at 12:21pm
	Hi, I have only heard the BMD 450 and that is a great compression driver for the money, much better than the Eminence PSD2002 which is in the same price range. There shouldn't be a problem in crossing them over at 1.6khz.

staiper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 26 February 2004 Location: Croatia Status: Offline Points: 550	Post Options Post Reply Quote staiper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 November 2004 at 3:00pm
	..BM-D450.. for money