Everything about 6.5" (16.5cm) bass-midrange drivers
Bass-midrange drivers are - as you can easily guess - a combination of a midrange driver and a woofer. In a 2-way system, they naturally handle the mid frequencies, but must also deliver good bass. As a rough guide, it can be said that
woofers cover the range from 40 to 5,000 Hz, although these are not exact limits. Our top seller "Pride M6.5" covers around 80 - 4,000 Hz, while the equally popular "EDGE Car Audio EDBPRO6-E9" only kicks in at 105 Hz and then reaches highs of 10,500 Hz
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Mid-bass driver for 2-way system
Due to the different frequency ranges, it is necessary to match the desired system optimally. In this respect, 2-way systems can certainly hold their own against the often proven 3-way systems. The blanket statement that a 3-way system with tweeter, midrange and woofer is superior to a 2-way system with woofer, midrange and
tweeter cannot be upheld. A well-designed 2-way system with high-quality components can offer very good results. In some cases it can even be the better choice and in many cases it is also the more cost-effective alternative. Space requirements should also not be forgotten: If space is limited, a high-quality 2-way system may be the optimal choice.
Clear mids and full bass
Although bass-midrange drivers are also often referred to as
mid-woofers, the former is the more common term. In any case, these drivers must reproduce the mids as well as the lows well. The mids correspond to the frequencies that we are familiar with from our everyday lives. Human voices and natural sounds are played here, as are many instruments. As a result, our human hearing knows these frequencies very well. We recognize distortions intuitively and are very sensitive to bad sound experiences. Good mids are the basis for a full and genuine sound experience. A mid-bass driver therefore has the task of reproducing the mids clearly and distinctly, while at the same time offering the richest possible bass. After all, bass is the measure of all things for many sound lovers. The popular kick bass also falls within the remit of the bass-midrange driver. In case you're wondering what kick bass is: kick bass falls into the higher bass range at frequencies of around 50 - 200 Hz. It is a very dry and "kicking" bass that can be particularly important depending on the style of music.
Popular dimensions and brands for mid-woofers
16.5 cm outer diameter is the most common size for mid-woofers. It is considered the unofficial standard and is easy to install. The size specification in inches is also frequently encountered; in this case 6.5 inches (6.5"). In principle, however, there are also other sizes for mid-woofers and we stock drivers from 4 inches to 15 inches or 10 cm to 38 cm. In recent years, it has been observed that larger speakers are becoming increasingly popular. However,
165 mm diameter mid-woofers are still a good choice. If you are in danger of getting lost in the selection, we can recommend four established brands:
Pride Audio, Vibe Audio, Deaf Bounce and Audio System. A speaker from these brands is an asset to any sound system.
The optimal bass-midrange speaker: important key figures
The choice of woofers differs not only in terms of price, size and frequency range. Another important indicator is certainly the power, especially the average power (RMS). A solid value for many applications is 120 watts RMS, although the connoisseur of softer tones can also be happy with 60 watts RMS. If you want to go to the limit, we also have speakers with 250 watts RMS. The impedance, which is all too often neglected, should also not be forgotten.
Our professional tip:
Speakers and amplifiers should have the same impedance value. If the speaker has a lower impedance than the
amplifier, the latter can be damaged in the worst case. Conversely, if the impedance of the speaker is higher than the impedance of the amplifier, the speaker will not perform to its full potential. Although most woofers have an impedance of 4 ohms, this value should always be kept in mind.
Which manufacturers does Masori distribute?
Masori currently sells 165 mm bass-midrange drivers from the following manufacturers: Accuton, American Bass, Audio System, Blam, Cerwin Vega, DD Audio, Deaf Bonce, DLS, Edge Car Audio, ESX, For-X, Ground Zero, Hifonics, Morel, Peerless by Tymphany, Pride, SB Acoustics, Scanspeak, STEG.
Conclusion
Sound lovers don't want to spend their time listening to bad sound. The optimum combination of components must therefore be chosen carefully. There is no right or wrong way to do this. Personal preference plays an important role. A
165 mm diameter bass-midrange driver is the first step towards the perfect sound experience.
