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Old 11th December 2005   #1
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What size woofers are best?

I've mixing in room about 12'x12' - debating whether to go for six or eight inch woofers in a pair of new monitors. Plenty of choices of course. Just wondering if I'll hear a hugh difference between six and eight inch woofers for my size room. Or does it matter?
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Do they have "Mongo Sized" where you shop?

I usually prefer 8", rather than 6". But it also depends on the monitors. If the monitors suck, then listening at low volumes can sometimes be more effective.

Sometimes tracking and mixing with subs is okay, but you have to have some reliable "b" monitor for contant cross reference.

Of course, there's always a chance that the 8's will be a bit boomy in the smaller space, but if you've got sufficient damping and traps, you might be cool.

Just my $ .02

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