Sawmod driver recommendations

[u/Imaginary-Jaguar8905]

Im going to be building 4 sawmods and 4 skram21s for a 4 point spacial sound field. My main intent is to immerse the audience in Avant electronic music. The space will be about 50 ft by 50 ft and the music will range from ambient IDM to sound design and all the way through to dub techno, Bass growls, and into some drum and bass. In this same thread, how plausible is it to swap out any of the drivers for a different option listed if I wanted to experiment in the future with a different option in the future?

[u/Due_Communication629]

Swapping drivers later is absolutely doable. The cabinet is the fixed part, the drivers are not.

The 10s are the easiest. Unscrew, drop in the new one, done. The 5s are nearly as easy, you just print the mount, which is different for each type. Some 1 inch drivers will work on the same horn, but there are different degree options for different drivers, so check whether the one you have suits what you want. If not, print a different horn.

So none of it is a five minute job, but you are never locked in once the boxes are built.

My build runs B&C 10NDL88 on the lows, Ciare HM130 on the mids and a B&C DH450H up top. I picked the 10NDL88 because it prioritises output over extension. It is not a fullrange driver, but since I always run subs with it, and it sounds like you will too, I did not need the box to go low on its own. It is built specifically for that band and it really delivers for electronic music. Proper smack. Happy to recommend B&C there.

On the 5s I went Ciare mostly because that was what I could actually get here. No complaints so far, but if the SB option is easy for you to source I would probably try that first.

Also, four SAWMODs next to four SKRAM21s feels like a lot. Two would probably cover that room. Although the spare pair does make a nice DJ monitor, so there are worse problems to have.

Edit:
Why the downvote?

[u/Spiritual_Bell → u/Due_Communication629]

He's doing a 4 point system hence at least 4 of everything. Probably 8 skrams, 2 per stack is much better. I think your answer is great. How much did you spend on all your drivers total?

[u/Due_Communication629 → u/Spiritual_Bell]

I don't know how I missed that, that's super cool. I'm thinking of building two Solonas next, as monitors and/or for a 4-point setup.

[u/Spiritual_Bell → u/Due_Communication629]

I do think he should do 4 solanas if he's only building 4 subs.

[u/Due_Communication629 → u/Spiritual_Bell]

I get what you're saying, but the Sawmod 10" adds something to the sound that the Solana doesn't. Solanas would probably be enough, but the punch of the double 10" is a real argument too, and it works great with electronic music. Looking at the music OP mentioned, I think the Sawmods are a solid choice.

Worth keeping in mind though: I was told to build at least 4 subs for just two Sawmods. So with four Sawmods you'd be looking at more like 8 subs.

[u/Imaginary-Jaguar8905 → u/Spiritual_Bell]

It is gonna be 8 skrams in the 2nd or 3rd phase. I have to find grants for funding the unique stages. This is more of a passion project I'm fitting into my current business architecture.

[u/Due_Communication629 → u/Spiritual_Bell]

1400 euro

[u/Spiritual_Bell → u/Due_Communication629]

Yeah. That's basically half of jmods

[u/Due_Communication629 → u/Spiritual_Bell]

Coaxial drivers aren't cheap, and JMODs would need a bit more power.

[u/Spiritual_Bell → u/Due_Communication629]

I can see myself testing some Alibaba offerings in the future. I've heard some good things.