Choosing a tweeter

[Diyod]

I bought a pair of altec model 1's for 5 USD today. I cleaned up the veneers and the cabinets are really nice, all I have done is glue the surrounds back on. One tweeter is FUBAR though. I need some advice on how to proceed. I would like to simply replace the tweeters and be done around $100. Alternatively, I could gut them completely but I don't want to make a career out of this. Any recommendations for tweeter replacements or advice in general will be appreciated. Thanks

 

[AllenB]

A good thing about cone tweeters is that they project a more narrow beam at higher frequencies to reduce the effect of room reflections. If you like that, you could do a search on the user 'system7' who uses cones.

 

[Diyod]

Perfect. I was already thinking about Seas 27tffc. Kind of like putting a 100 dollar saddle on a 5 dollar horse. What do you think? I guess if and when it dosen't work I'll do new crossovers and drivers.

 

[Diyod]

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[Lojzek]

Any 2" cone tweeter as you would normally find in cheap stereo sets will do the job. You should be able to find plenty of those second hand.

 

[AllenB]

I'm not really one to say that one thing isn't worth the effort unless the evidence is clear. I don't know that you don't have a gem in this one, so my advice is to choose the tweeter you want regardless. Personally I like cone tweeters, even though I don't use them (I use compression tweeters for my main system), however I use full range drivers for my garage system which have some qualities along the lines of cone tweeters. It is likely you will need to make some crossover changes regardless.

 

[adason]

That opening for tweeter looks big enough to accomodate 2-3" fullrange. Completely new crossover would be required though, but the result may be satisfactory good sounding speaker. I recomment small faitalpro, they have high efficiency and power handling.

 

[Diyod]

I went with phenolic ring tweeters from parts express. I might play with the crossover later. If I do I'll need more help. However I'll probably just move on the next thing. Thanks.

 

[sony6060]

I went with phenolic ring tweeters from parts express. I might play with the crossover later. If I do I'll need more help. However I'll probably just move on the next thing. Thanks.

The phenolic tweeter is about as close to factory stock you could find now. A few vintage speakers use that tweeter.

 

[Diyod]

The phenolic tweeter is about as close to factory stock you could find now. A few vintage speakers use that tweeter.

I thought so. Also it is the correct dimensions.

 

[Diyod]

That opening for tweeter looks big enough to accomodate 2-3" fullrange. Completely new crossover would be required though, but the result may be satisfactory good sounding speaker. I recomment small faitalpro, they have high efficiency and power handling.

Interesting. Elaborate on this if you'd like to. Are we talking about eliminating the other driver completely?