Trying to find components for a DIY

Ender
Ender Posts: 603
edited May 2009 in Speakers
I wanted to use the Vifa nipple tweeter that's rated at 4ohms, but I am having a HELL of a time finding a 4ohm speaker driver to go with it. Anyone got any suggestions for something in the $50-$100 range?

Or maybe I should somehow rig the crossover so that it can deal with the difference in ohms?
SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    Why does the other driver have to be 4ohms?

    What kind of driver are you looking for(size, FR, etc...) and how much are you willing to spend?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2009
    What design are you wanting to build? I have used the Silver flutes with great success.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited May 2009
    Well, if I'm using the same cross over network for the tweeters and for the Mid-woofers, don't they need to be the same ohm rating so that the frequency isn't messed up?

    Already mentioned budget at $50-$100 for the pair, but I guess I can push it to $200 for the pair.

    What's the difference between full range and mid-range? I am looking for something probably in between 5" to 6.5".
    SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

    Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

    GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    http://www.madisound.com/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=150

    I've used it and I believe Ben has also: http://www.madisound.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=150&products_id=1354

    It's a great sounding driver for the price.
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited May 2009
    Awesome! Thanks! I'm just sad that there aren't any retailers that categorize drivers by ohm rating. Isn't that something that should be separated out like size? I noticed woofer sizes were categorized...
    SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

    Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

    GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    Ender wrote: »
    I'm just sad that there aren't any retailers that categorize drivers by ohm rating. Isn't that something that should be separated out like size?
    Nope.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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