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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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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!!
I used this in custom LS3/5a speaker enclosures along with Monacor SPH-135AD woofers and custom crossovers using ClarityCap CSAs. The tweeters have a very pure sound, revealing microdetails and having a naturally smooth, response. The sound is never peaky or rough. I’m very happy with my purchase and with the service from Willys. Would buy from again for a future project!
I bought a pair of Acoustic Research AR28LS speakers back in 1985 for £129 ! After about 15 years the foam suspension had started to perish and completely failed in 2006 following a rather loud teenage party. I was never happy with the Eminence Beta-8A replacements bought from a local shop at the time, as the bass resonance was far too high. Finally decided to replace them with Monacor SPH-8M and the speakers now sound as good as new. Arrived quickly and no problems fitting. Many thanks.
Absolutely first class service again brilliant advice as i always get from Will. Bought some Morel CAT 328-110 Tweeters and they sound sublime and the detail is incredible. Not harsh at all and very airy performs well beyond its price point im so glad Will advised me on this as the perfomance is fantastic. In fact Will has saved me thousands as replacing drivers has saved me investing in new speakers first class service once again.
Very happy customer thansk again.
Up and running again exactly what I needed. Great job Willys. 10/10👊🏻🫵🏻. From start to finish will be use again in near future for crossover upgrade. 1st time using. 100% will use again