Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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Stephen McLuckie wrote:

My comment is I don't like crossovers in the critical band. The MF
driver should handle approx 300-3kHz, IMHO. 4 octaves or so shouldn't
be a problem for a well designed driver.



What exactly do you consider the 'critical band'?


I've already given it. The part where the ear is most sensitive due to it
being the most important part of the spectrum.

The part where the ear is most sensitive is not 1kHz, but 3 to 5kHz,
which - as we all know - is by far the most common crossover point in
commercial loudspeakers.

The B&W Nautilus has a similar spread of crossover points. Would you
consider that a flawed design also? The Spendor SP1/2 has a 1k
crossover point (to a Scan-Speak 1.5 inch dome).


You might be forced into it with bookshelf type speakers. Not with a larger type, though.

Force into what?

Stephen