All systems go ! miniDSP UMIK-1 back in UK stock.
All systems go ! miniDSP UMIK-1 back in UK stock.
DRIVE UNITS BY MANUFACTURER:
SB26STWGC-4
UK STOCK ITEM
The SB26STWGC-4 is a 26mm soft dome tweeter from SB Acoustics featuring a solid aluminium horn loaded faceplate / waveguide for improved air coupling and efficiency resulting in a high output of 93dB.
Resonant frequency (fs) | 780 Hz | Nominal impedance (Zn) | 4 Ω |
Effective diaphragm diameter | 26mm | DC resistance (Re) | 3.2 Ω |
Ferrofluid ? Y/N | Yes |
Max power handling | 120 W |
Recommended crossover | 2.6kHz/12dB | Faceplate diameter | 100mm |
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 93dB | Cutout hole diameter | 84mm |
I've bought a pair of these for new 2-way project..
It sounds really good for dome tweeter, but as always there is a catch.
Unfortunately it proofed to be useless for crossing at recommended 2.6KHz.
Unlike datasheet frequency response, in the real life both of these tweeters
just keep rising from about 4.5KHz all the way down to Fs.
12dB/oct crossover at 2.6KHz just manages to flatten the response.
And I've tried both Linkwitz and Butterworth.
If you want to use this one, it needs crossing at 5KHz or higher so only good
for 3-way systems..
For now I've gone for something else. And these are going back to the box for next project..
Thankyou for your review Maros!
Will & Caroline
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40+ years in the trade
UK family run business
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Bought a pair of these to replace the failing drivers in my 20 year old Alesis M1 Active Mk2s. They are physically a near perfect match for the cabinets and are a good match electrically for the amplifier, but sound better than the original drivers. The only slight complication is the original drivers use one 2.8mm and one 4.8mm spade terminal, so you need to change one of the connectors. These have given my old monitors (now my 'kitchen speakers') a whole new lease of life. Next step is to replace the rubber surrounds with a grille.
There is a detailed review of these drivers over on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCb-rzCSK2s
Great service from Willys. They were dispatched straight away and arrived next day, very well packed.
I recently installed the Linn Keilidh active Tweeter Upgrade Kits from Willys Hifi. It works great! It took
1 month to get here snd had to pay an additional 90 euros in taxes and customs fees but it was well worth it!
The foam grill covers of my Mission 770s crumbled into dust many years ago. Only recently was I able to find what I thought would be a suitable replacement. Everything about the process went smoothly. The foam cut easily, looks good and, to my ears , is audibly transparent.
well packed, fast delivery, simple procedure
Finally got my electricity back today after the storm on Friday. Initially I was a bit apprehensive, as I had no experience in electronics. As I followed the colour coded looms, it got easier and more straightforward. Guess what! My Mission 753s sound better than they ever did in 1998 when I bought them brand new. New crossovers also brought one of my tweeters back to life (was dead for ten years) What a quality upgrade, worth every single penny. Willy and Caroline, you guys are legends.