Small Single Driver Speakers - Help

Have a look here : http://www.eclipse-td.net/

If you're into DIY then I can personally recommend Lowther drivers. I run a pair of Lowther Bicor 200's. Bass is rubbish but the sound is magnificent! ;)

TimbrePitch, where do you live? I found the Lens speakers you are talking about for sale at this website: https://www.planetofsoundonline.com/view.php?m=43ca7ce4b8

I don't know if they ship outside North America, that's why I asked.

Interesting post.
Tell us some more about these speakers. They certainly look different.
I've not come across them before.
You foot tapper you.

Here's are some links:
http://www.47labs.co.jp/4722.html
http://www.sakurasystems.com/products/4722.html

I don't know enough technically to add anything more than, they make my foot tap....oops.....there it goes again.....

In Germany there is a well respected diy concept called Pico Line
http://www.hobbyhifi.de/Archiv/07/05_07/05_07.html.
It is an advanced "Lense". Better in bass.
Cost per pair some 200$. Get someone to build the enclosure (maybe 300$) and you will be better of.
Thats 1200$ profit for 47labs. Not bad.
I run a pair on the ceiling of my bedroom, with my head in the sweetspot. Foottaping a bit difficult, but wonderful listening.

Cheers
Jan

Hello TimberPitch,
Single driver speakers abound from the likes of Omega (probably the best known single driver speaker manufacturer), Decware, Horn Shoppe, Tekton, Zu Audio, and John Blue, to mention a few. Parker speakers are two way but are made for low powered amps. The German Audium speakers look very intriguing for low power amps. One speaker, though a floor stander, the new Decware ERR would be a dream for low powered amps, plus it is gorgeous with its sunburst veneer job. Hope this doesn't confuse you.

Rob

You could try the Jordan fullrange drivers at

http://www.esotericaudiodevices.com

They were used by 47 Labs in the Konus Essence speaker and are supposed to be a good match with 47 Labs amplifiers such as the Gaincard.

http://www.sakurasystems.com/products/essence.html

I use Jordan JX92s in a variety of home built cabinets and can thoroughly recommend. Using the Jordan 8 litre design, it shouldn't be very expensive to commission a pair of cabinets from a competent cabinet maker. I went this route a few years ago and ended up with a system at around 30% the cost of the commercial version.

There are various reviews of the Essence on the web, for example

http://6moons.com/audioreviews/47lab/shigaraki3.html

I think 6moons.com did an interview with the designer where he mentioned something about toe-tapping ...

Hey man,

Don't know if this would fit the bill, but the Anthony Gallo A'Diva Ti speakers produce quite a lovely sound. They are simple, and quite attractive. You do need sub though, as bass extension only goes to about 80hz.

http://www.roundsound.com/adiva-ti-speakers.htm

Hope that helps.
mot

I think they do make the Lens still. I am listening to a pair now which the Australian distributor just brought in.
Remarkable wee speaker.

I think they do make the Lens still. I am listening to a pair now which the Australian distributor just brought in.
Remarkable wee speaker.