Magnet Size Question - 12" Woofer

jbc6
jbc6 Posts: 4
edited October 2006 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I have an old pair of floor speakers, and noticed that the 12" woofers were shot. The speakers themselves weigh 8 lbs. each - I am not sure about the magnet weight. I bought new ones, and the magnets are 20 ounces. They sound worse. Do I need speakers with 40 or 50 ounce magnets? Is that what enhances the bass sound? Thanks.
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  • Meeks32
    Meeks32 Posts: 330
    edited October 2006
    No, the right driver that was designed for that speaker will work best usually. Magnet size usually isnt an issue & Im assuming in your case the replacement drivers have very different t/s spec's than the originals & thats why they dont sound very good. What kinda speakers do you have & what replacement drivers did you buy?
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2006
    Size doesn't matter.................woofers are specifically designed for box size, tuning, and suspension type (sealed, ported, etc.) You will need to look for a woofer designed for the box size and type that you already have.
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