Tangent TM1 replacement drivers-- B200? B110?

[drec]

Hi there,

I don't know speakers very well, but I understand that a recently acquired pair of Tangent TM1 have the KEF B200 SP1014 with the rabbit ears as their midrange. It appears that one of these midranges has a raspy noise when played with classical music at a low volume. I gently pushed the driver and it makes that noise, so I'm guessing that the voice coil is misaligned. I think I might be able to find someone to repair it-- no?

Ok, if there are other issues and I have to replace the driver, what are my options? Another pair of B200 SP1014s, of course... but what about this Monacor SPH-135/AD that I read about at Wilmslow Audio? It says that it replaces all B110s... but can I use it in place of my B200 SP1014?

Which brings me to another question, which I haven't been able to figure out by googling... what's the difference between B110s and B200s? Can I use a B110 in my TM1 speakers!?

Thanks,
Andre

 

[drec]

Ok, got it, so B200s are 8" approx., B110s 5.5"... so B200s are the way to go.

And I guess the Monacor SPH-135/AD is a no-go, then. What would you recommend for a replacement for the B200 SP1014?

Thanks,

 

[sreten]

Hi,

If it rasps because the voicecoil has delaminated, not much you can do.

Due to the crossover only the same Kef bass unit can be used as a replacement.

/sreten.