Seas vs scanspeak I liked the sound of the speaker, but I didnt like the sound of the tweeter, the original tweeter was a seas 25taf/dlg. Feb 17, 2012 · The subtle difference is in that little turn up in the distortion graphs at the far left that we normally dismiss. If any other speaker are to be noted please SEAS Prestige CA18RNX (H1215) 7" Coated Paper Cone Woofer- 176mm- 8 ohm 18 cm (6. Ellipticor – Scan-Speak A/S Feb 13, 2019 · The Illuminators, same story as the Seas Excel, don't really suit my taste. Pleased to release the Discovery-81 speaker project. While I agree that there's value in drivers like the Genesis that can be dropped in a door and work wonderfully off the bat. The Seas sounds less defined, very relaxed, pillow soft on the edges of the notes, totally non-fatiguing. I am comparing the SS 22W8534G (discovery) and the May 4, 2015 · Indeed it is. All this said Scan's newer lines of tweeters have moved in a different direction from their traditional designs. Also have a look at total cost of speaker. Jan 28, 2008 · 2005 Tacoma Access Cab --- raammat + SDS MLV, 800PRS, Seas 27TAFNC, ER18RNX, Peerless SLS 830667, Zuki Eleets. 3K views 39 replies 12 participants last post by technobug Apr 13, 2007 May 12, 2013 · i currently own a pair of speakers with 7 inch paper coned scan-speak woofers. i'm looking at a pair of towers with a 7 inch seas reed coned woofer. it's a mid that you either love or hate in my opinion. Is this a decent combination of drivers, and will they work together? 2. ) Usher 8948A $130 ea. 5dB on the 7" woofer. Nov 2, 2020 · So many mfg's will state "linear" excursion, but that is based on geometry of voice coil vs gap height and/or +10% delta. Where from one point of view active systems are even more common, but from the other I never got so About ScanSpeak. 5" driver with something smaller (~4. I'm doubtful that it can hold a candle to the Scan anywhere else though. For the d2905 I have the measured files. SEAS-CENTER-EXCEL with W18NX001 midbass drivers. Aug 26, 2011 · Application: tweeters padded to 88 dB. f. 5" driver and a tweeter - say a 2" dome mid then cross at say 700Hz and 3kHz. The 2 kits that I was comparing somewhat were the SEAS Thor (which I am sure everybody knows about) and a ScanSpeak Expression kit Nov 8, 2015 · The thread was open to compare Dayton and SS/Seas and i started to do so. Most modern 28mm or smaller soft domes tend to have some kind of smoothed and veiled breakup above 10k, but the SS 9300 doesn't do this. So far seems like a great diy two way active kit would be: Scan-Speak Illuminator D3004/602000 tweeters Seas Prestige U18RNX/P woofers Those combined I estimate would probably be able to rival the Focal KRX2 set with a little tuning. 4. This would be a great tweet for those that love the sound of Dynaudio tweeters. It costs $2. The woofer will cross to a mid driver at about 300 Hz, the amp would prefer an 8 ohm driver. Jul 15, 2012 · Seas is very comperable to ScanSpeak, in terms of price, across the various ranges. These Hi-Vi drivers have a similar specs, a higher end cone, more advanced basket (ventilated below the spider), and the same 170mm outside diameter as the original Vifa/Scan-Speak/Seas drivers. Magnesium basket; Mineral filled polycone Nov 19, 2020 · In this Test Bench article, Vance Dickason focused on a home audio TeXtreme diaphragm tweeter from SB Acoustics' Satori line, the TW29TXN-B-4. 5dB) Midrange: Seas CA15RLY (87. 5" Magnesium Cone Woofer- 146mm- 8 ohm Large magnet system for improved sensitivity and transient response. Unfortunately. 5, 6. This is shunting resonance much higher than is usually possible with, say, an aluminium dome of roughly the same dimensions. Jan 28, 2009 · Dynaudio vs ScanSpeak vs Hertz. Apr 8, 2007 · seas neo: silk vs aluminum Jump to Latest 5. Quite nice, and really easy to listen too. Madsensvej 1 · 6920 Videbæk · Denmark · info@scan-speak. ) SB Acoustics SB17NRXC35-8 $63 ea. The Scan-Speak brand was founded in Denmark in 1970. Price: QUESTIONS? Looking for fast easy answers? Need help accessing our website? Call: (608) 831-3433 Email: [email protected] ©2022 Madisound Speaker Components, Inc. 60. Lower Fs than TAC. Scanspeak Lumine Lumine One 2-Way Speaker Kit both are very good looking speakers, I feels the Lumine has a better high frequency Nov 8, 2015 · In the full range area, I have compared some Daytons vs SS, Vifa, and Visaton. They are wonderful!!! The are by far the best I've ever heard. Especially in their Classic line. My first priority is extended bass response, no matter what size box will be. I tried to realize the system Apr 26, 2020 · If you want to look at the ultimate in esoteric midrange engineering, look at the scanspeak Ellipticor D8404/552000. Early on, R&D engineer Bjørn Børja recognized the unique possibilities created by the new neodymium magnet technologies; allowing us to design a high performance tweeter in a very compact package. We are happy to introduce yet another addition to our coaxial driver line up. If I cross it at 3KHz, i want it flat and problem free to 5KHz at the very least. Also, the improved bass performance of the C95 over the W18 in the bass region alleviates a considerable amount of my desire to build a 3-way. More info in the 5 "Blind Subjective Test" threads. Some thought the RS28A was sort of a scaled up 9800. Scan-Speak set out to make the one of the best 3. Crossed around 2kHz. You cannot use a 6 ohm tweeter in a crossover designed for 8 ohms. Unfortunatelly I can't make any measurement, but I imported the frd and zma files for the woofer. In addition to a detailed description of complete systems, we also present crossovers and sketches to boost your own design ideas. The patent pending motor offers a very long linear excursion together with a very high force factor. These two pop up among the rest I've searched: 1. N. Feb 1, 2009 · The ScanSpeak R2904/7000 series tweeter has specs that are extremely close to the Vifa so as to make them appear interchangeable (No XO changes), but costs $398. Nov 8, 2015 · If you want to compare F3 vs size vs price tag perhaps the Dayton ES180Ti-8 is a better match. Apr 9, 2007 · that seas driver is the best mid i've heard to date. 6. This includes the updated slim profile cast-aluminum frame, a version of the original uncoated sliced paper cone (for reduced cone break-up modes), a 1. Scan Speak vs. On the other hand, the seas Excel line, 5. Joined 2007. Fig 1 – Seas 27TBCD/GB-DXT Frequency Response Dec 7, 2019 · SB is a Malaysian company. Jan 4, 2004 · On the one hand I am looking at the 4. This thing has a beautifully machined waveguide, an elliptical motor structure, neodymium magnet array and the diaphragm is coated textile. Despite having a ScanSpeak bass driver, this construction is placed in the SEAS section due to the SEAS W15CY001 middriver and a later upgrade with an 8" SEAS alu driver. Stuck on a deserted island AND being forced by the local warlord to only make 2-way speakers, Dayton would be a tough brand to pick. 8k 2nd order LR with FR compensation for the WG. Combining these elements - plus a wealth of technical features and finesses - gives our customers the possibility of acquiring a tailor-made Scan-Speak solution with ScanSpeak subwoofer. Dec 9, 2020 · Seas 27TBCD/GB-DXT with Scanspeak PL18WO-06-08. Its easy to see how the designed 9mm Xmax of the Scanspeak could be a huge bonus here. SEAS? Long read & lots of deta I am happy with the Seas 27TFFC. Nov 8, 2015 · Madisound might not be the only one to make the apparent mistake of classifying drivers by the overall frame size. Gallery Archive SEAS Excel W15CY-001 (E0015) 5. When Stereophile reviewed it they said "¾" silk-domed, ferrofluid-cooled SEAS tweeter. When I started shopping for tweeters, I went to John Krutke's ZaphAudio web page. Previously I've had multiple different dual 8" setups and a pair of 15"s in a huge ported box. I found a thread on the Parts Express forum dated back to 2007. :D Robbintip talks a lot of experienced sense [CR] รีวิว เปรียบเทียบแนวเสียง ลำโพงเสียงแหลม scan-speak vs seas vs LPG กระทู้รีวิว เครื่องเสียงรถยนต์ แต่งรถ Jun 20, 2018 · I'd recommend the Peerless 810921 aka ScanSpeak Discovery D2608/9130 as it has the lowest low-treble distortion of any 1" dome tweeter I've seen measured, has no apparent flaws, and is a crazy bargain at just $75. Can someone compare/contrast the offerings such as: Accuton c173-6-096e Accuton c90-6-078 Audio Technology 1. Regardless of how they are made they sound extremely good. I also have a Scanspeak 10F (which apparently inspired that first Trols Scanspeak build), and it is a great little performer. I've used it happily in several designs. I prefer in the high end of things to purchase drivers with greater Sep 14, 2008 · Been reading some comments online about the Scan Speak Revelators, and they seem to be truly amazing drivers. 97dB on the tweeter, 92. Revel uses SB drivers in the Performa line and I assume the Concerta though I am not 100% sure on this. (No offense Ty) seas cx871 This latest in the highly prized line of speaker kits from PBN Audio is poised to earn major attention within the home electronics community – and rightly so. In my experience a mid-level Seas, Scanspeak, Eminence, or Satori driver can match and often exceed the performance of those produced in-house by the speaker builders. ) Seas Prestige U18RNX/P (H1571) $99 ea. Among the under $100, the Scanspeak D2608/9130 or Seas 27TDFC seem to be popular Jun 27, 2018 · One solution is to put another driver of an intermediate size between a 6. Save Share Reply Quote Like Nov 20, 2007 · Seas W18NX vs Scanspeak 18W. 5" woofer is now being built by Scan-speak in Denmark. ScanSpeak Classic P17WJ00 6. the revelator defines warmth and i personally don't like it at all. Jun 27, 2018 · The Adc tweeter is very good, Scanspeak 9130 in a waveguide too, if you want a darker sound, sb29rdc. Jan 4, 2025 · Hello everybody! As mentioned aready in the "Introductions" subforum - I'ts my 9th year here, but without writing anything and the time has finally come ;) I was always more into car audio. Featuring two superlative drivers from SEAS, an international leader in high-end sound systems, these elegantly simple yet aesthetically refined speakers define the most The Discovery family is one of the largest lines in Scan-Speak’s families of drivers. Feb 2, 2011 · The drivers in that $2000 set appear to be an evolution of a midrange that JBL has been selling for almost forty years. FWIW, every SB Acoustics driver I have tested to date clocks in at about HALF of their spec'd one way "linear" excursion, one-way. 5K budget range. I would take them over the Scanspeak Be as used in the Magicos,The Raal ribbons,the ESS AMTs,the Scanspeak ring radiators,the Beyma AMTs,The B&W diamonds,the Raven point source ribbons,the Seas Millenium,the SB ring domes,the Celestion HF2000 [which is right up with many of Apr 2, 2015 · Yeah I think I commented on your thread before I put these in. Their common features are the underhung voice coil configuration and a large linear excursion capability. May 19, 2017 · Scan Speak just released a new line of drivers called the Ellipticors. Add to Cart Apr 20, 2017 · HI everybody, I have realized a 2 way speaker based on seas Idunn, same box, same woofer but different tweeter. i was wondering what seas woofers sound like in general. 5" vs ScanSpeak Revelator 18W/8531G-00 7" As far as tweeter choice I am spilt between the Seas DXT, and the Satori TW29RN-B-8. ScanSpeak D2905/9900 Revelator vs ? diyAudio Community diyAudio Store. This list should be enough to build the most amazing speakers in the world, at many different Jun 27, 2018 · Be careful who you listen too. It sounded a little harsh to my ears. I'm thinking about 15-18 liter box here. I have a pair, best speakers I've ever heard. is the emphasis on an enclosure to get bass and not so much the other items. some modified ATC: used to use their tweeter Harbeth 30 and 40 and shl5 p3esr and c7es3 use seas tweeter Joseph audio pulsar and perspective use seas midbass and tweeterr from seas Devore 096 use seas midbass ect Seas makes some of the best drivers in the business. The search for a new manufacturer of OEM drivers began. ScanSpeak 18W/8531-G00 + Accuton C244-8 + HIQUPHON OWI Discontinued, see Ekta mkII I always liked the SP38/13 and seeing the large ScanSpeak D3806/8200 dome getting out of stock here and there, John/US came in handy with a pair of Accuton C 2 44-8 inverted domes and a pair of HIQUPHON OWI tweeters as well, thus the SP44 project was on track. 2. Jun 27, 2018 · The seas driver is fine as long as you take care of the break-up of the cone. harvylogan. Member. The most complete range comes from Scan-speak. ) Usher 8945A $130 ea. 7. ) Peerless Nomex 830875 $61 ea. He now use Hiquphon OW1 and Scanspeak 98000. 5 mid (12M/4631g) revelator from scan speak. A mid-level Scanspeak tweeter costs about $80. scan-speak. Mar 11, 2002 · SEAS from Norway Have you tried out the Seas Excel Millennium Tweeter. they sound kind of mellow and really good for vinyl and/or acoustic music. You can select makes using the left column or the Buttons below. All our products are developed, designed and hand-built by our 50 dedicated staff at our facility in Videbaek, Denmark. So if you're willing to experiment a little, it might be worthwhile to try some raw JBL midranges off of Ebay. What makes this tweeter so special is that it has a new TeXtreme diaphragm, a novel type of material that is used in applications that require a high degree of stiffness performance in combination with ultra-light weight. The Point75A&B describes a loudspeaker project utilising the same Scan Speak 18W/8535 bass driver as used in the 2. Metamodal™ TPCD coaxial E0121-04/06 C16NX001/X. Another is to substitute the 6. diyAudio Community diyAudio Store. Loudspeakers from AUDAX, new COLES 4001G & 4001K super tweeters, new KEF T27, B110, B200 and B139 replacement units made by Falcon Acoustics for the LS3/5a and KEF Based Systems, full ranges of IMF, MOREL, PEERLESS, SB ACOUSTICS, SCANSPEAK, SEAS, and VIFA drive units. Ejvind Skaaning took on this task and set up a company that would eventually become Scan-Speak as we know it today. Seas Millenium. Nice on/off-axis response linearity with the apparent breakup pushed out to ~16khz. The ScanSpeak Revelator in the Amati Homage sounds nothing like the SS Revelator in the Tyler towers. 1. I am looking to build a bigger sized two way bookshelf at the $1. Otherwise you'd need to consider changing topology away f Jan 13, 2009 · ScanSpeak Revelators - ~$900-1000 Hertz Mille MLK2 - $2000 I am looking for natural, accurately reproduced sound. So I would be studying the back of the existing tweeter to see if you can figure out exactly what company made it and what model it is. They're a bit like buying Coca Cola - you always know what you're going to get. 8k+ response, and no blemishes to remove or treat. also, the cone is untreated paper iirc so you don't want it getting wet. low Qts of the K00? Seas System Designs are developed to give everyone the possibility to listen to our drivers in a complete loudspeaker system. all Peerless : 810921 tweet, 2 x 832873 5" nomex + 2 x 830869 8" nomex opt 2: 2 x Seas CA15RLY/TV 5" + 2 x CA22RNX + either the Peerless tweeter or one of the Seas Sep 27, 2021 · I am looking for an 8" woofer for a sealed box application, about 30 liter, 3-way active system. Which one purely depends in aesthetics. Jun 25, 2022 · SS D2905/9700 is a textile airy and clean sounding dome with smoother and less articulate sound than the TAC. Jul 15, 2022 · The main players being Seas & Scan-Speak are 6 ohm thus an 8 ohm replacement is the Morel. Apr 6, 2012 · I've used Scan-speak (Classic and Revelator ranges), Seas (Prestige and Excel ranges), Vifa, Peerless and Morel. Nov 16, 2014 · Oh, and the scanspeak D2606/9200 is actually an old vifa tweeter that's been re-badged, and when it was a vifa tweeter it was exactly the same as yet another tweeter used in many very good 2-way and 3-way speakers, including studio monitors, so it has decent enough potential. OTOH, SBA was founded (I mean as separate from Sinar Baja) by engineers from Scanspeak, and the SB26ADC looks a lot like the 9800 I used to own. One could I have a brand new set of Scan-Speak D2905/970000 tweeters that I would like to put to good use in a 2-way project. Aluminum face and former. 5" to 8" range. I've heard 10k a pair match it. bassfromspace · Registered Vifa, Morel,LPG, BG, ID, Seas, Scan-Speak etc. B. Nov 18, 2017 · The Seas T29B001 seems to manage high 30KHz regions while the Scan 6640 (Illuminator range) gets well above 30KHz, as does the pricier 7140 (Revelator range). Scanspeak D2904 Oct 23, 2012 · Posted this on diyAudio just curious what you guys think too: I'm considering a pair of bookshelves to pair with my LMS5400 subs. Jan 29, 2007 · Seas W18NX vs Scanspeak 18W Jump to Latest 17K views 60 replies 23 participants last post by X Ray Nov 20, 2007 Nov 17, 2013 · Re: Tweeter Assistance Needed: Vifa vs. The Scanspeak maintains its manners (=< 1. The Dayton PS95-8, a $24 cast frame driver with phase plug, helds its ground against $80 to $100 offerings from Denmark (SS 10F/8424) and Germany (Visaton B80). The D2904/2905 series SS have been around for over 30 yrs and still hold up favorably to more modern soft domes. Copper in motor. Excellent quality drivers and Far East production makes them a good value. I was not happy when Spendor switched from ScanSpeak to Seas for their tweeters. The values used are basically what Wolf suggested, I just tweaked them. Oct 3, 2011 · Next, Josh is correct the AP are more detial and/open sounding vs the LX on reason OP-275 in the LX vs LME49720 in the AP's which spec out much better vs. May 4, 2015 · Scanspeak are apparently coming up with a Be version of their Illuminator neo's and at a significantly lower price to their other Be domes. 5" woofer in a 0. Feb 3, 2014 · I want to make BassReflex floorstander with 6" Seas Prestige. They do seem to check all the boxes, extremely low distortion and useable to low crossover-points, extremely fast transient response, can be crossed relatively high, to 2,5 kHz according to Vance Dickason but used to even 3 kHz by Troels By Seas and other old firms you get consistency of parameters, materials and physical dimentions year in and year out. 5") and have your bass driver play higher - perhaps 400Hz instead of 250Hz May 8, 2007 · My personal take on low qts woofers from Scan Speak, SEAS, Morel, etc. This article was Jan 14, 2024 · Satori MW19P-8 7. ) ScanSpeak Revelator 18W/8531G-00 $238 ea. You will find these drivers in great speakers all over the world, particularly from British manufacturers. The older OP-275 units. … Read More; H0737-08 19TFF 1 + 19mm High Fidelity dome tweeter with extremely smooth and extended … Apr 19, 2006 · Downside of the set is the lower bass performance (below 80-100hz or so), and top end extension above ~10khz isn't the best. Driver is low HD, and is a veteran using the Revelator SD1 magnet. Best, Erik ScanSpeak Illuminator 7" Paper Cone Woofer 18WU/8741T-00- 184mm- 8 ohm The Illuminator woofers are based on compact underhung motor systems with large neodymium ring magnets. Price: $90. 5" Woofer. Hundreds of technicians, engineers, and hobbyists, nationwide read and discuss electronics related questions each week. ) Seas Prestige ER18RNX (H1456) $92 ea. May 12, 2007 · Re: Scan-Speak vs Seas Zaph's ZD5s are amazing. This article was originally published in Voice Coil December 2013. EU carries at least a couple of woofers. Oct 20, 2011 · Yes, the Seas 18WNX will work pretty well in a TL, but in the same volume cabinet, the SS18W will have a lower F3 by at least 5 Hz mostly due to the SS having a much lower fS than the Seas. and what is a reed cone by the way? thanks, john Jan 30, 2007 · We may earn a commission for products purchased through links on this page Jan 30, 2013 · I find a lot of todays Seas soft dome tweeters to sound a bit on the bright side. Jump to Latest 21 - 40 of 50 Posts. That is just one of the most notable upgrades in the AP's Jan 22, 2020 · Yes of course!. The Real secret to most great speakers is in the crossover. opt 1. C. Low Q, good for smaller ported box. It was a bewildening collection of $400 to less than $20. In my life the worst drivers and most hyped are the sb acoustics. Drivers like the Esoteric and Epique lines and even the relatively cheap Dayton dome midrange drivers frequency response graphs look much better than some of the most respected speaker drivers such as Accuton/ScanSpeak/Seas that are used in $30,000 speakers. Aug 24, 2024 · ScanSpeak and Seas soft domes tend to be more delicate, giving up durability for a tiny bit more resolution on their more expensive models. closed box. 5 or 7 inch drivers. This classic 6. insane clarity, insane midbass, durable, etc. Jan 5, 2016 · Currently, some of the most popular transducers in consumer electronics are the 2”–3. 5dB) Tweeter: Seas 22TFF (91dB) OR Scanspeak D2008/8512 (88dB) Questions: 1) What is the best ported enclose size for Seas ER18RNX Woofer? 2) Would it be better to use a Scanspeak 18W series woofers such as the sliced-cone 18W/8531G00 revelator in this project with a 25 Litre enclosure? ScanSpeak Illuminator-CENTER . Seas offers almost the same quality for much less money. 5” diameter full-range drivers. Metal dome tweeter is very smooth, but will still be a touch bright to those that prefer very warm tweeters (say a Scanspeak D2904/6000, SEAS Excel Millenium, Dynaudio or Morel tweets, stuff like that). Jul 10, 2010 · Also seems like the Seas Prestige U18RNX/P can come very close to the 165krx2 woofer but much cheaper. ScanSpeak 10-12" subwoofer. Great for MTM. So then there's the Ellipticor. AudioHobby. 1 2 3. 5’’) cone driver, developed for use as a long throw high fidelity woofer or woofer/midrange unit. Great tweeter. There is no sense buying a bunch of midrange drivers when I don't have a woofer. The Moral MW265 and the RAAL are both 8 ohm, but the Scanspeak mid is 4 ohm, will that pose any problems? 3. crossed from 50-3khz would be optimal. Using Hoge's formula I got: CA18RLY - f3 = 31Hz, Vb = 55L CA18RNX - f3 = 47Hz, Vb = 17L Obviously CA18RLY I have that Seas tweeter in a center channel with Seas woofers. Deserves accolades received. But I do like hot tweeters so take that with a grain of salt. I previously owned and loved the old Scan Speak D2900, but never heard the Nov 2, 2009 · I have a client for whom I will almost certainly be building a MTM(ob)WW Two options for drivers present themselves. Scanspeak 15W/8530K-00 5" Revelator Woofer - Low Qts I don't see the spike in this one. I have heard that Yes you are right about the Usher DMD not being vapour deposit. They always used ScanSpeak. Nov 10, 2014 · I have been able to cross Seas RT27F (great tweeter btw) and Illusion CuBe tweeters both in the ~2000 - 2500 range with great results. Scan-Speak has indirect links with SEAS because it originates from a loudspeaker manufacturer that cancelled its cooperation with SEAS. The Seas are very revealing and unforgiving while the Scans are laid back and more forgiving. The A-25 was developed by SEAS in cooperation w. This family was established to make certain that our customers would have access to high quality Danish designed and built drivers at an affordable price. com The Discovery series offer traditional design, superior sound, a solid construction, and a wide range of variants. The prettiest tweeter of the bunch in my opinion. Vifa is indeed slightly cheaper (they are now owned by ScanSpeak). Nov 9, 2018 · Well a fair comparison would be with the Usher DMD diamond tweeter. We welcome your participation So the CA22 is basically a lightweight paper cone and so it appears from the initial listening tests. and it doesn't perform well in doors. My good friend wilbur-x who lives just over the Fjord from the SEAS factory at Moss is a great enthusiast for SEAS metal drivers. Both versions featuring the new edge coated ultra linear W12CY006 midrange driver. The best quality drivers I had used/heard in the past were the Dynaudio Esotec and Esotar line, and those seemed really nice. With our many decades of experience, we never compromise on our product or sound quality and never waiver in our pursuit of perfection. Very articulate and clear. 17th March 2022. Jul 31, 2018 · Looking at the specs of many Dayton drivers, the frequency response looks very impressive. Crossover was around 1. Oct 23, 2012 · Of course, none of this should be construed to mean that speakers with quality dome tweeters aren't capable of superb performance. Look at Zaph Audio for his measurements. I know that the scan speak drivers are somewhat more expensive, but ignoring that, how do the drivers compare? Jun 27, 2018 · So can I use a Seas Excel W18EX001, brand new, latest version which is on the website of Seas right now, to between 2,5 - 3 kHz? I've already picked replacements in case it can't play to above 2,5 kHz: the Scan-Speak 18M/4631T00 or it's little brother the 15M/4531K00. The Goldfinch-DXT is an evaluation of the Seas 27TBCD/GB-DXT tweeter. 5 clone project. Jul 24, 2021 · 之前因為有相關DIY喇叭經驗發現只有喇叭單體其實不貴貴的是品牌所以這次決定攻頂直接買到旗艦等級的單體旗艦等級單體有蠻多品牌的SCAN SPEAK，SEAS，MOREL，伊頓等等這次選擇使用丹麥品牌單體''SCAN SPEAK來做因為懶得組裝，就從淘寶找了一家，工錢沒賺那麼多的店(發燒音響第1頁) - 3/4" Textile Dome Diaphragm - Large Roll Surround f. My questions are: 1. The reason I originally asked which I guess I should have just gotten down to it, was I have been looking at some kits. Sep 26, 2015 · Can not say anything about the Scanspeak mids but I do love their tweeters. The problem is that their structural engineering is good but the sound quality is very muddy in mid bass drivers. Last edited: Jul 15, 2022 H0532-08 19TAFD/G + 19mm High Fidelity dome tweeter with smooth, extended frequency response. Being a Scan-Speak fan, I've been looking at their Classic 8545K00 as well as the new Discovery 18W/8435G00 Oct 24, 2022 · The T34Bs were mounted on WGs in some passive 2 way monitors in MTM configuration with a pair of Scanspeak 7" midbass (don't remember the exact model). SEAS-CENTER-EXCEL with W18NX003 midbass drivers. A mild rise in output on the top end (to help combat the otherwise falling response off-axis) that could be easily flattened via DSP with a shelf filter if one were so inclined. Planning of using a RAAL 70-20XR as a tweeter. Needs a sub for heavy organ music or HT but other than that they are great. Bass is speedy and transient but does not have the deep grip of the W22 or the ScanSpeak 18W/8531G00, BUT compared to the 18W/8531 it's around 4-5 dB more sensitive for the same voltage applied. " Jan 11, 2008 · For me, the essence is: The legend of the "early" A-25 with Vent above and ScanSpeak-Drivers is impossible, because Scan-Speak was founded one year after the A-25 first was produced. 2014-03-04 3:26 am #5 2014-03-04 3:26 am #5 In my Jan 3, 2025 · Hi All, i would be happy to analyze these three tweeters with you from both a technical and timbric point of view: SBAcoustics SATORI - TW29DN Scan-Speak - D6600 Scan-Speak - D7100 It would be interesting if someone has tried them or if not, please contribute to the discussion in general on the Nov 8, 2015 · sorry to say being a user of Scanspeak, vifa, sb acoustics, eminence etc. He likes a different Seas tweeter (H1212), but I like the looks of the FR curve of the TFFC better. Want a second or third opinion about your speaker cabinet design or other audio related problem? Post your question or comment on the Technical Discussion Board. I had pretty much settled on the Dynaudio based on reviews but people on this forum seem to like ScanSpeak a lot. Measures nicely too in third party measurements, very low distortion! Nov 8, 2015 · It's a shame we don't have a Dayton distributor in the UK. In the case of most of Mark's drivers except the budget stamped steel frame CHN70, or the new resin frame CHS70 / Pluvia 7, the wider than normal flange causes some confusion. Perhaps not surprisingly judging by the name, Ellipticor’s key features are an elliptical shaped voice coil and magnet gap. Sep 26, 2006 · I've been reading through pages of reviews of various Seas and Scan Speak 5"drivers and there seems to be a common statement made about these brands. No ferrofluid. 5” diameter sliced convex paper dust cap, 38 mm diameter voice coil wound on a titanium former, SD-1 patented Symmetric Drive (SD) motor May 5, 2019 · Woofer: Seas ER18RNX (88. htm Testing ScanSpeak D2104/712000 3/4" dome tweeter ScanSpeak Micro. Jan 7, 2023 · If you find a tweeter with exactly the same impedance vs frequency and acoustic output vs frequency you will be fine. Apr 13, 2017 · As you would expect, the feature set for the 18M/4631T00 is very similar to the original 18W’s. Saw some comments that that Revelators blow them out of the Apr 13, 2004 · I'm planning to built new speakers and consider Eton (ER4 + 7-372/32) or Scanspeak (D2904 rev or D2905/9900 rev + 15S8530 + 18W8550) or Thiel+P (C12 maybe + C44 or 79 + eton/scanspeak woofer) Or I built again with Dynaudio this time with D330 esotar + 24W100 or 20W75 or so. Gallery Archive Feb 3, 2005 · Be careful when looking to purchase speakers based on the brand drivers in a box like the Revelator or the pretty Seas Drivers. Aug 6, 2014 · Among the under $100, the Scanspeak D2608/9130 or Seas 27TDFC seem to be popular among DIYers. Aug 6, 2014 · I am planning on a bookshelf with 6. $320/pr from Madisound. Oct 21, 2017 · Scanspeak Discovery 18W/4434G-00 or SEAS Prestige CA18RLY (H1217) I would gladly appreciate any recommendations or advice. Testing D3004/660000 vs D2608/913000. Can something be saved at interconnects, amp or dsp/crossovercomponents that can be used at speaker elements instead? Jul 12, 2016 · The Seas 27TFFC is great too, but doesn't do dynamics as well. ScanSpeak Discovery-81. 5. 4khz Accuton vs Scanspeak vs Audio Technology. Products in the Illuminator family feature a wealth of advanced technologies, materials and sophisticated designs. These mini woofers are being extensively used in TV soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. They're pretty responsive and would probably get you anything you asked if you were willing to wait. dk · +45 60405200 Scan-Speak operates as an independent Danish managed company in the Eastech Group www. May 21, 2007 · And finally, the Seas lotus 27 sonotex. I'd like to list some others: - Scanspeak 97000 soft dome - Scanspeak 98000 aluminium dome - Accuton 1" ceramic inverted dome - Focal Berillium inverted dome - Seas Excel Millenium 25mm soft dome I don't know well about BWT/ribbon/electrostatic May 1, 2023 · IIIRC, the RS28A was made by Usher back when they were "inspired" by Scanspeak designs. The Scan beryllium units are amongst the top hard-dome (or inverted dome) models on the market; the only ones realistically in the same performance bracket are the high end models from Seas, Accuton and Transducer Labs. Soft Dome Tweeters (Seas) Air Motion Transformers (AMT) Beryllium Dome Tweeters; ScanSpeak Revelator R2904/7000-00 Tweeter, Silver Face, Silver Plug . Dude knows how to tune and stage was perfect but the tweeters seemed to lack any real sparkle. 5” full-range drivers on the market with the 10F/8414G10. 1st order high-pass Xo, pole to be determined (between 4 kHz and 8 kHz). 0% Total voters 50; Poll closed With the Ellipticor family we have broken away from the traditional circular motor structures and resolved their inherent breakup behavior. Mar 6, 2005 · Very smooth sound, with a hint of sparkle and top end extension that is a little better than the Seas Millenium without the harshness of the 9900 Revelator. Nov 8, 2015 · They don't seem to have the smooth response, or the bass extension that I've come to expect from a Seas or Scanspeak or SB woofer in the 6. Jump to Latest Scanspeak 18W (Revelators) Votes: 23 46. For the crossovers I will be using a minidsp active setup. So would any breakup mode be audible? and the best of the bunch: ScanSpeak 15W/8530K-01 5" Revelator Woofer Because of the high Qts vs. I thought they dynamics were noticeably better than the Cal 28's, but still not approaching that of the large format tweeters. The reality is that most midbasses of that size won't play up to 4000 as clean as the tweeters will play down to 2500. I like the sound of soft/texture domes and want to focus on them. If you want cleaner top end you have to use a hard dome, but those tend to be unforgiving and difficult to marry with CD quality digital sources. I paired it with a Scanspeak PL18WO-06-08 out of convenience. Scanspeak is one of the few companies who reliably tests at (or even above) their spec. 5%) down to at least 50hz where the Vifa is already starting to get really cranky (~6%). Oct 11, 2019 · worth a look - done with the the peerless and a Seas 27TFFC - $47 SEAS Prestige 27TFFC (H0881) Textile Dome Tweeter Another Peerless 830875 Execution or this one from Troels which is open source for the 18W with discovery R2604/8320000 - $55. Combining these elements – plus a wealth of technical features and finesses – it gives our customers the possibility of acquiring a tailor-made Scan-Speak solution with very good performance at a reasonable low price point! H1152-08 CA12RCY + Natural rubber surround and handcoated paper cone with coated fabric … Read More; H1192-08 CD22RN4X + Double treated, hard paper cone designed to be very stiff … SEAS designed and manufactured its first coaxial drivers in the late 80s. Transducer labs too. 3. Wide Dispersion - Patented Symmetrical Drive (SD-2) motor - Sound Transparant Protective Grill ScanSpeak Discovery Line 26W/4558T 10" Subwoofer - 269mm- 4 ohm The Discovery series offer traditional design, superior sound, a solid construction, and a wide range of variants. I would also buy (as i did) SB/Satori/Seas Prestige instead of 15W4531 but the thread is Dayton vs Seas/Scanspeak not about what has better value for the money. The budget for the woofer is about $100, +/- 25%. They have superb drivers from sub-woofers all the way to premium tweeters, but they will cost you. Oct 24, 2012 · - DUAL Seas W22NY001 100hz to 700hz - DUAL BG Neo8 700 to 2. Featuring Metamodal TPCD diaphragms from Composite Sound, the C16NX001/X, E0121-04/06 is truly top of the line, meticulously engineered for ultra-high performance and exceptional sound quality. dk MIDWOOFER 18W/8545-00 Advanced Parameters (Preliminary) Electrical data Jan 23, 2021 · I could name many brands that fall under that category but don’t want to incite my crucifixion (maybe too late). The voice coil is elliptical and a very fancy neo slug motor for both the tweeter and midwoofer. Re: Peerless, Seas or ScanSpeak mid/woofer? I copied the SEAS graph in the low end for IB response instead of in a box simulated response, then I spliced the box plot in RM to 100Hz, to get the sim I am showing there. Other than that look at Roman's or Zaph's other projects. 5F/8422T01, the smallest speaker I've ever made Test Scan-Speak 5F/8422T01 and 10F/8414G10 full range mini drivers Feb 16, 2020 · Scanspeak 10F/8414G10 Discovery 4 inch Fullrange Cliff's: Really good fullrange driver. Dec 13, 2003 · Amphion argon/one18/one15, Krpyton all use Seas midbass, mids and tweeters. This is a great driver, that can also be used with a waveguide, so that x-over will be even better - the same with dispersion, which is very important for the way we percieve sound. ScanSpeak Voice Coils; Seas Voice Coils; Vifa Voice Coils; Seas Coaxial Replacement Tweeter H1603 for the L12RE/XFC (H1602) coax . Seas Excel W18EX001 vs Scan-Speak 18M Feb 5, 2005 · He used to use 99000 revelator tweeter before. The sensitivity is very high. Feb 20, 2013 · I would crossover the Scanspeak 15m revelator to the Moral MW265 at 200hz. I don't like harsh treble which is why I want a textile tweeter. Two line-level high-pass poles act on the main speakers: 1st order @ 400 Hz, 3rd order @ 80 Hz. . Scan-Speak was founded in 1970 and is today a world leader in the development and manufacture of high end transducers for the world’s top international loudspeaker brands in the home audio/video, professional, aftermarket automotive, and aerospace segments. I have heard the seas prestige tweeters in a friends car and they were nice but not quite my flavor. I'd have to go with SB or Scanspeak or Seas. Madsensvej 1 · 6920 Videbæk · Denmark · Phone: +45 6040 5200 · www. The hold on the 3-way project is the due to the woofer. 5k each. Good distortion performance for a compact dome, and again clean and very neutral sound. Last edited: 2016-06-01 4:13 am Jun 12, 2004 · I landed on this thread, because I have the same ScanSpeak vs Seas question. Feb 11, 2014 · Scanspeak then decided they wanted to release a Denmark made version and did so, but obviously they couldn't make it astronomically more expensive otherwise no one would buy it. I'm in mix between Seas CA18RLY and CA18RNX. Scan-Speak A/S · N. I've done many designs with ScanSpeak, Seas Excel, Morel, and many less expensive domes that were very accurate and enjoyable. ProAc use ScanSpeak tweeters on the D18 and D28, for example. Dynaco/Hafler, and produced in Denmark at SEAS from 1969 with SEAS Drivers produced at SEAS Norway. I am very familiar with the AMT type ribbons,the Scanspeak berryliums as in the Magicos and the Raaal and Raven Point Source ribbons but the absolute best treble and harmonics I have heard is with a the Usher DMD diamond tweeters in combination with Supratek DHT preamp. But frankly his current idea crashes and burns: Some work needed there, IMO. I have a pair of Proacs that also uses the 3/4 inch ScanSpeak. SEAS-CENTER-EXCEL. Currently i have Monacor SPH-135KEP (kevlar) for mids but they behave like poly cones, is it the coating or something else but it takes away some edge. eastech. May 31, 2010 · Then I started looking outside the SEAS/ScanSpeak lines and found companies like SB Acoustics, Dayton, Aurum Cantus, Wavecor etc How do these drivers compare to Focal's Polyglass, SEAS's Prestige or ScanSpeak's Discovery or even ScanSpeak's Classic series or Eton's Symphony? SB and Wavecor particularly look interesting. ScanSpeak Discovery R2604/8320 1" Tweeter Ring Radiator 18W-8434G00 Feb 18, 2013 · The Scanspeak just bc I listen to it daily and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it, very, very nice midrange! 🙂 It also has 5dB higher sensitivity than the Seas and a more linear response between 1 and 2 kHz. Other ScanSpeak stuff. Seas Bifrost BIFROST 2. Maybe the SB ADC26. 5 c. If I like the sound of the DXT, I will test it with the other midwoofers I have at a later date. Apr 15, 2006 · If you're familiar with tube brand characteristics, I would compare the sound of the Seas to Brimar and the Scanspeak to Siemens. Seas Excel M15CH002E0043 vs ScanSpeak 15M/4531K00 relevator Both are in the same price range and in my budget. Speakers are full 3-way, driven by EL34 tube-amp. Face it, it's a very well designed, by any standards, dome tweeter with excellent build quality and cast metal parts. ocoy tmrvh gmurtj rnhqd zncv nbng vujdmali hrtspb fscatl lfpquxs

Seas vs scanspeak. I've heard 10k a pair match it.