B&C DE500 v P Audio BM D440 in the Xtros

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   Hi,
Can anyone tell me if they have heard these two comp drivers in the Xtro? Which sounds best the recommended DE500 or the BM D440. I appreciate the recommended driver is the DE500, but often people find via testing that other drivers work just aswell - often better, 

I am asking because i am purchasing some Xtros soon and don't wish to have to upgrade parts.

Obviously, if the BM D440 will do the job just as well then i'm perfectly happy in leaving them in. 

B&C DE500: http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?id=BACDE500

P Audio BM D440: http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?id=PAUBM2D4408&browsemode=manufacturer

Many thanks,

Will

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lliw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 28 February 2012 Status: Offline Points: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote lliw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: B&C DE500 v P Audio BM D440 in the Xtros Posted: 25 April 2014 at 4:29am
	Hi, Can anyone tell me if they have heard these two comp drivers in the Xtro? Which sounds best the recommended DE500 or the BM D440. I appreciate the recommended driver is the DE500, but often people find via testing that other drivers work just aswell - often better, I am asking because i am purchasing some Xtros soon and don't wish to have to upgrade parts. Obviously, if the BM D440 will do the job just as well then i'm perfectly happy in leaving them in. B&C DE500: http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?id=BACDE500 P Audio BM D440: http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?id=PAUBM2D4408&browsemode=manufacturer Many thanks, Will

LjudLahger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Young Croc Joined: 31 July 2008 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 838	Post Options Post Reply Quote LjudLahger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 April 2014 at 6:47am
	I have not compered them next to each other but now own de500 and had bm-d440, and I think its highend vs hifi. De500 in top that is :-). 500 have more powerhandling too.

ceharden Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List The 10,000 Points Club Joined: 05 June 2005 Location: Southampton Status: Offline Points: 11776	Post Options Post Reply Quote ceharden Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 April 2014 at 8:40pm
	Having compared the BM-D440 to various other drivers, including other P-Audio ones, I would say it is definitely a budget driver and you get what you pay for. The DE500 being neo is a particularly expensive driver. I haven't used it but I have heard many other B&C compression drivers, all of which are far more refined than the P-Audio offerings. The P-Audio drivers aren't bad and represent excellent value for money but there is a noticeable difference when you step up to a decent driver by one of the big names. Personally from the P-Audio range I would go for the SD44BF as I think it has a slightly nicer top end than the BM-D450 which is in turn better than the 440.

lliw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 28 February 2012 Status: Offline Points: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote lliw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 April 2014 at 12:48am
	Many thanks for the replies! I think i am going to go for the DE500 ultimately. Clarity and definition on top end is something i find very important in our sound system, however, i am going to test with the BM-D440 before i decide anything. The XTROS i am getting have the BM-D440 fitted so i will give them a shot first before i decide to sell those and purchase the B&Cs. Thanks guys!

ceharden Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List The 10,000 Points Club Joined: 05 June 2005 Location: Southampton Status: Offline Points: 11776	Post Options Post Reply Quote ceharden Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 April 2014 at 1:33am
	B&C DE250 would be a significantly cheaper alternative to the DE500 while still giving far superior performance to the 440. I think the DE500 was originally specified because it's neo and therefore lighter.