Speaker from a 116X to a 38-116? - Printable Version

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Speaker from a 116X to a 38-116? - sdradioman - 07-25-2015

I haven't had time to do any research but does anyone know if the speaker from a 1936 model 116X console would work in a 38-116? I have a 38-116 that has a totally shot speaker in it. Was just wondering. I will do some research later.

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RE: Speaker from a 116X to a 38-116? - morzh - 07-25-2015

Most speakers will, but 38-116 had some dual-type cone, with thicker middle responsive to high pitches and softer outer part. Otherwise, maybe mechanical etc but should work.

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RE: Speaker from a 116X to a 38-116? - Ron Ramirez - 07-26-2015

Philco used two different speakers during production of the 38-116. Both (W-4 and W-5) have identical specs. Both have 350 ohm fields.

The speaker used in the 1936 model 116B (U-9) has a 1450 ohm field.

So...the U-9 will not work in the 38-116.

You can find specs for all 1929-1936 Philco speakers here:
http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=215

Go to the link, and download the file speakers.zip.

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