?????? CAN A CONE TWEETER SUFFICE FOR HI-FI REPRODUCTION ??????
........................YOU BET THEY CAN!!!.........................
Up for sale are a pair of new Matsushita Tweeters as replacements for the Peerless MT-225 2.25" cone tweeter used in McIntosh loudspeaker models ML-1C, Ml-2C, ML-2M, ML-4C, ML-4M and ML-10C. Made in Japan, and are an improvement over the original Peerless.
The Peerless MT-225 was the alnico drive predecessor to the 801730. Their excellent reputation is well earned.
These were also used in all the collectible SONAB models, including various Electro-Voice, Dynaco, Rectilinear & many others.
They are simply a *SUPERB* tweeter any way you slice them. Exceptionally smooth sounding, with an equally exceptional impedance curve (7.6ohms @ 2500hz) with response extending fully to 20khz. 8 Ohm impedance.
Mounting cutouts are spaced 42mm apart on centre for adjacents and 60mm on centre diametrically. The elongated cutouts are useful for matching up to existing baffle holes (note one of the pictures which shows the Matsushita overlayed on top of the Peerless). They are a flexible install: meaning, more than one pair can be ganged per loudspeaker increasing output and dispersion. Their physical size allows very close acoustical centre placement to one another.
Another bonus of these tweeters is each has a die-cut, pre-attached airseal.
However, don't take my word for it. The fellows at Madisound had this to say:
"This tweeter removes all doubts about using a cone tweeter in hi-fi systems. The impedance curve is nearly linear and it is therefore very easy to make crossovers for this speaker. An absolutely excellent tweeter for use in smaller hi-fi systems especially as a tweeter in satellites."
I have a few pair, so if you need them for replacements or for a project this is only place you'll be able to get these as N.O.S.
I can't budge on the price, which is fair at $28/pr. Postage should be very economical.
If you check the link at the provided URL you'll see on average what singles of the Peerless go for.
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