| Re: Speaker brands used in Kustom combos [message #24162 is a reply to message #7158] |
Wed, 18 November 2015 14:45   |
QinVA
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Registered: November 2015
Location: VA
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I'm brand new to the forum and was not sure where to post my question. But, since this thread involves speakers, I chose this one.
Have to say the knowledge and expertise of the members of this forum is amazing, as is their willingness to share those.
The following info is offered to give as much detail it may take to make the proper decision.
1968(or pre, purple lamp, speaker cab output jack on back) K100C-8 with the 4x10 speaker set up. I just put it in the shop because it went dead - no sound. Tech said there was a bad ground to the speaker circuit - easy fix, however, one speaker is "open". I never had the back off the cab, but the tech said the speaker wiring had been modded and their were several incorrect splices which he fixed. The sound of the amp never impressed me - sounding cheap, overly trebly, and noisy. Perhaps the "custom" wiring job had it messed up. I'm looking forward to having the sound I've seen/heard on youtube and many Kustom fans speak of!
Through this forum I have been able to verify that the cab had 8 ohm speakers and I got the wiring diagram - illustration #11, thank you.
A lot of speakers used for replacements have been mentioned and discussed, but no one has mentioned what wattage speaker I need to get to replace the non functioning one in this combo. The shop is suggesting an Eminence for $90.00. I looked on line and there are many Eminence 10" 8 ohm speakers, most being much less cost than $90. My cab has the metal cone covers, but I gather the cover off the replacement speaker will have to be glued to the new as none of the available replacements have that feature, and the speakers in the cab are no longer available.
I am confused by all the differing opinions of which speaker is best for a replacement. If I was doing all four, I'd experiment with the advice I've read, but for one. . .
My question is: which replacement will properly replace the speaker that has gone bad? Or, should I get it repaired. Seems that there are members that have made a simple repair to an open speaker and extended its life.
Maybe it's not that important - one speaker out of four won't be noticeable if it does sound different, but I have no way of knowing that - but I bet forum members do!
I appreciate any help that is offered. Thanks in advance.
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