WTD: 4-5 inch full range drivers needed for project

[sidmini]

4-5 inch (10-12cm) pair of full range driver needed for a project.

I have a pair of Eclipse TD712MK2 speaker chassis, the inside speakers have blown and the dealer in London refuses to sell me the drivers as I purchased the system on a well known auction site.

Anyway to move things forward I will need a pair of drivers that fit a 10.5cm diameter hole in the front but must be no larger than 13cm including the driver pod. I will post some pics as my description is not so clear.:doh:

I was looking at Fostex, Mark Audio, Jordan Audio.

Does anyone have anything knocking about I can try and fit or suggest me a good contact to purchase?

The specs for the speakers are here: http://www.eclipse-td.net/products/td712zmk2/spec.html

Would like to get a set of drivers as close to the original as possible which I believe are modified fostex driver:

Speaker Unit 12cm Diameter Full-Range, Fibreglass
Frequency Response 35Hz-26kHz(-10dB)
Efficiency/Sensitivity 84dB/W・m
Input Resistance (Rating/Max) 35W/70W
Impedance 6Ω

Thanks!!

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z408/sidmini/Eclipse%20TD712MK2%20SPEAKERS/eclipse-td712zmk2-cut2_zps6bb9236b.jpg

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http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z408/sidmini/Eclipse%20TD712MK2%20SPEAKERS/eclipse-td712zmk2-allparts_zps8d35af7c.jpg

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z408/sidmini/Eclipse%20TD712MK2%20SPEAKERS/eclipse-td712zmk2-cut3_zps9cdd4c37.jpg

[sidmini]

Does anyone have any leads for me or recommend any further speaker driver manufacturers I can contact? thanks!

[icehockeyboy]

I have some Bose 4.5 inch drivers for sale, NOS.
Let me know. :)

[sidmini]

Hi thanks for the reply could you post a few pics of what you have ? How much are you looking for a pair? What the specs are freq, watts? Thanks!

[John]

Might be best to try the DIY section

[sidmini]

sure wil try that. do i copy the whole post again or is there a way to share the post in 2 seperate sections of the forum? just want to keep it tidy

[sq225917]

Contact the makers direct, the UK distro is obviously a huge cu.....

[sidmini]

Thanks sq225917..however I tried Japan and Europe distributors too and they only directed me back to the UK one!!

Im looking at 3 possible winners here, which one would you guys pick?:

Tang Band W4-1320SIF 4" (£39 per driver) - http://www.europe-audio.com/Product.asp?Product_ID=11315

Fostex FE108EƩ (£105 per driver)- http://www.europe-audio.com/Product.asp?Product_ID=7220

Fostex FW108N (£122 per driver)- http://www.europe-audio.com/Product.asp?Product_ID=7209

[tubehunter]

I have a pair of CCS FR125s I don't use anymore.
Very good drivers

Duncan

[sidmini]

Duncan just looked up the specs and i reckon they the would fit width and depth isn't much off but will need something to fill the gap.

I would be interested could you kindly PM me what you would want for them?
thanks!:)

[tubehunter]

I have a pair of CSS FR125s I don't use anymore.
Very good drivers

Duncan

http://www.madaboutsound.com/prod_det.asp?cid=75&sa=cf&ctid=5

[tubehunter]

They are in very good condition about 4 years old and are mounted in solid Iroko cabinets.

The only reason I stopped using these was a swap to using low powered valve amps.

To hear these at their best a high powered SS is required, something along the lines of a Hypex UCD180 or 400 class D suits them very well.

Duncan

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/fr125s/IMG_6473_zps9d3c08fe.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/fr125s/IMG_6475_zps9d3b593b.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/fr125s/IMG_6474_zpsd172a165.jpg

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/halx00/fr125s/IMG_6476_zps723345c1.jpg

[icehockeyboy]

Hi thanks for the reply could you post a few pics of what you have ? How much are you looking for a pair? What the specs are freq, watts? Thanks!

From what I've gleaned the response is 55 to 16.000 hz and 35 watts rms rating, 8 ohm imp.

I'm asking £25 each prob inc postage, I say prob as they are heavy little buggers, so I'd have to check! :)

That price is a good deal below Bose RRP by the way.

[sidmini]

Finally managed to get some MARK AUDIO ALPAIR 6P GEN2 drivers in the eclipse cabinets. Seem to be good so far but lack deeper bass but a sub will help with that. Thanks to Duncan also for supplying the CSS FR125S which I tried but not as detailed as the alpair's

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