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Simplexx 2x12 (no tweeter) offsetting the drivers
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 12:51 pm
by cryhavoc
I’m building the Simplexx 2x12 for use with bass guitar. I’m not installing a horn/tweeter as I’ve never liked the sound of them for bass. The design plans show all drivers being stacked directly on top of each other. I was wondering if there was a reason for this structurally or sound wise, or if I could offset them? Aesthetically, I like the look of the offset, but I also thought it might make the weight distribution more even when carrying it. Has anyone done this, or is anyone able to offer some insight on this? Thanks
Re: Simplexx 2x12 (no tweeter) offsetting the drivers
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:31 pm
by Bill Fitzmaurice
Please read page 6 of the plans.
Re: Simplexx 2x12 (no tweeter) offsetting the drivers
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:38 pm
by cryhavoc
What I meant was, instead of having both drivers offset on the left side of the baffle, could I have one offset on the left and one offset on the right?
Re: Simplexx 2x12 (no tweeter) offsetting the drivers
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:50 pm
by Bill Fitzmaurice
That's even worse than both centered, as it will result in a loss of dispersion in the mids and comb filtering in the highs.
Re: Simplexx 2x12 (no tweeter) offsetting the drivers
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 4:30 pm
by cryhavoc
Gotcha. That’s what I needed to know. Thanks for the quick response.