Ampeg SVT808HE Replacement Driver?

[DSR24718]

I stumbled across one of these very rare cabs on craigslist, and it is described as having "a blown horn and a couple cracks in the speakers." I e-mailed Ampeg and asked about the 8" drivers, and they said they are discontinued, but did not recommend a good replacement that is currently available. After searching for a couple hours last night, and coming up with limited information, I was hoping someone here knew the original model or part number for the drivers, had experience with a worthy replacement, or if some of the WINisd gurus could simulate the cab, and find one. I am still a long way from being proficient enough with WINisd to work backwards from limited cab information to come up with a reasonable replacement.

What I found about the cab is that it is 8x8, has six ports that look to be about 3.5-4" diameter, and a "FT" thread that listed the dimensions as H - 37", W - 24", D - 19".

I ask because I, like many of us, am on a pretty tight budget, and would need to know the cost of getting this cab gig ready before pulling the trigger.

Thanks in advance for any help,
Nate

[BogeyBass]

first thing that comes to mind is re cone
all the speakers.

search for a local shop or possible the net to ship them to
a well known shop.

otherwise I would have to do a search to find a 8inch that works
I know there was a couple threads about custom 8inch cabinets
so im sure there is a list of drivers or driver that is recommended
in one of those threads.

might have been a beyma or faital driver but it most likely
is a overpriced neo type.

it is a ported box, so it would have to be a driver suited
for a ported enclosure.

[coreyfyfe]

Orange County Speaker (well known for repair/recone work) charges $65/speaker plus shipping both ways for Ampeg or celestion 8" speakers, $45 for eminence. My guess is it's going to be one of those three manufacturers.

[DSR24718]

Thanks for the responses! I read in a review that they were Eminence, but nothing official. I will have to go check it out in person, I guess...Thanks again!
Nate