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 Prestige H1280-06 22TFF soft dome tweeter
Product ID: H1280-06
Seas Prestige L12RE/XFC (H1602) 5" Alum/Fabric Coaxial
Product ID: h1602
SEAS Prestige L16RN-SL (H1480) 6" Aluminum Cone Woofer
Product ID: h1480-08
SEAS Prestige MCA12RC (H1304) 4.5" Coated Paper Midrange
Product ID: h1304
SEAS Prestige MCA15RCY (H1262) 5.5" Coated Paper Midrange
Product ID: h1262
SEAS Prestige SP18R (H9944) 6.5" Passive Radiator
Product ID: h9944
SEAS Prestige SP22R (H9945) 8" Passive Radiator
Product ID: h9945
SEAS Prestige SP26R (H9946) 10" Passive Radiator
Product ID: h9946
SEAS Prestige T18REX/XFC (H1353) 7" Coaxial, clear Cone
Product ID: h1353
SEAS Prestige Titan 27TAC/GB (H1825) Aluminum/Magnesium Dome Tweeter
Product ID: H1825-06
Seas Prestige Titan H1889-06 (27TFC/T) 1" Soft Dome Tweeter
Product ID: H1889-06
SEAS Prestige Titan L16RNX3 6" Aluminum Cone Woofer (H1869) -...
Product ID: H1869-08