Hi - I think I have a pair of Philips kit speakers that someone took the time to put together in what seems to be a decent manner (dovetailed walnut cabinets).
Drivers are AD 10100/W8, AD 5060/Sq8 and AD 0160/T8. The kit seems to be an ADK 3540 but I've seen a close match that is referred to as a Philips System 20. I'm not 100% sure which it might be (if either) as I can't exactly match the cabinet dimensions (close though).
I plan to move the inductors so that they aren't lined up in parallel, but am wondering what's the best replacements for these caps? The speakers sound pretty good as is but I'd like to see if there is room for improvement. I read that the high end on these can sound scratchy and that is currently not the case at least to my tinnitus addled ears.
One other thing - the AD10100 had foam dust caps (now mostly dust with a couple of small foam pieces) - from the bits I estimate a 70mm cap with a weight of about about 3 grams - assuming that sounds about right would you replace with cloth or felt?
Thanks for any advice.
Drivers are AD 10100/W8, AD 5060/Sq8 and AD 0160/T8. The kit seems to be an ADK 3540 but I've seen a close match that is referred to as a Philips System 20. I'm not 100% sure which it might be (if either) as I can't exactly match the cabinet dimensions (close though).
I plan to move the inductors so that they aren't lined up in parallel, but am wondering what's the best replacements for these caps? The speakers sound pretty good as is but I'd like to see if there is room for improvement. I read that the high end on these can sound scratchy and that is currently not the case at least to my tinnitus addled ears.
One other thing - the AD10100 had foam dust caps (now mostly dust with a couple of small foam pieces) - from the bits I estimate a 70mm cap with a weight of about about 3 grams - assuming that sounds about right would you replace with cloth or felt?
Thanks for any advice.
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I'm not familiar with this particular speaker, but I would first be concerned about those foam dustcaps before worrying about the crossover. Do the drivers have foam surrounds similar to the dust cap? If so, those foam surrounds are probably not far behind the dustcaps - because the foam rots and becomes useless. Don't know if that's a problem with your drivers, or whether it would be possible/cost effective to replace the surrounds. I would make sure the drivers' surrounds and cones are in good shape before proceeding further.
The surrounds are rubber, like old SEAS drivers. No foam but the disintegrated caps. Cones are all perfect.
I’ve already ordered both linen and felt dust caps but wondered if there was a consensus on which would most closely approximate the old foam.
I’ve already ordered both linen and felt dust caps but wondered if there was a consensus on which would most closely approximate the old foam.
OK, went with linen dust caps - are there any opinions on best type caps to replace the old ones? Should I stay with electrolytics? Drivers are Philips AD 10100/W8, AD 5060/Sq8 and AD 0160/T8. Thanks for any advice.