replacement parts or replacement woofer for ElectroVoice 15W, 16 ohm made in 1958

magnet types

IF I get a new driver, it will likely have a different type of magnet, newer types are lighter, as I said, mine are 5-1/4 lb alnico, I got this AI response

"Neodymium Magnets are the strongest and most efficient, offering high magnetic strength in a compact, lightweight design.  Ideal for high-end, portable, and professional audio systems, they enable superior sound clarity, better transient response, and higher sensitivity.  However, they are more expensive and sensitive to heat and corrosion. 

Ferrite Magnets (also called ceramic magnets) are the most widely used due to their low cost, durability, and excellent heat resistance.  They are heavier and bulkier than neodymium but perform well in larger speakers like home theater systems, car audio, and subwoofers. They are corrosion-resistant and stable under high temperatures. 

Alnico Magnets are an older alloy type (aluminum, nickel, cobalt) known for producing a warm, natural, and musical tone.  Commonly used in vintage-style guitar speakers and premium studio monitors, they offer excellent tonal quality and consistent performance across temperatures but are more expensive and less powerful than neodymium for the same size. "

Have you contacted EV directly?

https://reconingspeakers.com/product/ev-electro-voice-15w-15-aftermarket-recone-kit-16-ohms/https://reconingspeakers.com/product/ev-electro-voice-15w-15-aftermarket-recone-kit-16-ohms/

DeKay

@audiorusty 

Thanks, so obvious, yet like others here, I forgot the maker.

@dekay 

Good find, I wrote them, this is what I got:

Hello, 

We have a parts list for that model, but we can't get the 16-ohm flat wound voice coil anymore. Our parts supplier only has a round wire 16-ohm voice coil available. It won't be as efficient as the flat wound coil. The price of the do it yourself recone kit is $92 plus the shipping charge. The kit is not listed on our website though.  

Thank you,

Gene 

If I use those kits, I would need to knock down the efficiency of my horn mid and horn tweeters to match the lower output of the woofer. I think more than my L-Pads' minimum.

Have you tried Ebay. They currently have two  hundred parts/speakers listed for Electrovoice, a few of them as vintage as yours, and the 16 ohm variety. Of course most of them, but not all, are used parts, but better than nothing at all. I searched Ebay under "ElectroVoice 15W, 16 ohm made in 1958". Maybe you'll get lucky>

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Mike