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Introduction Jacq's measurements on real ProAc and clone This is a do-it-yourself (DIY) version of the ProAc Response 2.5 which was one of the most famous speakers in its class made from around 1996 to 2003. This model was replaced by a new model around 2003 called the Response D25, which uses different driver units but still in a similar two-way floostanding concept. The Response 2.5 is considered to be one of ProAc's most successful and famous designs and is a modern testament to the skill and voicing of it's designer Stewart Tyler of ProAc. It is perhaps among the most full range 2-way floorstanding conventional cone loudspeakers in it's class and is still an excellent sounding speaker even by current standards. This is a "textbook bass reflex design" using good quality Scan-Speak drivers. The drivers used in the design may not be Scan-Speak's top line drivers, but they have been integrated in a very special way to provide the best possible sound. The original ProAc Response 2.5 sound is characterised as very musical, sweet, coherent, tuneful, lush, and with a very bullet proof bass (for its size). What it may lack in extreme microdynamic detail in the midrange and treble, it makes up for this by simple tonal enjoyment, which even many larger and more complex speakers are unable to provide. The design will provide a ProAc Response 2.5-like or better sound depending on your choice of crossover parts. Try it and you will not be disappointed. For further information, reviews and answers to many questions please refer to the FAQ section, website links and builder comments at the end of this site. Please note that this sites main purpose is to provide a speaker project that is close to the original design in terms of sound character and voicing. After reading this website you may think this is the only DIY speaker project to build because it is well documented and reviewed. Please remember that all speaker choices have advantages and disadvantages and should be matched to your sound tastes, room environment and equipment. There are many other DIY projects to equally consider to suit your situation some of which can be found in the links to this website. -Al M. Disclaimer: |
