I'm looking for some cheapish drivers for testing purposes. (Building an amp) If I blow them I can just buy more and not cry too much. I think they should be 8ohm and rated to minimum 25-50 watts. I can build whatever cabinet is necessary.
I was thinking possibly 75mm - 100mm (3 or 4 inch) full range. It obviously doesn't need to sound hifi with flat extended responses, but when testing, music should sound reasonably like music.
Was hoping to get drivers for about $30 NZD each or less. Including freight. Or if any NZers know a source in NZ.
Any ideas.
I was thinking possibly 75mm - 100mm (3 or 4 inch) full range. It obviously doesn't need to sound hifi with flat extended responses, but when testing, music should sound reasonably like music.
Was hoping to get drivers for about $30 NZD each or less. Including freight. Or if any NZers know a source in NZ.
Any ideas.
Vifa TC9 is the gold standard for dirt cheap full range. Not sure how easy they are to get there in NZ.
is the name also peerless tympany
when i google this i get TC9 Peerless by Tymphany. It appears the same visually?
when i google this i get TC9 Peerless by Tymphany. It appears the same visually?
Yes, it's the driver that Suicufnoc was referring to:
Peerless by Tymphany TC9FD18-08 3-1/2" Full Range Paper Cone Woofer
Peerless by Tymphany TC9FD18-08 3-1/2" Full Range Paper Cone Woofer
Yes, it's the same driver:
Peerless by Tymphany TC9FD18-08 3-1/2" Full Range Paper Cone Woofer
And here is a cheap and fast enclosure that actually sounds incredibly good, since you need to test the SQ of your amp anyway:
Mini Karlsonator (0.53X) with Dual TC9FD's
zman - you beat me with a few seconds.
Peerless by Tymphany TC9FD18-08 3-1/2" Full Range Paper Cone Woofer
And here is a cheap and fast enclosure that actually sounds incredibly good, since you need to test the SQ of your amp anyway:
Mini Karlsonator (0.53X) with Dual TC9FD's
zman - you beat me with a few seconds.
To give an alternative (that is easier to get in Europe at least): the Visaton FRS8 (3.3"/80mm) is only 10€ here and also reasonable good and works in a simple 10L sealed box.
But the Vifa/Peerless TC9 is a great candidate, that is true. Only not so easy to find here in Europe and more expensive. Probally the same in NZ
FRS 8 4 OHM | Visaton Round Cabinet Speaker, 30W nom, 50W max, 4Ω | RS Components
But the Vifa/Peerless TC9 is a great candidate, that is true. Only not so easy to find here in Europe and more expensive. Probally the same in NZ
FRS 8 4 OHM | Visaton Round Cabinet Speaker, 30W nom, 50W max, 4Ω | RS Components
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Maakbow, you could probably salvage what you're looking for from some old computer speakers very cheaply.
Logitech springs to mind, they often use tang band drivers.
I picked up a set of nice full range Yamaha units for $20 recently, came from a high quality micro system.
Logitech springs to mind, they often use tang band drivers.
I picked up a set of nice full range Yamaha units for $20 recently, came from a high quality micro system.
Old computer speakers make great cheap fullrange projects. I took a pair of Logitech and made a mini stereo BIB with them. Used the built in amplifier and all too. Still use that to this day as a portable speaker. Great for zoom calls.
You shouldn't be too far away from a Jaycar NZ store.
They have the HiVI B3S full range which may do the job as they are cheap and maybe cheerful but I've never heard them. There's plenty of designs around for these (search diyAudio & Google) and may need BSC depending on taste and use.
Expect low end around 100Hz for sealed and around 65Hz vented.
Shielded 3 Inch 15W 8-Ohm Full Range Speaker | Jaycar Electronics New Zealand
Zaph did a design yonks ago but you can always pass on the filter initially.
Zaph|Audio
They have the HiVI B3S full range which may do the job as they are cheap and maybe cheerful but I've never heard them. There's plenty of designs around for these (search diyAudio & Google) and may need BSC depending on taste and use.
Expect low end around 100Hz for sealed and around 65Hz vented.
Shielded 3 Inch 15W 8-Ohm Full Range Speaker | Jaycar Electronics New Zealand
Zaph did a design yonks ago but you can always pass on the filter initially.
Zaph|Audio
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