Decent tweeters?

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

I have no idea what kind of tweeters I should be looking at. Looking to replace the stock ones in my A-pillar. Impedance isn't a big deal and I'll be running my amp active so I can set the crossovers to whatever. Not really interested in really nice tweeters, just something to replace the stocks that will be an improvement to keep up with my sub stage. The one thing I can't stand is harsh tweeters. I may not be an SQ freak but if a tweeter is harsh in the slightest it bugs the shit out of me...

Budget ideally would be like 50 for the pair I guess. Not looking to buy right now so don't bother making offers.

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[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

SEAS Prestige 27TAFNC/G (H1397) 1" Aluminum Dome Tweeter: Madisound Speaker Store

Tad over budget but to date the best tweet I have used. Very crisp and clear but at the same time can take a gob of power without any form of breakup. I have mine crossed at 3k but at one time had them at 2.6k and was impressed just raised them a tad so I wouldnt have them overlaping my mids.

This site gives u more tech info on them - SEAS Prestige Line 27TAFNC/G Aluminum Dome Tweeter - Hasaudio

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Look for a pair of LPG 25NFA's. Great tweeters and can be had used or new in mint condition for $50 shipped.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

Are they harsh for being aluminum tweets?

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Well i used them to replace my DDT-28's which were aluminum and to me they are not to bright I mean since I am running them active via my HU and my HU has more features then u can shake a stick at I am able to get them to my liking.

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

The lpg's listed above are also very nice they were in the running but being they only come in 8 ohm I went with the seas and I am glad I did.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

Look for a pair of LPG 25NFA's. Great tweeters and can be had used or new in mint condition for $50 shipped.

LPG 25NFA 1" Textile Dome Tweeter, Neodymium Magnet: Madisound Speaker Store

Is that only 1? I'm talking around $50 for the pair, not each.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

LPG 25NFA 1" Textile Dome Tweeter, Neodymium Magnet: Madisound Speaker Store
Is that only 1? I'm talking around $50 for the pair, not each.

Sure is. Put up a WTB thread here or DIYMA. Should find a pair for $50 shipped easily. Took me a couple hours to find a pair. They are great tweeters regardless of the 8 ohm only. Thats not an issue what so ever in an active setup vs a 6 or 4 ohm tweeter. They are probably my favorite tweeter I have tried so far.

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Yep thats just for 1.. Not cheap but were alot cheaper then my old DDT's.. I was very close to getting them but Last thing I wanted was to buy 2 sets and still have my substage over power them being my 100.4 only does 100x4@4ohm but since I went with 4ohm tweets I now have 160x2 running to 2 pairs..

White there is a big difference when running active via 8ohm over 4ohm.. Amps can only do so much power at certain loads and u know this so no need to explain why.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

How are these? SEAS Prestige 27TFFNC/G (H1396) 1" Textile Dome Tweeter: Madisound Speaker Store

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

They are seas so I know u can't go wrong. Look to be the same as mine just a different cone material and being textile I would imagine them being a lil less bright.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

They are seas so I know u can't go wrong. Look to be the same as mine just a different cone material and being textile I would imagine them being a lil less bright.

I might just get those...never fooled around with installing tweets in pillars, do I need any special kind of mounting stuff or should it just be a simple replacement?

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

All of these will wrk with the seas for mounting options they just require u to drill a hole in the rear of the cup.

LPG Flush Mount PAIR #LPGFM: Madisound Speaker Store

LPGTHW Fixed Wedge Mount #LPGTW: Madisound Speaker Store

I am using these with my sets lets u do almost anything with them - LPG Hinged Wedge Mount #LPGTHW: Madisound Speaker Store

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

Alright thanks. One of these days I'm gonna need to rip out my pillars and see what kind of stuff I'm dealing with.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Yep thats just for 1.. Not cheap but were alot cheaper then my old DDT's.. I was very close to getting them but Last thing I wanted was to buy 2 sets and still have my substage over power them being my 100.4 only does 100x4@4ohm but since I went with 4ohm tweets I now have 160x2 running to 2 pairs..
White there is a big difference when running active via 8ohm over 4ohm.. Amps can only do so much power at certain loads and u know this so no need to explain why.

Contrary to popular belief that ohm loads are cut in 1/2 for every ohm load drop. When you go from 4-6-8 ohms it doesnt do that. There is minimal change between 4 and 8 ohms. If both tweeters are the same efficiency the 8 ohm driver will take less power to get just as loud as a 4 ohm driver.