Minimizing woofer dynamic compression (RBP??)

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I'm working on a custom loudspeaker system that will use a horn (probably a TAD) and one or more woofers. Obviously, I want to get the least possible compression/best possible dynamics from the woofer section.
So, I have three questions:
1. Other than efficiency, what factors make a significant difference as far as minimizing woofer dynamic compression? This will help me narrow down my woofer choices (specific recommendations enthusiastically appreciated).
2. Do muliple woofers give you better dynamics than a single woofer of the same model? In this application size and maximum volume aren't really an issue, but best possible dynamics is.
3. If multiple woofers are used, what's the best way to hook them up to minimize compression? For example, should two 8-ohm woofers be hooked up in series or in parallel? Should four 8-ohm woofers be hooked up in series, parallel, or series-parallel?
Any and all advice/anecdotes/speculation appreciated.
Thanks!
Duke
PS - I'm double-posting both here and at the High Efficiency Asylum since both groups may have suggestions, but there seems to be only limited crossover between the two groups.

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Topic - Minimizing woofer dynamic compression (RBP??) - Duke 03:10:02 04/16/02 (5)

Re: Minimizing woofer dynamic compression (RBP??) - RBP 22:23:32 04/18/02 (3)

What factors help to keep the impedance curve flat? - phenderson 18:03:18 04/21/02 (1)

re:many varables - RBP 16:54:41 04/22/02 (0)

Thank you again, RBP! - Duke 00:10:51 04/19/02 (0)

Re: Minimizing woofer dynamic compression (RBP??) - Bill Wassilak 08:27:41 04/16/02 (0)

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