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DRIVE UNITS BY MANUFACTURER:
SPH-6M
Categories: 6-8 inch Bass / Midrange Speakers Monacor Drive Units
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
Just as expected. Works perfectly as a subwoofer @400Hz in a mono bi-amped active internet radio set up in my study. Thanks!
Thanks for the review !
Will & Caroline
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
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Excellent advice once again from Will so helpful. Bought and installed I was a bit apprehensive about soldering direct to the terminals including the speaker terminals but took my time and with the guidance of will these have transformed my speaker's to a completely different level. Detail clarity is outstanding brings out subtle Nuance's. I'm so glad I replaced my existing crossovers with these they are better than I could have imagined and are excellent value.
Thanks again for outstanding service.
Gary
I am a big fan of the linn range of speakers , particularly the Keilidh and Kaber models . They are well designed and extremely well constructed. Anyone thinking of taking the step on this tweeter upgrade I would say do not hesitate.! I have a passive pair of Kaber with the 3bar Linn mk2 tweeters and these are generally accepted as a decent improvement over the early ceramic versions. These OW02 Hiqufon went into my active pair of Kaber and they are in a different league in my opinion!! I am a returning customer to Willys Hifi and always get great service, items arrive on time and well packaged. Thanks for being the go-to website when it comes to thinking about my next project or upgrade! Regards Ianpop.
Replaced faulty Studio 0.5 drivers with these. Had a wobble about the fit so called to confirm details and had superb advice. Recommend both the drivers and Willy's!
I've been repairing a set of vintage speakers (Rogers JR149's) and honestly, I wouldn't have been able to do it without components and parts from Willy's Hi-fi! Thanks for the help and advice as well!
Quick shipping and high quality cloth. Very easy to work with and sticks well with contact adhesive. Very pleased with the final look!