In this particular design, a lot of the overall system goals were actually influenced by one of the drivers, the Peerless 2" dome midrange. From my initial testing, I was immediately impressed by its smooth frequency response, and its apparent ability to work with a simple crossover design. Because of its slightly horn-loaded design, it is also more suitable for surface mounting than some other drivers, which could contribute to the simplicity of the cabinet construction.

Since I had chosen to use a 2" dome midrange, I knew that a large, robust tweeter was not necessary. Because of this, I decided to take advantage of the improved dispersion and "airiness" of a 3/4" dome tweeter. The new Dayton ND20TA-6 seemed the best choice for its combination of very low cost, good high-end performance, and small mounting flange.

Filling in the low end of the design, I of course wanted to take advantage of the dome midrange's ability to work with a larger driver than what is found in most two-way designs. The Dayton Classic 8" woofer was a great candidate because of its low cost, excellent reputation, and ability to offer strong bass in a relatively small enclosure.