OA14 Restore - Y configuration?

[Mcraiga]

Hi,  I am new to the forum and have only been able to gain a little information because of not being able to translate.

I have a set of OA14s that are generally in great shape.  The SC165's died of rot about 4 years ago and not knowing where to get exact replacements I replaced them with some speakerlab 6.5 long voice coil woofers.  Now that I have more knowledge and funds I am interested in replacing these with new SC165's and would also like to upgrade the tweeters to the Peerless CT62's.  

I saw a reference in the OA 14 section recommending a new "Y" configuration for the tweeters and would like more information on it.  I would also like more detail on mounting the new tweeters (pictures of the wooden block method would be great.

I love these speakers! I bought them new in 1976 and have pampered them all these years.  They have the rosewood veneer and, except for a few cat scratches are fine.

As a second issue I have always wondered about pairing the OA14's with a good subwoofer.  Has anyone done this and do you have recommendations about whether this improves or detracts from the sonab sound?

Thank you for any help and suggestions.

Mitch Anderson

[Stefan Björklund]

The description for the "Y"-configuration and an other one for a proper crossover network modification for the CT62 tweeters can be ordered from Carlssonplanet...
Just send them an e-mail at: [email protected]
The cost is 150+125 SEK

I'm sure that they can send you these documents together with a simpel translation of relevant parts of it...

Pairing the OA14 with a sub is no problem if it's a good sub  preferably with the possibility for a low crossover setting with a sharp slope i.e 35Hz, 24dB/octave...

Regards

/Stefan

[Mcraiga]

Thank you for your help Stefan.  I have sent an email per your instructions.  I am very happy I found this site.  I know of no one in my area who has Sonab speakers and it is great that there is such a community of people as crazy about them as me.

Mitch