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10th Dec 2017, 1:05 pm | #1 |
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Speaker replacement
Hi. I have a Ferguson Studio 100 D. The speakers fitted are Goodmans rated at 8 OHMs. 68 mm diameter. Can these be replaced with better quality units? I have opened up one of the cabinets and i enclose photo.
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10th Dec 2017, 2:40 pm | #2 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
Personally I wouldn't bother replacing just the speaker as other aspects of the cabinet (like rigidity and damping) are probably lacking too. I would look at finding some 70's or 80's hifi speakers to replace them. I wouldn't go for anything too good but something mid-market like Celestion Ditton 15's, Wharfedale Lintons or KEF Codas. There are a whole host of others in a similar vein and they would probably cost about the same as a pair of replacement drivers.
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10th Dec 2017, 3:05 pm | #3 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
It is unlikely that you will gain any audible improvement by replacing the drivers. As James writes, replace the whole speaker with something that you like to listen to.
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10th Dec 2017, 3:35 pm | #4 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
Hi. Thank you for your replies. iv'e been looking on E Bay and have seen some suitable ones. Some are of 6 ohms rating will these be any good because mine are 8 ohms.? And what about wattage?
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11th Dec 2017, 12:16 am | #5 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
6 ohms should be fine provided you don't use the system at full volume for extended periods. I don't think that the Studio 100 was particularly powerful - probably around 10 watts per channel so most hifi speakers would be able to handle that sort of power.
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11th Dec 2017, 11:09 am | #6 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
Hi. What about Mordant short MS10 iv'e seen on Ebay. They are rated at 8 OHM. Are they good speakers,?
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11th Dec 2017, 1:27 pm | #7 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
MS10s I find are good I have 2 pairs as the rear channels on my surround system
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11th Dec 2017, 3:27 pm | #8 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
Yes, they are fine hifi budget speakers and will provide a huge upgrade for a music centre like your Fergie.
Just about anything from the big hifi names will provide a big improvement - Wharfedale, Goodmans, Mission, Celestion, Acoustic Research, B&W, Tannoy, KEF, Gale, Eltax etc. Look for speakers that are near to you and collection only. There are some absolute bargains to be had. |
19th Dec 2017, 10:00 pm | #9 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
Most HiFi speakers would be badly underdriven by a 10W amp and may even sound worse than its original speakers.
If you really want something better then you should stick to high efficiency type speakers, maybe a pair of Diatone or Isophon fullrange drivers. |
20th Dec 2017, 3:18 pm | #10 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
I don't think the OP will be looking at speakers in this price range for such a basic Music Centre. A pair of Tannoy Mercurys (high sensitivity reflex type) for £50.00 will be way more than adequate for this budget Ferguson.
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23rd Dec 2017, 1:20 am | #11 |
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Re: Speaker replacement
From personal experience I would say this is a bit of a myth. I've often driven expensive hifi speakers from small amplifiers with no problems - provided you don't expect more from the amplifier than it can give.
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