SPH-6M
The Monacor SPH-6M is a high quality long excursion bass / midrange drive unit featuring a damped low-resonance polypropylene cone, a robust smooth cast alloy chassis with 6 mounting holes, butyl rubber suspension, a large high efficiency magnet and a ventilated centre pole.
For general applications in compact bass-reflex and infinite baffle designs.
These also work very well in transmission line enclosures.
We stock 2 other versions of this unit:
8 inch version: Monacor SPH-8M
5 inch version: Monacor SPH-5M
| Resonant frequency (fs) | 39 Hz | Nominal impedance (Zn) | 8 Ω |
| Mechanical Q factor (Qms) | 2.26 | DC resistance (Re) | 6.3 Ω |
| Electrical Q factor (Qes) | 0.35 | Max power handling | 120W |
| Total Q factor (Qts) | 0.30 | Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 88 dB |
| Equivalent volume (Vas) | 17.6L | Chassis diameter | 180 mm |
SPH6M
I paired these with a Vifa/Peerless XT25 tweeters (there is a review on the tweeter) and was mildly surprised and pleased with the result.
The aim was to find a driver that could fit in a small cabinet and not sacrifice too much bass response, these fit the bill perfectly.
Took a while to get the crossover right, but once that was sorted, these really do have a nice sound, Better than nice in fact. I ended up with an incredibly flat response and a very pleasing articulate clean sound. Nothing stands out and nothing is missing.
Do these need a sub? Yes if you really want to delve into the depths.... But with a bit of room gain, (get them closer to the walls), these still sound controlled and smooth and would make a perfect small stand mount or even studio monitor.
I am not aware if these drivers are a replacement for anything out there, but as a DIY speaker, they are very good and easy to mount as they already have a nice beauty ring.
At some point I'll get round to trying the 5" and 8" versions...... :)
Thanks for the review !
Will & Caroline
