I have TAD 805SD bookshelf speakers which are inexpensive and very similar to Bowers & Wilkens 805's. They are the best speakers I've ever had, and I run them with a typical 30 watt EL34 vacuum tube push-pull amp (Cayin TA30- similar to Prima Luna amps).
I may get bashed for this, but I want to get a SET amp and try to run these speakers- I was thinking something like BottleHead Pamamount 1.1 (300B) SET amp. I was thinking of modifying my speakers by substituting more efficient drivers because the current drivers are probably too inefficient for SET amps. I don't have the space or money to get some Klipsh or Altec type speakers right now. My speakers are rated at 87db. Where can I shop for replacement 5" drivers (forget the tweeter- I can't hear that high!) that are more efficient (and might also sound better)? The stock drivers are nominally about 5", approx 1" voicecoil, center protruding fixed cone, and speaker cones are curved cross section, look like yellow fiberglass (see pictures). There is no info at all written on the stock drivers. I don't think I'm even using the tweeters, so no cross-over issues. (could probably also benefit from some better internal speaker wire)
specs:
8 Ohm
87db
internal volumne: approx 0.64 cu ft, 18.2 liters
port ID: 1.75", 4.5cm
port depth: 2.3", 6cm
enclosure: 1/2" MDF, curved sides and top.
Any thoughts or advice appreciated. Thanks, Kip.......
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Topic - where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Kipp 23:27:50 06/23/15 (29)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Mick Wolfe 12:34:23 06/26/15 (0)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - kyle 08:28:10 06/25/15 (1)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Kipp 13:43:10 06/25/15 (0)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - hahax@verizon.net 19:39:33 06/24/15 (0)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - tomservo 17:30:00 06/24/15 (0)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - thermionic addictions 11:34:56 06/24/15 (1)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Kipp 02:53:08 06/25/15 (0)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Bill Fitzmaurice 05:26:08 06/24/15 (15)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Kipp 06:56:44 06/24/15 (14)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Paul Joppa 08:15:08 06/24/15 (13)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Kipp 12:36:06 06/24/15 (3)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Paul Joppa 14:06:13 06/24/15 (2)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Kipp 15:13:52 06/25/15 (1)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Paul Joppa 17:37:29 06/25/15 (0)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Bill Fitzmaurice 10:37:39 06/24/15 (8)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Crazy Dave 10:59:23 06/24/15 (7)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Kipp 11:47:23 06/24/15 (6)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Crazy Dave 13:15:00 06/24/15 (5)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Kipp 14:01:49 06/24/15 (0)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - sideliner 13:35:59 06/24/15 (1)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - Crazy Dave 08:40:09 06/25/15 (0)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - sideliner 13:34:19 06/24/15 (0)
- RE: where to buy more efficient 5" driver for book shelf speakers? - sideliner 13:32:25 06/24/15 (0)
- Tangband ought to have some - mhardy6647 03:26:49 06/24/15 (5)
- RE: Tangband ought to have some - Kipp 07:42:53 06/24/15 (4)
- I've run the Fostex with the SE 2A3 amp I am now using - mhardy6647 16:47:56 06/24/15 (3)
- RE: I've run the Fostex with the SE 2A3 amp I am now using - Kipp 19:53:27 06/24/15 (2)
- nope, but if you're in Northern New England -- - mhardy6647 14:35:50 06/26/15 (1)
- RE: nope, but if you're in Northern New England -- - Kipp 16:06:25 06/27/15 (0)