recommendations for replacement tweeter for realistic Optimus T-120 Speakers

[Guest ubgfleming]

Morning all,

 

Ok, I was able to come across a pair of T-120 speakers from the garbage. The cabinets were in fine shape but the speakers were blown.

 

So, I replaced the woofers and mid-ranges. But the tweeters I am having problems with.

 

Here is a link to what the speakers look like:

 

http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/98306-realistic_optimus_t120_speakers/

 

ANY help is really appericated and if i posted this in the wrong spot, please direct me for proper posting in the future!

 

Thanks all!

Greg

[BillD 239]

What does it say on the back of the tweeter. Is it SD-13?

[elgrau 89]

Hi UBG,

My personal experience has been that if the replacement driver is not 100% capatable with the speakers x-over design, the other drivers' L/R/C parameters (i.e., coil windings match, wire dia match for R, etc.) then the sound from the speaks will be "lacking" and not close to 100% of what they could/should sound like. Even suspecting these kinds of deficiencies can drive you crazy.......and sound WILL be less then optimal in most cases (especially multi-driver systems where "other" un-matched driver issues can manifest). Best to bite the bullet and use ONLY 100% original replacement drivers meant for that speaker. If no longer available (new), then resort to ePrey and "cannibalize" a used set of the same model for the replacement drivers you need.