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SPH-135/AD
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This 135mm / 5¼" unit is used in the Sterling Broadcast LS3/5a.
Featuring a mineral loaded (carbonised) polypropylene cone with a high internal damping factor, this unit offers a flat extended response with non of the large midrange peaks that plagued the majority of bextrene coned B110s.
A great replacement for a huge range speakers including various models from Mission, Castle, JPW, Rogers and others.
Resonant frequency (fs) | 39 Hz | Nominal impedance (Zn) | 8 Ω |
Mechanical Q factor (Qms) | 3.40 | DC resistance (Re) | 6 Ω |
Electrical Q factor (Qes) | 0.42 | Max power handling | 60W |
Total Q factor (Qts) | 0.37 | Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 89 dB |
Equivalent volume (Vas) | 26L | Chassis diameter (pincushion profile) | 135 mm |
SPH135AD, SPH 135AD
Used in a DIY LS3/5a project, with Morel CAT 298 tweeters and custom crossovers using ClarityCap CSAs. Super pleased with these woofers! I think they synergize well with the “live” thin-wall LS3/5a cabinets. The sound is neither bloated, nor thin, just revealing, spacious, and with very lifelike tone. I’m so happy with the results of this project and had a great buying experience with Willy’s. Thank you!!
Thanks for the review - that's a great looking project !
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.