4" full range for drive-in speaker...

imix500 · 8th July 2005, 11:49 PM

Hello all, searched but didn't find much on this. I am retrofitting some old rca drive-in movie speakers to be used as surrounds/sfx for a live theater application. The original drivers in the enclosures are all pretty much toast so I'd like to put some new ones in. What are your suggestions for a good affordable 4" full range. They will not play that loud so power handling is not a huge issue, but there will be about a dozen of them so price is an issue here. I've looked through parts express but I have so experience with any of the full rangers they have. Thanks!

Stocker · 9th July 2005, 01:39 AM

If this is outdoors, you may have luck with marine speakers from a boating supply. If it's an indoor application, see if the new FS125 from Creative Sound Solutions will fit the box.

zobsky · 9th July 2005, 04:32 AM

how about tangband 871 ??

jemraid · 9th July 2005, 08:04 AM

The Visaton FR10 might be a contender if you can find a source in north America, in Europe they are available from;
http://www.spectrumaudio.de/
and they cost €13.50

Jem

Cal Weldon · 9th July 2005, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stocker
the new FS125 from Creative Sound Solutions

FR125?

el`Ol · 10th July 2005, 02:47 PM

At http://www.spectrumaudio.de there is a very practical comparison table for all tangband fullrangers. I`m shure you find something with the right Vas here.

DizRotus · 10th July 2005, 07:39 PM

I purchased a pair of each of the following 4” “full range” drivers from Parts Express to experiment with in single driver rear horn enclosures. They sound surprisingly alike; the differences are not dramatic. The Pioneer is the least expensive; approximately half the cost of the Tang Bands. For your purposes, the Pioneer would probably suffice.

TB 656S, TB 616S, TB 654S and Pioneer W-47-04 204

imix500 · 11th July 2005, 04:31 AM

Thanks to all for the replies. I looked at all the mentioned drivers and settled on some pioneers PE has on special for $.49ea!! Can't go wrong to try em out at that price, and thier specs looked good enough for the application. If they sound like crap I'll only be out a few bucks and will try others. Thanks!

DizRotus · 12th July 2005, 07:15 AM

I also bought four of the 49 cent Pioneers. They're a bargain for sure.

Timn8ter · 13th July 2005, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cal Weldon

FR125?

There's an 'S' in there somewhere Cal.

8th July 2005, 11:49 PM	#1
imix500 Proud Union Member diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville, TN	4" full range for drive-in speaker... Hello all, searched but didn't find much on this. I am retrofitting some old rca drive-in movie speakers to be used as surrounds/sfx for a live theater application. The original drivers in the enclosures are all pretty much toast so I'd like to put some new ones in. What are your suggestions for a good affordable 4" full range. They will not play that loud so power handling is not a huge issue, but there will be about a dozen of them so price is an issue here. I've looked through parts express but I have so experience with any of the full rangers they have. Thanks!

9th July 2005, 01:39 AM	#2
Stocker diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin	If this is outdoors, you may have luck with marine speakers from a boating supply. If it's an indoor application, see if the new FS125 from Creative Sound Solutions will fit the box. __________________ Jesus loves you.

9th July 2005, 04:32 AM	#3
zobsky diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx, USA	how about tangband 871 ?? __________________ "Any fool can know. The point is to understand" - Albert Einstein

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9th July 2005, 08:04 AM	#4
jemraid diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NE Derbyshire	The Visaton FR10 might be a contender if you can find a source in north America, in Europe they are available from; http://www.spectrumaudio.de/ and they cost €13.50 Jem

10th July 2005, 02:47 PM	#6
el`Ol diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bavarian Forest	At http://www.spectrumaudio.de there is a very practical comparison table for all tangband fullrangers. I`m shure you find something with the right Vas here.

10th July 2005, 07:39 PM	#7
DizRotus diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Birmingham. MI	I purchased a pair of each of the following 4” “full range” drivers from Parts Express to experiment with in single driver rear horn enclosures. They sound surprisingly alike; the differences are not dramatic. The Pioneer is the least expensive; approximately half the cost of the Tang Bands. For your purposes, the Pioneer would probably suffice. TB 656S, TB 616S, TB 654S and Pioneer W-47-04 204

11th July 2005, 04:31 AM	#8
imix500 Proud Union Member diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville, TN	Thanks to all for the replies. I looked at all the mentioned drivers and settled on some pioneers PE has on special for $.49ea!! Can't go wrong to try em out at that price, and thier specs looked good enough for the application. If they sound like crap I'll only be out a few bucks and will try others. Thanks!

12th July 2005, 07:15 AM	#9
DizRotus diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Birmingham. MI	I also bought four of the 49 cent Pioneers. They're a bargain for sure.

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