$1 Apex Jr tweeter????

[Bods]

Does anyone have any reviews they would like to share about the $1 Apex Jr tweeter? Seems like for a buck it wouldn't hurt to try a couple or 20 in a line array.

I would even be happy with finding out what size these are?

Thanks.

 

[planet10]

This tweeter pulls way above its "weight" class. I've used a lot of them (well over a 100 so far -- not a single one in a line array either -- gotta order some more too) as super tweeters with XO anywhere between 7 & 12k (1st order).

There is a thread here somewhere with them used in a line arrary.

The "wings" can easily be trimmed off for a circular bezel (ie for mounting B&W style on the end of a tweeter pod). We also wave-guide load them using a 45 degree cutout and mount them from behind

dave

PS: Steve may still have the special diyAudio pricing on these

 

[planet10]

Here is a pic of a waveguide loaded one...

 

[bikehorn]

a tweeter waveguide built right into the cabinet? that is too cool. how's it sound?

 

[planet10]

a tweeter waveguide built right into the cabinet? that is too cool. how's it sound?

used 10k up, they add just a bit of sparkle to a drooping widerange or fullrange.

Here is another ap... these were designed to be ceiling speakers, they would be even better mounted on a wall. They use a pair of RS 40-1197s and are in an ~3" deep box (i think my buddy in LA that has them is interested in selling them too). This shows a similar technique for mounting the main drivers and creates quite an interesting looking shape.

dave

 

[boydon_lepasci]

Hey Dave, have you tried any mods to these? Maybe removed the plastic cap(phase shield?). Or disected one entirely? I have had my eye on these for some time and yours is the first report from someone I feel confident listening to.

 

[planet10]

The ones Scott played with had the phase shield removed... they are there for a reason. I've got a couple i have killed that i could dissect.

dave

 

[Apex Jr]

For this forum...

I still have this offer for DIY AUDIO members..

As per Dave's post "Planet 10"

These $1.00 tweeters: If you mention this forum
before ordering I will sell you these tweeters
for 2 ea for $1.00. But you MUST mention this
forum when ordering...

I should also say I do have a $20.00 minimum
order, so if you only want a few you should
look at my website www.apexjr.com and see
if there is anything else you might be interested
in

Steve @ Apex Jr.

 

[Bods]

Planet10 - Thanks for your help.

Steve - Thanks for the discount. That is awesome.

 

[flacoman]

Cerwin_Vega 6" 1/2 ,16ohm Data

Steve :
Have you done any testing on those beasts ?
Looks intriguing for an open baffle line array...

TIA
Jorge

 

[Apex Jr]

Flacoman...
Nope, No testing...
Have found out that there made in France by Audex
and came out of Harman International.
Harman, Infinity and JBL as new surplus.
I just checked my website and there was a link to
a 72 on a side (144) line array that was made but
the link doesn't work. I have a call into him to
find out what happened and will followup on it too.
Steve @ Apex Jr.

 

[Apex Jr]

Here's a link from a line array with 60 twweeter's
per side. John Janowitz at AE Speakers did this.

http://www.aespeakers.com/pics/mini-line/proto1.jpg

Steve @ Apex Jr.
www.apexjr.com

 

[Cal Weldon]

Cyclone,

I have removed your post. Please do not hijack threads. If you wish an opinion on another tweeter, start a new thread.

 

[srinath]

Ancient thread, but I had a question about this tweet.
Is this a 1".
Would it work as a drop in for a Infinity Overture series tweeter ?

Thanks.
Srinath.

 

[Apex Jr]

Srinath...

I have some Infinity OVTR 1 enclosures and these will not fit the tweeter spot
They measure 1 7/8" hole to hole and 2 3/8 overall width and 1 1/4 overall height
with a 1" inter diameter speaker

 

[srinath]

Hey man, I've bought those round ribbons from you couple years ago.
Anyway how do they sound in comparison to ovtr ones. I may adapt for fit, that's not the biggest concern.
Thanks.
Srinath.

 

[Apex Jr]

I would suspect the ribbons would sound better, and have sold out of them too.

 

[srinath]

No I didn't mean to compare the ribbons to the soft dome, just to compare soft dome you have to the ovtr's soft dome for sound only.

You have these soft domes in stock right ?

Thanks.
Srinath.

 

[Apex Jr]

Yes... There still in stock... They are very good and worth the try..
Sorry for the misunderstanding.

 

[srinath]

OK, how do they sound compared to the overture tweeters ?

I am looking for a basis for comparison so I know what else needs to be used around it etc.

Thanks.
Srinath.