[Hallicrafters] Re: S-38E Series Receiver Replacement Speakers

[Mark Shaum]

Bill,

Thanks for the lead on the speakers. I think I'll order a couple for the 
growing S-38 pile.  Just wondering, how do they sound on voice and CW?  I 
tried some newer foam and rubber surround 4 inch and 3x5 inch replacement 
speakers in a Halli S-107 and a National NC-60 special and wasn't too happy 
with the overall sound, it was a bit "muddy" for lack of a better term.  The 
newer speakers are designed for enhanced low frequency response, are 
efficient and sound great once built into a proper sized and ported (or 
sealed depending on size) enclosure.  Unfortunately my receiver cabinets are 
far from optimum speaker baffles.  I've come up with enough new old stock 
and used old speakers lately at hamfests to cover the immediate needs, but 
eventually I'm going to have to order new speakers somewhere.

Older speakers were of stiffer cone design and among other benefits to us BA 
types, didn't pass much  below 150hz, so hum was never audible.  Not so with 
some of the newer speakers.

73! - Mark K9TR
http://www.qsl.net/k9tr

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Gerhold" <k2wh at optonline.net>
Subject: [Hallicrafters] S-38E Series Receivers

> Since these speakers are 5" in diameter and round, I knew it would be
> difficult to find replacement speakers especially with the correct hole
> locations for the fixed mounting studs in the cabinet.  But, I found 
> perfect
> replacements and only about $ 3.95 each.  Model TS-500.  I ordered 4 of
> them.
>
> So if you need replacements for your S-38 series radio, go here: