TheGreek Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Just ordered the new TE Elf amp, the newly developed 1x10 and 2x8 speakers built to accompany the new Elf Unit aren't available till later this year so I'm looking for some lightweight Neo replacement speakers for my existing TE 2x12 cab. I'm told that by replacing the existing speakers with Neos there's a possible weight reduction of 15kg - not insubstantial IMO. So I'm looking at recommendations on (reasonably priced) replacement speakers (not cabs). Fire away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Are you sure you've worked out that 15kg weight saving correctly? Light weight neo 12" drivers might be around 5kg for a pair, so that would mean that the current drivers are 20kg total or 10kg each. Very few drivers used for bass guitar weigh that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 I emailed TE who advised that there's a potential weight saving of 15kg by changing the speakers. Working from this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Email them again for the necessary T/S specs and SPL chart, that's the only way to find drivers that are compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I never knew Trace did a 2x12 cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1489477375' post='3257173'] I never knew Trace did a 2x12 cab! [/quote] Nor me! To the OP - Sure it's not a 2x10?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 There are genuine problems about just swapping any old speakers into a tuned cab. Many swaps work but equally some mean that you can reduce the power handling and bass response considerably. At least one BC member has blown a speaker with an ill conceived swap. Swapping speakers for a different model will also completely change the sound of a cab, it could be better or worse of course. I'm not telling you not to do this, there is satisfaction in having a unique cab and having done it yourself, and you'll learn loads from doing it but the sensible answer if all you want to do is to play bass and love your sound would be to sell your cab as it is and put the money plus the cost of the new neo's towards a cab you can try before you buy. If you want a challenge though then take advice from people here before you go ahead and you are far less likely to have a real disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 We live and learn - keep the advice coming - I'll check the size of the speakers. Thanks fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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