10-26-2009, 01:44 PM
Black wrote:
all the replacement drivers I'm finding on the nets list a total weight of 8 lbs (?)- would think you'd have/want a monster magnet on there.
Anyone know if I'm good with any 8-ohm, 15" driver?
While any 8-ohm, 15" driver would "work" specs vary widely and unless you found a very similar replacement the frequency response would be all wrong, and you could end up with a blown speaker in no time.
You should investigate what the actual driver is in the cabinet (the speaker part) and then find out what the T/S parameters are (Thiele-Small). From that you can find a good replacement. T/S params are standardized specs that should be documented with any speaker.
Probably the most important aspect to look for is what volume (displacement) the driver is designed to operate in, and whether or not the cabinet is vented or sealed.