CS-88A tweeters
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They (77-701F) come up on E-Bay periodically. A set of 4 was sold as recently as Dec 9th (2022). You can setup a search and get e-mailed when new ones are added.
In the meantime, you may want to consider getting something close in terms of sensitivity and putting them in an external cabinet (as it is unlikely one can be found that will fit without cabinet modifications). On my CS-A700As, I am using the 105db Selenium (JBL) ST200 Super Tweeter ($29 at Parts Express) to replace the original horn. Turns out, with a little finagling, they can be put into a Sony SS-U31. An additional l-pad (to the HF one in each speaker) may be needed to tone it down to play nice with the other drivers. Block-off plates can be fashioned to close off the tweeter openings.
In the meantime, you may want to consider getting something close in terms of sensitivity and putting them in an external cabinet (as it is unlikely one can be found that will fit without cabinet modifications). On my CS-A700As, I am using the 105db Selenium (JBL) ST200 Super Tweeter ($29 at Parts Express) to replace the original horn. Turns out, with a little finagling, they can be put into a Sony SS-U31. An additional l-pad (to the HF one in each speaker) may be needed to tone it down to play nice with the other drivers. Block-off plates can be fashioned to close off the tweeter openings.
swechsler
Frog Whisperer
You posted this same query a week and a half ago. Things aren't going to change that quickly.
gizzyman47
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Be patient and some will turn up on the bay
turnitup
No, the stereo won’t break the crystal...Oh CRAP!
I’ve got a number of the CSXXA series speakers- beautiful enclosures, but honestly fairly sub-par drivers. I am definitely not one to “upgrade” (so to speak) drivers in the enclosures with non-originals. I always stick to the originals. That being said, the tweeters in your 88’s are really not much of anything sonically. If you really want “to get them going”, you might want to consider temporarily swapping them out with aftermarket speakers - you may like the improvement (while patiently waiting for the originals to come along on the auction site). I would expect that you could find some reasonably priced alternatives that would fit into the existing ports. They won’t be brown like the rest of the FB drivers, but may be an overall sonic improvement.
This all obviously depends on your goals, timeline patience, and financial parameters. Just an idea... Parts Express usually has some nice options at decent prices, and usually has close-outs that may fit your need and budget as well. You’ll also have to consider how to equalize them with the other originals. Good luck to you!
This all obviously depends on your goals, timeline patience, and financial parameters. Just an idea... Parts Express usually has some nice options at decent prices, and usually has close-outs that may fit your need and budget as well. You’ll also have to consider how to equalize them with the other originals. Good luck to you!
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