leak sandwich woofer equivalent?

[uncleheinrich]

Can anyone recommend a modern woofer (available for DIY) that could be thought of as similar in concept to the Leak sandwich design - also affordable? The Leak 600 woofers I have are in poor condition and I don't think I could repair - so what could I use instead?

[Bon]

I have just refurbished a pair of Leak 600, although I got the woofer surrounds professionally replaced by Speakerworks in Concord, Sydney, it was pricey and more expensive than a replacement. I think the Peerless SLS 830669 fits the bill electrically and physically. The cut-out is almost identical to that for the Leak 12" sandwich woofer but the fixing holes are slightly different. The main difference is that it is a pressed steel frame, not cast alloy. That being said, this was once part of their premier line so can't be at all shabby. IMO the Leak woofer is far superior to the mid and tweeter. My advice is get the woofer repaired and bin the mid and tweeter.

[uncleheinrich]

This is timely as my wife was just hasseling me to get rid of these big boxes cluttering up the place. I know the shop in concord. How much was it for surround replacement? (would that include aligning so coils don't rub etc). Depending on cost I might choose to offer for sale to someone more adventuorus (or with more time) than me.. which would be a bit of a shame.

[sreten]

Originally Posted by Bon

IMO the Leak woofer is far superior to the mid and tweeter.
My advice is get the woofer repaired and bin the mid and tweeter.

Hi,

Then you might as well bin the crossover as well. My advice would be a good
value suitable 12" that works with the x/o and the current mid and treble units.

rgds, sreten.

[Bon]

Originally Posted by uncleheinrich

How much was it for surround replacement? (would that include aligning so coils don't rub etc).

IIRC it was around $100 per woofer. The roll surround is unusual. Gluing up the surround correctly involves centering the coil in the gap with shims anyway, so they should not rub after repair. Bear in mind that the woofer could have other issues if it has been abused, such as damaged rear suspension or, heat/overdrive damage to the coil or former.

Originally Posted by uncleheinrich

Depending on cost I might choose to offer for sale to someone more adventuorus (or with more time) than me.. which would be a bit of a shame.

That would be a pity if the boxes are cosmetically good. Mine were in fantastic shape for nearly 50 year old boxes. Really good build quality for a domestic product. The joints are tight and the real veneer just needed a light oiling. Have a look at my recent post "Leak 600 sandwich project"