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SB65WBAC25-4

UK STOCK ITEM
The SB Acoustics SB65WBAC25-4 is a 2.5 inch 4 ohm full range loudspeaker drive unit featuring a profiled aluminium cone and a neodymium magnet assembly. The geometrically furoughed cone and copper capped pole piece help control breakup and improve the high frequency response.
| Resonant frequency (fs) | 115 Hz | Nominal impedance (Zn) | 4 Ω |
| Mechanical Q factor (Qms) | 6.0 | DC resistance (Re) | 3.6 Ω |
| Electrical Q factor (Qes) | 0.77 |
Max power handling | 20 W |
| Total Q factor (Qts) | 0.68 |
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) |
83.5dB |
| Equivalent volume (Vas) | 0.43L | Chassis (square) |
64mm |
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.
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Product as described, easy to cut & fit.
On reflection having now fitted the foam, I wish it was 15mm to 18mm or even 20mm thick. This is not a complaint. For a small speaker under 30cm high it’s perfect. For a larger speaker I feel a thicker sponge would hold its structure more pleasingly, its aesthetics, but important for the finished look.
I’ve been building my own home cinema as a complete DIY project and reached the stage where I needed some decent acoustic foam for my speaker panels (also DIY!) so I picked up 3 large sheets from here. They were sent quickly, packed well and moreover, are of excellent quality. With them being folded into the shipping box they were slightly creased but after leaving them out overnight on a flat surface, the creases fell out completely. They’re now in place and doing their job brilliantly. Cheers Willys Hifi!
The crossover was constructed well, I just need to figure out the best way to attach it to my Kef Concertos as they are bigger than the ones supplied by Kef that are mounted on the front of the baffle board.
Very nice deep bass look amazing with my custom made speaker
Great speedy delivery and very easy to fit. The plastic in my drivers had perished and they had suffered one too many parties! No need to make any adjustments (someone above did suggest that). I just screwed them in and the foam compressed into place. Before and after below (before I changed speaker number 2). Thank you!
