15" replacement speakers for Acoustic 106 cab

[4001]

There was a thread recently on the unofficial Acoustic Control Corp. forum suggesting a specific model of new Fane speakerss as having a very similar character to the original Acoustic speakers, but they can handle a lot more power. Unfortunately for reasons I don't quite understand that site is blocked from my office computer, but if you dig around in the Acoustic Club thread you should be able to find a link to the forum, and a search for "Fane" should bring up the thread.

However, I did some poking around and it looks like Fanes are tough to find on this side of the Atlantic.

Thanks Chuck!
I'll look into them.

 

[Holmes]

Did anyone ever find any good information on a replacement drive for these boxes? I found one locally for $100 that has a blow driver and I'm wondering if it is worth taking on.

Opinions?

 

[Sorado71]

4001 Maybe you should wait until you have actually tried your GK 700RB II with the Acoustic cab? You may be surprised and pleased with the results. I have an Acoustic 106 cab with the original speakers in it. It can handle a good bit more than you might think. As you stated, you're not wanting to knock the plaster off of your neighbors wall. I believe that Bill F's point would direct you towards not replacing with newer speakers and I agree. If your 106 has original speakers and they need help, I'd have them rebuilt and go with them. After all, Acoustic made some great gear and designed, like many quality companies, the cab and speakers to go together. Just because you have more power than your cab is rated for does not mean that you're going to fry them right off the bat.

Hi, Oren! I'm thinking of buying one of these (a 106 cab with original speakers). How much does the cabinet weigh? I'm guessing it's less than my 200S cabs, which are around 97 lbs each.

 

[BogeyBass]

Hi, Oren! I'm thinking of buying one of these (a 106 cab with original speakers). How much does the cabinet weigh? I'm guessing it's less than my 200S cabs, which are around 97 lbs each.

The cabinets for the Acoustic 150 series
We're much lighter yes.

On average almost any older 2x15 with .75 ply
Are usually 70 to 120 pounds

The 106 cabinet is very much on the lighter side say 72 to 84 ish

In the Acoustic catalog the 156 system ships complete for 135 pounds. That's with the head and shipping material.

 

[Sorado71]

Thanks, Oren! I hope everything is good in your world.

 

[Oren Hudson]

Cool!