why is the much psw404 "better" than the psw550?

weps
weps Posts: 10
edited August 2007 in Speakers
i heard or came across an opinion that the 404 was significantly better than the 550. several others were in agreement and the claim semed to be accepted as common knowledge. i've not heard either of them personally, but i'm wondering what it is that makes this true. looking at the product pages for each, they seem roughly comparable.

im not up on the latest speaker technologies and am wondering if there is something new in the 404 that would translate to "better".

thx.
almost able to start a wtb thread. :cool:

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,821
    edited August 2007
    The 550 uses an 8" driver...

    Granted, the 404 uses a Hi-Roll 10" - which basically equates to about... 6-7" of cone area.

    In general respect, they are pretty much on the same playing field, except for the fact that the 404 has the ability to extend much farther with the larger surround. However, they are pretty even as far as cone surface area

    The 404 has more power and low frequency response though

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