Pioneer B20 open baffle -- popular tweeter

[jmar]

What is the consensus on a tweeter to use with the Pioneer B20?

Just for kicks, I want to build a pair -- plan on ordering from Parts express -- so perhaps a tweeter they carry?

What ended up being the popular one to use? still a cheap piezo?

THANKS

[planet10]

The recommended tweeter is a PE one with no bezel (ideal for mounting on a phase plug) -- something like $6-7 each. 2 uF cap for XO.

dave

[jmar]

So, NOT the Goldwood 1005 piezo?

Do you have the part number or manufacturer by chance? -- I'm ordering as we speak.

[jmar]

dayton nd20fb I'm guessing ? the dark vador thing? 3/4" neodymium?

[gychang]

I am pretty sure this is what you maybe looking for.

Parts-Express.com:*Dayton ND16FA-6 5/8" Neodymium Dome Tweeter | tweeter nd16fa-6 soft dome tweeter dome tweeter neodynium dayton audio dayton loudspeaker dayton

gychang

[db6546]

Originally Posted by gychang

I am pretty sure this is what you maybe looking for.

Parts-Express.com:*Dayton ND16FA-6 5/8" Neodymium Dome Tweeter | tweeter nd16fa-6 soft dome tweeter dome tweeter neodynium dayton audio dayton loudspeaker dayton

gychang

That's the one I used.
Here's how I mounted it:
Pioneer B20 Coaxial Tweeter Install

[Coreyk78]

I just built a pair of speakers using B20's in a sealed cabinet and I used the Goldwood piezo crossed at 10khz and am very happy with it. I like the combo so much that I'm giving away my Zaph BAMTM floorstanders to my sister and it may be a while before I get around to pulling the drivers out of my new B20 cabinets so I can actually give them a proper finish instead of bare MDF

[jmar]

I thought it would be great as a first project -- if Nelson Pass likes it, that's good enough for me. (And it's in the spirit of full range).

I'm glad to get your reply because I don't want to use the neodymium tweeter -- I see now what that's all about (a bit crazy but to each his own).

I too want to use the Goldwood and I love sealed boxes.

*What did you do for internal cabinet dimensions if you don't mind me asking.
How much stuffing? (maybe just all sides?)

*Did you mount tweeter on the front or rear firing as I've seen?

I want to get started on the cabinets right away.

I ordered the parts (a mere 110 bucks with free shipping) including the Goldwood tweeters.

THANKS.

[jmar]

Also ordered some Lpads.

Needed? or not?

[gychang]

Originally Posted by Coreyk78

I just built a pair of speakers using B20's in a sealed cabinet and I used the Goldwood piezo crossed at 10khz and am very happy with it.

I am very interested in doing exactly same since I have the piezos available. I have couple of questions.

1. did u use L-pad (prefer not using it).
2. "crossed at 10khz" with what? (not good at electronics), parts number from PE will be very helpful.
3. Any pictures and size of the sealed cabinet?

thanks,

gychang