What speakers to fill an empty Bag End D10X-D (2x10) cab?

Measure the INSIDE dimensions. Then call the fine folks at US Speaker. They will give you several options based on your budget and the the data.

https://usspeaker.com/homepage-1.htm

 

Honestly, I'm not technically advanced enough to know. That's why I rely on them for such things.

They never, ever, rush you when it comes to figuring out what you need. So get basic measurements. Then have the cab and a tape with you when you call. If they have more questions about the data they'll ask. I have had a great experience with them several times. I know they'll want to know any port dimensions.

 

Bag End sells replacement speakers for an almost identical cab.

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You could always call them as well.

 

Glad to help.

 

Might be a good idea to prepare for a replacement HF driver, possibly the crossover too, just in case. Do you know they are still good? It wouldnt be a terrible waste of time to find out for sure about those two.

 

One of the tens is a coax . Eminence has a Beta ten coax that might work . You would also need a high frequency driver to screw into the back of the Beta like this one ."PRV Audio D230Ti-S 1" Titanium Horn Compression Driver 8 Ohm 1-3/8"-18 TPI" from www.parts-express.com! .Then get another Beta 10 to go with it . This is the most Inexpensive option I know of . I don't know if they would be right for that cabinet but they are fairly forgiving as a bass speaker . The interior baffles and such aren't too much of a concern for tuning , mostly just the inside volume .

A pair of these would be the ones . "Eminence Beta-10CX 10" Coaxial Driver" from www.parts-express.com! . Also since these are coax one of them gets the PRV driver and the other will need a plug since they both have a hole through the magnet and dust cover that acts as a horn . This piezo driver would be screwed into the other 10" and not hooked up and act like a plug . "GRS PZ1142 Piezo Bullet Horn Driver Similar to KSN1142A" from www.parts-express.com! .

There should be two pair of wires from the jackplate/crossover , one set goes to the woofers and the other to the horn drver . The pair of speakers and the two drivers should cost about $200 total . Checking with Ussspeakers to see if the Betas are a fit for your cab .

I looked at the price of Bag Ends replacement speakers , no wonder you are looking fo options , though I'm sure the Bag End speakers would make the cab sound awesome .

 

After doing R&D with a number of manufacturers, I can tell you, using "lesser" or not optimum speakers can REALLY effect the performance of a cab. You can turn a great speaker box into something you might not be happy with after spending a lot of money. Spend a bit more, get what is optimum for that high end Bag end box. You'll be much happier in the end. jmho

 

Yeah, best to. At the dimensions you've given, and assuming it is built from 3/4" material, and not knowing if the sound board is recessed or other specifics, your internal volume is about 2.05 sq. ft. 18x22x12, minus 11/2" each meas. for material. 16.5 x 20.5 x 10.5 divided by 1728 (sq ft.) That should give you a ballpark # to get an idea of what you're looking for.
Personally, I would call or email Eminence. They are very helpful in matters like this, and they probably made the driver for Bag End. Their stuff was in just about everything at one time or another.

 

Hey, no sweat. That's what we do here at TB.

 

Don't know if it's helpful or not but I have a 1x12" Bag End with a 300w. 8ohm EV innit. I emailed Bag End and about a month later they responded that it's a replacement speaker.

That said, it sounds great.

 

I bought a BagEnd 15 cab several years ago, and then got a second one (used). When it arrived, the speaker was dead. I called BagEnd for any help, and they had a full line of speakers on hand, and they also had a few re-coned speakers on hand, for about 1/2 the price. I got the re-cone and I could never tell (or hear) the difference for the next several years.

Call 'em.