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<blockquote data-quote="NSTALN" data-source="post: 8667244" data-attributes="member: 588169"><p>I don't know about the latest versions but the older Type-X was really quite a good driver. The design of the motor extended the magnetic gap to completely cover the coil throughout the entirety of the stroke...essentially making it an underhung design. The also have shorting rings and a shorting cap on the pole-piece to further reduce distortion. They also used coil windings on the inside and outside of the former to help with cooling/power handling.</p><p></p><p>I can't imagine they would have gone backwards in terms of design and performance. yes there are plenty other drivers that cost less...but will they sound as good? That's a subjective question i suppose. There are a lot of speaker companies that use standard overhung big coil designs with big magnets and robust frames...but there is a lot more to it than just making a cone move.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure I'll get flamed for not proclaiming Sundown, Fi, or some other internet-based speaker brand isn't 'the best ever'...but I don't really care. Too many people have no idea what they're buying in a subwoofer and why. There is usually a reason why driver-A is more expensive than driver-B.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NSTALN, post: 8667244, member: 588169"] I don't know about the latest versions but the older Type-X was really quite a good driver. The design of the motor extended the magnetic gap to completely cover the coil throughout the entirety of the stroke...essentially making it an underhung design. The also have shorting rings and a shorting cap on the pole-piece to further reduce distortion. They also used coil windings on the inside and outside of the former to help with cooling/power handling. I can't imagine they would have gone backwards in terms of design and performance. yes there are plenty other drivers that cost less...but will they sound as good? That's a subjective question i suppose. There are a lot of speaker companies that use standard overhung big coil designs with big magnets and robust frames...but there is a lot more to it than just making a cone move. I'm sure I'll get flamed for not proclaiming Sundown, Fi, or some other internet-based speaker brand isn't 'the best ever'...but I don't really care. Too many people have no idea what they're buying in a subwoofer and why. There is usually a reason why driver-A is more expensive than driver-B. Just my 2cents. [/QUOTE]
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