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This 7″ Wavecor woofer cost close to the Satori MW16P-4. For that amount of money, I expect something outstanding. I will start by evaluating the bass quality. As in the Flycatcher-IV, I’m using the HiVi C3N-III to handle the mids and highs.
Out of convenience, I’m using one of my bass reflex test boxes for this Wavecor. Internal volume is 13 liters. Box is tuned to 60Hz with a 2″ diameter PVC tube with a length of 4″.
For a start, I re-used the 4.0mH inductor hoping that it will suit the Wavecor. Fortunately it worked. I didn’t have to waste time trying to find the right inductor.
Unlike the Satori which was quite disappointing when I first heard her, this Wavecor sounds like the Satori after a good break-in. I am hopeful that she will even be better after breaking-in.
After 5 days of constant music, the Wavecor started to show her true colors. Her bass tightened up considerably. At the end of the bass notes, there were no “bloom”. The attack and decay are faster. There’s texture (detail) in the bass too. All the while, the weight in the bass is retained.
Yes definitely. In fact, I prefer her over the Satori. The Wavecor is Faster, Punchier and more Detailed. Her bass sounds like the woofer’s cone is tightly controlled. Wavcor call this Balanced Drive technology (download White Paper PDF).
I will proceed with a conventional 2-way once I’m done enjoying myself with this Wavecor. I will start with the Morel CAT378 since my cutout is already there. After that, I will replace her with a Wavecor TW030WA12. I will have to prepare a new front panel for this tweeter as the cutout is much larger. Unless otherwise stated, all measurements were made in Full Space (4pi). Mic at 36 ins, tweeter axis. Impulse Window=5ms. No smoothing applied. |
January 10, 2024HIFI DRIVERS, Projects
