Canopy speaker replacement
Does anyone know if you can replace the speakers in the canopy system (I think Solera brand) with real speakers? I believe mine have blown this past week (which was the first time I even used them). ...
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RoyBell wrote:I think I may have a loose 3FE25 laying around. I could measure it if you need some real world dimensions.
I may see if I can pull it out today. I have no idea how it's mounted in there either. Thats a big magnet on the faital pro though. The price seems too good to be true for a quality WP speaker.
Yeah, there are a lot of differences between different coned speakers. These small Faital's are engineered to reproduce the full range of response, not something typical in that size. I find they are pretty adequate down to about 200 hz or so.
FWIW, I've built other speakers using 3.5" -4" full-range drivers. The sound can be pretty amazing. My shop speakers are 4" (nominal) in small wood boxes, using Fostex FE108ez Sigma's. Sound is quite good.
There are other, smaller full-range drivers like this Peerless which may be a better fit.
As I believe you're aware, a larger, say, 6" driver will accomplish more and have a better sound than the smaller ones. It may be of advantage to you to use a larger boxed speaker in that size and install speaker jacks somewhere convenient on the exterior. In fact, you could use the existing speaker wires and mount panel jacks in the plastic housing. Yes, it would be another thing to move and store but may be worth the effort to get good sound outdoors. There is also the Bluetooth wireless option but I haven't found any yet that are good sounding and durable.
Good luck with your audio. Send a PM if you need specific help.
