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Sansui SP-2500 Woofer Replacement

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bdefanski

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Hey guys... picked up a set of Sansui SP-2500s at the local thrift store today in fantastic condition for $30. One cabinet is in perfect working order, while the other cabinet has a woofer producing absolutely zero output. Tweeters and squakers are functioning beautifully, nothing from the woofer. I switched crossovers to make sure that wasn't the issue, and same result. Woofer is dead. it's a W-113 rated 6 ohms and 25 watts. I found a replacement on eBay and I figure I'll just pick that up, throw it in, and BAM problem solved. Then I came across a pair of W-155s from a set of Sansui SP-2500x.. these are marked 6.5 ohms and rated at 40 watts. My question is this - will the half ohm and 15 watt difference fry the crossover? I've been collecting for some time now but this is my first foray into service/repair. Exciting to say the least, but I'm a newb in this department so any advice would be great. Thanks in advance guys!
 
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bdefanski said:
Hey guys... picked up a set of Sansui SP-2500s at the local thrift store today in fantastic condition for $30. One cabinet is in perfect working order, while the other cabinet has a woofer producing absolutely zero output. Tweeters and squakers are functioning beautifully, nothing from the woofer. I switched crossovers to make sure that wasn't the issue, and same result. Woofer is dead. it's a W-113 rated 6 ohms and 25 watts. I found a replacement on eBay and I figure I'll just pick that up, throw it in, and BAM problem solved. Then I came across a pair of W-155s from a set of Sansui SP-2500x.. these are marked 6.5 ohms and rated at 40 watts. My question is this - will the half ohm and 15 watt difference fry the crossover? I've been collecting for some time now but this is my first foray into service/repair. Exciting to say the least, but I'm a newb in this department so any advice would be great! Thanks in advance guys!
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Use the woofer designed for the 2500. The 2500x one will work, but it won't sound the same, the crossover, enclosure, and port are all tuned for the original.
 
maxhifi said:
Use the woofer designed for the 2500. The 2500x one will work, but it won't sound the same, the crossover, enclosure, and port are all tuned for the original.
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thank you so much for your reply.. I truly appreciate the advice. ordered and on its way. looking forward to my first replacement.. I may have a new addiction after this ‍::shrug::
 
Sansui speakers with the, X designation are lessor grade than original models usually foamed woofers and not cloth.
 
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