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MKtheater 
Big and ugly will aways be much cheaper and I need more depth for my new 140 inch screen so that is the only reason I sold the JBL's, they were not lacking much at all except High frequencies.
Again, I really dig your threads
I frequently read your impression, jealous all the way. I've worked my way through Klipsch two ways, pro designs, ie., 12", and 15" two ways. I almost made my next purchase after hearing Seaton's Cat's, but I've held off indecisively. We'll see, like you, it's been quite interesting along the way. I've been experimenting extensively with acoustic treatments, and different environments. I'm aware how to achieve each model, just indecisive which acoustic model to pursue. This delayed my mains purchase.
My point is I haven't went through nearly as many as you have, but some of the usual suspects. I'm sure the big JBL's were impressive, but looking back, do you think the LF cabinet was rigid/inert enough? Non-issue? I always perceived the box to be somewhat of an Achilles heel to the design, mere speculation however, as I've not heard it. Typical of JBL's designs, superbly designed, straight ahead high performance...ideal for HT.
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Originally Posted by
MKtheater
The best of both worlds would be to use the eD High frequency section with the JBL dual 15's to get a speaker that is not deep to fit behind screens. I just may end up having eD build me a sealed dual 2226 with the DE 250 on top. That could be a world beater for sure!!!
The DE250 in a well designed main, certainly is about as good as anything gets for HT. Instead of mating them to the strong pair of 2226's, how about what many consider about the finest LF drives around; the TD
woofers from AE. Many consider them ideal due to their low distortion, and good MF/HF performance.
Here's a bit on their superbly linear motor design. I'm convinced whatever route I go, I want this motor style covering the mid-bass.
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Originally Posted by
MKtheater
As of now it is very close between the BFM and eD speakers as they have a slightly different tone. The eD's ar a little higher pitched. The high end on the BFM is more laid back but just as detailed so I need to decide after I have them up front.
Interesting finding,...ever experiment with a Geddes style foam insert in the throat of whatever horn/waveguide your using? Many have found it reduces the distortions inherent to horns, HOM's, via attenuating the side to side energy more than the energy directly radiating outward. Just a thought. It's been determined that those HOM distortions contribute negatively to the otherwise low distortion output.
Thanks for sharing all the details. Many of us live vicariously through you, and your many experiments changing from loudspeaker to loudspeaker. All the best in your continued knee recovery.
Good luck
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