Help/ideers for new compact tops!

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   Hey I need to build some small tops, 4 pcs i think, i am on a budget så it is going to be a thigt call, but for now i have 4 horns (monacor MDH-172, 50w @ 1,8khz 12db) and now i need some bas/mid drivers to go wiht them, i was thinking 12" in ~ 45L reflex (easy to build 4 from 1 sheed 122x244)

But what driver wold you go for on a budget? I what to cros them at 2.5khz and at ~150hz down to my subs if i was goin real cheap i should just buy 4x http://www.thomann.de/dk/the_box_speaker_122808a.htm at 51euro its realy cheap. but what else is out there that i should look at?

(I have 4 subs, one Beyma G400 per/pcs in reflex)

Best regards Tobias

(sorry for bad english)

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tobiazz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 18 May 2010 Status: Offline Points: 42	Post Options Post Reply Quote tobiazz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Help/ideers for new compact tops! Posted: 05 June 2010 at 11:08am
	Hey I need to build some small tops, 4 pcs i think, i am on a budget så it is going to be a thigt call, but for now i have 4 horns (monacor MDH-172, 50w @ 1,8khz 12db) and now i need some bas/mid drivers to go wiht them, i was thinking 12" in ~ 45L reflex (easy to build 4 from 1 sheed 122x244) But what driver wold you go for on a budget? I what to cros them at 2.5khz and at ~150hz down to my subs if i was goin real cheap i should just buy 4x http://www.thomann.de/dk/the_box_speaker_122808a.htm at 51euro its realy cheap. but what else is out there that i should look at? (I have 4 subs, one Beyma G400 per/pcs in reflex) Best regards Tobias (sorry for bad english)

AndyWave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 30 March 2008 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 380	Post Options Post Reply Quote AndyWave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 June 2010 at 7:46pm
	Hello I think that you should consider investing more than 50eur, maybe something like 140-160eur per 12" driver. That kind of driver would be on par with your subs. Look at speakerstore.nl for starter, better pricing on some products (they are without VAT). I remember MHD-172 giving acceptable quality with x/o near 2,2kHz / 18dB oct. So look for 12"drivers with light cones and non peaky top end. my 2p Andy

Tony Wilkes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 02 August 2004 Location: West Midlands Status: Offline Points: 4840	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tony Wilkes Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 June 2010 at 9:00am
	Consider the Celestion TN1225 which has very smooth and extended range that makes it easy to integrate with a comp crossed at 2K. I have used these with the Celestion H1-9040P horn and the BMS 4524 comps with great results. I have a design for the box if you are interested. Just PM me your Email address. Tony

tobiazz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 18 May 2010 Status: Offline Points: 42	Post Options Post Reply Quote tobiazz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 June 2010 at 1:57pm
	Hmm i think ill go for a 2x15" insted, nearly the same price as some 12" and better low end out put. I think it should be the the FANE soverreing PRO 15 500, as it seems very nice and not too pricy at bluearan.co.uk. as i live in Denmark i can not finde a place that sell the FANE here. The price for 4 pro 15 500 inc vat and shiping is 290£ i think that is a good price for what i get. i do not know if they are ever seen in the used maked here? that way i could maby save a penny ? Best Tobias