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THX421	Silvertone 1331 speaker selection	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1 (08/31/09 15:12) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None Hello everyone- I have been using a Silvertone 1331 for recording for years and it has always sounded great. I tried to use it on my last song and it was "ringing" on certain notes. The speaker is finally blown. Does anyone have any suggestions for a mid 50's 8 watt tube combo speaker? I am thinking Weber since they have the biggest selection, but it is too big! I have no idea which one to get. I know that the speaker is 3.2 Ohms and the amp output is 8 watts. No idea how many watts the speaker could handle. I was thinking of getting this speaker fixed and buying another one while it is in the shop. I play alternative/blues/rock stuff Thanks- Jason
SG123		#1	[-]
Posts: 8359 (08/31/09 17:47) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Getting any new speaker to sound as good as your well broken-in original might be the bigger challenge. I have no specific recommendations, except that a 4 ohm speaker will match fine. If it were my amp, I might experiment with buying some lower priced used alnico speakers from the online auctions. Just about any 8" speaker should be able to handle 8 watts, I would think. [ assuming they're not DOA - a gamble, I know..] Are you saying that the Weber signature series alnico are also too large ? I believe the magnet assembly on those is more compact than his vintage series. [ I've been assuming your original was an alnico. ] So many frequencies, so little time...
StoSoStu		#2	[-]
Posts: 607 (08/31/09 20:08) South of the Border..way South! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	SG, I think THX421 was saying that the Weber range is too large, too many to choose from. Unfortunately Ted is not with us any more, or I would suggest asking him, like most of us have in the past. I believe his son is taking over the business, let's hope he has his father's passion for it and some of his vast knowledge. To be honest, no new speaker will sound exactly like your old one until it has been played in for a considerable time. Bob The road goes on forever and the party never ends
SG123		#3	[-]
Posts: 8360 (08/31/09 21:06) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	You're right. As I re-read the posting, it's pretty obvious that's what he meant. I do know some of those early amps have minimal depth, so it is a good idea to verify dimensions before purchase. So many frequencies, so little time...
THX421		#4	[-]
Posts: 2 (09/17/09 15:24) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	TA Weber got back with me and suggested the Alnico Classic series with a smooth cone. I bought it yesterday. It was cheaper than I expected ($45) not too shabby Hopefully I will use it for recording again soon. Thanks!
SG123		#5	[-]
Posts: 8373 (09/17/09 17:05) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I don't see the "Classic" series listed on the website. I've seen one in an amp on an eBay auction, and you've ordered one - so they're out there.. Am I missing something on the Weber website ? How do the "classics" differ from the "signature"? So many frequencies, so little time...

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