SEAS LUCID Bookshelf Components Pack with DSP

Highlights of the SEAS Lucid DSP Bookshelf Components Pack

• Features the SEAS T29X001 1″ Metamodal TPCD dome tweeter for accurate high-frequency reproduction.
• Incorporates the SEAS W16NX005 6.5″ Metamodal TPCD woofer for dynamic and controlled bass response.
• Employs a 14-liter closed-box design to minimize port noise and resonances, enhancing transient response.
• Utilizes a miniDSP 2×4 HD Boxed for active crossover implementation, allowing precise tuning and EQ adjustments.

Product details SEAS Lucid DSP Bookshelf Components Pack

SEAS Lucid DIY Active Bookshelf Speaker Kit

The SEAS Lucid is meticulously engineered to provide audiophiles with a premium DIY speaker solution that combines state-of-the-art driver technology with the flexibility of digital signal processing. Central to this kit are the SEAS Metamodal TPCD drivers: the T29X001 1″ dome tweeter and the W16NX005 6.5″ woofer. The tweeter’s Metamodal TPCD dome balances stiffness, weight, and damping, ensuring clear and accurate high-frequency reproduction. The woofer’s large excursion capability and compact size deliver dynamic low-end performance with wide dispersion, facilitating a seamless transition between drivers.

The recommended enclosure is a 14-liter closed box, chosen to eliminate issues associated with ported designs, such as port noise and midrange leakage. This design enhances transient response and provides a tight, controlled bass. The wider baffle lowers the baffle step frequency, adding body to the midrange and contributing to a balanced tonal character.

The active crossover is implemented using a miniDSP 2×4 HD Boxed, allowing for rapid testing and fine-tuning of various setups. This approach enables precise EQ adjustments, particularly beneficial for tailoring the low-end response of the closed-box design. The crossover is configured to achieve a smooth and slightly declining response within the listening window (0-30 degrees) and a consistent power response. An all-pass filter is employed to align the phase of the drivers over a broad frequency range, ensuring a seamless crossover at approximately 3.3 kHz. Additionally, a high-pass filter at 40 Hz is applied to the woofer to suppress distortion from excessive low-frequency excursion, with the option to adjust or disable this filter based on user preference and SPL requirements.

The SEAS Lucid kit offers DIY enthusiasts a sophisticated and adaptable speaker system capable of delivering high-fidelity sound. Its combination of advanced driver materials, thoughtful enclosure design, and the versatility of DSP makes it an excellent choice for those seeking to build a modern, active bookshelf speaker system.