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SB21RDC-C000-4
UK STOCK ITEM - EXCELLENT REPLACEMENT FOR VIFA / PEERLESS XT19TD00-04.
The SB21RDC-C000-4 by SB Acoustics is a 21mm ring radiator tweeter. The centre of the diaphragm is inverted and bonded to an internal dimple on the pole piece, this innovation negates the need for a front phase plug and gives excellent extension to above 20kHz.
Resonant frequency (fs) | 760 Hz | Nominal impedance (Zn) | 4 Ω |
Effective diaphragm diameter | 21mm | DC resistance (Re) | 3.0 Ω |
Ferrofluid ? Y/N | Yes |
Max power handling | 60 W |
Recommended crossover | 2.6kHz/12dB | Faceplate diameter | 92mm |
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 90dB | Cutout hole diameter | 64mm |
Firstly, thank you for the excellent service!
I wanted to replace a pair of old 92mm faceplate Scan-speak D2008/8203 tweeters I've been using with KEF B100B bass driver for many years. The replacement D2008/8511(now discontinued) would 'drop in', although isn't a perfect replacement efficiency or sound wise (the 8203 was heavily doped). The wonderful Hiquphon OW1/92 would be first choice but sadly out of my price range!
The SB21RDC-C000-4 required a little modification to the cabinet, simply to accommodate the connectors, and has four screw holes rather than three - but fits flush with the baffle.
I've had to re-work the crossover somewhat (this is a 4ohm tweeter), but the results are very promising using a third-order high-pass with an l-pad (1.5/2.7 ohm based on the 3 ohm DCR). Currently using a 5.6 and 16 microfarad capacitors and a 0.125mH inductor, which seems to blend rather well. I'm sure I'll tinker more, but there's really nothing to dislike as it is.
Thankyou for your review Peter!
Will & Caroline
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I always knew that Linn should never have stopped using Hiquphon tweeters. What I don't know is why it's taken me thirty years to fit a pair in my old Kabers. It's often hard to describe sonic character ....but to pinch Linn's old line from back in the day ...they're Simply Better.(even straight out the box with soldering iron still warm)
As my Kabers are passive,I had been a little concerned that the the 8 ohm nominal impedence of the OW1 would mess with the crossover slope. I needn't have worried....if its shifted the crossover point its much for the better.
Warm thanks also to Will and Caroline for a service in keeping with the outstanding quality of the Hiquphon product.
Alan
Been looking for a supplier of replacement drivers for some years.
Willy's HiFi had just the parts at a good price and they arrived in a couple of days.
Excellent service. Even a personal thank you hand written on the invoice.
A quick delivery and the tweeters are perfect on my mission 753 freedom speakers. Easy to fit . Highly recommend.
I’m no expert when it comes to speakers, but after some research (and a strong recommendation from ChatGPT), I went with the SB Acoustics SB65WBAC25-4 as a reference full-range speaker in this size range.
Having now tested them, I can confidently say they’re probably the best speakers I’ve ever owned. The clarity is outstanding—every detail comes through with incredible precision. The bass is surprisingly full and punchy for a speaker this size, and they handle power impressively well. For anyone looking for a high-performance compact full-range driver, these are hard to beat.