All systems go ! miniDSP UMIK-1 back in UK stock.
All systems go ! miniDSP UMIK-1 back in UK stock.
DRIVE UNITS BY MANUFACTURER:
SB26STAC-C000-4
UK STOCK ITEM
The SB26STAC-C000-4 is a 26mm soft dome tweeter from SB Acoustics featuring a 100mm cast aluminium faceplate. The frequency response and dispersion of this tweeter is very good, nothing else really competes at this price.
Resonant frequency (fs) | 750 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) | 91.5dB | Cutout hole diameter | 74mm |
After discussion with Will and some exhaustive testing , modelling for replacement of Peerless 811815's (DT100H ) in a 3.5 way, finally a tweeter that does the business . Having tried , tested and listened to a mixture of budget units from Monacor ,Vifa and SBA this one gets permanently fitted. It's flat .. really flat when measured and again top QA gives virtually no difference between the drivers received . Listening wise its not as soft as the Peerless ( they still measure flat ) but not as harsh as the Monacor . Positioned offset ( inboard ) on a 300mm wide baffle , crossed at 3K , nil diffraction and came in from 5K to 20 K with LR3 +/- 1dB after a 2ohm post XO attenuation to stop the rise from 10 k up. Off axis performance is brilliant for cone size. A little under 2dB down OA from manufacturers rated FR at 1m .THD measured at < 0.5% at 90dB . Recommended ? Yep .. a great budget buy and certainly a step up from the plastic 'version' SB26ST-C000-5 .. If you are in the market for a replacement 100mm face plate tweeter look no further . Gillette treatment of your ears at volume is not a trait for unit . Hi hats and crash cymbals are handled with aplomb. Partnered with Audyn Q4 caps ( consider 0.1uF bypass caps ). Mundorf Evos work well too if you want to spend the extra and have space .. Tried with a mixture of recordings from James Taylor to Marillion ,exceptional value for money . Top service from Will and team again from order to delivery in 24 hours .
Thankyou for your review Mark !
Will & Caroline
Friendly technical support
40+ years in the trade
UK family run business
Excellent customer service
Quick dispatch
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.