Induction Dynamics

[AcuDefTechGuy]

So, you don't really care about fidelity, eh? Just maximum SPL is your thing, I suppose.

A used B&W 801 Matrix Series II can be had for less then $2000 on eBay in superb condition. It will offer far superior fidelity as compared to any DefTech or this monstrosity I see in the pictures above.

-Chris

No, actually sound clarity, smoothness, and acuracy is of utmost importance to me. I don't like boomy loud sound. Just clear, smooth, accurate sound. That is why I use preamplifiers and amplifiers. I like CLEAR sounds without any tone controls, etc.

I know for a fact that my DefTechs sound extremely clear and smooth. In addition, they have extremely good bass. Great Lower Bass. Great Midrange. Great Upper Bass. Great High frequency.

I truly believe that people who don't like DefTechs have never listened to them in a proper room (speaker placement & room acoustics).

I believe this because I have never liked the sound of any DefTechs at any Home Theater stores, including Magnolia & Ultimate Electronics.
If I did not give them an In-home audition, I would have never bought the DefTechs. They sounded bad in-stores.

The bipolar DefTechs need to be placed at least 24" (I think ideally 48") from the front wall and at least 36" (I think ideally 60") from the side walls. The room also needs to be acoustically sound.

So I can see why some people totally hate DefTechs, and some people absolutely love DefTechs. They are not casual speakers that you can just place anywhere and sound good. They REQUIRE proper placement and room acoustics.

 

[Warpdrv]

I agree with WmAx... Large enclosures like that are not too attractive to me, and I mean for sonic characteristics not for aesthetics reasons...

Bracing on something that big, in my eyes would/should put those things into the 400lb range, if in fact the bracing was done correctly...

Seperate bass modules for a extremely strong inert box for bass is ideal, and narrow enclosures for towers to maximize dispersion and reduce lobing are the ideal way to build...

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I agree with WmAx... Large enclosures like that are not too attractive to me, and I mean for sonic characteristics not for aesthetics reasons...

Bracing on something that big, in my eyes would/should put those things into the 400lb range, if in fact the bracing was done correctly...

Seperate bass modules for a extremely strong inert box for bass is ideal, and narrow enclosures for towers to maximize dispersion and reduce lobing are the ideal way to build...

Yeah, speakers are speakers. Some sound better than others in certain environments. I guess these expensive and big speakers are more for conversations at parties? Don't waste our hard-earned money?

 

[WmAx]

and narrow enclosures for towers to maximize dispersion and reduce lobing are the ideal way to build...

In fact, this driver arrangement and baffle width would have no issues, based on what I can see. In fact, a wide baffle is an asset, not a detriment, under the right circumstances and based upon certain target objectives.

-Chris

 

[3db]

If those were mine, I'm sure I would look like the Maxell guy!!

 

[TLS Guy]

In fact, this driver arrangement and baffle width would have no issues, based on what I can see. In fact, a wide baffle is an asset, not a detriment, under the right circumstances and based upon certain target objectives.

-Chris

Well Chris, Ted Jordan has argued against narrow fronted cabinets for years, so you are in good company. Wide fronted cabinets certainly solve the diffraction loss problem. It certainly could well be that the interference from the reflections from large front baffles has been overblown.