Tom M Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 I have a pair of Kef Concertos (the older racetrack B139 version)and have recently re-capped the crossovers with copies of the original caps from Falcon Acoustics in the UK. I'm thinking about re- wiring the drivers now. What gauge wire should I use?
stereo coffee Posted October 3, 2021 Posted October 3, 2021 I would use three gauges relative to the drivers and their frequency ability AWG 10 for bass , AWG 15 for midrange and AWG 20 for tweeter. https://www.solaris-shop.com/content/American Wire Gauge Conductor Size Table.pdf Hope that helps 1
dennist Posted October 4, 2021 Posted October 4, 2021 Stereo Coffee, good suggestion, you could go as thick as practical on the bass drivers in a 3 way 1
Tom M Posted October 6, 2021 Author Posted October 6, 2021 On 03/10/2021 at 11:29 AM, stereo coffee said: I would use three gauges relative to the drivers and their frequency ability AWG 10 for bass , AWG 15 for midrange and AWG 20 for tweeter. https://www.solaris-shop.com/content/American Wire Gauge Conductor Size Table.pdf Hope that helps Expand Thanks for that, I had no idea they would need different gauges. Cheers.
Tom M Posted October 6, 2021 Author Posted October 6, 2021 On 06/10/2021 at 8:59 AM, Tom M said: Thanks for that, I had no idea they would need different gauges. Someone has already rewired them but it looks like all the same gauge. Cheers. Expand
Dyl Posted December 25, 2023 Posted December 25, 2023 @Tom M how did you get on with this? I have some concerto’s with racetrack drivers, I actually am unsure how to remove them from the front baffle (got the screws off, but then they seem pretty well stuck in there) photos are with screws still in)
Tom M Posted December 26, 2023 Author Posted December 26, 2023 If you can get the screws out, then just use a small piece of wire (coat hanger) with a hook bent into the end or a small flat blade screwdriver. You should be able to put it in the screw hole and get it in between the metal and cabinet to pry it loose. Get ready when the speaker does come free because they're heavy. Cheers 1
ray4410 Posted December 27, 2023 Posted December 27, 2023 On 27/12/2023 at 1:12 AM, Dyl said: Thank you @Tom M! I will give it a go. Expand like tom said they are heavy so when removing drivers from cabinet's it is best to lay the speaker on its back then you have control of the driver. 1
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