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SDS-164 P830657
UK STOCK ITEM
The Peerless SDS-P830657 is an 6½ inch 8 ohm midwoofer from the highly regarded SDS series featuring a coated paper cone with inverted dust cap, a fully ventilated cropped steel chassis and a ferrite magnet system. Works very well with a simple LR2 crossover + 6Khz LCR notch filter. Those with sharp eyes may spot this drive unit in some £2K+ mainstream designs.
Also known as the SDS-164.
Resonant frequency (fs) | 44.7 Hz | Nominal impedance (Zn) | 8 Ω |
Mechanical Q factor (Qms) | 2.74 |
DC resistance (Re) | 6.05 Ω |
Electrical Q factor (Qes) | 0.55 |
Max power handling | 60 W |
Total Q factor (Qts) | 0.46 |
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) |
89.4dB |
Equivalent volume (Vas) | 30.77L | Chassis diameter (cropped) |
182mm |
I have used a lot of these in the past. They are not quite up to the M16NH for smoothness of response, but you can tame the 6k bump by adding a zoble network to the crossover and more importantly putting sound deadening (butyl or bitumen pads as used in the automotive industry) on the frame. It's a bit fiddly, but it seemed to reduce ringing, which may or may not be part of that 6k bump.
The response I measured was closer to the blue curve shown in the response graph.
These work well in a transmission line paired with a D27TG35-06. Don't be put off by the 44hz FS, these dig down very deep when used in the right cabinet. The clean roll off from 100hz means room gain doesn't cause too much bass boom.
Tonally these have a nice warm but detailed sound with a richness to vocals that is pleasing to the ear.
Thankyou for your review Patrick!
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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.
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