best speaker size for over all voice reproduciton

[subster87]

Im building my own home audio system Madisound is building all my crossovers. I decided to go 1 inch dome tweeter and to 5.25s in each tower... I dont know what would be ideal for a center channel.. And also are 5.25 sufficient for left and right front speakers???

[Jonathan]

Just for voice, as in just the primary vocals? I prefer 5" midranges/midbasses for that if they're good. They aren't as bad about beaming in upper midrange frequencies like 7" drivers do and they're large and weighty enough that the lower midrange doesn't sound strained (compared to 3" and 4" drivers).

[subster87]

ok well im building my own 7.1 system can you sugest anything for the front left and right speakers, and possibly a center channel? im working off of madisound because they will build the crossovers

[Jonathan]

Keep in mind Madisound designs based on computer software (LEAP if I recall). It'll get you in the ballpark, but it won't be as good as what you'd get from a design that has seen trial and error. Madisound obviously can't build your box and test and tune from that because it would be too time consuming and cost them far too much money.

I'd stick with DIY designs like those from Zaph

http://www.zaphaudio.com

Because he has put in the necessary time and effort into the specific designs he's offering you.

And I'm pretty sure if you're not comfortable putting the crossovers together yourself, madisound would probably assemble them for you if you sent the schematic. Their customer service is great.

[Jonathan]

As far as specifics, how much money will you be spending on this system?

[smoker]

2 words.....if its for mainly video anyway...


compression driver

[subster87]

compression driver explain??? well for speakers i was look to be around maybe 150 per tower building one tower at a time

[GlassWolf]

compression driver.
see FAQ section, thread titled "HLCD" (horn-loaded compression driver) better known as "wave-guides"

[Jonathan]

A good example would be this kit:

http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/Solo206.html

Fostex offers a kit as well, but the one linked above brings out more of the driver's potential.

[subster87]

ok well im looking for a loud music/movie system thats why im building one can compression drivers keep up?