Will the Excel W17EX002 do the job?

[Mazeroth]

I posted a WTB thread on a few sites for some Seas Excel 6-7" mids. I got a hit for a new pair of Excel W17EX002s, which are no longer a current model. Can anyone tell me anything about these? I found some links on the net with more information about this driver. I could be wrong, but it looks to be more of a midrange than a woofer. This will be used as the mid in my new dipoles, which it will need to cross between 200-250hz:

http://www.bmm-electronics.com/Product.asp?Product_ID=833

http://www.speakerbuilding.com/content/1009/page_3.php

http://www.vt52.com/ftp/speakers/excel/w17ex002.pdf

He wants $175 for the pair, so I'm not sure if I should jump on it or not, seeing how it's a pretty old driver (was built in 1996).

Thanks!

[Jed]

I posted a WTB thread on a few sites for some Seas Excel 6-7" mids. I got a hit for a new pair of Excel W17EX002s, which are no longer a current model. Can anyone tell me anything about these? I found some links on the net with more information about this driver. I could be wrong, but it looks to be more of a midrange than a woofer. This will be used as the mid in my new dipoles, which it will need to cross between 200-250hz:

http://www.bmm-electronics.com/Product.asp?Product_ID=833

http://www.speakerbuilding.com/content/1009/page_3.php

http://www.vt52.com/ftp/speakers/excel/w17ex002.pdf

He wants $175 for the pair, so I'm not sure if I should jump on it or not, seeing how it's a pretty old driver (was built in 1996).

Thanks!

For that price I'd wait for some W18ex woofers.

[Mazeroth]

The problem is a pair of the W18s sell for $320 new. I bet a new pair would fetch $225+ on ebay or a message board, easy.

If these are as good as the W18s then I'll probably snag them.

[capslock]

Well, the basket openings are not as big as in the W18, and there is no venting underneath the spider, so rear radiation will be more obstructed, a slight minus for a dipole.

Also, I had a pair of W11 manufactured in 97 that had too thin a paint coating on the rear of the cone, so the magnesium had started to oxidize, with one particularly nasty bubble in one place. Fortunately, the seller took them back.

[Mazeroth]

Hmmm, now you have me worried :|

I guess I'll wait a bit and see if any W18s come up for sale. I have about a month before I'd need them in my project so if none come up by then I'll have to find another mid to use, because there's no way I can afford to spend over $300 on a pair of mids :cry:

[Jed]

Hmmm, now you have me worried :|

I guess I'll wait a bit and see if any W18s come up for sale. I have about a month before I'd need them in my project so if none come up by then I'll have to find another mid to use, because there's no way I can afford to spend over $300 on a pair of mids :cry:

Or offer him less than the asking price... much less for drivers that old and not current design.

Jed

[tf1216]

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4369

[Mazeroth]

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...ead.php?t=4369

Thanks for providing that link, however, I don't think I want a used pair for $72 off that have been in a truck for a year.

[tf1216]

You are welcome Mazeroth!

I am in agreement with you not wanting the drivers after they have been installed in a truck for so long but I do suggest asking for pics. Some of these car audio guys baby their rides and do precision installs. There is a chance the drivers look brand new and still perform like it.

Also, keep your eye peeled to the ebay auctions. You may be able to get lucky over there.