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 U16RCY/P (H1520-08) 6" Curv Cone Woofer
Product ID: h1520
SEAS Prestige U18RNX/P (H1571) 7" Curv Cone Woofer
Product ID: h1571
Seas TPCD C16NX001-X-TPCD (E0121-04/06) Coaxial
Product ID: C16NX001-X-TPCD
Seas U22REX/P-SL (H1659-08) 8" Curv Cone Woofer
Product ID: H1659-08-LX521
Seas XM003 SL26R 10" Passive Radiator (Mate to L26ROY)
Product ID: XM003
Silver Flute W14RC25-04 5.5" Woofer Wool Cone 4 ohm
Product ID: w14rc25-04
Silver Flute W14RC25-08 5.5" Woofer Wool Cone
Product ID: w14rc25-08
Silver Flute W17RC38-04 6.5" Woofer Wool Cone 4 ohm
Product ID: w17rc38-04
Silver Flute W17RC38-08 6.5" Woofer Wool Cone
Product ID: w17rc38-08
Silver Flute W20RC38-04 8" Woofer Wool Cone 4 ohm
Product ID: w20rc38-04
Silver Flute W20RC38-08 8" Woofer Wool Cone
Product ID: w20rc38-08
Wavecor TW030WA10 30mm Textile Dome Tweeter- 8 ohm
Product ID: Wavecor TW030WA10