New "dead" find... (1 Viewer)

[schan1269]

Went to an auction today and found a M&K V75. Said "bad" on the tag hanging on the power cord.

Got to it, snagged it for $2.50.

Get it home expecting the amp to be dead. Nope...the driver is fried. Amp works.

Looking for a new driver. Since the cabinet is sealed...should be easy.

Anybody know enough about the MK(I have another MK from when "powered sub" was new, this one is bigger/heavier) to suggest a replacement driver?

Last time I bought a driver I lucked into an Infinity for a JBL box...

By the way, won't be using the existing amp. Will use a Marantz monoblock. This MK will end up passive.

$2.50 for a box is pretty good.

 

[Phil A]

I thought (but could be wrong) at some point they used Eminence drivers (don't remember when). I guess if you pull out the driver you could tell. If it is Eminence you probably can try sending them an email to figure out what a replacement would be or try sites like Madisound or Parts Express

 

[schan1269]

I found an Eminence on PE for just under $200. Will check with CS on Monday. Don't "really" want to spend that much. There are three other options in th $98-$145 range. All depends what fits though.

I did yank the driver. None of the numbers on it make any sense in a Google search.

 

[Phil A]

Don't know if this is useful but it is less expensive - http://www.mavin.com/store.php/products/12-woofer-8-ohms-drop-in-replacement-for-mandk-miller-and-kreisel-subs

 

[schan1269]

That looks promising. The driver coming out is 4ohm, but...not using the original amp anyway. I shot an email....

 

[Robert_J]

How big is your Marantz monoblock? How big is your cabinet? PE's Dayton RS subs are a great value. The Ultimax will rock if you feed it enough power. Depending on the box size, even the Dayton DVC (the older stamped steel frame OEMed by Eminence) is a great option. Another option is the Alpine RS series of subs. The older one with a 2" voice coil is an awesome sound quality sub. The motor has copper in the coil to lower inductance.


What are your goals?

 

[schan1269]

I haven't measured the interior of the box yet.

The Marantz is 175, pulls 425 off the wall.

Not planning anything earth shattering. Just decent fill matched up to some Infinity SS2003.

 

[Robert_J]

http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dvc310-88-12-dvc-series-subwoofer--295-185


On sale and free shipping.


Both my uncle-in-law and cousin-in-law have this sub. One in sealed and one in large, ported alignments. It sounds great in both.

 

[schan1269]

That one was one of my "three to choose" already. Glad it has some real world mention...

Hopefully today I have a chance to measure the opening, to make sure what I get matches up. I really would like to use the original screw bolts that hold the driver in. Then I just need a rubber seal. Or, I could just glue it...

 

[Robert_J]

PE is inconsistent but sometimes they include a foam gasket. I just use weatherstripping from Home Depot.

 

[reeseherrmann]

Did you fix that sub yet? What size driver do you need. I have a brand new (in box for 10+ years) Eminence 12" which you can have for shipping cost, no charge for the driver. I am cleaning apartment, need space. Got to check if it still works. Sometimes the dust caps come loose etc.

 

[schan1269]

Dust cap I can fix. No I haven't done anything...other projects got in the way.

There is a series of numbers on the backside of the cone and a sticker on the magnet.

Could you tell me what those are?

If compatible (probably the same driver), I'll take it.

Shoot me a PM.

 

[reeseherrmann]

Dust cap I can fix. No I haven't done anything...other projects got in the way.

There is a series of numbers on the backside of the cone and a sticker on the magnet.

Could you tell me what those are?

If compatible (probably the same driver), I'll take it.

Shoot me a PM.

Right now I am at work, but I'll go home later and check it out. Maybe you're in luck??

 

[schan1269]

Right now I am at work, but I'll go home later and check it out. Maybe you're in luck??

I sent you a pm as well.

My project...

Went to an auction and found a crapton of Heathkit DIY kits(solid state and tube). None were complete, but out of the 50 odd kits, probably enough to make 30 amps and spare parts for a bunch.

Been sorting and selling that stuff.