Hello. Picked up a set of busted B&W DM303's from the OpShop for $25. Tweeter on one of them is 'completely shot - because, well, it is no longer recognisable as a tweeter - probably a 3 year old decided that their finger would look really good INSIDE the tweeter and the shinny metal dome was the chosen point of entry.
Long story short - They cost me $25 bucks. I know they aren't 'fantastic speakers' but, the woofers are fine, and the crossovers seem fine, and I've got a thing for 2 way B&W speakers and this pair would make my 4th set sitting in the living room on a speaker switch.
Currently have in my living room: B&W 601-S3's, 201-V2, DM5's with replacement (recycled) tweeters.
So: I need 2 X Replacement Tweeters to fit DM303's, to match, or closely work with existing crossover. I do not want to 'amend' or 'mod' the crossover as I'm not that fussy as long as they sound 'good.' EDIT: I don't mind 'modding the crossover' as long as you hold my hand and say nice things to me whilst you talk me through it (I can solder like a pro and have heaps of capacitors, and they know by name down at JayCar).
FWIW: I like brighter sounding speakers,
This is a 'cost sensitive exercise' because, lets face it, 20 year old DM303's that cost me $20 aren't exactly 'top shelf' speakers.
Recommendations please. I haven't actually heard any B&W DM303's so no biggie if the 'solution' is different to original B&W spec. Open to options. Opinions welcome.
Long story short - They cost me $25 bucks. I know they aren't 'fantastic speakers' but, the woofers are fine, and the crossovers seem fine, and I've got a thing for 2 way B&W speakers and this pair would make my 4th set sitting in the living room on a speaker switch.
Currently have in my living room: B&W 601-S3's, 201-V2, DM5's with replacement (recycled) tweeters.
So: I need 2 X Replacement Tweeters to fit DM303's, to match, or closely work with existing crossover. I do not want to 'amend' or 'mod' the crossover as I'm not that fussy as long as they sound 'good.' EDIT: I don't mind 'modding the crossover' as long as you hold my hand and say nice things to me whilst you talk me through it (I can solder like a pro and have heaps of capacitors, and they know by name down at JayCar).
FWIW: I like brighter sounding speakers,
This is a 'cost sensitive exercise' because, lets face it, 20 year old DM303's that cost me $20 aren't exactly 'top shelf' speakers.
Recommendations please. I haven't actually heard any B&W DM303's so no biggie if the 'solution' is different to original B&W spec. Open to options. Opinions welcome.
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I can see you wouldn't want to fit a new diaphragm it this price! B&W diaphragm for DM303, DM309 & LCR3
I've attached an image of the speakers which may help identify a suitable tweeter replacement.
Some physical dimensions would help.
I've attached an image of the speakers which may help identify a suitable tweeter replacement.
Some physical dimensions would help.
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Yes. Replacing for 'like for like' appears to be a 'cost prohibitive' exercise. These DM303's aren't exactly 'mint condition'. I just want to get them working.
This apparently appears to be a 'viable solution'.
I haven't actually measured anything yet. Was hoping for a 'plug and play solution.' Have you any experience with the DM303's? I'm quite open to entirely new tweeters but as it stands it appears that I'm better off 'replacing the diaphragms.' However even this amount is significantly more than I was expecting to spend. I'm in Australia and with postage and shipping waiting time it would turn into a 'long term exercise'.