Martin Audio W2 12" Driver replacement
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Topic: Martin Audio W2 12" Driver replacement
Posted By: Ayotteted
Subject: Martin Audio W2 12" Driver replacement
Date Posted: 23 June 2024 at 9:18am
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Hi I am after a replacement driver for my Martin W2, Anyone know where I can source one I am in the UK Thanks
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Posted By: KDW32
Date Posted: 23 June 2024 at 9:54am
What numbers does your driver have written on the back of it? I think iirc the early W2 used ATC and newer ones had RCF.
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Ayotteted wrote:Posted By: APC321
Date Posted: 23 June 2024 at 3:21pm
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The driver code for the W2 (8 Ohm) is listed as DLS 231. I dont know if this would relate to the ATC or RCF. Couldn't find anything for sale in the usual places. Replacement driver from Martin would be big money unfortunately. |
Posted By: madboffin
Date Posted: 23 June 2024 at 11:04pm
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Can you post a picture? You should be able to get it reconed, whichever driver it is. |
Posted By: Ayotteted
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 10:18am
| It's a DSL231 |
Posted By: Ayotteted
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 10:48am
| What other high quality speaker could I replace it with. |
Posted By: fat_brstd
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 11:50am
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I believe it is a variant of the "ATC PA75-314". No idea which one as that drive came in about 100 different variations. There are specs for a few different versions on the ATC website at https://atc.audio/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ATC-Driver-Specs.pdf" rel="nofollow - https://atc.audio/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ATC-Driver-Specs.pdf To be honest its probably worth giving martin a call given they are based in the UK and might have some info to help you out. They might even have a driver kicking about although given the age of the W2 it certainly would no longer be a supported product. ------------- Melbournes Rootical Warrior Roots - Dub - Steppers http://www.facebook.com/adrians.wall" rel="nofollow - facebook page |
Posted By: Ayotteted
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 12:03pm
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Thanks for the advice ... I have emailed Martin :-) |
Posted By: Ayotteted
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 1:23pm
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Thank you all for your help |
Posted By: Ryan94
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 1:38pm
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Also on the look out for one of these. The others members are correct in saying it's an ATC driver. Martin don't stock them anymore. Have also spoken to ATC and they weren't entirely sure which version the DLS231 was. If you find a pair of W2 for sale at a sensible price and want to split the cost, let me know.
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Posted By: fatfreddiescat
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 4:15pm
| As 'madboffin' (a former Martin Audio employee) mentioned, you should be able to get them re-coned quite easily in the UK and will likely id the driver for you given a decent picture :) |
Posted By: Ayotteted
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 5:49pm
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All sorted https://www.recones.com/ Thank for all your replies
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Posted By: Ayotteted
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 5:50pm
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Here you go https://www.recones.com/ Highly recommended
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Posted By: Ayotteted
Date Posted: 24 June 2024 at 6:03pm
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I know someone who is selling a pair ... I can find out the cost if that helps Let me know
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