Yamahalic
Super Member
Well, the aftermarket replacement DVC woofer previously sold by Watkins was specifically given part number 902-1180, so presumably designed specifically/only to replace past woofers in Infinity speakers that had this same part number woofers as OE equipment (such as Quantums). The "evolved" 12" DVC woofer version from the IRS Omega (334306-001) sounds like a very expensive and updated design, so likely would have been priced out of the replacement aftermarket in terms of design and specs. Interestingly, Watkin's Jr. provided me with a compelling reason to stick with my old Peerless-manufactured original DVC woofers as I was refurbishing my QLS-4s ("...better sonic match than later model Infinity/Watkins woofers...they were well made for technology at that time). Now in my case, my woofers were repairable, but I suppose we might interpret the term "better" in different ways. I imagine that the later Watkins polycone 12" DVC woofers (902-1180) might be of a "better" design (construction, specs, cone durability, etc.), but that might not automatically mean "better' sounding in all cases (such as mine potentially/apparently).
