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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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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!
