I have recently blown 1 of the speakers in my super redhead combo and debating whether or not to buy a replacement or go a different route. I have heard that the Eminence Delta 10-A works well in the combo. I have also heard the Eminence Legend BP102 is a good match for the combo, boasting a lower frequency range but less RMS and only a 92 DB SPL. Anyone out there ever replaced the speakers with something else or have nay thoughts? Or should I just go back to the original 175W PAS drivers? I gig 3 times a week and am looking for something that will handle the load.
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SWR SUper Redhead Speaker Replacement
- Thread starter TateEvan
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The PAS will be the most expensive. However, since you only blew one speaker, check the other to make sure its okay. and perhaps just replace one speaker for now, with a PAS. Unless you are willing to replace both, I would go the delta route, as the legend, sold as a bass speaker has a weaker basket.
I replaced mine with GK drivers wich are deltas thru and thru. I also have an origional set of edens from the ampeg era. Sick. Make sure what you buy will line up with the speaker mounts, unless you want to drill and drill and drill and route and drill.
I replaced mine with GK drivers wich are deltas thru and thru. I also have an origional set of edens from the ampeg era. Sick. Make sure what you buy will line up with the speaker mounts, unless you want to drill and drill and drill and route and drill.
Chef
In Memoriam
circuitshop.com does great recones.
they did my redhead when i creased the drivers as you did.
run an extension cab, rather than overwork the combo.
they did my redhead when i creased the drivers as you did.
run an extension cab, rather than overwork the combo.
+1,000.
You can get a good Avatar 2x10 pretty cheap used, run them together for the big gigs, you got a 4x10, or even use a 1x15. You should get the point, I'd get yours replaced/fixed by whoever and get an extension cab.
Chef
In Memoriam
no need to replace.
there's nothing wron with your frames and magnets etc; no need to pay to replace them.
it cost me $55 per to get mine rebuilt with official PAS parts.
there's nothing wron with your frames and magnets etc; no need to pay to replace them.
it cost me $55 per to get mine rebuilt with official PAS parts.
Just loaded in the eminence deltas and a new tung sol preamp tube, WOW! This thing has loads of volume and bottom end. These speakers produce a much cleaner sound and sound 10 times better than those POS.., I mean PAS speakers ever did. Worthwhile upgrade for $120!
Rick Auricchio
Registered Bass Offender
Keep an ear open for the Eminence speakers farting out. That can happen if the cab design doesn't match them properly. If they fart out, back off to avoid destroying them.
