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Shrubman
02-19-2005, 06:04 PM
Hello all,

As I attempt to put together a new 2ch audio (and to a lesser extent HT) setup, I have a question. Assuming it will be some time after I purchase my front mains that I can afford a sub, is that reason enough to go for the 340's over the 170's? I'm not clear as to whether the 340's do anything to achieve a lower frequency than the 170's. Please educate me.

bikeman
02-19-2005, 06:26 PM
"I'm not clear as to whether the 340's do anything to achieve a lower frequency than the 170's."

The specifications and freq. response for the 340 and 170 found on this website show the 340 will go at least 1/3 octave lower than the 170. I'm not sure if this is what you're asking.
I have the 340M's and they will do justice to two channel w/o a sub. For HT, a sub would definitely be preferable. There is an inexpensive sub that will handle the HT duties until you can afford something better.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&PartNumber=300-632&DID=7

This is what I currently use with the 340's.

David

Shrubman
02-19-2005, 06:35 PM
Thanks!

Questions:

How can two drivers of the same size go lower than a single driver of that size?

Can you verify that link? It didn't work for me.

Evan

Shrubman
02-19-2005, 06:36 PM
Regarding Parts Express, I just discovered their site is down for the time being. Trying to load their home page explains this.

Lee Bailey
02-19-2005, 07:00 PM
Thanks!

Questions:

How can two drivers of the same size go lower than a single driver of that size?

Can you verify that link? It didn't work for me.

Evan

They work as one much larger driver. More surface area without a wider cabinet.

Harmon
03-07-2005, 09:46 PM
Thanks!

Questions:

How can two drivers of the same size go lower than a single driver of that size?

Evan

Also, a speaker with a larger cabinet will generally play lower than one with a smaller cabinet. That's one reason most floorstanders have lower extension than bookshelfs.

As for your original question, I would definitely go for the 340m's especially if not using a sub.

Quinn
03-08-2005, 05:31 AM
The larger cabinet is the key.