Hello, I'm needing to purchase a bunch of replacement speakers for a project, the old speaker is discontinued... and I'm not an audio or speaker person so I was looking for a little help, here's the spec's on the current speakers
It's the Tangent EVO EV4 Bookshelf Speaker
link: http://www.tangent-audio.com/en/model/105_EVO-E4-bookshelf-speaker.html
Specs:
System: 2 ways
Frequency range (+/- 3dB): 70 - 20000 Hz
Impedance: 4-8 Ω
Sensitivity: 85 dB
Max music power: 100 Watts
Recommended amplifier: 20-100 Watts
Terminal type: Single wiring
Terminal finish: Silver plated
Input: Speaker level
Internal wiring: 99,99% OFC
Enclosure: Closed box
Magnetic shield
Dimensions
With grill and terminal (W x H x D):
4.9 x 7.5 x 6.3" / 125 x 190 x 160 mm
With base and spikes (W x H x D):
4.9 x 7.5 x 6.3" / 125 x 190 x 160 mm
They were running this speaker with this amplifier:
Kenwood 350W KAC-5230
link: http://www.kenwoodusa.com/KAC-5203
This project is to be mounted on a bicycle, we're building a bracket to hold the speakers, and the amplifier, along with a 12V motorcycle battery to power the amplifier.
I don't know much about this stuff, but seems like the 350W amplifier was probably not a good match the with 100W speakers. I've gone on Amazon and found a bunch of speakers... I searched for outdoor speakers (cause it's on a bike),
like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Dual-LU43PW-Indoor-Outdoor-Speakers/dp/B000A5S926/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408304030&sr=1-17&keywords=bookshelf+speaker
http://www.amazon.com/Micca-OD-5P-5-25-Inch-Pavilion-Outdoor/dp/B008S09SRK/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408304101&sr=1-17&keywords=outdoor+speaker
http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PDWR40B-5-25-Inch-Waterproof-Speakers/dp/B000NJHAEM/ref=sr_1_53?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-53&keywords=outdoor+speaker
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NN0ORG?psc=1
Do these seem like good replacements?
Do these speakers require external power or is all that handled in the amplifier?
Does anyone know of a better amplifier that can run off 12V for this project?
Any input would be greatly appreciated, much thanks!
Hello, I'm needing to purchase a bunch of replacement speakers for a project, the old speaker is discontinued... and I'm not an audio or speaker person so I was looking for a little help, here's the spec's on the current speakers
It's the Tangent EVO EV4 Bookshelf Speaker
link: http://www.tangent-audio.com/en/model/105_EVO-E4-bookshelf-speaker.html
Specs:
System: 2 ways
Frequency range (+/- 3dB): 70 - 20000 Hz
Impedance: 4-8 Ω
Sensitivity: 85 dB
Max music power: 100 Watts
Recommended amplifier: 20-100 Watts
Terminal type: Single wiring
Terminal finish: Silver plated
Input: Speaker level
Internal wiring: 99,99% OFC
Enclosure: Closed box
Magnetic shield
Dimensions
With grill and terminal (W x H x D):
4.9 x 7.5 x 6.3" / 125 x 190 x 160 mm
With base and spikes (W x H x D):
4.9 x 7.5 x 6.3" / 125 x 190 x 160 mm
They were running this speaker with this amplifier:
Kenwood 350W KAC-5230
link: http://www.kenwoodusa.com/KAC-5203
This project is to be mounted on a bicycle, we're building a bracket to hold the speakers, and the amplifier, along with a 12V motorcycle battery to power the amplifier.
I don't know much about this stuff, but seems like the 350W amplifier was probably not a good match the with 100W speakers. I've gone on Amazon and found a bunch of speakers... I searched for outdoor speakers (cause it's on a bike),
like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Dual-LU43PW-Indoor-Outdoor-Speakers/dp/B000A5S926/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408304030&sr=1-17&keywords=bookshelf+speaker
http://www.amazon.com/Micca-OD-5P-5-25-Inch-Pavilion-Outdoor/dp/B008S09SRK/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408304101&sr=1-17&keywords=outdoor+speaker
http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PDWR40B-5-25-Inch-Waterproof-Speakers/dp/B000NJHAEM/ref=sr_1_53?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-53&keywords=outdoor+speaker
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NN0ORG?psc=1
Do these seem like good replacements?
Do these speakers require external power or is all that handled in the amplifier?
Does anyone know of a better amplifier that can run off 12V for this project?
Any input would be greatly appreciated, much thanks!