Scan Speak Illuminator tweets on sale!

stereojnky · 06-30-2009

Before you get your panties in a bunch talking about a repost, this is all 3 of the new soft dome

, neo tweets.

Scan-Speak Illuminator D3004/602010 Tweeter, deep chamber from Madisound

Scan-Speak Illuminator D3004/602000 Tweeter from Madisound

Scan-Speak Illuminator D2004/6020-00 tweeter from Madisound

snaimpally · 06-30-2009

Holy sh*t Batman!!!! Get your credit cards ready!!!

**bikinpunk** · 06-30-2009

wonder why...

fredridge · 06-30-2009

nice..... that shallow chamber looks like it might be a good choice..... a little smoother and rolls off at the top end where I can't hear anyway :P

one thing I didn't notice until now is that they are all 4ohm....strange

TREETOP · 06-30-2009

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Originally Posted by bikinpunk

wonder why...

My guess is the average consumer likes looking at the pretty pictures and graphs, but isn't in a position right now to drop $400 on a pair of tweeters.

Madi is probably adjusting the price to what they feel the market can bear after months of having these sit on a shelf, or maybe Scan is introducing a new model soon and Madi is getting ready for new ones???

Tonyguy · 06-30-2009

Whats the differences in sound

?

The Drake · 06-30-2009

excellent price on these! I am in the process of listening to the peerless HDS, L1 Pro, Supreme Piccolo, and the scan illuminator 2004's. As of this moment in time after a few quick sessions with each I am leaning toward keeping the scans right now.

1sashenka · 07-01-2009

Anyone know how they are off-axis?

Scan-Speak Illuminator D3004/602000

03blueSI · 07-01-2009

So tempting. I am having serious trouble resisting. If I wasn't so set on getting a pair of Rainbow CAL 27s I would probably pull the trigger.

1sashenka · 07-01-2009

Well, I just bought a pair, still wondering if it was a good choice for off-axis response. My other option was Legatia L1 Pro pair.

FoxPro5 · 07-01-2009

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Madisound will accept returns of purchases for refund (not including crossovers or special orders) for a period of 45 days after purchase. Items must be returned in unused condition. There must be no evidence of mounting or soldering.

Madisound Return Policy

duckymcse · 07-05-2009

Thinking of getting either the D3004/60210(deep dome

) or D3004/602000.
Which one would sound

better?

Quote:

Originally Posted by stereojnky

Before you get your panties in a bunch talking about a repost, this is all 3 of the new soft dome, neo tweets.

Scan-Speak Illuminator D3004/602010 Tweeter, deep chamber from Madisound

Scan-Speak Illuminator D3004/602000 Tweeter from Madisound

Scan-Speak Illuminator D2004/6020-00 tweeter from Madisound

The Drake · 07-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckymcse

Thinking of getting either the D3004/60210(deep dome) or D3004/602000.
Which one would sound better?

the deep chamber will be able to play lower, but other than that no noticeable difference.

s10scooter · 07-06-2009

Wonder how long they will be on sale. I'd love to grab these, but don't have any intention on using them until Apr or so.

**quality_sound** · 07-06-2009

I'm tempted to get the 602000 because it's a little more efficient and doens't have the big dip around 16KHz that the -00 does.

cvjoint · 07-06-2009

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Originally Posted by bikinpunk

wonder why...

Well I can venture a guess. I called Madi 3 weeks ago with a proposition. I asked them to price match this store from Holland on a few items including these in particular. The guy who answered got infuriated really quick, apparently they have been irritated at the dutch company selling items closer to cost times before. Nevertheless they refused to price match for me to only throw out this special a few weeks after. I personally hate both companies for the foreign one adds on special fees at the checkout while Madi. was stubborn and lost my big ticket sale over personal grudges with the former.

I'm fairly sure they are engaged in a price war for the above reasons. Yes the ring radiator model is coming out too on madi, it has been out for a while but I don't take this to be the reason, these are better objectively while the ring radiator has other special qualities. I'd like to think of them as compliments more than substitutes.

I don't think the special will last for long, just enough for both companies to get over the whole deal. I would buy now, I did buy my pair.

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Originally Posted by Tonyguy

Whats the differences in sound?

I got the 1 inch deep chamber, it's obviously the best of the pack as there are no anomalies in the FR and presents the best low frequency distortion products. Buy the 3/4 if you will listen very far off axis and don't need to cross low, or buy the small chamber if you can't fit the deep one.

**jimbno1** · 07-06-2009

Which would be recommended for a 3-way with 12M or Peerless Exclusive 4.5s? I figure around 4-5K crossover.

killerb87 · 07-06-2009

how do the d2004/6020-00 compare to the HAT L1 pro? i have the L1 now and want to try the scans or the L1 pro. my crossover piont is 7khz now with my L3 running from 7k-250 hz. both are mounted in the kick panels.

duckymcse · 07-06-2009

I am currently using the Alpine SPX-17REF tweeter. It sound good but lag the smoothness/clarity when I crank up the volume really loud. I wonder is it worth the $150 to purchase the ScanSpeak Illuminator tweeter as a replacement?
I am that close to pull the trigger to purchase. Someone please tell me "DO IT"

stereojnky · 07-06-2009

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Originally Posted by duckymcse

I am currently using the Alpine SPX-17REF tweeter. It sound good but lag the smoothness/clarity when I crank up the volume really loud. I wonder is it worth the $150 to purchase the ScanSpeak Illuminator tweeter as a replacement?
I am that close to pull the trigger to purchase. Someone please tell me "DO IT"

That's like telling a croud of "onlookers" to tell you to jump. They'll do it just to have something to see.

Do it.

The Drake · 07-06-2009

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Originally Posted by killerb87

how do the d2004/6020-00 compare to the HAT L1 pro? i have the L1 now and want to try the scans or the L1 pro. my crossover piont is 7khz now with my L3 running from 7k-250 hz. both are mounted in the kick panels.

I wouldnt bother, I have both the L1 Pro and the illuminator 2004's in my possession and I would honestly be happy with either one. As I read npdang once say, "If you really want to try something different, ribbons would be the way to go."

stereojnky · 07-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by killerb87

how do the d2004/6020-00 compare to the HAT L1 pro? i have the L1 now and want to try the scans or the L1 pro. my crossover piont is 7khz now with my L3 running from 7k-250 hz. both are mounted in the kick panels.

I think I remember Scott saying that the pro was for people wanting to cross lower than 4.5k or so. If you like what you have, I wouldn't change it.

duckymcse · 07-06-2009

It's all your fault, I pulled the trigger

Hopefully, it will sound better than my Alpine SPX-17REF tweeter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stereojnky

That's like telling a croud of "onlookers" to tell you to jump. They'll do it just to have something to see.

Do it.

crazyder · 07-06-2009

I went ahead and purchased the 602000. I like my HDS but one is damaged and instead of just purchasing a new one figured I would buy these and move the speaker location from the door to the A pillar hope it turns out great Too bad I think it will be a couple months till these get installed.

snaimpally · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by 1sashenka

Well, I just bought a pair, still wondering if it was a good choice for off-axis response. My other option was Legatia L1 Pro pair.

You made the right choice. I had the L1 Pros and hated them. I then had the 3/4" Scan Illums and loved those so much I am planning to put in the 1" Illums. Have you tried searching in the forum? NpDang has a comprehensive review of the Scan Illum tweeters.