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Daniel Snooks
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 4:48 am Post subject:
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I have an old set of Pioneer speakers (model CS-J335K/CS-J335Q). The only
drivers that still work are the 8" subs. The 5" mids and 1.5" tweets are all
toast. I am hoping there is a less expensive solution then just buying a new
pair of speakers. I have noticed that floor standing models are pricey.
I would simply use a car audio component set and build baffles to fit them
into the cabinet, but I wanted 8ohm speakers so that the crossover points
don't get screwed up (I suppose I could use 2 sets of components in each
cabinet ... wonder how that would sound).
Anyone know where I can get 8ohm mids and tweeters?
The sticker on the back of the cabinet says 150W RMS but that is a load of
horseturds ... maybe 50W RMS would be a more realistic power handling spec.
I have pulled the blown speakers from the cabinet and have the various part
#'s and such if that would help at all.
TIA ...
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Kalman Rubinson
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:18 am Post subject:
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Adding random drivers to this underachiever will only make it more
mediocre. Building a modest unit from scratch will probably give you
more bang for your buck.
Kal
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:48:38 -0500, "Daniel Snooks"
<dsnooks70@sympatico.ca> wrote:
| Quote: | I have an old set of Pioneer speakers (model CS-J335K/CS-J335Q). The only
drivers that still work are the 8" subs. The 5" mids and 1.5" tweets are all
toast. I am hoping there is a less expensive solution then just buying a new
pair of speakers. I have noticed that floor standing models are pricey.
I would simply use a car audio component set and build baffles to fit them
into the cabinet, but I wanted 8ohm speakers so that the crossover points
don't get screwed up (I suppose I could use 2 sets of components in each
cabinet ... wonder how that would sound).
Anyone know where I can get 8ohm mids and tweeters?
The sticker on the back of the cabinet says 150W RMS but that is a load of
horseturds ... maybe 50W RMS would be a more realistic power handling spec.
I have pulled the blown speakers from the cabinet and have the various part
#'s and such if that would help at all.
TIA ... |
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Daniel Snooks
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 3:40 pm Post subject:
Re: What are my options? |
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Kalman Rubinson wrote:
| Quote: | Adding random drivers to this underachiever will only make it more
mediocre. Building a modest unit from scratch will probably give you
more bang for your buck.
Kal
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:48:38 -0500, "Daniel Snooks"
dsnooks70@sympatico.ca> wrote:
I have an old set of Pioneer speakers (model CS-J335K/CS-J335Q). The
only drivers that still work are the 8" subs. The 5" mids and 1.5"
tweets are all toast. I am hoping there is a less expensive solution
then just buying a new pair of speakers. I have noticed that floor
standing models are pricey.
I would simply use a car audio component set and build baffles to
fit them into the cabinet, but I wanted 8ohm speakers so that the
crossover points don't get screwed up (I suppose I could use 2 sets
of components in each cabinet ... wonder how that would sound).
Anyone know where I can get 8ohm mids and tweeters?
The sticker on the back of the cabinet says 150W RMS but that is a
load of horseturds ... maybe 50W RMS would be a more realistic power
handling spec. I have pulled the blown speakers from the cabinet and
have the various part #'s and such if that would help at all.
TIA ...
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That was definately something I worried about, I was just wondering where I
could get the drivers to build from scratch (still the 8ohm issue here)
Thanks for the thought Kal.
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Dimitrios Tzortzakakis
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:23 pm Post subject:
Re: What are my options? |
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I have no idea (in your country) but in greece you can get any driver in any
electronics hardware shop.My cousin had the drivers of his speakers changed,
quite cheaply.
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| Quote: | Kalman Rubinson wrote:
Adding random drivers to this underachiever will only make it more
mediocre. Building a modest unit from scratch will probably give you
more bang for your buck.
Kal
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:48:38 -0500, "Daniel Snooks"
dsnooks70@sympatico.ca> wrote:
I have an old set of Pioneer speakers (model CS-J335K/CS-J335Q). The
only drivers that still work are the 8" subs. The 5" mids and 1.5"
tweets are all toast. I am hoping there is a less expensive solution
then just buying a new pair of speakers. I have noticed that floor
standing models are pricey.
I would simply use a car audio component set and build baffles to
fit them into the cabinet, but I wanted 8ohm speakers so that the
crossover points don't get screwed up (I suppose I could use 2 sets
of components in each cabinet ... wonder how that would sound).
Anyone know where I can get 8ohm mids and tweeters?
The sticker on the back of the cabinet says 150W RMS but that is a
load of horseturds ... maybe 50W RMS would be a more realistic power
handling spec. I have pulled the blown speakers from the cabinet and
have the various part #'s and such if that would help at all.
TIA ...
That was definately something I worried about, I was just wondering where
I
could get the drivers to build from scratch (still the 8ohm issue here)
Thanks for the thought Kal.
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Dan Snooks
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The Open Sourceror's Appr
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Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:15 am Post subject:
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"Dimitrios Tzortzakakis" <use@address.below> wrote in
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| Quote: | I have no idea (in your country) but in greece you can get any driver in
any electronics hardware shop.My cousin had the drivers of his speakers
changed, quite cheaply.
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In my experience, the USA is almost unique, in that it's very difficult to
get electronics components in most locales, be they drivers, capacitors, or
binding posts (and Radio Shack does not count).
In Germany, I could walk into almost any shop with a circuit board in the
window and get practically anything.
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jakdedert
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Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:42 am Post subject:
Re: What are my options? |
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Daniel Snooks wrote:
| Quote: | I have an old set of Pioneer speakers (model CS-J335K/CS-J335Q). The
only drivers that still work are the 8" subs. The 5" mids and 1.5"
tweets are all toast. I am hoping there is a less expensive solution
then just buying a new pair of speakers. I have noticed that floor
standing models are pricey.
I would simply use a car audio component set and build baffles to fit
them into the cabinet, but I wanted 8ohm speakers so that the
crossover points don't get screwed up (I suppose I could use 2 sets
of components in each cabinet ... wonder how that would sound).
Anyone know where I can get 8ohm mids and tweeters?
The sticker on the back of the cabinet says 150W RMS but that is a
load of horseturds ... maybe 50W RMS would be a more realistic power
handling spec. I have pulled the blown speakers from the cabinet and
have the various part #'s and such if that would help at all.
TIA ...
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Assess the condition and build quality of the cabinets...including the
asthetics (do you like the way they look). At that point, if you like them,
and they are solid, look into purchasing a complete set of matched drivers
and suitable crossover. Much of the difficulty in building a pair of
speakers lies in achieving a good, solid, resonance free cabinet. Thump the
side and back with your hand. Does it sound dead or does it 'ring'? If the
latter, there may be ways to brace the box internally, but if the
sides/back/front are too thin, it won't be worth the effort.
If the cabinet is suitable, go from there. If not, toss the whole mess and
start over, either from scratch or with a nice used set of speakers.
jak |
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Daniel Snooks
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Sat Mar 19, 2005 2:00 am Post subject:
Re: What are my options? |
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jakdedert wrote:
| Quote: | Daniel Snooks wrote:
I have an old set of Pioneer speakers (model CS-J335K/CS-J335Q). The
only drivers that still work are the 8" subs. The 5" mids and 1.5"
tweets are all toast. I am hoping there is a less expensive solution
then just buying a new pair of speakers. I have noticed that floor
standing models are pricey.
I would simply use a car audio component set and build baffles to fit
them into the cabinet, but I wanted 8ohm speakers so that the
crossover points don't get screwed up (I suppose I could use 2 sets
of components in each cabinet ... wonder how that would sound).
Anyone know where I can get 8ohm mids and tweeters?
The sticker on the back of the cabinet says 150W RMS but that is a
load of horseturds ... maybe 50W RMS would be a more realistic power
handling spec. I have pulled the blown speakers from the cabinet and
have the various part #'s and such if that would help at all.
TIA ...
Assess the condition and build quality of the cabinets...including the
asthetics (do you like the way they look). At that point, if you
like them, and they are solid, look into purchasing a complete set of
matched drivers and suitable crossover. Much of the difficulty in
building a pair of speakers lies in achieving a good, solid,
resonance free cabinet. Thump the side and back with your hand.
Does it sound dead or does it 'ring'? If the latter, there may be
ways to brace the box internally, but if the sides/back/front are too
thin, it won't be worth the effort.
If the cabinet is suitable, go from there. If not, toss the whole
mess and start over, either from scratch or with a nice used set of
speakers.
jak
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Heh ... I thought this WAS "looking into purchasing a complete set of
matched drivers and suitable crossovers." :-)
I do appreciate the response, and agree with your thoughts entirely. Does
anyone have an idea where I could go shopping for drivers in the Toronto
area (Canada)?
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jakdedert
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Sat Mar 19, 2005 3:02 am Post subject:
Re: What are my options? |
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Daniel Snooks wrote:
| Quote: | jakdedert wrote:
Daniel Snooks wrote:
I have an old set of Pioneer speakers (model CS-J335K/CS-J335Q). The
only drivers that still work are the 8" subs. The 5" mids and 1.5"
tweets are all toast. I am hoping there is a less expensive solution
then just buying a new pair of speakers. I have noticed that floor
standing models are pricey.
I would simply use a car audio component set and build baffles to
fit them into the cabinet, but I wanted 8ohm speakers so that the
crossover points don't get screwed up (I suppose I could use 2 sets
of components in each cabinet ... wonder how that would sound).
Anyone know where I can get 8ohm mids and tweeters?
The sticker on the back of the cabinet says 150W RMS but that is a
load of horseturds ... maybe 50W RMS would be a more realistic power
handling spec. I have pulled the blown speakers from the cabinet and
have the various part #'s and such if that would help at all.
TIA ...
Assess the condition and build quality of the cabinets...including
the asthetics (do you like the way they look). At that point, if you
like them, and they are solid, look into purchasing a complete set of
matched drivers and suitable crossover. Much of the difficulty in
building a pair of speakers lies in achieving a good, solid,
resonance free cabinet. Thump the side and back with your hand.
Does it sound dead or does it 'ring'? If the latter, there may be
ways to brace the box internally, but if the sides/back/front are too
thin, it won't be worth the effort.
If the cabinet is suitable, go from there. If not, toss the whole
mess and start over, either from scratch or with a nice used set of
speakers.
jak
Heh ... I thought this WAS "looking into purchasing a complete set of
matched drivers and suitable crossovers." :-)
I do appreciate the response, and agree with your thoughts entirely.
Does anyone have an idea where I could go shopping for drivers in the
Toronto area (Canada)?
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No, but you can order them online from (among other places) Parts Express.
They have a good deal of technical information on each driver...which is
necessary to achieve a good match...also, tech info on 'how' to match each
driver to the others and to the cabinet.
Just make sure those cabinets are worth the trouble....
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Pooh Bear
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Sun Mar 20, 2005 3:45 am Post subject:
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Daniel Snooks wrote:
| Quote: | I have an old set of Pioneer speakers (model CS-J335K/CS-J335Q). The only
drivers that still work are the 8" subs. The 5" mids and 1.5" tweets are all
toast. I am hoping there is a less expensive solution then just buying a new
pair of speakers.
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Probably not.
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