Midrange Units |
The following table shows likely candidates for the original B110 fitted to the Isobarik. The information shown is taken from KEF specifications.
KEF B110 | a) B110 SP1003 | b) B110 SP1057 | c) B110B SP1057 |
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Age | |||
Dimensions | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm |
Weight | 1.13kg/2.5lb | 1.13kg/2.5lb | 1.13kg/2.5lb |
Nominal Impedance | 8Ω | 8Ω | 8Ω |
Minimum Impedance | 7.8Ω @ 280Hz | 7.8Ω @ 280Hz | 7.8Ω @ 280Hz |
Programme | 80W in a 3 way reflex enclosure, 30W in a 2 way infinite baffle enclosure | 150W in a 3 way reflex enclosure, 50W in a 2 way infinite baffle enclosure | 150W when used as a midrange unit, 50W when used as a bass/mid unit |
Continuous | 15v rms 28W | 28v rms 98W | 28v rms 98W |
Frequency Response | 55-3500Hz | 55-3500Hz | 55-3500Hz |
Voice Coil | 26mm/1in | 26mm/1in | 26mm/1in |
Dividing Frequency | |||
Fundamental Resonance | 35Hz | 37Hz | 37Hz |
Comments | I think this is the most likely driver used for the original Isobarik. | Linn may have changed to this driver for later model Isobariks, however I have seen no documentation to substatiate this. | The KEF specification for this unit is identical to the B110 SP1057 in column (b). |
The following table shows other B110 drivers I've found information on. These are not likely to have been used in production Isobariks.
KEF B110 | d) B110 A6362 | e) B110 SP1003 | f) B110A SP1003 | g) B110 SP1228 |
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Age | 1970 | |||
Dimensions | 140mm/5.5in | |||
Weight | 1.6kg/3.62lb | |||
Nominal Impedance | 8Ω | 6Ω | ||
Minimum Impedance | ||||
Programme | 50W in a 3 way reflex enclosure, 20W in a 2 way infinite baffle enclosure | |||
Continuous | 30W in a 3 way reflex enclosure, 20W in a 2 way infinite baffle enclosure | |||
Frequency Response | 55-3500Hz | |||
Voice Coil | 2.54cm/1in | |||
Dividing Frequency | 400 and 3500Hz in a 3 way reflex enclosure, 3500Hz in a 2 way infinate baffle enclosure | |||
Fundamental Resonance | 30Hz | |||
Comments | This was used in the original LS3/5. It is unlikely this was used in production Isobariks. | This has a wider chassis than the others so would not fit into an Isobarik cabinet. | This may be the same driver as the B110 SP1033 in either column (a) or (e). I have been unable to find any figures for it, only a reference to it. |
This version of the B110 was designed with the assistance of the BBC specifically for the LS3/5a. The earlier SP1033 had variations in the consistency of the neoprene used in construction that the BBC were not happy with. As a 6Ω unit, it would not have been fitted into production Isobariks but it has been used as an effective replacement for blown drivers. If fitting these, official advise from KEF suggests listening to the 'speaker and if it sounds right, it probably is. There may be a slightly forward presentation of the midrange but it would really be system dependant. If you want to experiment they suggest either a good quality 2Ω resistor can be fitted in the positive line to the 'speaker or two 1Ω, one in the positive and one the negative line. |