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Choosing a speaker... Choosing a speaker is often a compromise between space available and speaker size. In general a bigger speaker will produce a better sound, especially in bass response. Magnet strength and construction also play an important role. BigSoundTM Model 97 and BigSound 2K2TM both deliver 16 bit polyphonic reproduction through a powerful, low noise, low distortion, amplifier that can drive virtually any 8-ohm speaker, or speaker combination, to surprisingly loud volumes. The BigSound 2K2TM, P and PB Series sound boards drive speaker loads down to 4 ohms. |
Our speakers... A poor loudspeaker can distort the audio reproduction, therefore we offer only top quality models. Our speakers feature large, oversized magnets that are capable louder volume and higher fidelity than you might normally expect from such small speaker. You should choose the largest speaker that wll fit the enclosure where it will be used. Our standard speaker choices are shown in the following table along with some general information. Let us know if you have a specific speaker need not listed here, we can usually find a non-stock solution to your need. |
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SP-36mm: 824-036 8 ohm square speaker with 4 mounting ears. 36mm square x 14.5mm high. |
One of our smallest speakers, used mainly for On30 installations. |
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SP-MINI: 824-400 8 ohm miniature speaker with 4 mounting ears. |
One of our smallest speakers, Used mainly for HO scale installations. |
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SP-2.0: 822-500 8 ohm speaker, 2" Diameter |
Smaller G scale enclosures. Bachmann Heisler . |
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SP-2.25: 820-570 8 ohm ferrite magnet round speaker, 2 1/4" Diameter |
Smaller G scale enclosures. LGB Swiss Rack; Accucraft Plymouth & Goose #5. |
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SP-2.5OV: 824-710 8 ohm rare earth magnet oval speaker 1 5/8" by 2 3/4" |
Thinner, longer O scale rolling stock. Standard O scale speaker. Also smaller G scale enclosures. |
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SP-2.5SQ: 824-660 8 ohm ferrite magnet round (square) speaker with 2 5/8" diameter. |
G scale medium spacelocomotives and tenders. Some locomotives such as LGB White Pass diesel and USA Trains NW2 are pre-configured to accept this size speaker. A solid performer and good all around choice. |
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SP-3.0: 820-770 8 ohm, round and low profile with ferrite magnet. 3" diameter. |
G scale enclosures where there is sufficient width but not enough depth. This is the Bachmann 2 Truck Shay speaker. |
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SP-3F_ALT: 624-771 6 ohm, 4 mounting ears 'pincushion' frame with ferrite magnet. 3" diameter. |
G scale enclosures not quite large enough for our standard speaker (the SP-3.5 below). This speaker class is being phased out due to lack of consistent availability, available until stock is depleted. |
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SP-3.5: 824-890 8 ohm, round (4 mounting ears) with ferrite magnet. 3 1/2" diameter. |
Our preferred steam speaker. Recommended for installation in G scale rolling stock such as cabooses, box cars and larger tenders. |
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SP-4.0: 824-102 8 ohm round speaker with 4 mounting ears & ferrite magnet; 4" Diameter. |
Larger G scale enclosures. Our largest installation speaker for rolling stock. Accucraft K27, K28, K36 & K37. |