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Replacing Speaker - EV TL606

I have an unloaded EV TL606 speaker cabinet that I would like to get fitted with a speaker. I know I can't just put any speaker in there, but don't know enough about the science behind cabinet design to choose one suitable! From what I have heard from folks is the Eminence legend CA154 speaker is a good drop in speaker for this cab. Although the sound of this speaker fits my tone, I'm a bit dubious that it will sound any good. Does anyone know if a) this speaker will not sound like a piece of crap in this cab, or b) know of any tested drop in replacements?
 
The Eminence Kappalite 3015 speaker works well in those cabs. For a cheaper option, the Eminence Kappa Pro 15A is good but not as good.

Also, I suggest adding some matress foam on the inner surfaces if the cab isn't damped already.

adbass said:
I've heard on here that the neo Eminence 3015LF is a decent replacement.
The LF version should only be used if it's crossover'd with a mid driver. That's what it was designed for.
 
Thanks for the responses guys. I think I will go for the Kappa 15A; money is a bit of an issue unless I can find a cheap 3015 somewhere, or another suitable replacement

Why not place a EV 15L in there ?

The only 15Ls I have found here (Australia) are refurbished ones from a speaker repair centre. The guy quoted me $550 for it which is a bit out of my price range!