On recommendation of another forum member some time ago I purchased a couple of these 4 ohm speakers for upgrading PS2 engines.
I just installed one in a NYC Empire State Express with excellent results. These appear very efficient as this engine might be the loudest one in my collection which also includes PS3 and Legacy steamers. Not suitable for all applications as they are a full 50mm across but I have trimmed the edges to fit in another engine.
Great deal today. Usual disclaimers.
Pete
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Pete,
Just be sure that you only use them with 3 volt PS2 boards, not with 5 volt PS2 boards. They can blow the audio amp on 5 volt PS2 boards.
Thanks for the tip Barry. I assume the 5v boards use 16 ohm speakers?
Pete
Pete,
That's correct, they do.
What year was the switch made from 5 to 3 volt?
Norton, thanks for posting. That really is a great price.
Upgrading speakers is an easy project that almost anyone can do and in most cases will really make a difference in the sound. Simple projects that give instant results are the best, especially when they can be done for just a couple of bucks.
I agree the others, just make sure you use the correct ohm speaker. Nice thing is the ohms are usually clearly marked on the back of the speaker making it easy to do so.
What year was the switch made from 5 to 3 volt?
It was around 2005 Some had some didn't Easiest wat to tell is look at the battery If its the squred off 9 volt size its a 5 volt board If its the rounded off AA or AAA size its a 3 volt board
Thanks!
Thanks for the heads up Pete. Received them today,they look promising and a great price. Will put 2 in series for steamer upgrades to get 8 ohms.
Dale H
Let us know what you think of the sound Dale. You have tried many more drivers than I have, I believe. I can say they are a major upgrade over the supplied MTH flat speaker in their upgrade kits.
Pete
G, I will let you know when mine come in. Due next week. The two I had have been installed. The flange is a full 50mm and the magnet is close to that in diameter, maybe 45mm but not sure about the height.
Pete
What year was the switch made from 5 to 3 volt?
It was around 2005 Some had some didn't Easiest wat to tell is look at the battery If its the squred off 9 volt size its a 5 volt board If its the rounded off AA or AAA size its a 3 volt board
Actually Ben the last 5V engines came out of the 2003 Volume 2 catalog. All 2004 PS-2 engines forward were 3V systems until PS-3.
G, my drivers just arrived. The magnet diameter is 1 3/4" and the total height is 1 7/32". The speaker diameter is 50mm not including the mounting corners.
Pete
Pete, Thanks. That is kind of tall for Diesels. G
Word of caution, when you apply + voltage to the + terminal, the speaker sucks in? Seems backwards to me. I got six of them and three have dents in the surrounds from being pkg wrong. Would have been better taped to cardboard.
Definitely for steamers only or larger bodies. Very strong magnets and seem just like Fatboys.
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