Does anyone know where to buy speakers drivers (and subs) in Australia?

[spot]

Postage is just too expensive from Parts Express.

So far I have-
Essential Audio | Australia | Guitar Speakers | Bass Speakers | PA Speakers | Loudspeaker Kits | Hi Fi SPeakers | Home Theatre | Cabinet Hardware
http://www.speakerbits.com
WES Components
Darcher Audio

and in NZ-
Hasaudio Speaker Components - International Suppliers of Speaker Components and Speaker Kits

 

[Francec]

What are you thinking of buying?

Frank

 

[David Gatti]

Aranmar Acoustics Audio & Furniture Manufacturers, Australian Agents for Adire, SEAS , B&G, Redgum and Hypex Amps

 

[PeteMcK]

Not sure that Aranmar deals in SEAS any more, think you need to go to HAS;
a few more:
Speakers Public Address Systems | Portable PA Systems | DJ Equipment & Lighting

ETONE SPEAKERS  PRO AUDIO SPEAKERS  PA  HI FI  HOME THEATRE  SPEAKER SYSTEMS  SPEAKER REPAIRS  RECONE KITS  HF DRIVER DIAPHRAGMS  CROSSOVERS

Speaker Components

Visaton Speakers

https://www.photonage.com.au/index.php?main_page=products_all&disp_order=5&page=63

 

[thunk303]

Speaker repairs, Speaker parts, Ortofon cartridges, Thoren turntables, DJ accessories - Speakerbits

There prices are a little high but they have an interesting range.

 

[Moondog55]

Or you could just ask who in the forum has drivers spare who also needs the cash.
Most of us have collected way more drivers than we will ever be able to use.
It depends on how "High-End " you want to start with.
Jaycar still have a few drivers in stores, one or two are still worth looking at.

 

[Billyo]

I looked into sourcing some Monacor drivers from Soundlabsgroup when I decided to build something from Tony Gee's site.

I found that it was significantly (~25%) cheaper to purchase in Germany and pay shipping to Australia than it was to buy from Soundlabs. It wasnt a small parcel either, weighing in at around 10kg.

I guess its true that us Australians get ripped off - we shouldnt neglect the option to buy OS and ship.

Thanks for the other links though - I will definitely investigate when planning my next project (a subwoofer).

 

[PeteMcK]

Re: ´Most of us have collected way more drivers than we will ever be able to use.” LOL– yeah, but, you know one day, I could use them for a (insert latest fad of choice) system ….
I threw out about 50% of the drivers I had a few months ago, and still have way too many… I swear they’re replicating while I’m not looking…. Or is it just that my shed is shrinking????

 

[whgeiger]

Cannon Sound and Light Pty Ltd.
Mr. Daniel Trevor
Email: admin@cannonsound.com
They carry P-Audio products made in Thailand

Regards,

WHG

 

[rabbitz]

Not in Oz but Madisound has some good deals even with shipping. Plus the high A$ helps at the moment.

Madisound Speaker Components: distributor of loudspeaker drivers and parts for speaker builders.

You need to be specific in what you are after as there are members here that may be able to help.

 

[enigmaticEntity.]

I'm lucky in the summer I can visit Darcher audio directly, and he will order anything from Parts Express for you, idk about other stores like Madisound, but I think he gets cheaper shipping rates, so it works for me at least, however, if you can't visit him directly then you will also have to deal with Aus. Post's prices to get the stuff to your place... :/ Also don't ask me for any spare drivers - they are all cheap ($5 pair) 2nd hand store older model "big brand" drivers, of which build quality is probably as good or better than some modern day "big brand" but there are no measurements!

 

[Moondog55]

Re: ´Most of us have collected way more drivers than we will ever be able to use.” LOL– yeah, but, you know one day, I could use them for a (insert latest fad of choice) system ….
I threw out about 50% of the drivers I had a few months ago, and still have way too many… I swear they’re replicating while I’m not looking…. Or is it just that my shed is shrinking????

Peter you need to leave the lights ON, the damn things breed in the dark.
People keep giving me their old "Broken" speakers for me to fix and when I give them a cost ( cheap ) they let me keep them and go to a box outlet and buy a new system LOL

 

[spot]

What are you thinking of buying?

Frank

A 12" sub driver (for small sealed box) and tweeters/midwoofers for small shelf boxes.
I was surprised to see so many places in Aust selling speakers, but a lot of them seem to be noname brands (which in itself is OK) but without enough specs or test results.

For the sub driver Im thinking of a peerless xxls or a dayton one but so far can only find a seller of the peerless at $250 - was hoping for something cheaper (dayton one is $150US + $150 postage).
For the others I'm thinking some fountek ribbons and maybe peerless NE149W if I can find anyone who has used it that can comment on it.

 

[Francec]

spot,
There are a few but in Oz, we should be used to price gouging by now. The problem is largely due to the numbers in the supply chain.

I've used hasaudio in UnZud and am happy with the service and price. I've also bought SB Acoustics from WES (Wagner) and am happy with them too, despite the woeful website that was designed by a nine year old.

Have you any sizes in mind for the satellites? The SB 10" woofers I bought have a reasonably low Vas and could be used as a sub. For $200, I reckon good value (and they look sexy as hell too).

Frank

 

[Moondog55]

Speaker driver

You don't always need a dedicated subwoofer driver if the bass unit is good enough, I would take 4 of these in preference ( assuming you have the space for the boxes that is )
A 3-way using all Peerless drivers would be cost effective if you picked the "best fit" midrange

 

[Francec]

Moondog,
That needs a big box and FOUR of them would need half of the room. The prices on the Speakerbits website aren't ever correct and a phone call always seemed to bring a higher price. From recent experience, I've gone off them in a big way.

 

[Moondog55]

Frank you know my wife puts up with a lot, these woofers need a much smaller box than my subs.
Works in a 70 litre box fully stuffed although 90 is better and that is a small footprint box if made tall, but I take your point; bigger than the OP asked for.
The 10 inch is also affordable and a pair would need so much less volume, will work in 35/45 litres each

 

[Francec]

Even though I use the Peerless 5 1/4 832873 and for the current woofer 8" 830869, for some reason (call it irrational), I'm not a fan of anything bigger in the range unless it is a big Xmax subwoofer. I still reckon the 10" SB Acoustics are a good driver (but, alas, I'm still to build the cabinets for them to put them to work to entertain the neighbours with Red Hot Chilli Peppers).

 

[Billyo]

SpeakerBug, capacitors, inductors, resistors, crossover parts, speaker supplies

Bought some high quality crossover components from here at a sensible price.

 

[whgeiger]

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A 12" sub driver (for small sealed box) and tweeters/midwoofers for small shelf boxes.
I was surprised to see so many places in Aust selling speakers, but a lot of them seem to be noname brands (which in itself is OK) but without enough specs or test results.

For the sub driver Im thinking of a peerless xxls or a dayton one but so far can only find a seller of the peerless at $250 - was hoping for something cheaper (dayton one is $150US + $150 postage).
For the others I'm thinking some fountek ribbons and maybe peerless NE149W if I can find anyone who has used it that can comment on it.

Did you contact the reference I gave you? P-Audio <> "No-Name"

WHG