dahlquist speaker question

[pabaker]

Just wondering if the tweeter in a dqm 9 would be the same as the one in a DQM-5? If not, does anyone have an idea where I can get a tweeter for my dqm-9. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[pabaker]

anyone?

 

[Arkay]

It may take a while for an answer to appear... those are probably two of the least common DQs around, so most people won't have even one of them, let alone both to make a comparison.

Be patient, though, because there are a few people around who have them, and some people who are very knowledgable when it comes to Dahlquists, so if you can find a person with the answer, it is very likely to be someone here on AK. This post may help "bump" your question up, and give you a better chance of getting an answer. Good luck; sorry I don't know the answer to your question.

Incidentally, I almost said "Welcome to AK", when I saw you had only 11 posts... until I noticed the joining date in 2005. Well, welcome to the ranks of "people who post", I guess!

 

[pabaker]

Thanks. I look more then I post. With all the knowledge on this forum board, it will be just a matter of time before I receive a reply.

 

[GordonW]

If someone can post a pic of the tweeter from a DQM5, I can tell you if it is or isn't like the one in a DQM9. Can't remember if the DQM5 had a square flange tweeter (like the DQM9) or a round flange tweeter...

Regards,
Gordon.

 

[pabaker]

They are not the same guys. Thanks for the help, i just need a tweeter for dqm-9. Thanks guys.

 

[GordonW]

I once retrofitted a new element (dome/voice coil/magnet) onto the back of a DQM9 tweeter faceplate, for a client at our store. Don't know if what I used before is still available... but I believe it is. If I had it in front of me, I could probably do it again... just one thought, if everything else fails...

Regards,
Gordon.

 

[pabaker]

Thanks Gordon

 

[Susurus]

Very nice 25mm dome, high output, goes to 22kHz. Beautiful deep square aluminum frame.

Not the same, however the 9 and 9c used the same ones. GordonW did you use a Peerless dome for the replacement?

(I'm also looking for a replacement set.)

 

[Vintageman1]

You might try here.....Dave
http://www.regnar.com/

 

[pich]

I own a pair of DQM 5s and 7s. I picked up a beat pair of 9s to replace the tweeters in my 7s. All of the tweeters are the same size with the same hole spacing. The 5s are mounted in a plastic frame while the 7s have metal frames. The 5s also have a plastic guard over the dome. I got to believe the specs for all 3 drivers are pretty close or the same. I didn't notice a difference in sound between the 7 or 9 tweeters.

About 4 years ago I had the DQM 5s tweeters rebuilt by Regnar. The cost was about $150 back then. Way to much in my opinion but it would be hard to find a better sounding speaker for $150.

I would watch Ebay for replacements. You could always drop in a pair of 5s until your 9s show up.

I'm sure I'm biased but I really like my DQM 7s. They are pretty efficient so I use them with a tube setup. I also have a pair of DQ10s for some serious listening.

Good luck on your search.

 

[pabaker]

Thanks guys.