I know this has been mentioned, but it bears repeating. The Peerless BC25TG tweeter is only $18 at Madisound currently. It is an excellent budget dome that can cross reasonably low (I have used it as low as 1800) and a pretty linear response.
@Tom_S said:
I've never used the Dayton Silkie, but the BC25 seemed to be possible step up from those.
Never used the Silkie, kept hearing criticisms of it's sound quality.
Used the BC25SC in several builds. Nothing to write home about, but satisfying for the price.
But Chahly - Stahkist don't want speakers that look good, Stahkist wants speakers that sound good!
ICEpower 400SM and 80AM2
This is a bit of a risk as they are untested, but you can put together a multi-channel amp on the cheap ~ $70 for 8 channels plus cabling and cabling or make your own. I already had some 80AM2 on hand and have been looking for the 400SM. Datasheet
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15% of "select" items at PE.
D’Amore car amps on sale - https://damoreengineering.com/collections/e-series
I have no experience with the brand but reviews are good. I picked up the 750.1 - not that I NEEDED it. 😉
ESS has the Heil's for $250 pr again.
Great price for such a great tweet.
https://www.jfcomponents.com/product-page/4-pack-of-jfcomponents-air-coil-18-40
i might have to guess on what parts likely need for upcoming crossover to capitalize on that deal
Pretty common value for tweeters.
The local Woodsmith store has Baltic birch again and it's 10% off. The biggest piece they sell is 12x24 and it's pricey compared to the good old days.
https://thewoodsmithstore.com/product-category/shop-supplies/lumber/plywood-panel-products/?mc_cid=f071662273&mc_eid=39e2cf0e74
Ron
I know this has been mentioned, but it bears repeating. The Peerless BC25TG tweeter is only $18 at Madisound currently. It is an excellent budget dome that can cross reasonably low (I have used it as low as 1800) and a pretty linear response.
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/vifa-soft-dome-tweeters/vifa-bc25tg15-04-1-textile-dome-tweeter/
So sad that we'll be losing that tweeter when they are all gone.
I've never used those. I might buy a pair before they go NLA forever
I've never used the Dayton Silkie, but the BC25 seemed to be possible step up from those.
I ordered a pair, figure I'll use them next time someone wants me to build them a cheap pair.
Never used the Silkie, kept hearing criticisms of it's sound quality.
Used the BC25SC in several builds. Nothing to write home about, but satisfying for the price.
I have used the silkie and it sounds fine with very wide dispersion.
Many moons ago I used the silkie paired with the DS135's. They weren't bad. I'm thinking that Peerless is a small step up.
15-20% off selected drivers with code DADSAPR24 at PE
Ron
This guy still has some of the TI 30uF caps for sale, here is 60 of them for $90:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264564761553?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wVow0-g7SVm&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=r1LeRwmKQeu&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I've used lots of them over the years, great for making large value notch filters.
ICEpower 400SM and 80AM2
This is a bit of a risk as they are untested, but you can put together a multi-channel amp on the cheap ~ $70 for 8 channels plus cabling and cabling or make your own. I already had some 80AM2 on hand and have been looking for the 400SM.
Datasheet