centaurus3200
Well-Known Member
i did a search and found some good info, but am curious if anyone has any updates on their findings.
as many KEF owners with ferro-fluid cooled tweeters know, the gel hardens over 20 years and basically renders the tweeters useless. i recently traded my Bozak 302A Urbans for a pair of 104/2. should have hooked the KEFs up while the guy was here, but such is life. he's really nice and offered to give me cash to buy the KEF recommended replacements.
but, I've heard KEF's replacements are both overpriced ($160/pair) and don't even sound that great. as you know, the 104/2 has the tweeter mounted flush behind the mid/tweeter baffle. i do not want to alter the outside of the baffle, but have no problem tweaking it from inside to mount a suitable, if not better replacement. i mean $160 buys you some pretty fricken nice tweeters ;-)
so, what have you guys tried successfully? the tweeter is 1.25", but i can go smaller if necessary. i believe they are 4 ohm. overall sensitivity is rated at 92db at a 4ohm load.
specs: http://www.kef.com/history/1980/model104_2.asp
thanks,
Robby
as many KEF owners with ferro-fluid cooled tweeters know, the gel hardens over 20 years and basically renders the tweeters useless. i recently traded my Bozak 302A Urbans for a pair of 104/2. should have hooked the KEFs up while the guy was here, but such is life. he's really nice and offered to give me cash to buy the KEF recommended replacements.
but, I've heard KEF's replacements are both overpriced ($160/pair) and don't even sound that great. as you know, the 104/2 has the tweeter mounted flush behind the mid/tweeter baffle. i do not want to alter the outside of the baffle, but have no problem tweaking it from inside to mount a suitable, if not better replacement. i mean $160 buys you some pretty fricken nice tweeters ;-)
so, what have you guys tried successfully? the tweeter is 1.25", but i can go smaller if necessary. i believe they are 4 ohm. overall sensitivity is rated at 92db at a 4ohm load.
specs: http://www.kef.com/history/1980/model104_2.asp
thanks,
Robby