Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

[jimbones]

Hi All,

I did a search to see if there was any info on this topic but i did not see any.
I am currently using an SB29 tweeter in a 3 way design. XC at 2400hz 2nd order. I know that for the money it is a very good performer. But lets say I had some money and i wanted an upgrade. If my budget is $400 pr could i get something that would outperform the SB29? Would it be a significant upgrade? Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this.

[PWR RYD]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

Since you're not trying to cross super low I'd highly recommend the Transducer Labs N26MG. And a pair happen to fit way under your $400 budget.

[jimbones]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

PWR RYD,

should I be concerned at all about it being a metal driver. In the past I have been told that they are difficult to work with (controlling resonances and all). Thanks.

[isaeagle4031]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

Not at all. They are actually quite easy and will be an upgrade to the sb. By how much is a matter of opinion.

[ani_101]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

Also, listing your other drivers, would give an indication if the upgrade would be worth it and if a higher grade tweeter would be a good fit and compliment the mid and the bass drivers. In that budget and the ~2500 Hz crossover, yo ucan fit in some nice ribbons too, if that is what you prefer.

[bullittstang]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

Have you thought about going with the SB Satori tweeter, from what others have said (I haven't gotten to hear it) it has received a lot of accolades.

Just a thought, but I would also tell you the TL's already mentioned are hard to beat and quite impressive.

[PWR RYD]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

Good suggestion bullitstang. Another tweeter in your budget to consider would be the aircirc:

https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/scanspeak-soft-dome-tweeters/scanspeak-illuminator-d3004/6600-aircirc-tweeter-textile-dome/

[Face]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

Cabinets cut yet? https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.co...-tweeter-each/

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Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

One word...........AVIAWAVE.

[Face]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

One word...........AVIAWAVE.

2400 LR2 may be pushing it for that tweeter.

[craigk]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

It will not do it. Any volume at that point will fry it.

[jimbones]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

My speaker is on a build thread here called Lambda. I use a Dayton RS270 peerless HDS 6" mid 830883.

[ani_101]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

My speaker is on a build thread here called Lambda. I use a Dayton RS270 peerless HDS 6" mid 830883.

There aren't many builds with that peerless mid - another option would be look for builds with that mid and see what tweeter has been used and where they were crossed and any particular nuances or issues the designer faced and needed to correct

[jimbones]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

OK, I know that Blair used it. He used a neo 3 with it i think.

[PWR RYD]

Re: Alternatives to upgrade from a SB29

I recently bought a pair of those Peerless 830883 drivers. I haven't measured them yet but the build quality looks excellent! Looking at the factory specs I wouldn't try to cross any higher than 2500 Hz due to directivity.