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Hudz
28-04-2019, 20:25
Can anyone please identify the square backplate tweeter from a D5, all I can find are the oblong plated ones, doesn't help when I don't even know the manufacturer.

The no.7240 is stamped on the back of the magnet if this helps at all.https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/332746370796_/BW-Bowers-Wilkins-D5-bookshelf-stand-mount-speakers.jpg
Dylanthecat
11-05-2019, 09:25
Hi Martin,

They did use a Fane tweeters in them but that is stamped on the rear of the plate at the top.

I have owned a few D5 (in fact may still have a FWO pair) and seem to recall that there may have been alternatives versions on the tweeter. The kelvar woofer appeared to be a constant.

Martin
Dylanthecat
11-05-2019, 09:27
https://solidstatevalvetube.weebly.com/bw-d5.html

These are the oblong ones though
Dylanthecat
11-05-2019, 09:41
Hi the original manual states PCH24/8 'upper mids/ HF' drivers. M

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?p=893749
Hudz
11-05-2019, 10:45
Hi the original manual states PCH24/8 'upper mids/ HF' drivers. M

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?p=893749

Thank you for taking the time to unearth that info Martin, most helpful.

I've now got my ebay watch set,so hopefully just a matter of time 'til something turns up.
Dylanthecat
11-05-2019, 11:26
You are welcome Martin. Always enjoyed the D5. Great performers for their size. M
Hudz
11-05-2019, 20:13
You are welcome Martin. Always enjoyed the D5. Great performers for their size. M

As you say great little speaker, well worth saving.
Martyn Miles
15-05-2019, 08:53
I have always fancied trying a pair, but prices seem to be rising.
There is a pair on eBay for £100, or best offer.
They look quite good, but the Seller hasn’t removed the grilles even though I asked.
I’m always suspicious if they don’t respond to a request for pictures...
Hudz
16-05-2019, 17:17
I have always fancied trying a pair, but prices seem to be rising.
There is a pair on eBay for £100, or best offer.
They look quite good, but the Seller hasn’t removed the grilles even though I asked.
I’m always suspicious if they don’t respond to a request for pictures...

Thanks for the heads up Martyn, unfortunately been out in the wilds for a couple of days and me being a luddite non-smartphone user, missed them.

Pretty typical of my hifi adventures in general really, always in the wrong place at the wrong time:doh: