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Dayton Audio RS52FN-8 2" Reference Fabric Dome Midrange

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  • kenrhodeskenrhodes

    No personal experience with it but from what I have seen it is an OK option for a dome midrange. It seems that most prefer the HiVi options for both cost and performance. Like all drivers, it seems to matter most per application.

    https://hificompass.com/en/speakers/measurements/hi-vi-research/hi-vi-dmb

    https://hificompass.com/en/speakers/measurements/dayton-audio/dayton-audio-rs52fn-8

    Looks like the Dayton is the better option if you need it to play low, the HiVi if you need more efficiency.

  • Steve_LeeSteve_Lee

    I have a pair I'm listening too right now and they are GTG - much better than the Aluminum units I tried.

    Just remember that this is a subjective opinion - using DSP - woofer rolled-off LR24db/oct @ 700Hz and RS52FN crossed-in LR12db/oct @ 700Hz.

  • GowaGowa

    From the Compass graphs, it looks like the Dayton aluminum is smoother than the fabric. I'll have to give it some thought.
    Thanks

  • rjj45rjj45

    @Gowa said:
    From the Compass graphs, it looks like the Dayton aluminum is smoother than the fabric. I'll have to give it some thought.
    Thanks

    I think the consensus about 10 years ago was that the Alu model just didn't sound very good. IDK though never used it.

    But Chahly - Stahkist don't want speakers that look good, Stahkist wants speakers that sound good!
  • Steve_LeeSteve_Lee

    I didn't spend any time trying a passive Z correction/compensation but this thread for your consideration --> https://diy.midwestaudio.club/discussion/2491/rs52an-8-break-up-suppression#latest

  • DrewsBrewsDrewsBrews
    edited January 20

    Yeah it seemed another resonance crept into production right smack in the middle of the response of the Al units.

  • WolfWolf

    Yep, this new centralized dip/peak happened when they had to switch vendors because Peerless of India closed up shop. Jon Marsh at HT guide has documented the change rather well.

    I have heard both mids. I never really liked how the A sounded, despite its original supposed good measurements. The F sounded better to me, despite supposedly measuring worse. I've only heard it twice, IIRC, and really can't completely vouch for either implementation. The MDM55/CAM558 (which is back at PE again) is clearly better than both by sound comparison. The HiVi DMN-A and DMB-A seem to be a better bang/buck.

    Gowajholtz

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  • jr@macjr@mac

    @rjj45 said:

    @Gowa said:
    From the Compass graphs, it looks like the Dayton aluminum is smoother than the fabric. I'll have to give it some thought.
    Thanks

    I think the consensus about 10 years ago was that the Alu model just didn't sound very good. IDK though never used it.

    Hardly a consensus. There are fans of it, just not as vocal as the opponents.

    rjj45
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  • GowaGowa

    @Wolf said:
    Yep, this new centralized dip/peak happened when they had to switch vendors because Peerless of India closed up shop. Jon Marsh at HT guide has documented the change rather well.

    I have heard both mids. I never really liked how the A sounded, despite its original supposed good measurements. The F sounded better to me, despite supposedly measuring worse. I've only heard it twice, IIRC, and really can't completely vouch for either implementation. The MDM55/CAM558 (which is back at PE again) is clearly better than both by sound comparison. The HiVi DMN-A and DMB-A seem to be a better bang/buck.

    I've used the MDM55 before with very good results and may settle on that. I'm trying to plan for a build in the Spring.

  • PWRRYDPWRRYD

    FWIW I designed and built my Gormachos 8+ years ago. We have been listening to them in our living room for the entire time except for when I cycle in new builds for a week or two. They use the CAM558 dome mid, Usher 8945A ported, and the Fountek CD1.0. One of my favorite midranges, period!

    rjj45jholtzGowa
  • jr@macjr@mac

    I used the Morel in Nick's 3-way, definitely easy to work with. One of them had skyhigh distortion, so had to order replacement.

    Gowa
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  • DanWDanW

    I used the fabric version in my Active Acoustics 3-way a few years ago - my first entry to the PE speaker competition. As the name suggests, active DSP. Absolutely need to cross above 6-700 Hz if you want to play at real volume. Been a while but I think low pass was around 4000 Hz. I haven’t listened to the Morel domes others seem to love. At least in my setup I find them very relaxed and ‘comfortable’ to listen to.

    jr@macGowarjj45ScottS
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