I have what I thought was a setup that would suit me for a while in a pair of single drivers in large cabinets. I’m well aware of the limitations but the tradeoffs have been worth it to me this far. Problem is that most of what I’m listening to these days is electronica in some form (trance, EDM etc). Im not unhappy with the sound, but asking a pair of single drivers to handle all that detail is a tall order. Any advice on what I stand to gain by going to full range towers? Those that listen to a lot of electronic music - what are you running and how do you like it?

Running Li Song origin s-10s on Schiit gear. 2 Rel subs and a Fathom. Well treated room.

  • Woofy98102@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If you’re listening to electronica, you’re missing most of the music. Tekton Design. Great bass, no-etch treble. They’re big but run on a few watts like single drivers. Tekton Design Perfect SET, SET 2-10 or SET 15. All around $2K. All are super efficient and can play well on 10 watts. Perfect SET is fine on 3-5 watts.

    • Snug_it_out@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Thanks! I spent a good amount of time researching these after your suggestion. Interesting concept. Going from single driver to more drivers than I ever thought one should have. I might actually grab a pair and try them out. Thanks again

  • macbrett@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Klipsch Heritage speakers might be the ticket. Go as big as you can afford and make space for.

  • Nixxuz@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Add a pair of Aperion Audio Air Motion tweeters. The Origin have room on top to place them, and integrate pretty easily. Be prepared for a slight stick shock though.

    • Snug_it_out@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Good suggestion. Crossed my mind to run separate tweeters a while back but I abandoned the concept thinking it would be hard to integrate well. I’m going to try it and see what happens. The Aperions look like a good option. I’m open to any other suggestions too. Haven’t shopped for separate tweeters since back in my car audio days

    • Tryptamine9@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Air Motion Tweeters are excellent! I only have Kanto TUKs currently, they are not the most expensive speakers, but for my small space they are the perfect active speakers. They have AMT tweeters and the well extended treble is excellent! Female vocals, strings, horns, all cone through with a little extra something. They can move so much air that some people complain that they are too hot, but for me they are perfect, and they might be the ticket for you too!

  • snisnasnijkamp@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Seperate the bass from 80hz down into a dedicated subwoofer unit and the current speaker will clean up nicely. Depending on your setup you might need something like a MiniDsp 2x4 to create a suitable crossover to actually unload your mid-high.

    • Snug_it_out@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I like this idea. I have the low end covered for sure with the 2 Rels and the fathom. Dialing those all in just right really upgraded the whole setup. Unburdening the singles from carrying the lower stuff at all could be interesting if I can blend it all well.