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 L26ROY 10" Subwoofer - X1001-04 - 4 ohm
Product ID: XM001-04
Seas MR18REX/XF (H1699) 7" Midrange Coaxial
Product ID: H1699
Seas MU10RB-SL (H1658-04) 4" Woven Poly Cone Midrange
Product ID: H1658-04-LX521
SEAS Nextel W12CY-006 (E0091) Nextel Cone 4.5" Woofer
Product ID: W12CY-006
Seas Orbit OR002-04 FA6RBND/S 60mm Paper Cone Fullrange
Product ID: OR002-04
Seas Orbit OR003-04 FL4RCN/F 40mm Aluminum Cone Fullrange
Product ID: OR003-04
Seas Orbit OR004-04 FL6RBND/S 60mm Aluminum Cone Fullrange
Product ID: OR004-04
Seas Orbit OR005-04 FA8RCND/S 80mm Paper Cone Fullrange
Product ID: OR005-04
Seas Orbit OR006-04 FL8RCND/S 80mm Aluminum Cone Fullrange
Product ID: OR006-04
Seas Prestige 19TFF1 (H0737) 3/4" Textile Dome Tweeter
Product ID: h0737
SEAS Prestige 22TAF/G (H1283) Alum/Magn. Alloy 22 mm Dome Tweeter
Product ID: h1283-06