Replace high-end midrange driver

[daniels]

Only the new Virgin White Cones can produce the Pure Tones you are seeking.

I have been coating some of the drivers with a black coating to make the sound darker

 

[daniels]

PHL 1130 - best mid in my opinion

PHL Audio 1130 (16Ohm)

I have heard some PHL Audio constructions which was quite impressive.

All of them (6,5" and 10" PHL versions) with ribbons.

I might give them a listening again. Too bad I will not be able to take advantage of the high sensitivity with my other drivers though...

 

[mtoc]

How exactly is the W4-1757SB?

 

[badman]

Badman,

I know about the breakup, this why I cross them at 1.8Khz at 48db and do not try to go higher. I even put a notch on the DSP at 4Khz to be safe

If the PR65 is also one of your favorite, could you let us know of 2 others driver you affectionate? (midrange, midwoofer)
If you know anything that beat a pr65neo on the details/dynamic, I have my Master Card ready...

The option I'd consider would probably be one of the AEspeakers mids- TD6M or the like. I haven't used another 6.5" mid since the 65 (I have 6 of them, enough to play with).

 

[Face]

How do the AE 6" drivers measure? I recall that they didn't measure flat in the mid band, is this still the case?

 

[daniels]

Where can you get the AE 6" drivers (and some specs).

Some simple searching has turned out nothing (??)

 

[daniels]

So far I think my favorite suggestion is the Accuton C168-6-990.
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/woofers/accuton-c168-6-990-7-ceramic-cone-mid/bass/

It has a reasonable sensitivity and size. And it looks as if the small issues that might be, can be tackled by dampening or in the crossover.

But it is very expensive :-(

At least twice as much as my second runner up; The Audio Technology C-Quenze SDKM.
Midrange

Is it that much better (or good at all)?
It is quite a lot of money just for taking a chance… Even if it is a well founded chance... :-(