Normally this is set to 120 hz, since that is typically the upper limit used by dvd mixing engineers. Anyways, i have a pair of cerwin vega vs120s that i bought in 92 they were cheap and after trying out every speaker circuit city had to offer yeah, yeah. If you have a nostalgic look to your home decor, these vintage components may fit in well with your home theater system. Cerwinvega vpro124d 1500w 12 vega pro series dual 4 ohm car. Restored my 24 year old 3way 10 inch cerwin vega speakers to their original condition. Cerwin vega sl12 3way floor speaker the sl15 and sl12 are the flagships of cerwinvega. Cerwin vega vs120s terribly misunderstood speakers.
Imo, the dseries were the best cerwin vega ever made. Modifications to cerwin vega d9 circa mid 80s hi gang, they are old and not that pretty by todays standards but i got a lot of good memories w these speakers. The subwoofers response will begin rolling off above the set frequency. As far as the center set your crossover point at or about 120 htz. In the early 1990s, they produced a series of speakers carrying the vs designation. I have a pair of d9s that just dont sound the same as they used to.
Johnyd,you are probably not going to get much response here because you mentioned cerwin vega and this is a bit of an elitist site. Number of drivers corresponds to the number of bands with hard inch tweeter dome, 160mm midrange head and leaving a lasting impression lf driver with a diameter of 380 mm. Cerwin vega vs120 midrange covers cerwin vega dxm4 midrange 4 midrange covers. Weve cut dual vents in the rear panels of our vs 120 and vs 150 speakers to reduce port compressiv and increase bass output. Cerwinvega invented some of the audio industrys breakthrough products.
What type of program material will the sound system be reinforcing. Decided to replace the 30uf bipolar electrolytic capacitors in my cerwinvega vs120 crossovers with some good. Find great deals on ebay for cerwin vega vs 100 and cerwin vega vs 120. I would like to be able to play loud music for long periods of time. Cerwin vega vs series vs120 3 way speaker crossover 4. The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofers frequency response from 40 to 120 hz. Dont know if my old sansui qr4500 rated at 27w per chanel will drive. We both agree they have decent sound especially in the bass area. The strips are separated at frequencies of 250 hz and 5 khz. I bought a replacement repair kit new surrounds, glue.
Unfollow cerwin vega vs 120 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cerwin vega vs 120 3 way home floor standing speakers. Some cerwin vega speakers are incredibly good, and will drop your jaw if you give them a chance. First of all just let me say that like all brands, cerwinvega has made some very good sounding speakers and a few very bad sounding speakers. Single crossover for a cerwinvega hts5 satellite bookshelf speaker. Id like to know if there is a less expensive alternative to replace this with. Cerwinvega vpro124d 1500w 12 vega pro series dual 4 ohm. The vs100 continues that tradition, with a rated sensitivity of 95 db soundpressure level spl at 1 meter with an input of. Cerwinvec,a smart routes frequencies s rather gaping holes in design. Cerwin vega vs120s terribly misunderstood speakers brewthunda. Cerwin vega vs series vs120 3 way speaker crossover 4 ohms. The original foam is coming apart and new foam surrounds will need to be installed in this pair of cerwinvega vs120 speakers.
The orange surround on my very old cerwin vega ve12 speakers finally deteriorated. We recommend powering your speakers or subwoofer with 80% 120 % of its recommended rms rating. I broke out dickason and measured the ts parameters for the 12 woofer in a pair of cerwin vega vs120s and heres what i found. One big mistake people make with cerwin vagas is not remembering they are a 4 ohm load. Cerwinvega in stock at parts express with free shipping. Description 3 way bass reflex, 12in woofer, 4in mid, 1in tweeter. The cerwin vega company makes highend speakers for home and professional use. Cerwin vega pro audio, home audio, floorstanding, bookshelf, centerchannel, subwoofer, speakers and amplifiers.
Cerwin vega crossover, 2 way, d3 speaker, sold out. When it comes to the model dx7, cerwinvega knocked the ball right out the fcking park and into outer space. View and download cerwinvega cvhd63 user manual online. A friend of mine has a pair of cerwinvega ls12 speakers, one of which needs the crossover network replaced. At cerwin vega,deep bass and great highs are a way of life. More elusive than a gspot are those nonhi fi products that surprise the listener with their degree of hi hiness. Get the best deals on cerwin vega crossover when you shop the largest online selection at. They bill themselves as the loud speaker company, aiming to manufacture speakers that push the limits of volume. The cerwin vega vs 150 has a very musical midrange, and an almost soft high end. Scraping the old foam off of the speaker frame was tedious, scraping the foam off of the speaker cone and gasket was fairly easy. Cerwin vega vs100 speakers i have owned these speakers for about 20 years as part of my garage stereo. Ive tried the new modern tower speakers with smaller footprints with several 6.
Cerwinvega smart crossover circuitry is computer opti mized. Ss audio recone kit for 12 cerwin vega vsw12, 4 ohms, rk. I have not been able to find specs for this crossover. They were cool when i was a mullet wearin camaro drivin kid. The harder to find cerwin vega re 38 uses the same midrange and woofer of the vs 150, but with a. But setting speakers as small on my avr and the crossover at 80 hertz yielded the best results. Up grading cerwin vega d9 speakers i would be very interested in any suggestions information you find on this. The gain on the amps is set at 6db and i have never the sae above 50%. These new speakers come with the orange surrounds already glued the. Originally a standalone company, cerwinvega was acquired by the stanton group after declaring bankruptcy in 2003.
Weve cut dual vents in the rear panels of our vs120 and vs150 speakers to reduce port compressiv and increase bass output. New cerwin vega vs series vs120 3 way speaker crossover impedance 4 ohms fuse value 2. Vs120s need a minimum of 200 wpc, but when you give them a good clean 300500 wpc you will. Spent some time with a friend of mine this week who owns some cerwin vega vs series speakers. Is it worth the extra money for the look and sound of the mac. Cerwinvega vs120 main stereo speakers for sale online ebay. Cerwinvega speakers have a reputation for high sensitivity and the ability to generate large amounts of acoustic energy, especially in the bass region. Then, in 2007 stanton sold off the mobile products division to cvm acquisition services a sister company to diamond audio technologies llc. Cerwin vega cve12 12 watt powered loudspeaker with.
Do i upgrade my cerwin vegas s1s from the 70s audiogon. Find great deals on ebay for cerwin vega vs120 and cerwin vega vs 150. Also dont forget to mention this site to other owners of cerwin vega. The cerwinvega vs120 speakers are known for rotting foam around the woofers.
Modifying cerwin vega re series speakers to klipsch. Some of the older ones were quite good however and. Find great deals on ebay for cerwin vega vs 120 and cerwin vega vs 150. Cerwinvega vs120 repair and restoration stereo speakers. Cerwin vega d3 crossover, 2 way cerwin vega d3 crossover sold out. My cerwin vega vs 150s sound just average with a receiver at lower volume levels. The cerwin vega cve12 powered loudspeaker features watts of class d power, a 12 woofer and a 1 exit high frequency compression driver. Unfortunately many of the more recent cerwin vegas are pretty crude devices in a loud and bass crazy sort of way. Cerwin vega vs series vs 120 3 way speaker crossover 4 ohms new. Klipsch rf63 vs cerwin vega xls15 for the rock music i apologize for the low quality of video, link of the amps.
The mids and highs have always sounded weak and unclear however. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Learn more about the vs120 speaker by cerwin vega on gearogs, the planets premier database of audio equipment. Besides the 2 combo xlrtrs inputs and one xlr output, there are 5 easytouse dsp driven modes to tailor your sound. They require a high current amp to sound best, even though they are 101 db efficient. On the other hand the parasound has about 400 wpc and is usualy cheaper on the used market. For more than 50 years cerwin vega has set the standard for high performance professional and home audio sound with the right products, at the right prices and awardwinning innovations.
These cerwinvega vs120 speakers are in need of some repairs and restoration. Save cerwin vega vs 100 to get email alerts and updates on. I picked up these cerwinvega vs120s with an onkyo 2 channell amp and a kenwood home theater amp for a total of 20 bucks which i think is a total steal. Dayton audio dmpc30 30uf 250v polypropylene capacitor. I run my vs120 with an sae mark ixb preamp to a qsc 10 power amp. The whole speaker cabinet moved back from the bass, and these aint no cheap 30 pound speakers the cabinet weighs about. Vintage speakers can go well with a variety of home audio systems. Be sure to watch the online video available on amazon, you tube and the company web site. A friend is comming over with an rta to help position the speakers. Up grading cerwin vega d9 speakers techtalk speaker. These loudspeakers can be small enough to fit on a bookshelf or large enough to sit on the ground, looking similar to furniture.
Cerwinvega is a brand named used on products for professional audio components, as well as home audio speakers, and car audio components. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Upgrade help needed cerwin vega speakers audioholics. Cerwin vega vs120 3 way home floor standing speakers. Cerwin vec,a smart routes frequencies s rather gaping holes in design.
Cerwin vega pro audio, home audio, subwoofers, speakers. Replacement speaker crossover 2500 watts works for jbl, peavey, cerwin vega, pylepro, mr. You will receive item in like condition or better you will receive item in like condition or better. But, with my high current amps hooked up, they really show. I have boss 901s and acustimas 5s, infinitis, definitive technologies and celestions.
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