Loudspeakers
Speaker drivers are the components in a loudspeaker that convert electrical audio signals into sound waves. Different drivers are designed to reproduce specific frequency ranges — woofers handle bass, tweeters handle high frequencies, midrange drivers cover vocals and instruments, and full-range drivers reproduce most of the audible spectrum from a single cone. Choosing the right driver is the foundation of any successful DIY speaker build or restoration. Madisound carries drivers from leading manufacturers, including SEAS, Scan-Speak, SB Acoustics, Fostex, Markaudio, Morel, and Dayton Audio. Manufacturer specification sheets are available for most models in the Madisound Technical Library.
Speaker Drivers by Type
Tweeters
High frequencies — 2kHz and up
- Soft Dome — Smooth, natural sound
- Ribbon — Exceptional detail
- AMT — Wide dispersion
- Ring Radiator — Low distortion
Woofers
Low frequencies — bass reproduction
- 6–7" Woofers — Bookshelf speakers
- 8" Woofers — Versatile size
- 10" Woofers — Floor-standing
- 12" Woofers — High output
Midrange Drivers
Critical vocal and instrument range
- 3" Midrange — Compact systems
- 4" Midrange — Popular size
- 5" Midrange — Full bodied
- 6" Midrange — Large format
Full Range Drivers
Single-driver solutions
- 3" Full Range — Desktop audio
- 4" Full Range — Small rooms
- 6" Full Range — Room filling
- 8" Full Range — High efficiency
Complete your build with crossover components, amplification, and cabinet supplies.
Seas Excel C18EN002/A (E0060) 6.5" Coaxial
Product ID: C18EN002A
SEAS Excel M15CH-002 (E0043) 5" Nextel Cone Midrange
Product ID: m15ch-002
Seas Excel M64F001 (E0103-06) 64mm Dome Midrange
Product ID: E0103-06
SEAS Excel T25CF-001 (E0006) Tweeter
Product ID: t25cf-001
SEAS Excel T25CF-002 (E0011) Millennium Tweeter
Product ID: t25cf-002
SEAS Excel T29CF-002 (E0040) Crescendo Fabric Dome Tweeter
Product ID: t29cf-002
Seas Excel T29X001-04 TPCD Tweeter (E0110-04)
Product ID: T29X001-04
Seas Excel T35C-002 35mm Mid-Tweeter
Product ID: T35C002
SEAS Excel W12CY-001 (E0021) 4.5" Magnesium Cone Woofer
Product ID: w12cy-001
SEAS Excel W12CY-003 (E0044) Nextel Cone 4.5" Woofer
Product ID: w12cy-003
SEAS Excel W12CY-004 (E0070) Graphene Cone 4.5" Woofer
Product ID: W12CY004-GRAPH