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Looking for a tweeter that easily handles 2.25 kHz @ 12 dB and can take some abuse. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Looking for a tweeter that easily handles 2.25 kHz @ 12 dB and can take some abuse.
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Price range? Large or small format?
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Smallish format, I guess. I currently have my tweeters mounted down in the kicks, on-axis. I'd like to spend between $1-150
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Only one small format really comes to mind and that's out of your price range.
Hmmm, maybe two.
Scan-Speak Illuminator D2004/6020-00 tweeter from Madisound
ScanSpeak D2904/6000-00 28 mm Dome Tweeter, Neo Magnet, Grill from Madisound
Hmmm, maybe two.
Scan-Speak Illuminator D2004/6020-00 tweeter from Madisound
ScanSpeak D2904/6000-00 28 mm Dome Tweeter, Neo Magnet, Grill from Madisound
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Arrrrrgh!
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Not really good under 3k. You can get a bit lower with a 24 db slope but that's about it.
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What about some of the compact Morel offerings
Parts Express:Morel MDT-22 1" Neodymium Tweeter
Parts Express:Morel MDT-39 1-1/8" Compact Dome Tweeter
Or a wideband driver
Parts Express:Tang Band W3-926SD 3" Driver
Parts Express:Morel MDT-22 1" Neodymium Tweeter
Parts Express:Morel MDT-39 1-1/8" Compact Dome Tweeter
Or a wideband driver
Parts Express:Tang Band W3-926SD 3" Driver
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The Morel's get close, but that's kind of pushing them.
I agree with the full range idea. However, if 3" is too big, which it probably is if he's looking for a compact tweeter, then this driver would do very well for him.
Peerless 830983, 2" Full Range, 4 ohm from Madisound
This is also an option.
Parts Express:Tang Band W2-852SH 2" Shielded Driver
I agree with the full range idea. However, if 3" is too big, which it probably is if he's looking for a compact tweeter, then this driver would do very well for him.
Peerless 830983, 2" Full Range, 4 ohm from Madisound
This is also an option.
Parts Express:Tang Band W2-852SH 2" Shielded Driver
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the original Alpine SPX/F#1-versions are on my dash right now, running 2-way @ 2K with 150w all day long... amazing response....
I wouldn't try this with a lesser tweeter...
but these, with the matching SPX/Scan 6.5" Blue cone mid/mid bass... is phenomenal....
Rob
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I've seen at least a couple of designs that use the MDT-39 around 2k acoustic.
Here's one
Morchellas - Speaker Building Project at Parts Express
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The OP wants a tweeter that can take abuse that low. I don't know what "abuse" is defined as in his eyes, but it's probably pretty tough.
The MDT-39 is a modified version of the MDT-38 top mount tweeter that I had a lot of success with. 2k at 12 db was pushing that tweeter. I had it no lower than 2.5k.
The loudspeaker project that you linked is a L/R type crossover. That means that the tweeter is crossed over higher than the actual system crossover point. It's significantly higher due to the dip in frequency response in that range. I'd be willing to bet that electrically that crossover is no lower than 2.5 khz, but probably reaching upwards of 3khz.
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Thanks for the input guys. When I say "abuse" I don't mean to suggest that I'm wreckless with my speakers. I try to adjust my settings with care. I just love my music loud and would rather be safe than sorry.
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MVM, I see what you mean. The electrical does seem above 2.5K.
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I ran the Seas neo aluminum down at [email protected] and [email protected] with around 85 wrms.
I never killed them. They were sold and are making someone happy everyday.
I never killed them. They were sold and are making someone happy everyday.
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The seas neo tweets both sound like a cheap tweeter to me. I like a tweeter that has a nice full sound so take this for what it's worth.
I ran my morel mdt29's at 2khz 24db for a while with no issues. Pushed them pretty hard too. Any one of the dfw boys will tell you how I used to be when it comes to tweeter level
Dollar for dollar morel tweeters are just plain unbeatable if you like that type of sound.
I ran my morel mdt29's at 2khz 24db for a while with no issues. Pushed them pretty hard too. Any one of the dfw boys will tell you how I used to be when it comes to tweeter level
Dollar for dollar morel tweeters are just plain unbeatable if you like that type of sound.
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I agree. The Morels absolutely screamed in your truck!
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